YO24 1EJ is a well-regarded residential area on Driffield Terrace, 0.6km from South Bank in York. Administratively it sits within Micklegate ward and the York Central constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in YO24, YO24 1EJ offers a popular retirement area with older residents and low crime. By day, the area transitions to a large scale education character: large schools, colleges, and universities, nationally widespread. At 46 years average, the community has a secure, family-first character — valued for its stability, low turnover, and strong local identity. 70% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 58 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Prices average £725k, down 68.8% year-on-year. The area ranks among the least deprived 20% in England — a strong signal of community wellbeing, good schools, and low crime.
Census 2021 statistics for YO24 1EJ are sourced from Output Area E00067716 (shared with 37 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
DRIFFIELD TERRACE, YO24 1EJ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for DRIFFIELD TERRACE, YO24 1EJ.
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£ 49,100 /yr
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Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: YO24 1EJ is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.
Area Character
Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, YO24 1EJ combines high owner-occupation (70%), strong property values (£725k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. Crime rates in this specific area are moderate. Property prices average £725k. Property prices are trending down 68.8% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for YO24 1EJ. The average age is 45.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Peaceful and mature. The demographic data points to a concentration of older adults living across a mix of tenures.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 395,000
4 sales · Mean £ 486,250
Terraced
£ 1,597,649
4 sales · Mean £ 1,448,824
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around YO24 1EJ is moderate at 58 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are anti-social behaviour and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
All Saints RC School
St Paul's Nursery School
St Paul's Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
Scarcroft Primary School
Millthorpe School
Our Lady Queen of Martyrs Catholic Primary School - a Catholic Voluntary Academy
Knavesmire Primary School
Acomb Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
27 nearby- B'n'T Stores0.5 km
- Costa Verde0.3 km
- D & K Stores0.7 km
- Everyman0.4 km
- Knavesmire Butchers0.9 km
- + 22 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
25 nearby- Elmbank Hotel with Leetham's Brasserie at Elm Bank0.1 km
- Hotel Du Vin & Bistro York0.2 km
- Kilima Hotel0.3 km
- Principal York Hotel0.8 km
- St Paul's Lodge0.3 km
- + 20 more
Pub, NightClub
34 nearby- Duke of York0.8 km
- Longboat0.4 km
- St Clements Sport and Social1.0 km
- The Bay Horse0.4 km
- The Windmill0.4 km
- + 29 more
Restaurant, Cafe
55 nearby- Burger King Limited0.8 km
- Cafe West0.9 km
- Caffe La Tazzina0.6 km
- Costa Coffee - Old Signal Box0.8 km
- Delrio's Restaurant0.6 km
- + 50 more
Takeaway Shop
11 nearby- Fryways0.4 km
- Pizza Choice0.4 km
- Subway0.4 km
- Pizza Peppinas0.8 km
- Micklegate Traditional Fish & Chips0.7 km
- + 6 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Sainsburys0.8 km
- Regency Supermarket1.0 km
- Sainsbury's0.8 km
- Sainsbury's0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- York0.7 km
- Poppleton4.3 km
- Hammerton13.1 km
Bus Stops
- The Mount School0.0 km
- The Mount0.0 km
- The Mount0.1 km
- Cambridge Street0.2 km
- Cambridge Street0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: YO241EJ · Data under Open Government Licence