YO24 1LQ is a sought-after residential area on Tadcaster Road, 0.5km from Dringhouses in York. Administratively it sits within Dringhouses & Woodthorpe ward and the York Outer constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in YO24, YO24 1LQ offers a popular retirement area with older residents and low crime. The daytime character shifts — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. With an average age of 53, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 74% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 28 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £300k. 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 1LQ are sourced from Output Area E00067421 (shared with 23 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
TADCASTER ROAD, YO24 1LQ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for TADCASTER ROAD, YO24 1LQ.
296
53
£ 56,800 /yr
45%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: YO24 1LQ is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.
Area Character
YO24 1LQ is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £300k, 74% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. Low crime and mid-career demographics put this at peak family desirability.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for YO24 1LQ. The average age is 52.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 300,000
1 sales · Mean £ 300,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
YO24 1LQ has low crime rates — 28 incidents 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
Dringhouses Primary School
Knavesmire Primary School
Our Lady Queen of Martyrs Catholic Primary School - a Catholic Voluntary Academy
Hob Moor Oaks Academy
Hob Moor Community Primary Academy
Millthorpe School
All Saints RC School
Woodthorpe Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
3 nearby- Jack High Restaurant1.0 km
- Cafe at No 120.1 km
- National Trust - Goddards Tearoom0.1 km
Retailers - Other
6 nearby- Ged Bell Family Butcher & Pie Maker0.6 km
- Dringhouses Post Office0.1 km
- Knavesmire Service Station0.0 km
- Costcutter1.0 km
- Lloyds Pharmacy1.0 km
- + 1 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
5 nearby- St Georges1.0 km
- Burswood Guest House0.2 km
- Delta Hotels by Marriott York0.2 km
- Holiday Inn York0.2 km
- York Racecourse Centre0.9 km
Takeaway Shop
4 nearby- Pak Ho Chop Suey House0.2 km
- Creative Cooking0.6 km
- The Blue Fin0.2 km
- Avacado Living1.0 km
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- Cross Keys0.0 km
- Fox & Roman0.2 km
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Tesco0.9 km
- Lidl UK0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- York2.1 km
- Poppleton4.8 km
- Ulleskelf12.1 km
Bus Stops
- Cross Keys0.0 km
- St Helen's Road0.1 km
- St Edward's Church0.1 km
- The Marriott Hotel0.1 km
- Nelson's Lane0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: YO241LQ · Data under Open Government Licence