YO24 2NX is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Orchard Close, 0.7km from Dringhouses in York. Administratively it sits within Dringhouses & Woodthorpe ward and the York Outer constituency.
For families considering a move, YO24 2NX represents a terrace-heavy neighbourhood — tight-knit community, affordable housing. During the day, includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 48) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 86% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 33 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £260k, up 7.1% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for YO24 2NX are sourced from Output Area E00067413 (shared with 12 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
ORCHARD CLOSE, YO24 2NX House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ORCHARD CLOSE, YO24 2NX.
269
48
£ 42,800 /yr
49%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.
Area Character
YO24 2NX is a mixed residential postcode — average age 48, 86% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending up 7.1% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for YO24 2NX. The average age is 48.2. 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, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 260,000
7 sales · Mean £ 247,928
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
YO24 2NX has low crime rates — 33 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Dringhouses Primary School
Hob Moor Community Primary Academy
Hob Moor Oaks Academy
Our Lady Queen of Martyrs Catholic Primary School - a Catholic Voluntary Academy
Woodthorpe Primary School
York High School
Acomb Primary School
St Paul's Nursery School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
11 nearby- K&K Brothers0.8 km
- Morrisons Daily0.9 km
- Morrisons Daily0.8 km
- Dringhouses Post Office0.6 km
- Lloyds Pharmacy0.9 km
- + 6 more
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- The Beagle0.7 km
- The Clock House1.0 km
- Cross Keys0.6 km
- Fox & Roman0.6 km
Restaurant, Cafe
4 nearby- Jack High Restaurant0.5 km
- Lunch Box Street Food0.8 km
- Cafe at No 120.6 km
- National Trust - Goddards Tearoom0.7 km
Takeaway Shop
4 nearby- Acomb Mega Chippy0.8 km
- Belly Buster0.9 km
- Pak Ho Chop Suey House0.6 km
- The Blue Fin0.6 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
5 nearby- St Georges0.9 km
- Burswood Guest House0.6 km
- Delta Hotels by Marriott York0.7 km
- Holiday Inn York0.7 km
- York Racecourse Centre1.0 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Lidl UK0.3 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- York2.1 km
- Poppleton4.3 km
- Ulleskelf12.1 km
Bus Stops
- Railway View0.2 km
- Gower Road0.3 km
- Gower Road0.4 km
- Sandcroft Road0.4 km
- Sandcroft Road0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: YO242NX · Data under Open Government Licence