Postcode Analysis York, Yorkshire and The Humber

WEST THORPE, YO24 2PN House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WEST THORPE, YO24 2PN.

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Population

320

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Avg Age

38

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Avg Income

£ 42,800 /yr

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Employed

48%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.

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5/10
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7/10
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6/10
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6/10
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5/10
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5/10
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6/10
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6/10
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5/10
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Area Character

YO24 2PN is an established family neighbourhood — 71% owner-occupation and an average age of 38 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Low crime and mid-range prices — a genuinely accessible family postcode.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

YO24 2PN is a safe, established residential area on West Thorpe, 0.6km from Dringhouses in York. Administratively it sits within Dringhouses & Woodthorpe ward and the York Outer constituency.

For families considering a move, YO24 2PN represents a transitional terrace area — improving but still facing economic pressures. The daytime character shifts — includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. The 38 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 71% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 34 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £210k.

Census 2021 statistics for YO24 2PN are sourced from Output Area E00067414 (shared with 16 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for YO24 2PN. The average age is 37.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British96.9%
Asian / British Asian1.9%
Black / African / Caribbean0.3%
Other / Mixed0.9%

Economic Activity

48%Active
FT: 33%
Unemployed: 2%
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Age Profile: A mature, mid-life demographic. The population consists largely of established adults in their late thirties and forties.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 210,000

4 sales · Mean £ 227,500

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

YO24 2PN has low crime rates — 34 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.

Violence and sexual offences47
Anti-social behaviour34
Shoplifting13
Drugs12
Vehicle crime8

school Local Schools

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Dringhouses Primary School

Good310 pupils0.4 km
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Woodthorpe Primary School

Requires Improvement456 pupils0.8 km
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Hob Moor Oaks Academy

Good108 pupils1.0 km
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Hob Moor Community Primary Academy

Good311 pupils1.0 km
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York High School

Good724 pupils1.2 km
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Our Lady Queen of Martyrs Catholic Primary School - a Catholic Voluntary Academy

Good420 pupils1.3 km
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Acomb Primary School

Good322 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

12 nearby
  • K&K Brothers0.6 km
  • Morrisons Daily0.8 km
  • Dringhouses Post Office0.7 km
  • Knavesmire Service Station0.7 km
  • Costcutter0.4 km
  • + 7 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

4 nearby
  • The Beagle0.6 km
  • Cross Keys0.7 km
  • Dick Turpin Inn0.7 km
  • Fox & Roman0.6 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

7 nearby
  • Jack High Restaurant0.3 km
  • Lunch Box Street Food0.8 km
  • Cafe at No 120.7 km
  • Foxwood Community Centre Hub0.9 km
  • National Trust - Goddards Tearoom0.7 km
  • + 2 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

7 nearby
  • Acomb Mega Chippy0.8 km
  • Butlers Fish & Chips0.9 km
  • Salsa Pizza0.9 km
  • Pak Ho Chop Suey House0.6 km
  • The Blue Fin0.6 km
  • + 2 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

4 nearby
  • Burswood Guest House0.6 km
  • Delta Hotels by Marriott York0.8 km
  • Holiday Inn York0.8 km
  • York Racecourse Centre0.8 km
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Supermarkets

3 nearby
  • McColls0.7 km
  • Tesco0.9 km
  • Lidl UK0.2 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • York2.4 km
  • Poppleton4.4 km
  • Ulleskelf11.8 km

Bus Stops

  • Gower Road0.2 km
  • Gower Road0.2 km
  • Railway View0.2 km
  • Sandcroft Road0.2 km
  • Sandcroft Road0.2 km