Postcode Analysis York, Yorkshire and The Humber

ACORN WAY, YO24 2RW House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ACORN WAY, YO24 2RW.

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Population

248

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Avg Age

49

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Avg Income

£ 42,800 /yr

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Employed

53%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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7/10
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6/10
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5/10
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9/10
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4/10
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6/10
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6/10
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8/10
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Area Character

Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, YO24 2RW combines high owner-occupation (85%), strong property values (£260k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. £260k prices and low crime — this postcode commands a premium for good reason. Property prices are trending down 12.5% year-on-year.

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

YO24 2RW is a sought-after residential area on Acorn Way, 0.7km from Dringhouses in York. Administratively it sits within Dringhouses & Woodthorpe ward and the York Outer constituency.

For serious buyers, YO24 2RW is a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. With an average age of 49, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 85% 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 35 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £260k, down 12.5% 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 2RW are sourced from Output Area E00067407 (shared with 10 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 2RW. The average age is 48.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British98.0%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean2.0%
Other / Mixed0.0%

Economic Activity

53%Active
FT: 36%
Unemployed: 0%
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Age & Housing: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 218,750

18 sales · Mean £ 222,555

Terraced

£ 221,000

1 sales · Mean £ 221,000

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

YO24 2RW has low crime rates — 35 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 offences38
Anti-social behaviour33
Shoplifting25
Criminal damage and arson14
Drugs12

school Local Schools

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Woodthorpe Primary School

Requires Improvement456 pupils0.3 km
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Dringhouses Primary School

Good310 pupils0.9 km
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York High School

Good724 pupils1.4 km
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Hob Moor Community Primary Academy

Good311 pupils1.5 km
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Hob Moor Oaks Academy

Good108 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Restaurant, Cafe

6 nearby
  • Woodthorpe Spice0.1 km
  • Jack High Restaurant0.7 km
  • Buongiorno0.9 km
  • Foxwood Community Centre Hub0.7 km
  • Phill ya Boots Cafe0.1 km
  • + 1 more
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Supermarkets

4 nearby
  • Lidl UK0.7 km
  • McColls0.1 km
  • Tesco0.9 km
  • Tesco0.7 km
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Retailers - Other

9 nearby
  • Holy Moly Box0.9 km
  • Sweets n Treats York0.3 km
  • Tesco - Petrol Station0.7 km
  • Woodthorpe Post Office0.1 km
  • K&K Brothers0.6 km
  • + 4 more
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Takeaway Shop

9 nearby
  • Dragon House0.8 km
  • Sloppy’s Burgers0.8 km
  • Salsa Pizza0.8 km
  • Butlers Fish & Chips0.8 km
  • Pak Ho Chop Suey House1.0 km
  • + 4 more
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Pub, NightClub

4 nearby
  • The Beagle0.9 km
  • Dick Turpin Inn0.1 km
  • Fox & Roman1.0 km
  • Quakerwood0.8 km
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

2 nearby
  • Burswood Guest House1.0 km
  • York Racecourse Centre0.6 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • York3.0 km
  • Poppleton4.7 km
  • Ulleskelf11.2 km

Bus Stops

  • Woodthorpe Shops0.1 km
  • Wain's Road0.2 km
  • Wain's Road0.3 km
  • Carrfield0.3 km
  • Eason View0.3 km