YO24 2RX is a sought-after residential area on Wordsworth Crescent, 1.0km from Dringhouses in York. Administratively it sits within Dringhouses & Woodthorpe ward and the York Outer constituency.
For serious buyers, YO24 2RX is a mature suburban area dominated by older, retired homeowners. Residents average 52 years old — this is a settled, predominantly owner-occupied area with a stable, community-minded population. 90% 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 31 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £261k, up 8.8% 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 2RX are sourced from Output Area E00067425 (shared with 31 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
WORDSWORTH CRESCENT, YO24 2RX House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WORDSWORTH CRESCENT, YO24 2RX.
302
52
£ 42,800 /yr
44%
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 2RX is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £261k, 90% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. £261k prices with low crime and a mature community — a long-term hold. Property prices are trending up 8.8% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for YO24 2RX. The average age is 51.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
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
Detached
£ 295,000
3 sales · Mean £ 290,000
Semi-Detached
£ 221,000
6 sales · Mean £ 218,083
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
YO24 2RX has low crime rates — 31 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
Woodthorpe Primary School
Dringhouses Primary School
York High School
Hob Moor Community Primary Academy
Hob Moor Oaks Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
6 nearby- Woodthorpe Spice0.2 km
- Jack High Restaurant0.8 km
- Buongiorno0.7 km
- Foxwood Community Centre Hub0.6 km
- Phill ya Boots Cafe0.2 km
- + 1 more
Supermarkets
5 nearby- Lidl UK0.9 km
- Co-op Late Shop1.0 km
- McColls0.2 km
- Tesco0.7 km
- Tesco0.8 km
Retailers - Other
10 nearby- Foxwood Newsagents1.0 km
- Holy Moly Box1.0 km
- Sweets n Treats York0.4 km
- Tesco - Petrol Station0.8 km
- Woodthorpe Post Office0.2 km
- + 5 more
Takeaway Shop
7 nearby- Dragon House0.8 km
- Sloppy’s Burgers0.6 km
- Salsa Pizza0.8 km
- Butlers Fish & Chips0.8 km
- Bengal Lounge Restaurant0.6 km
- + 2 more
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- The Beagle0.9 km
- Dick Turpin Inn0.2 km
- Quakerwood0.6 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- York Racecourse Centre0.7 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- York3.2 km
- Poppleton4.7 km
- Ulleskelf11.0 km
Bus Stops
- Woodthorpe Shops0.2 km
- Ashbourne Way0.2 km
- Carrfield0.3 km
- Grassholme0.3 km
- Moorcroft Road0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: YO242RX · Data under Open Government Licence