YO24 2SZ is a sought-after residential area on Skiddaw, 1.4km 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 2SZ offers a spacious suburb popular with older working households approaching retirement. The 49 average age signals a mature family neighbourhood — long-term residents, good local schools, and high levels of owner-occupation. 95% 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 21 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £232k, up 1.1% 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 2SZ are sourced from Output Area E00067404 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SKIDDAW, YO24 2SZ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SKIDDAW, YO24 2SZ.
272
49
£ 42,800 /yr
48%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: YO24 2SZ is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
A sought-after, premium postcode. YO24 2SZ's low deprivation rank, 95% ownership, and £232k median price place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. 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 2SZ. The average age is 49.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
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
£ 195,000
14 sales · Mean £ 204,817
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
YO24 2SZ has low crime rates — 21 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and shoplifting. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Woodthorpe Primary School
York High School
Dringhouses Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
4 nearby- Woodthorpe Spice0.6 km
- Buongiorno0.2 km
- Foxwood Community Centre Hub0.6 km
- Phill ya Boots Cafe0.6 km
Retailers - Other
8 nearby- K&K Brothers0.8 km
- Costcutter0.8 km
- Lloyds Pharmacy0.8 km
- Love to Eat0.8 km
- Richardsons of Woodthorpe0.6 km
- + 3 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Co-op Late Shop0.9 km
- McColls0.6 km
- Tesco0.2 km
Takeaway Shop
7 nearby- Butlers Fish & Chips0.8 km
- Salsa Pizza0.8 km
- Bengal Lounge Restaurant0.3 km
- Silver Pearl0.3 km
- Woodfellaz Pizzeria and Grill0.6 km
- + 2 more
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- Dick Turpin Inn0.6 km
- Quakerwood0.3 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- York3.6 km
- Poppleton4.6 km
- Ulleskelf10.7 km
Bus Stops
- Quaker Wood0.2 km
- Girvan Close0.3 km
- Grassholme0.3 km
- Girvan Close0.3 km
- Quaker Wood0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: YO242SZ · Data under Open Government Licence