Postcode Analysis York, Yorkshire and The Humber

WAINS ROAD, YO24 2UB House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WAINS ROAD, YO24 2UB.

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Population

222

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Avg Age

47

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Avg Income

£ 42,800 /yr

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Employed

49%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: YO24 2UB represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.

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

YO24 2UB has a significant social housing presence — 36% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal. Property prices are trending up 7.8% year-on-year.

home £228,812 median price shield Safety 5/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

YO24 2UB is a safe, established residential area on Wains Road, 0.9km from Dringhouses in York. Administratively it sits within Dringhouses & Woodthorpe ward and the York Outer constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, YO24 2UB is these neighbourhoods include younger than group average individuals, frequently born in the eu. many residents are of mixed or multiple ethnicities. many are unmarried or divorced. many reside in privately rented detached houses or flats, some of which are underoccupied. individuals are more likely than the group average to be educated to a level/highers or degree level, and to work in managerial occupations. unemployment rates are lower than the group average. many of these neighbourhoods are found close to industrial estates. With an average age of 47, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 36% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 40 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £228k, up 7.8% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for YO24 2UB are sourced from Output Area E00067424 (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 2UB. The average age is 47.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British94.2%
Asian / British Asian4.9%
Black / African / Caribbean0.9%
Other / Mixed0.0%

Economic Activity

49%Active
FT: 34%
Unemployed: 1%
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Age & Housing: An older demographic with mixed housing. The population is heavily skewed toward individuals over fifty, with a higher-than-average rental or social housing density.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 225,500

6 sales · Mean £ 227,709

Semi-Detached

£ 230,000

14 sales · Mean £ 235,928

Flat

£ 142,000

2 sales · Mean £ 142,000

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

YO24 2UB has low crime rates — 40 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 offences65
Anti-social behaviour48
Shoplifting34
Criminal damage and arson19
Drugs15

school Local Schools

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Woodthorpe Primary School

Requires Improvement456 pupils0.5 km
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Dringhouses Primary School

Good310 pupils0.8 km
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York High School

Good724 pupils0.9 km
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Hob Moor Community Primary Academy

Good311 pupils1.0 km
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Hob Moor Oaks Academy

Good108 pupils1.0 km
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Westfield Primary Community School

Good535 pupils1.4 km
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Our Lady Queen of Martyrs Catholic Primary School - a Catholic Voluntary Academy

Good420 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

11 nearby
  • Costcutter0.4 km
  • Lloyds Pharmacy0.4 km
  • Love to Eat0.8 km
  • Richardsons of Woodthorpe0.6 km
  • Foxwood Newsagents0.7 km
  • + 6 more
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • York Racecourse Centre0.9 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

3 nearby
  • Dick Turpin Inn0.6 km
  • Quakerwood0.8 km
  • The Beagle0.4 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

6 nearby
  • Buongiorno1.0 km
  • Foxwood Community Centre Hub0.5 km
  • Phill ya Boots Cafe0.6 km
  • Woodthorpe Spice0.6 km
  • Jack High Restaurant0.3 km
  • + 1 more
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Supermarkets

4 nearby
  • McColls0.6 km
  • Tesco1.0 km
  • Lidl UK0.3 km
  • Co-op Late Shop0.7 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

8 nearby
  • Bengal Lounge Restaurant0.8 km
  • Silver Pearl0.8 km
  • Woodfellaz Pizzeria and Grill0.6 km
  • Dragon House0.5 km
  • Sloppy’s Burgers0.8 km
  • + 3 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • York2.7 km
  • Poppleton4.2 km
  • Ulleskelf11.6 km

Bus Stops

  • Sandcroft Road0.2 km
  • Sandcroft Road0.2 km
  • Carrfield0.3 km
  • Bellhouse Way0.4 km
  • Eason View0.4 km