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.
WAINS ROAD, YO24 2UB House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WAINS ROAD, YO24 2UB.
222
47
£ 42,800 /yr
49%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
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.
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.
mapGeographic Location
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
Economic Activity
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.
school Local Schools
Woodthorpe Primary School
Dringhouses Primary School
York High School
Hob Moor Community Primary Academy
Hob Moor Oaks Academy
Westfield Primary Community School
Our Lady Queen of Martyrs Catholic Primary School - a Catholic Voluntary Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
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
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- York Racecourse Centre0.9 km
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- Dick Turpin Inn0.6 km
- Quakerwood0.8 km
- The Beagle0.4 km
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
Supermarkets
4 nearby- McColls0.6 km
- Tesco1.0 km
- Lidl UK0.3 km
- Co-op Late Shop0.7 km
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
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Postcode Profile: YO242UB · Data under Open Government Licence