Postcode Analysis York, Yorkshire and The Humber

CAIRNBORROW, YO24 2YY House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CAIRNBORROW, YO24 2YY.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-02 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

283

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Avg Age

49

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Avg Income

£ 42,800 /yr

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Employed

52%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: YO24 2YY 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.

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9/10
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4/10
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8/10
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2/10
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8/10
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2/10
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10/10
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Area Character

A sought-after, premium postcode. YO24 2YY's low deprivation rank, 94% ownership, and £385k median price place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. £385k prices with low crime and a mature community — a long-term hold.

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

YO24 2YY is a sought-after residential area on Cairnborrow in York. Administratively it sits within Dringhouses & Woodthorpe ward and the York Outer constituency.

For serious buyers, YO24 2YY is a well-established suburb with a mixed age range and strong community feel. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 49) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 94% 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 7 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £385k. 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 2YY are sourced from Output Area E00067405 (shared with 12 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 2YY. 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

White / British98.2%
Asian / British Asian1.8%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed0.0%

Economic Activity

52%Active
FT: 32%
Unemployed: 1%
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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.

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home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 385,000

5 sales · Mean £ 355,900

Semi-Detached

£ 325,000

1 sales · Mean £ 325,000

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

YO24 2YY has low crime rates — 7 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are drugs and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Drugs6
Violence and sexual offences4
Anti-social behaviour2
Other theft2
Burglary1

school Local Schools

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Woodthorpe Primary School

Requires Improvement456 pupils0.8 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • Quakerwood0.6 km
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Restaurant, Cafe

2 nearby
  • Buongiorno0.3 km
  • Foxwood Community Centre Hub1.0 km
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Tesco0.3 km
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Takeaway Shop

3 nearby
  • Bengal Lounge Restaurant0.6 km
  • Silver Pearl0.6 km
  • Sloppy’s Burgers0.6 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • York4.0 km
  • Poppleton4.7 km
  • Ulleskelf10.4 km

Bus Stops

  • Eastfield Farm0.1 km
  • Girvan Close0.2 km
  • Girvan Close0.2 km
  • Alness Drive0.3 km
  • Alness Drive0.3 km