YO24 3BW is a mixed residential area on Front Street, 0.2km from Acomb in York. Administratively it sits within Westfield ward and the York Central constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — an area with a high proportion of elderly residents, often in communal housing. The daytime character shifts — traditional retail areas with professional services and self-employed, often in market towns and higher status areas. The 42 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 66% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 75 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £295k.
Census 2021 statistics for YO24 3BW are sourced from Output Area E00067887 (shared with 34 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
FRONT STREET, YO24 3BW House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for FRONT STREET, YO24 3BW.
328
42
£ 40,300 /yr
55%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
Families dominate this postcode. With 66% owner-occupation and average age 42, YO24 3BW has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. Moderate crime is broadly expected in an active family area — street-level variation matters.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for YO24 3BW. The average age is 42.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Highly settled. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic, providing a stable community feel.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 295,000
1 sales · Mean £ 295,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around YO24 3BW is moderate at 75 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are anti-social behaviour and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Hob Moor Community Primary Academy
Hob Moor Oaks Academy
York High School
Acomb Primary School
Westfield Primary Community School
Carr Junior School
Carr Infant School
Poppleton Road Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Co-op Late Shop0.9 km
- Co-op Late Shop0.5 km
- Freshgos0.7 km
- Morrisons0.1 km
Takeaway Shop
13 nearby- Papa Johns0.3 km
- Zeera Spice0.7 km
- Acomb Mega Chippy1.0 km
- Belly Buster0.7 km
- Pizza Pan0.5 km
- + 8 more
Retailers - Other
25 nearby- Price Crunch0.9 km
- Lloyds Pharmacy0.7 km
- Sweet Freaks York0.6 km
- Morrisons Daily0.7 km
- Morrisons Daily0.9 km
- + 20 more
Pub, NightClub
10 nearby- The Clock House0.6 km
- Acomb W.M.C & Institute0.1 km
- King William0.8 km
- Marcia Grey0.0 km
- Severus Social Club (Acomb)0.3 km
- + 5 more
Restaurant, Cafe
9 nearby- Lunch Box Street Food1.0 km
- Goodwill Community Cafe0.9 km
- Laughing Llama Coffee & Bistro0.1 km
- Brunches0.7 km
- Explore Acomb Library Cafe0.1 km
- + 4 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- York2.2 km
- Poppleton2.8 km
- Hammerton11.2 km
Bus Stops
- Green Lane0.1 km
- Green Lane0.1 km
- Acomb Shops0.1 km
- Acomb Shops0.1 km
- Acomb Church Hall0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: YO243BW · Data under Open Government Licence