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YO23 1AA Area Guide - Schools, Crime & Living in York

High crime rate7.5/10

Violence And Sexual OffencesAnti Social BehaviourShopliftingPublic Order…and 2 more

Trend +11% versus prior comparable archive

Higher-income area 7.8/10

Neighbourhood wellbeingDecile 5/10England
Median sold price£370kYO23 sample - 109 sales
Recent change+8.8%month-on-month
MeasureImmediate areaAverage for York
Main ethnic groupWhite
Immediate area83.8%Average for York93.8%
Significant presencewhite other, asian indian, other any
Immediate area14.1%Average for York5.7%
Main religionNo religion
Immediate area52.9%Average for York43.7%
Population densityPeople per sq km
Immediate area4,484Average for York2,134
Main age bandAged 18 to 64
Immediate area78%Average for York61.4%
Main tenurePrivately rented
Immediate area44.9%Average for York17.7%
Main country of birthuk
Immediate area72.7%Average for York82.4%

Census 2021 — surrounding statistical neighbourhood

Heavy private rental44.9% dominant

Owned30.2%
Private rent44.9%
Social rent23.8%

Plenty of well-rated schools 12 within 1 mile

Kids clubs

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Child-friendly activities nearby 5 matched

Erecting Gazebos for the York Roman FestivalAges 18+ · Museum Gardens · 859 m
Arts & theatre
Daisy First Aid York – First aid class for familiesAges 5+ · York · 1.2 km
Other
Kids DanceAges 19 months-4 · 41 Monkgate, York, UK · 1.3 km
Dance

Planning & local change

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Many local changes nearby

Planning records shownNo local matchescheck council feed
Roadworks19street disruption
HMO licencesNone listedshared housing

About YO23 1AA: area rating, property, schools and local change

YO23 1AA is a postcode in Micklegate, York, Yorkshire and The Humber, England. This postcode area guide brings together crime, schools, demographics, property prices, planning applications, HMO licences and roadworks near YO23 1AA, then scores the surrounding small area 45/100 - bottom 31% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.

The strongest signals around YO23 1AA are housing and local prosperity, while health is the main area to examine before moving, renting or buying here. LocaleIQ uses these local signals as a practical area rating rather than a single raw statistic, so read the score alongside the detailed map layers and source records.

The demographic profile for YO23 1AA is based on York 013 Census 2021. It covers 11,342 residents, 4,484 people per square kilometre. The median age is around 31, helping show whether the area skews younger, family-sized or older. Housing tenure is 30% owner-occupied, 45% privately rented, 24% social rented, useful context for renters, buyers and landlords comparing the local property market. On the official England neighbourhood wellbeing index the area ranks in decile 5/10.

For property prices near YO23 1AA, LocaleIQ uses Land Registry sold-price evidence for the YO23 postcode district. The latest median sold price is £370k from 109 rolling sales, up 8.8% month-on-month. The Property tab separates flats, terraced, semi-detached and detached homes where enough sales exist.

Families checking schools near YO23 1AA can compare 12 state schools within one mile, including 10 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted or the equivalent inspectorate. The Schools tab adds phase, school type, distance, rating and a dedicated school map so the education context is easier to judge.

Near YO23 1AA, LocaleIQ matches 5 kids clubs or activities, including dance (2), arts & theatre (1), 2 other local activities. Closest examples include Erecting Gazebos for the York Roman Festival (at Museum Gardens, ages 18+, 859 m) and Daisy First Aid York – First aid class for families (at York, ages 5+, 1.2 km). 1 listed as free; 5 with booking/provider links. Check the provider page before attending.

For safety, the Crime tab breaks down recorded crime near YO23 1AA by category and map position. Crime pressure is running hotter than the previous month. Use it with the LocaleIQ safety score because police data can lag and does not capture every local issue.

Local change around YO23 1AA is tracked through nearby planning permissions, HMO licensing and roadworks. This report currently shows 19 street-disruption records in the Planning tab, with dates, distance and source links. Large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.

FAQ

Common questions about YO23 1AA

Is YO23 1AA a good area to live?

LocaleIQ scores the surrounding small area 45/100 (bottom 31% nationally). The report combines local records with wider official context, so use it as a decision aid rather than a single verdict.

What is crime like near YO23 1AA?

Crime pressure is running hotter than the previous month. Crime data can lag real events; check the Crime tab for source labels and proxy notes.

What schools are near YO23 1AA?

12 open state schools are matched within 1 mile. The Schools tab lists distance, phase and rating where available.

What kids clubs and activities are near YO23 1AA?

Near YO23 1AA, LocaleIQ matches 5 kids clubs or activities, including dance (2), arts & theatre (1), 2 other local activities. Closest examples include Erecting Gazebos for the York Roman Festival (at Museum Gardens, ages 18+, 859 m) and Daisy First Aid York – First aid class for families (at York, ages 5+, 1.2 km). 1 listed as free; 5 with booking/provider links. Check the provider page before attending.

What demographics are available for YO23 1AA?

LocaleIQ matched YO23 1AA to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.

What are typical property prices in YO23 1AA?

The latest median sold price is £370k based on 109 Land Registry sales. The Property tab breaks down by property type and shows the recent trend.

Is there much building or roadworks around YO23 1AA?

LocaleIQ currently shows 19 roadworks records in this report. Open the Planning tab for individual records; large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.