Living in YO23, York
What the open data says about house prices, schools, crime and flood risk around YO23 in York. Built from the same sources as every property report on this site, not opinion or marketing copy.
House prices
Average price in York: £309,611, up 4.8% on a year ago (2026-06). The wider Yorkshire and The Humber average is £207,948.
What actually sold around YO23
14 recorded home sales on the streets around central YO23 in the last 2 years, with a median of £585,000 and a range from £245,000 to £950,000. Mostly detached houses.
| Address | Type | Sold for | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 THE GROVE, YO24 1XD | detached | £950,000 | 2026-02-26 |
| 59 MOOR LANE, YO24 2QX | semi-detached | £640,000 | 2025-08-29 |
| 27 MOOR LANE, YO24 2QX | semi-detached | £305,000 | 2025-07-28 |
| 15 CHESSINGHAM GARDENS, YO24 1XE | detached | £863,000 | 2025-05-06 |
| 10 ROPERS COURT, YO23 3XP | detached | £280,000 | 2025-03-19 |
| 21 BOWYERS CLOSE, YO23 3XW | detached | £435,000 | 2025-03-14 |
Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. Every sale of a registered property in England and Wales appears here once it completes, so the most recent weeks are always still filling in.
Schools nearby
25 schools within 3 miles , of which 92% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
| Nearest well-rated schools | Stage | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Woodthorpe Primary School | Primary | Outstanding | 0.9 mi |
| Knavesmire Primary School | Primary | Outstanding | 1.8 mi |
| Acomb Primary School | Primary | Outstanding | 2.0 mi |
| All Saints Catholic School York | Secondary | Outstanding | 2.1 mi |
| Archbishop of York's CofE Junior School, Bishopthorpe | Primary | Good | 0.8 mi |
| Dringhouses Primary School | Primary | Good | 1.2 mi |
16 state primary and 3 state secondary schools within range, plus 3 fee-paying schools.
Private schools
3 fee-paying schools within 3 miles: OneSchool Global York Campus, The Mount School (York), York Steiner School.
All 3 fee-paying schools near YO23, with ages and admissions →
Fee-paying schools are inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate, not Ofsted, and the ISI publishes no open data feed. That is why they carry no rating here. A missing grade means we cannot see one, not that the school was judged poorly.
What people here do for work
The most common occupations among working residents, from the 2021 Census. This is occupation rather than industry: it says what people do, not which industries employ them.
| Occupation group | Share of workers |
|---|---|
| Professional occupations | 21.6% |
| Managers, directors and senior officials | 18.0% |
| Associate professional and technical | 14.6% |
| Administrative and secretarial | 11.0% |
| Skilled trades | 9.4% |
Source: ONS Census 2021, table TS063, for this district's small area.
Crime
28 crimes recorded within roughly a mile of central YO23 in 2026-06, most commonly violent crime.
Flood risk
Zone 1 (low probability). This is the Environment Agency's flood zone for the area's centre point, an individual property's own risk can differ, especially near a specific watercourse.
Deprivation
This area falls in decile 9 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation (least deprived nationally), based on York's figures.
Common questions about YO23
What is the average house price in YO23?
The average sold price in York is £309,611 as of 2026-06, according to the UK House Price Index.
Are house prices rising in YO23?
Prices in York are up 4.8% on a year ago (UK House Price Index).
What do houses actually sell for in YO23?
The median of 14 recorded sales around central YO23 in the last 2 years is £585,000, ranging from £245,000 to £950,000 (HM Land Registry Price Paid Data).
Are the schools good in YO23?
25 schools sit within 3 miles of central YO23, and 92% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
How much crime is there in YO23?
28 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central YO23 in 2026-06, most commonly violent crime (Police.uk).
Is YO23 at risk of flooding?
Central YO23 sits in Zone 1 (low probability) for river and sea flooding (Environment Agency). Individual addresses vary, so check the full report for a specific property.
Is YO23 a good place to live?
That depends on what you need, so here is what the official data says rather than an opinion: 92% of nearby schools are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted; the median home sells for £585,000; the area sits in decile 9 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation; 28 crimes were recorded within about a mile. Every one of those figures names its source on this page.
Is YO23 safe?
28 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central YO23 in 2026-06, according to Police.uk. The most common category was violent crime. Crime counts follow how many people are around, so a busy district records more than a quiet one of the same size.
Neighbouring districts
Weighing two up? YO23 or YO24, YO23 or YO90, YO23 or YO1.
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