Living in YO90, York
What the open data says about house prices, schools, crime and flood risk around YO90 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 YO90
5 recorded home sales on the streets around central YO90 in the last 2 years, with a median of £352,266 and a range from £325,000 to £775,000. Mostly flats and maisonettes.
| Address | Type | Sold for | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 512 WESTGATE APARTMENTS LEEMAN ROAD, YO26 4ZP | flat-maisonette | £325,000 | 2026-03-24 |
| 7 EARLSBOROUGH TERRACE, YO30 7BQ | terraced | £417,500 | 2026-02-06 |
| 14 EARLSBOROUGH TERRACE, YO30 7BQ | terraced | £775,000 | 2025-05-29 |
| 507 WESTGATE APARTMENTS LEEMAN ROAD, YO26 4ZP | flat-maisonette | £352,266 | 2025-03-28 |
| 318 WESTGATE APARTMENTS LEEMAN ROAD, YO26 4ZF | flat-maisonette | £347,500 | 2024-11-22 |
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
46 schools within 3 miles , of which 95% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
| Nearest well-rated schools | Stage | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| All Saints Catholic School York | Secondary | Outstanding | 0.6 mi |
| Acomb Primary School | Primary | Outstanding | 1.1 mi |
| Knavesmire Primary School | Primary | Outstanding | 1.1 mi |
| Fulford School | Secondary | Outstanding | 1.9 mi |
| Woodthorpe Primary School | Primary | Outstanding | 2.2 mi |
| Scarcroft Primary School | Primary | Good | 0.5 mi |
31 state primary and 7 state secondary schools within range, plus 5 fee-paying schools.
Private schools
5 fee-paying schools within 3 miles: Bootham School, OneSchool Global York Campus, St Peter's School 2-18, The Mount School (York), York Steiner School.
All 5 fee-paying schools near YO90, 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.
Universities
2 higher education institutions within 3 miles: University of York, York St John University.
Relevant beyond study: a large student population shapes rental demand, and term-time letting is a different market from family letting.
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 | 31.7% |
| Managers, directors and senior officials | 13.6% |
| Elementary occupations | 13.1% |
| Associate professional and technical | 12.0% |
| Sales and customer service | 8.3% |
Source: ONS Census 2021, table TS063, for this district's small area.
Crime
717 crimes recorded within roughly a mile of central YO90 in 2026-06, most commonly violent crime.
Flood risk
Zone 3 (high probability), river flooding. 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 5 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation (moderately deprived ), based on York's figures.
Common questions about YO90
What is the average house price in YO90?
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 YO90?
Prices in York are up 4.8% on a year ago (UK House Price Index).
What do houses actually sell for in YO90?
The median of 5 recorded sales around central YO90 in the last 2 years is £352,266, ranging from £325,000 to £775,000 (HM Land Registry Price Paid Data).
Are the schools good in YO90?
46 schools sit within 3 miles of central YO90, and 95% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
How much crime is there in YO90?
717 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central YO90 in 2026-06, most commonly violent crime (Police.uk).
Is YO90 at risk of flooding?
Central YO90 sits in Zone 3 (high probability) for river and sea flooding (Environment Agency). Individual addresses vary, so check the full report for a specific property.
Is YO90 a good place to live?
That depends on what you need, so here is what the official data says rather than an opinion: 95% of nearby schools are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted; the median home sells for £352,266; the area sits in decile 5 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation; 717 crimes were recorded within about a mile. Every one of those figures names its source on this page.
Is YO90 safe?
717 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central YO90 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? YO90 or YO1, YO90 or YO31, YO90 or YO24.
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