YO61 — YORK | Property Prices, Crime & Area Data

Property Prices in YO61

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data

The average property price in YO61 is £457,820, which is 29% above the North Yorkshire average of £354,925.

Properties in YO61 cost 59.5% more than the England and Wales average of £287,000.

House prices in YO61 have fallen 9.8% over the past 12 months and risen 0.0% over five years.

Average Price by Property Type

Type	Average Price	Sales (12m)
Detached	£585,360	398
Semi-detached	£301,587	216
Terraced	£314,594	127
Flat	£158,961	32
All types	£457,820	847

5-Year Price History

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Crime & Safety in YO61

Source: data.police.uk (rolling 12 months)

With 9.6 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents, YO61 has a crime rate well 88% below the national average of 81.3 per 1,000.

Crime by Type vs National Average

Violent crime

4.4 per 1,000 (avg: 22.1 per 1,000)

Burglary

0.3 per 1,000 (avg: 6.8 per 1,000)

Vehicle crime

0.2 per 1,000 (avg: 8.4 per 1,000)

Antisocial behaviour

2.2 per 1,000 (avg: 16.2 per 1,000)

Other theft

0.9 per 1,000 (avg: 9.5 per 1,000)

This area

National average

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Schools in YO61

Source: DfE Get Information About Schools / Ofsted

YO61 has 10 schools within or near its boundaries, including 2 rated Outstanding and 3 rated Good by Ofsted.

Nearest Schools

School	Type	Ofsted	Distance
Stillington Primary School	Primary	Good	mi
Easingwold Community Primary School	Primary	Good	mi
Crayke Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School	Primary	Good	mi
Huby CofE Primary School	Primary	Not inspected	mi
Sutton on the Forest Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School	Primary	Not inspected	mi

Outstanding

Good

Requires improvement

Inadequate

Demographics

Source: ONS Census 2021

28,133

Population

Median Age

62%

Owner-Occupied

72%

Economically Active

Tenure Type

Owner-occupied

62.0%

Private rent

22.0%

Social rent

16.0%

Broadband & Connectivity

Source: Ofcom Connected Nations

Average broadband download speeds in YO61 are 244.0 Mbps, with 99% of premises having access to superfast broadband and 82% with full fibre (FTTP) connectivity.

244.0 Mbps

Avg Download

44.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

82%

Superfast Coverage

57%

Ultrafast Coverage

Full Fibre (FTTP)

Council Tax

Source: Valuation Office Agency

Council tax in YO61 is collected by York Council. The Band D rate is £1,725/year.

Band A

8.0%

Band B

14.0%

Band C

25.0%

Band D

22.0%

Band E

16.0%

Band F

9.0%

Band G

5.0%

Band H

1.0%

Area Summary

YO61 — YORK

Area Summary

YO61 (YORK) offers above-average property prices (£457,820, 60% above national average), low crime (88% below national average), strong school provision (2 Outstanding-rated schools), and excellent broadband (244 Mbps average).

Prices

Above avg

Safety

Low crime

Schools

Average

Broadband

Good

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Nearby Postcodes

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£489K

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average house price in YO61?

The average house price in YO61 (YORK) is £457,820, based on 847 residential sales in the past 12 months. This is 60% above the national average of £287,000. Prices have fallen by 9.8% over the past year.

Is YO61 a safe area to live?

Crime in YO61 is significantly below the national average (9.6 crimes per 1,000 residents vs the national average of 81.3). The most common crime types recorded are violent crime (4.4 per 1,000) and antisocial behaviour (2.2 per 1,000). Crime figures are sourced from data.police.uk rolling 12-month data.

What are the schools like in YO61?

There are 10 schools in or near YO61. 50% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 2 Outstanding and 3 Good. 1 school requires improvement.

What is the council tax in YO61?

Council tax in YO61 is collected by York Council. The Band D rate is £1,725 per year (2025–26). This is the total bill including county, district, police, and fire precepts.

What broadband speeds are available in YO61?

The average broadband download speed in YO61 is 244 Mbps. Superfast broadband (30 Mbps+) is available to 82% of premises, ultrafast to 57%, and full-fibre (FTTP) to 0%. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.

What percentage of homes in YO61 are owner-occupied?

According to the ONS Census 2021, 62% of homes in YO61 are owner-occupied. 22% are privately rented and 16% are social housing. The total population is approximately 28,133.