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YO61

YORK

North Yorkshire, Yorkshire, England

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YO61 is the postcode district for YORK, located in North Yorkshire, Yorkshire.

Avg price £457,820
1yr change ▼ 9.8%
Crime 88% below avg
Schools 2 Outstanding
Updated 2026-03
Average House Price

£457,820

▼ 9.8% vs last year

This area National avg £287K

60% above national avg

Crime Rate

9.6/1,000

This area National avg 81.3/1,000

88% below national avg

Schools (Ofsted)

10 schools

Broadband Speed

244 Mbps

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.

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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

£434K £448K £462K £476K £490K 2023 2024 2025

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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.

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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.

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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

2

Outstanding

3

Good

1

Requires improvement

0

Inadequate

Demographics

Source: ONS Census 2021

28,133

Population

67

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.

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244.0 Mbps

Avg Download

44.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

82%

Superfast Coverage

57%

Ultrafast Coverage

0%

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

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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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Frequently Asked Questions about YO61 YORK

What is the average house price in YO61 YORK?
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 YORK 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 is the population of YO61 YORK?
The population of YO61 (YORK) is approximately 28,133 (ONS Census 2021). The median age is 67 years. 62% of homes are owner-occupied, 22% are privately rented, and 16% are social housing.
How fast is broadband 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 are schools like in YO61 YORK?
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.

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