South Bank Avenue is in York and in York district. YO23 1DR is located in the Micklegate electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of York Central. This postcode has been in use since 1998-06-01.
StreetScan combines information about South Bank Avenue, York, YO23 1DR and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: YO23 1EA, YO23 1PB, YO23 1DZ, YO23 1HT, YO23 1NZ, YO23 1HU, YO23 1PA, YO23 1HR, YO23 1EG.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around YO23 1DR is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 47.4% | 50.1% | 2.7% | 51.0% | -0.9% |
| Male | 52.6% | 49.9% | -2.7% | 49.0% | 0.9% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of YO23 1DR there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 57.4% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 31.1% | 30.1% | -1.0% | 37.9% | -7.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 58.7% | 57.4% | -1.3% | 44.2% | 13.2% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 2.2% | -1.4% |
| Divorced | 3.4% | 5.9% | 2.5% | 9.1% | -3.2% |
| Widowed | 6.1% | 5.9% | -0.2% | 6.1% | -0.2% |
Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.
Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 60.1% | 52.1% | -8.0% | 48.4% | 3.7% |
| Good health | 30.6% | 29.4% | -1.2% | 33.6% | -4.2% |
| Fair health | 8.7% | 15% | 6.3% | 12.7% | 2.3% |
| Bad health | 0.3% | 3.2% | 2.9% | 4.0% | -0.8% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.
In the area around YO23 1DR this area, 8.9% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%. This area stands out for its high percentage of residents with higher education degree or similar. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 51.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 13.3% | 8.9% | -4.4% | 18.2% | -9.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 6.8% | 6.2% | -0.6% | 9.6% | -3.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11% | 10.9% | -0.1% | 13.4% | -2.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.7% | 8.2% | 2.5% | 5.3% | 2.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.8% | 12.1% | -2.7% | 16.9% | -4.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 45.5% | 51.4% | 5.9% | 33.8% | 17.6% |
| Other | 3% | 2.3% | -0.7% | 2.8% | -0.5% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 95.6% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 1.7% | 0.6% | -1.1% | 3.1% | -2.5% |
| Other Asian | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.5% | -2.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.6% | 1.8% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 1.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.0% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| White | 93.9% | 95.6% | 1.7% | 81.4% | 14.2% |
| Other | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 1.6% | -1.0% |
In this area, 93.8% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 93.6% | 93.8% | 0.2% | 83.2% | 10.6% |
| European Union | 1.4% | 3.6% | 2.2% | 6.1% | -2.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 0.9% | 0.6% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -2.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.3% | 0.9% | -1.4% | 5.6% | -4.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.9% | 0.6% | -0.3% | 1.3% | -0.7% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| British Overseas | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 92.5% | 93.8% | 1.3% | 83.2% | 10.6% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 3.8% | 3.5% | 9.8% | -6.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.2% | 0.6% | -0.6% | 2.9% | -2.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.6% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 2.2% | -1.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.5% | 0.9% | -4.6% | 1.9% | -1.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 86.8% | 76.7% | 10.1% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 1.2% | 1.3% | -0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 0.3% | 1.5% | -1.2% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| No passport held | 11.2% | 13.5% | -2.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 53.4% | 37.2% | 16.2% |
| Christian | 40.2% | 46.2% | -6.0% |
| Hindu | 0.3% | 1.7% | -1.4% |
| Sikh | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other religion | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Not answered | 5% | 6.0% | -1.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around South Bank Avenue was 2.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 95.8% lower than the Holgate average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
South Bank Avenue has the lowest crime rate of 62 local areas in Holgate and the lowest crime rate of 639 local areas in York .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 2.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -32.0%.

Households in this area have a slightly higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 65% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 27 South Bank Avenue, York, York Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £380,000 | 2021-11-05 | £417,424 |
| 35 South Bank Avenue, York, York Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £320,000 | 2017-11-10 | £429,630 |
| 23 South Bank Avenue, York, York Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £326,000 | 2017-10-31 | £435,955 |
| 7 South Bank Avenue, York, York Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £339,000 | 2017-07-24 | £446,284 |
| 19 South Bank Avenue, York, York Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £356,000 | 2016-05-27 | £508,214 |
YO23 1DR area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 0% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
| Full-Time Employee | 97 |
| Retired | 57 |
| Part-Time Employee | 49 |
| Self-Employed | 19 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 13 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 2 |
| Unemployed | 1 |
| Education | 33 |
| Human health and social work activities | 24 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 21 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 19 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 19 |
| Other | 15 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 12 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Manufacturing | 8 |
| Information and communication | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Paul's Nursery School 12 St Paul's Square , YO24 4BD | 3out of 4 | 1,290 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Knavesmire Primary School Trafalgar Street , YO23 1HY | 4out of 4 | 314 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Scarcroft Primary School Moss Street , YO23 1BS | 4out of 4 | 736 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Fishergate Primary School Fishergate , YO10 4AP | 3out of 4 | 1,148 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St George's Catholic Primary School - a Catholic Voluntary Academy 1 Winterscale Street , Fishergate YO10 4BT | 3out of 4 | 1,163 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Paul's Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School St Paul's Terrace , Holgate YO24 4BJ | 3out of 4 | 1,248 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Millthorpe School Nunthorpe Avenue , YO23 1WF | 3out of 4 | 277 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| All Saints RC School Mill Mount Lane , YO24 1BJ | 4out of 4 | 689 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Fulford School Fulfordgate , Heslington Lane YO10 4FY | 4out of 4 | 2,030 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| York High School Cornlands Road , YO24 3WZ | 1out of 4 | 2,913 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Archbishop Holgate's School, A Church of England Academy Hull Road , YO10 5ZA | 4out of 4 | 3,501 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| York College Sim Balk Lane , YO23 2BB | - not rated | 2,257 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Mount School (York) Dalton Terrace , YO24 4DD | - not rated | 915 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Danesgate Community Danesgate , Fulford Cross YO10 4PB | 3out of 4 | 966 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| York Steiner School Danesmead , Fulford Cross YO10 4PB | - not rated | 980 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| OneSchool Global York Campus Bishopthorpe Road , York YO23 2QA | - not rated | 1,633 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bootham School 51 Bootham , YO30 7BU | - not rated | 2,162 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Dark Horse Espresso Bar | 147A Bishopthorpe Road | 102 yd | |
| Lapin – Flowers & Coffee | 75 Balmoral Terrace | 139 yd | |
| Village Spice | 162 Bishopthorpe Road | 160 yd | |
| Planet Food | Southlands Methodist Chapel Hall, 97 Bishopthorpe Road | 394 yd | |
| Rowntree Park Reading Cafe | Rowntree Park Lodge, Richardson Street | 395 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Winning Post | 131 Bishopthorpe Road | 116 yd | |
| St Clements Sport and Social | Count De Burgh Terrace | 232 yd | |
| South Bank Social Club | 12 Ovington Terrace | 309 yd | |
| The Knavesmire | 54 Albemarle Road | 416 yd | |
| Wellington Inn | 47 Alma Terrace | 723 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Golden Horse | 24 Trafalgar Street | 105 yd | |
| The Fisherman's Wife | 1 Ebor Street | 687 yd | |
| Hallo Mallow Sandwich Bar and Deli | 25 Alma Terrace | 723 yd | |
| Shahi Takeaway | 41 Nunnery Lane | 911 yd | |
| Sunny’s Cafe and Sandwich Bar | 198 Fulford Road | 950 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | 1 Scarcroft Road | 534 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 214 Fulford Road | 952 yd | |
| Iceland | 248 Fulford Road | 1,014 yd | |
| ALDI | Fulford Road | 1,014 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 56-58 Blossom Street | 1,038 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Millthorpe School NUNTHORPE AVENUE | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 355 yd |
| Rowntree Park Tennis Club ROWNTREE PARK ROWNTREE PARK TERRY AVENUE | tennis courts | 447 yd |
| Rowntree Park Terry Avenue | tennis courts | 462 yd |
| Ebor Fitness FULFORD INDUSTRIAL ESTATE | health and fitness suite | 623 yd |
| Little Knavesmire (Hamilton Panthers) LITTLE KNAVESMIRE SPORTS PAVILION LITTLE KNAVESMIRE SPORTS PAVILION KNAVESMIRE ROAD | grass pitches | 760 yd |
| All Saints Roman Catholic High School MILL MOUNT LANE | 780 yd | |
| Mount School DALTON TERRACE | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool, tennis courts | 1,008 yd |
| St Georges Rc Primary School WINTERSCALE STREET | grass pitches | 1,043 yd |
| Imphal Barracks FULFORD ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts, tennis courts | 1,052 yd |
| Fishergate Primary School FISHERGATE | grass pitches | 1,077 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 95.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Median download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 113 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 19 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 49.92 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.