Mount Vale, York, YO24 1DJ

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding YO24 1DJ has a slightly higher male population, with 50.2% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	51.5%	49.8%	-1.7%	51.0%	-1.2%
Male	48.5%	50.2%	1.7%	49.0%	1.2%

Partnership Status

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 YO24 1DJ there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 60.7% 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	29.2%	27.4%	-1.8%	37.9%	-10.5%
Married: Opposite sex	55.3%	60.7%	5.4%	44.2%	16.5%
Married: Same sex	0.4%	0.8%	0.4%	0.3%	0.5%
Separated	1.1%	0.4%	-0.7%	2.2%	-1.8%
Divorced	7.2%	5.2%	-2.0%	9.1%	-3.9%
Widowed	6.8%	5.6%	-1.2%	6.1%	-0.5%

Health

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.

This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (91.1%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Very good health	50.6%	54.4%	3.8%	48.4%	6.0%
Good health	37.7%	36.7%	-1.0%	33.6%	3.1%
Fair health	9.2%	7.5%	-1.7%	12.7%	-5.2%
Bad health	2.5%	1%	-1.5%	4.0%	-3.0%
Very bad health	0%	0.3%	0.3%	1.2%	-0.9%

Education and Qualifications

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 YO24 1DJ this area, 6% 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 62.8%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	12.9%	6%	-6.9%	18.2%	-12.2%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	6.8%	2.8%	-4.0%	9.6%	-6.8%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	12.9%	13.6%	0.7%	13.4%	0.2%
Apprenticeship	3.4%	3.6%	0.2%	5.3%	-1.7%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	9.8%	11.2%	1.4%	16.9%	-5.7%
Degree or Similar	50%	62.8%	12.8%	33.8%	29.0%
Other	4.2%	0%	-4.2%	2.8%	-2.8%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96.4% 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)
Indian	0.6%	0.7%	0.1%	3.1%	-2.4%
Pakistani	0%	0.7%	0.7%	2.7%	-2.0%
Other Asian	1.2%	0.7%	-0.5%	1.6%	-0.9%
Black African	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	2.5%	-2.5%
Other Black	0%	0.3%	0.3%	0.5%	-0.2%
Mixed White and Asian	1.2%	1.3%	0.1%	0.8%	0.5%
Mixed White and African	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	0.4%	-0.4%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	0.9%	-0.9%
White	96%	96.4%	0.4%	81.4%	15.0%

Country of Birth

In this area, 92.4% 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	92.3%	92.4%	0.1%	83.2%	9.2%
European Union	2.8%	3.3%	0.5%	6.1%	-2.8%
Rest of Europe	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	0.8%	-0.8%
Africa	1.2%	1.3%	0.1%	2.7%	-1.4%
Middle East and Asia	2.1%	1.7%	-0.4%	5.6%	-3.9%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0.6%	1%	0.4%	1.3%	-0.3%
Oceania	0.6%	0%	-0.6%	0.3%	-0.3%
British Overseas	0%	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%	0.3%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	91.7%	91.8%	0.1%	83.2%	8.6%
10+ Years	1.2%	5.2%	4.0%	9.8%	-4.6%
5-10 Years	0.6%	1%	0.4%	2.9%	-1.9%
2-5 Years	1.5%	2%	0.5%	2.2%	-0.2%
Less than 2 years	4.9%	0%	-4.9%	1.9%	-1.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	90.5%	76.7%	13.8%
Ireland	1.6%	0.6%	1.0%
Spain	0.7%	0.4%	0.3%
Poland	0.3%	1.3%	-1.0%
Other EU countries	0.3%	1.5%	-1.2%
Southern Asia	0.3%	1.2%	-0.9%
North America and the Caribbean	0.7%	0.3%	0.4%
No passport held	5.6%	13.5%	-7.9%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	47.4%	37.2%	10.2%
Christian	48.7%	46.2%	2.5%
Muslim	0.3%	6.5%	-6.2%
Not answered	3.6%	6.0%	-2.4%

Safety

Is Mount Vale Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Mount Vale was 71.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 2.5% higher than the Holgate average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Mount Vale has the 26th highest crime rate of 62 local areas in Holgate and the 227th highest crime rate of 639 local areas in York .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 35.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -36.0%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

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.

Average Household Income
£49,100

Income Rank
7/10

Household Income in YO24 1DJ, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 1/10 (very low )
Indices of multiple deprivation (IMD) is used to classify the relative deprivation (a measure of poverty) of the area. It considers the following domains:
Income Deprivation Domain - 2/10 (very low )
The Income Deprivation Domain measures the percentage of people in the population who are experiencing poverty due to having a low income. It includes both those who are unemployed and those who are employed but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Employment Deprivation Domain - 3/10 (low )
The Employment Deprivation Domain measures the proportion of the working-age population in an area involuntarily excluded from the labour market. This includes people who would like to work but are unable to do so due to unemployment, sickness or disability, or caring responsibilities.
Education, Skills and Training Domain - 1/10 (very low )
The Education, Skills, and Training Deprivation Domain measures the lack of education and skills in a local area. It has two parts: one for children and young people, and one for adults. The part for children and young people looks at their school achievements ('flow'), while the part for adults looks at the number of adults without qualifications ('stock').
Health Deprivation and Disability Domain - 1/10 (very low )
The Health Deprivation and Disability Domain measures the risk of early death and poor quality of life due to bad physical or mental health. It looks at illness, disability, and early death, but not at behaviors or environments that might affect future health.
Crime Domain - 3/10 (low )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 3/10 (low )
The Barriers to Housing and Services Domain measures how easy or hard it is to access housing and local services. It has two parts: one looks at how close local services are, and the other looks at issues like how affordable housing is.
Living Environment Deprivation Domain - 7/10 (above average )
The Living Environment Deprivation Domain measures the quality of the local environment. It has two parts: the "indoors" part looks at housing quality, and the "outdoors" part looks at air quality and road traffic accidents.
Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) - 1/10 (very low )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) measures how many children aged 0 to 15 live in low-income families. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low incomes. This includes both those who are unemployed and those who work but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) - 3/10 (low )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) measures the percentage of people aged 60 or older who have low income. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low income, including both unemployed people and those with low-paying jobs (and who satisfy the respective means tests).

Property Prices

Average property prices on Mount Vale are based on 48 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for York.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Mount Vale, York, YO24 1DJ

Estimated Average Property Prices for YO24 1DJ

Average Price
£1,114,120

Semi-Detached
£956,674

Terraced
£1,209,404

Detached
£952,592

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Mount Vale

Average Price
£976,115

Semi-Detached
£844,520

Terraced
£1,033,357

Detached
£852,241

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Mount ValeStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
Newington Villa Mount Vale, York, York Terraced, an established residential building	£1,620,000	2025-06-18	£1,647,512
151 Mount Vale, York, York Terraced, an established residential building	£646,000	2024-02-28	£663,600
Newington Villa Mount Vale, York, York Terraced, an established residential building	£1,520,400	2024-02-26	£1,561,824
The Coach House Newington Court Mount Vale, York, York Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£826,000	2021-05-26	£931,544
Newington Grange, 149 Mount Vale, York, York Terraced, an established residential building	£975,000	2020-02-14	£1,236,052

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for YO24 1DJ

Employment

YO24 1DJ area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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.

The percentage of retired residents living in YO24 1DJ area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 32% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee	80
Retired	80
Part-Time Employee	32
Self-Employed	24
Student (economically inactive)	12
Looking after home or family	6
Long-Term Sick or disabled	5
Other	3
Unemployed	3
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	3

Employment Industry

Education	25
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	24
Professional, scientific and technical activities	21
Human health and social work activities	18
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	14
Accommodation and food service activities	13
Manufacturing	10
Other	9
Transport and storage	8
Real estate activities	6
Financial and insurance activities	5
Information and communication	5
Administrative and support service activities	3
Construction	3

Schools

Nursery

	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	651 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Our Lady Queen of Martyrs Catholic Primary School - a Catholic Voluntary Academy Hamilton Drive , YO24 4JW	3out of 4	595 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	639 yd	Voluntary controlled school	No	Mixed	More About School
Scarcroft Primary School Moss Street , YO23 1BS	4out of 4	821 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Knavesmire Primary School Trafalgar Street , YO23 1HY	4out of 4	1,036 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Acomb Primary School West Bank , YO24 4ES	3out of 4	1,157 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
All Saints RC School Mill Mount Lane , YO24 1BJ	4out of 4	447 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
Millthorpe School Nunthorpe Avenue , YO23 1WF	3out of 4	710 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
York High School Cornlands Road , YO24 3WZ	1out of 4	2,111 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
Fulford School Fulfordgate , Heslington Lane YO10 4FY	4out of 4	2,889 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Vale of York Academy Rawcliffe Drive , Clifton Without YO30 6ZS	1out of 4	3,211 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School

16 plus

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
York College Sim Balk Lane , YO23 2BB	- not rated	2,127 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
The Mount School (York) Dalton Terrace , YO24 4DD	- not rated	365 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Hob Moor Oaks Academy Green Lane , Acomb YO24 4PS	3out of 4	1,408 yd	Academy special converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Danesgate Community Danesgate , Fulford Cross YO10 4PB	3out of 4	1,842 yd	Pupil referral unit	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
York Steiner School Danesmead , Fulford Cross YO10 4PB	- not rated	1,853 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Bootham School 51 Bootham , YO30 7BU	- not rated	2,017 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
EborCibus Pizza	72 The Mount	578 yd
Jorvik Spice	74 The Mount	578 yd
Valentinos	78-80 The Mount	578 yd
The Prickly Pear	40-42 Holgate Road	589 yd
La Terrazina	64 Blossom Street	672 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
Crystal Palace	66 Holgate Road	577 yd
The Mount Public House	72 The Mount	578 yd
The Knavesmire	54 Albemarle Road	593 yd
South Bank Social Club	12 Ovington Terrace	595 yd
Volunteer Arms	Volunteer Arms, Watson Street	620 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Pizza Choice	51 Blossom Street	695 yd
Golden Dragon	53 Blossom Street	695 yd
Blue Anchor	49 Blossom Street	695 yd
The Sweet Lab	4 Odeon Buildings, Blossom Street	730 yd
Subway	5 Odeon Buildings, Blossom Street	763 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Sainsbury's	56-58 Blossom Street		684 yd
Sainsbury's	1 Scarcroft Road		937 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Little Knavesmire (Hamilton Panthers) LITTLE KNAVESMIRE SPORTS PAVILION LITTLE KNAVESMIRE SPORTS PAVILION KNAVESMIRE ROAD	grass pitches	139 yd
Mount School DALTON TERRACE	grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool, tennis courts	343 yd
All Saints Roman Catholic High School MILL MOUNT LANE		366 yd
Millthorpe School NUNTHORPE AVENUE	grass pitches, health and fitness suite	593 yd
Shepherds Group Social Club (Closed) Holgate Road		597 yd
Our Lady Queen Of Martyrs Rc Primary School HAMILTON DRIVE		663 yd
English Martyrs Rc Primary School (Closed) Hamilton Drive	grass pitches	706 yd
York Ri Sports Centre YORK RAILWAY INSTITUTE GYMNASIUM YORK RAILWAY INSTITUTE GYMNASIUM QUEEN STREET	health and fitness suite, squash courts	874 yd
Marriott Leisure Club (York) TADCASTER ROAD	health and fitness suite, swimming pool, tennis courts	1,020 yd
Holgate Working Mens Club NEW LANE		1,063 yd

Broadband

Technology Aviability

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	55.6%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	0.0%
Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband	0.0%

Speed Aviability

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%

Download Speed

Median download speed	49.7 Mbit/s
Average download speed	97.2 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	248.8 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	248.8 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	18.1 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	20.7 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	38.67 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.

Overview of YO24 1DJ