19,389TOTAL POPULATION
8,539HOUSEHOLDS
2.5%UNEMPLOYMENT RATE
£37,440AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME

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YO23 POSTCODE REGION

York (YO23)

The YO23 postcode area is located in the York postcode town region, within the county of Yorkshire, and contains a total of 669 individual postcodes.

There are 39 electoral wards in the YO23 postcode area, including Bridlington, Driffield, Filey, Malton, Pickering, Scarborough, Selby, Thirsk, Whitby, York which come under the local authority of the York Council.

Combining the whole postcode region, 39% of people in YO23 are classed as having an AB social grade, (i.e. 'white-collar' middle-upper class), compared to 27% across the UK.

This does not mean that the people of YO23 are wealthier - or higher class - than average, but it can be an indication that the area may be prospering and desirable to live in.


The YO23 postcode is located in England, and is served by the York post town. It is mainly located in the City of York, a historic city in North Yorkshire with a population of approximately 200,000. The YO23 area contains some of the city's most affluent and sought-after residential areas, including Bishopthorpe, Copmanthorpe, Dringhouses, and Nunthorpe.

YO23 consists of a mixture of countryside, residential and commercial/industrial areas. It also includes parts of the National Park, such as the Howardian Hills, which are renowned for their stunning landscapes, limestone outcrops and rich flora and fauna. The area is also home to various leisure and recreational facilities, including Walmgate Bar, which is the oldest surviving city gate in England, and York Maze, one of the UK's biggest maze complexes.

The area is served by numerous schools, ranging from primary, secondary and special schools to higher education establishments, such as York St. John University and University of York. Transport links are excellent, with the A19 and A64 being the main roads in the area, and regular buses and trains to and from York city centre. Locally, there is a large shopping centre called Monks Cross, as well as supermarkets, retail parks, cafes, bars and restaurants.

YO23 is a vibrant area with a lot to offer its residents. There are plenty of family-friendly attractions and outdoor activities in the area, making it an ideal location for those looking to take a break from the hustle and bustle of the city centre. It is also a popular tourist destination, boasting many historic buildings, like York Minster and Clifford's Tower, as well as picturesque gardens and parks.


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Demographics

UNEMPLOYMENT

  • 89%WORKING
  • 11%UNEMPLOYED

11% of people in YO23 are either unemployed or full time students. The average UK unemployment rate is currently 4%.

SOCIAL GRADES

  • 39%AB
  • 47%C2/C2
  • 15%DE

According to census records, 39% of people here have a social grade of AB (highest), compared to the national average of 27%.

ETHNICITY

  • 91%WHITE
  • 9%NON-WHITE

91% of people class themselves as 'white', compared to a national UK average of 81.9%.

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YO23Yorkshire

Yorkshire

The county of Yorkshire

YO23 is located in the county of Yorkshire, in England.

Yorkshire has a total population of 0, making it the largest county in the UK.

Yorkshire has a total area of square miles, and a population density of people per square kilometre. For comparison, Greater London has a density of 5,618 people/km2.

Yorkshire Postal Town Map
Outward CodeYO23
Postal TownYork
MSOA NameYork 013
LSOA NameYork 013G
CountyYorkshire
RegionYorkshire
CountryEngland
Local AuthorityYork
Area ClassificationUrban with City and Town

YO23 Electoral Wards

The postal region of YO23, includes the local towns, villages, electoral wards and stations of:


Acaster Malbis
Acaster Selby
Acomb
Angram
Harrogate
Appleton Roebuck
Askham Bryan
Askham Richard
Bilbrough
Bishopthorpe
Bolton Percy
Catterton
Chapel Fields
Clifton
Colton
Copmanthorpe
Dringhouses
Hessay
Holgate
Holme Green
Hutton Wandesley
Kirkby Wharfe
Knapton
Knavesmire
Long Marston
Middlethorpe
Naburn
Nether Poppleton
Nunthorpe
Ouse
Oxton
Rufforth
South Bank
Stillingfleet
Street Houses
Upper Poppleton
West End
West Field
Woodthorpe
York
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Click on an 'outward' code for more information. For example, the outward postcode page 'EC2M' will give you an alphabetical list covering all postcodes located in the region, from 'EC2M 1BB' through to 'EC2M 7YA'.

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