At a Glance
Average Property Price - YO1
£333,149
52
National percentile
Average Monthly Rent - YO
£999
49
National percentile
Average Net Household Income - YO1
£39,429
55
National percentile
Flat / Maisonette Yield - YO
6.0%
73
National percentile
10-Year Annualised Price Growth - YO1
1.4%
5
National percentile
10-Year Annualised Rent Growth - YO
3.6%
35
National percentile
Property Price & Volume Trends
The average property price in YO1 stands at £333,000, broadly in line with the national average. However, the postcode has experienced notably weak growth over the past decade, with prices rising just 1.4% per year—among the slowest-growing areas nationally. Transaction activity has also declined, with 84 sales recorded in the latest year compared to a 10-year average of 144 per annum, suggesting a cooling market.
Rent & Yield Trends
Monthly rents average £999, close to the national midpoint. Rental growth over the past decade has been modest at 3.6% annually, below the national average pace. The flat yield currently stands at 6.0%, a meaningful improvement from the 10-year average of 4.8%, reflecting more attractive returns for buy-to-let investors despite slower capital growth.
Income & Affordability Trends
Average household income in YO1 is £39,400, slightly above the national average. Purchase affordability has improved: the price-to-income ratio has fallen from 11.7x in 2016 to 10.7x today, making homes more achievable relative to earnings. Rental affordability has remained stable, with rent consuming 27.4% of household income—barely changed from 27.5% eight years ago.
Resident Demographic Profile
YO1 has a markedly youthful profile, with 27.5% of residents aged 16–24, far exceeding the national average of 11.0%—a clear reflection of York's significant student population. The area is heavily rented, with 40.4% in private rental accommodation versus 21.7% nationally, and only 15.4% owner-occupiers with mortgages compared to 27.0% nationally. The workforce skews towards professionals (26.8% versus 20.5% nationally) and away from trades (6.5% versus 10.5% nationally), consistent with a student and knowledge-economy dominated area.