Area360 logo

Postcode insights

YO23 2UE

Simbalk Lane

Bishopthorpe

Interactive map showing YO23 2UE and surrounding area

Detailed insights for YO23 2UE

Overview

Postcode YO23 2UE is located in a rural town, within the Bishopthorpe ward of York in the Yorkshire and The Humber region, and forms part of the Bishopthorpe & Copmanthorpe area. It has very low deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 15.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 87% below the Yorkshire and The Humber average of 113 per 1,000. The average income per household in Bishopthorpe & Copmanthorpe is £58,528 per year. The nearest station is York, about 2.3 miles away. There are 2 primary and no secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
1/10
Crimes per 1k residents
15
Deprivation level
1/10
Income level
9/10
Social housing
0%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
Low
Noise Level
Medium

Deprivation level

1/10

Bishopthorpe & Copmanthorpe has a very low level of deprivation, ranked at position 32,630 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 1% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

1/10

Bishopthorpe & Copmanthorpe has a very low crime rate, with approximately 15.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

0%

Approximately 0.0% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 4.0% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

9/10

The average income per household in Bishopthorpe & Copmanthorpe is £58,528 per year.

Noise Level

Medium

Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from road, approximately 71 ft away from YO23 2UE.

Flood risk

Low

Bishopthorpe & Copmanthorpe near YO23 2UE has low flood risk (between 0.1% and 1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is York located about 2.3 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
330
Population density
221.8 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
6.81(-85%)
Shoplifting
5.3(-39%)
Anti-social behaviour
3.79(-73%)
Criminal damage and arson
3.03(-65%)
Burglary
2.27(-55%)
Yorkshire and The Humber average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
305
92.15%
Other White
12
3.63%
White and Asian (mixed)
5
1.51%
Other Asian
4
1.21%
Indian
2
0.6%
Total population: 331

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
143
54.17%
Level 3 (A level)
41
15.53%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
31
11.74%
No qualifications
25
9.47%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
10
3.79%
Total 16+ residents: 264

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
61
45.52%
Owns with a mortgage
44
32.84%
Private landlord or letting agency
18
13.43%
Other forms of private rent
9
6.72%
Shared ownership
1
0.75%
Total households: 134

Property prices in Bishopthorpe

Median price£412,500
Price per sq ft£415
Sales (last 12 months)54
Typical range (middle 50%)£328K – £536K

Based on 54 recent sales, the median property price is £412,500 (about £415 per square foot) in Bishopthorpe area, with individual transactions ranging from £180,000 up to £1,650,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Bishopthorpe over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached23£540,000£441
Semi-Detached25£360,000£402
Terraced5£350,000£371
Flats1£180,000£253

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Bishopthorpe

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Bishopthorpe.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£388,375£159,000£296,500£217,500
2017£420,000£147,500£293,500£300,000
2018£433,000£153,000£301,475£250,000
2019£467,500£147,500£288,000£230,000
2020£431,703£157,500£340,000£220,000
2021£530,000£153,500£320,000£280,655
2022£418,000£179,000£337,500£318,000
2023£525,000£190,000£385,000£400,000
2024£482,500£355,000£318,000
2025£550,000£184,000£385,000£305,000
2026£427,500£312,500£380,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Bishopthorpe.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Bishopthorpe.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£304£189£299£277
2017£303£309£283£277
2018£330£316£278£290
2019£332£306£316£315
2020£348£339£314£326
2021£364£326£344£333
2022£415£348£430£380
2023£393£398£408£329
2024£412£404£362
2025£442£312£402£383
2026£410£377
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Bishopthorpe.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Bishopthorpe in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 13 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near YO23 2UE.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near YO23 2UE
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
10 Jul 202519, Sim Balk Lane, York, YO23 2QHDetachedFreehold£750,000
28 Feb 20254, New Lane, York, YO23 2QSTerracedFreehold£417,000
12 Dec 202551, Lang Road, York, YO23 2QJDetachedFreehold£505,000
14 Oct 202556, Lang Road, York, YO23 2QLDetachedFreehold£560,000
06 Jun 20254, Kirkwell, York, YO23 2RZSemi-DetachedFreehold£385,000

Schools

In the YO23 2UE postcode area, located within Bishopthorpe & Copmanthorpe, there are 2 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for YO23 2UE
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimaryBishopthorpe Infant SchoolAcademy converter

N/A

0.3 miPrimaryArchbishop of York's CofE Junior School, BishopthorpeAcademy converter

Good

0.6 mi16 plusYork CollegeFurther education

Good

Local amenities

1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of YO23 2UE

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for YO23 2UE
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.3 miThe Co-operative Food47 Main Street, Bishopthorpe, York, YO23 2RAWalking directions to The Co-operative Food

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for York district (2025-26).

Band A£1,450
Band B£1,692
Band C£1,933
Band D£2,175
Band E£2,658
Band F£3,142
Band G£3,625
Band H£4,350

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for YO23 2UE, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Michael Nicholls

Bishopthorpe - Elected 4 May 2023

Conservative

Member of parliament

Luke Charters

York Outer - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

DistrictYorkE06000014
Parliamentary ConstituencyYork OuterE14001605
WardBishopthorpeE05010312
ParishBishopthorpeE04010458
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Bishopthorpe & CopmanthorpeE02002795
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)York 024AE01013340
Police ForceNorth Yorkshire
Postcode Introduced1998-06-01

Frequently asked questions about YO23 2UE

Is YO23 2UE (Bishopthorpe & Copmanthorpe) safe?

The area around YO23 2UE records about 15 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very low crime rate for England: it scores 1 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across Yorkshire and The Humber as a whole the rate is about 113 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and shoplifting.

What is the average house price near YO23 2UE?

The median sale price around YO23 2UE in Bishopthorpe & Copmanthorpe is £412,500 (about £415 per square foot) based on 54 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near YO23 2UE?

There are 4 schools close to YO23 2UE, including Bishopthorpe Infant School, Archbishop of York's CofE Junior School, Bishopthorpe (Good) and York College (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around YO23 2UE?

YO23 2UE scores 1 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 32,630 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents YO23 2UE (Bishopthorpe & Copmanthorpe) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for York Outer covering YO23 2UE is Luke Charters (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Michael Nicholls (Conservative and Unionist Party).

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.