YO1 in York shows mixed market indicators relevant to investors and buyers. Over five years, property prices have grown at 1.8% compound annual rate, substantially below national averages, while rental growth has outpaced price appreciation at 4.2% CAGR, suggesting a rental-focused market dynamic. Population growth remains minimal at 0.5% over the same period. The district scores 38.8 out of 100 on trajectory assessment, placing it in the fourth percentile nationally and indicating below-average momentum. The latent gentrification stage suggests limited active urban transformation currently underway. These metrics collectively indicate a market characterised by modest capital appreciation but relatively stronger rental yields compared to price growth.
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- 1Property prices up 1.0% over 5 years (5yr CAGR)
- 2Rents growing at 4.2% per year
- 3Population growing at 0.5% per year
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What's changing in York · June 2026
The trajectory score moved up 0.8 points this month to 40/100, driven mainly by safety.
39 planning applications submitted in YO1 over the last six months, 2 change of use.
- Internal and external works to include the change of use of office space (use class E) to 1no. short-term holiday let (sui generis) with replacement windows, new window and door openings, internal alterations and other associated worksFeb 2026 · Awaiting decision
- Internal and external works to include change of use of upper floors to 2no. apartments (Use Class C3) and change of use of ground floor from drinking establishment (Sui Generis) to retail (Use Class E) plus associated internal works and 1no. window opening to rear projectionJan 2026 · Awaiting decision
- First floor rear extension and replacement outbuildings to rearJul 2026 · Awaiting decision
York (YO1) common questions
Is York up and coming?
York (YO1) has a trajectory score of 40/100 (Average), placing it in the top 95% of postcode districts in England and Wales. The score is up 3.3 points over the last 12 months. The score combines price momentum, demand, transformation, economy, safety and risk signals from public data, updated monthly.
Is York safe?
York has a safety score of 55/100 on Praesago's index, based on police.uk recorded crime data.
What is the average house price in York?
The average property price in York (YO1) is £329k as of January 2026, based on UK House Price Index data. Prices have grown at 1.0% per year over the last five years.
What is the average rent in York?
The median monthly rent in York (YO1) is £830 (2026), based on ONS private rental data.
Which areas are near York?
Neighbouring postcode districts include York (YO32), York (YO60), York (YO30). Each has its own monthly data page on Praesago.
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