Area guide
Everything you need to know about buying property in the YO61 postcode area, covering York and surrounding areas. All price data sourced from HM Land Registry — updated July 2026.
Average price
£284,410
Median price
£275,000
5-year trend
+150.7%
Total sales
8,395
The YO61 area has 559 individual postcodes with 8,395 registered sales. Prices are +28.3% below the national average, with the largest concentration in York. The five-year price movement is +150.7%.
A historic walled city with a premium housing market, excellent schools and fast trains to London Kings Cross and Edinburgh.
🚆 Main station
York
⏱️ London commute
~110 min by train
🏫 Notable school
St Peter's School (Outstanding)
With an average of £284,410, YO61 is a mid-range area, +28.3% below the national average. Mid-range areas typically offer a broad selection of property types for first-time buyers and second-steppers. The dataset includes 8,395 recorded sales across 559 postcodes.
The five-year price trend in YO61 is +150.7%, significantly outpacing many other areas. This level of growth may reflect improving local amenities, transport links or broader regeneration.
YO61 3GH
£138,891 avg · 149 sales
YO61 3EZ
£137,944 avg · 93 sales
YO61 3GB
£170,303 avg · 86 sales
YO61 3UZ
£185,417 avg · 85 sales
YO61 3GY
£79,216 avg · 83 sales
YO61 3GP
£215,924 avg · 82 sales
YO61 3RT
£191,860 avg · 82 sales
YO61 3HY
£133,982 avg · 81 sales
YO61 1UB
£494,998 avg · 77 sales
This YO61 area guide is based on HM Land Registry Price Paid Data, covering registered residential property sales in England and Wales from January 1995 onwards. All figures are historical sold prices, not current valuations or asking prices.
Data last updated: July 2026 · View methodology
The average sold price in the YO61 postcode area is £284,410, based on 8,395 HM Land Registry transactions. The largest town in this area is York.
Properties in YO61 average £284,410, which is +28.3% below the national average of £396,803 for England and Wales.
YO61 is +28.3% below the national average of £396,803 for England and Wales. With 559 postcodes, there is a wide range of property options and price points within this area.
Prices in YO61 have moved +150.7% over five years, reflecting broader UK house price growth. The large sample size gives confidence in this trend.
No. All figures on this page are historical completed sale prices from HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. They are not current valuations, estate agent asking prices, or financial advice. Always seek professional advice before making property decisions.
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