Area guide · York

South Bank, York

has 1,015 homes. Homes here have an average EPC score of 64 (the most common rating band is D). Homes here sold for a median of £175,000 across 7,540 recent sales. Prices here are up 1.7% year-on-year.

1,015Homes
£175,000+1.7%Median price
64Avg EPC score
38Median age
2,550Population

Last updated 7 October 2026

Demographics

Who lives here

Area classification: Baseline UK

  • Population

    2,550

  • Households

    1,254

  • Median age

    37.8

Age bands

65+ 13%0-15 14%16-24 11%25-44 38%45-64 24%

Ethnicity

Asian 3%Black 1%Mixed 2%Other 0%White 93%

Housing

Housing stock

Property type

Flat 7%Semi 7%Detached 1%Terraced 84%

Build age

Pre 1900 51%1900 1944 44%1945 1999 4%2000 Plus 1%

Energy efficiency · avg score 64

A
0%
B
3%
C
25%
D
60%
E
11%
F
1%
G
0%

Tenure

Owned 59%Social 8%Private Rent 33%

Market

Market

  • Median price

    £175,000▲

  • Avg price

    £213,394

  • Sales

    7,540

  • Rent YoY

    5.6%▲

Price trend

Deprivation

Deprivation & opportunity

Where it ranks nationally (IMD decile 10)

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Domains

  • Crime6
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  • Health7
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  • Education8
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  • Employment9
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Safety

Safety

  • Crimes (12mo)

    299▼

By crime type

Drugs 17%Other Theft 9%Bicycle Theft 9%Vehicle Crime 11%Anti-Social Behaviour 17%Violence And Sexual Offences 36%

Connectivity

Getting around

  • Gigabit broadband

    99.8%

  • Ultrafast broadband

    100%

  • Superfast broadband

    100%

  • 5G coverage

    98.8%

  • Bus stops

    5

  • Buses / day

    998

  • EV chargers

    255

Nearest rail station: York Rail Station (1.49 km)

Environment

Environment

  • Nearest greenspace

    9.8 m

  • Air NO₂

    8.6096 µg/m³

  • Air PM

    5.9651 µg/m³

  • Road noise

    60.0-64.9

Designations

  • Green Belt

Nearest bathing water: Wharfe at Wilderness Carpark — rated Poor (19.16 km)

Risk

Risk & hazard

  • Flood Defence Nearby
  • Conservation Area

Radon class 1 · Shrink-swell risk: Moderate

Heritage

Heritage

  • Listed buildings

    2

Designations

  • Article 4

Listed buildings

  • Church Of St Chad On The Knavesmire · Grade II
  • Guinness Bar In The Old Grandstand At York Racecourse · Grade II*

Services

Schools & services

  • Schools

    0

  • Childcare providers

    0

Nearest hospital: York Hospital (2.92 km)

Streets

Streets in South Bank

About

About property data in South Bank

The population here is approximately 2,550, with a median age of 38. The dominant construction era here is pre 1900. The dominant tenure type here is owned. Known risk and heritage factors here include a conservation area designation and 2 listed buildings. There were 299 recorded crimes here in the last 12 months, down 7.6% year-on-year. This area has an IMD decile of 10. This area covers 40 streets in our records.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What's the average house price in South Bank?

The average house price in South Bank is £175,000, based on 7,540 recent sales. Prices are up 1.7% year-on-year.

Is South Bank a good place to live?

South Bank is in the 10th IMD decile, meaning it is a less deprived area. Crime is decreasing year-on-year.

Is South Bank in a flood zone?

South Bank is not in a designated flood zone. Flood defences are available nearby.

How's crime in South Bank?

There were 299 recorded crimes in South Bank in the last 12 months, down 7.6% year-on-year.

What's the energy efficiency (EPC) like in South Bank?

The average EPC score in South Bank is 64, with the most common rating band being D.

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Data sources: Census 2021 England and Wales public tables, Conservation Areas (Historic England / Local Authorities), Energy Performance Certificates (MHCLG), Environment Agency Flood Map for Planning, Get Information about Schools establishment data, Indices of Multiple Deprivation (MHCLG), National Heritage List for England (Historic England), OS Built Up Areas (Ordnance Survey), OS Open Linked Identifiers, OS Open Names, OS Open UPRN, OS Open USRN, Police.uk open crime and anti-social behaviour data, Price Paid Data, UK Radon Potential (UKHSA/BGS).