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Is University a good place to live?

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In University (YO10 5), recorded crime is 19% below the national average, homes sell for around £342,228 on average, there are 5 schools in the area (3 of 3 Ofsted-rated Good or Outstanding), flood risk from rivers and the sea is low, and it ranks as one of the less deprived parts of the country (deprivation decile 8/10, where 1 is most deprived).

Official UK open data · crime to 2026-04 · HM Land Registry, Police.uk, Environment Agency, GIAS/Ofsted, ONS 2021. Free to browse.

Flood risk in University YO10 5

University YO10 5 has no significant flood risk from rivers or the sea; none of its ~3,636 assessed properties fall in a modelled rivers-and-sea flood zone.

Source: Environment Agency, Risk of Flooding from Rivers and Sea, updated 2026-06-27. Surface-water and groundwater flooding are modelled separately and are not included here. Commission an official flood search before purchase.

Sold-price trend (1995–2026)

1995: mean £60,082, median £56,000 (60 sales)1996: mean £58,633, median £51,500 (76 sales)1997: mean £64,252, median £52,975 (116 sales)1998: mean £66,086, median £55,000 (63 sales)1999: mean £72,132, median £58,500 (79 sales)2000: mean £94,686, median £77,750 (72 sales)2001: mean £102,661, median £87,995 (95 sales)2002: mean £116,629, median £104,000 (102 sales)2003: mean £149,522, median £130,000 (81 sales)2004: mean £172,877, median £154,975 (98 sales)2005: mean £168,009, median £148,725 (72 sales)2006: mean £176,388, median £159,950 (94 sales)2007: mean £202,531, median £183,250 (82 sales)2008: mean £187,867, median £175,000 (39 sales)2009: mean £205,699, median £175,000 (45 sales)2010: mean £210,652, median £193,000 (40 sales)2011: mean £182,272, median £161,000 (52 sales)2012: mean £241,720, median £205,000 (41 sales)2013: mean £226,015, median £200,000 (43 sales)2014: mean £195,748, median £184,000 (54 sales)2015: mean £216,342, median £178,000 (54 sales)2016: mean £404,628, median £229,000 (43 sales)2017: mean £318,595, median £217,250 (66 sales)2018: mean £426,970, median £220,000 (51 sales)2019: mean £281,882, median £265,000 (49 sales)2020: mean £379,780, median £250,000 (41 sales)2021: mean £506,052, median £266,000 (58 sales)2022: mean £407,538, median £315,000 (45 sales)2023: mean £358,983, median £318,000 (45 sales)2024: mean £342,228, median £310,000 (63 sales)2025: mean £369,263, median £300,000 (51 sales)2026: mean £337,692, median £350,000 (13 sales)1995: mean £60,082, median £56,000 (60 sales)1996: mean £58,633, median £51,500 (76 sales)1997: mean £64,252, median £52,975 (116 sales)1998: mean £66,086, median £55,000 (63 sales)1999: mean £72,132, median £58,500 (79 sales)2000: mean £94,686, median £77,750 (72 sales)2001: mean £102,661, median £87,995 (95 sales)2002: mean £116,629, median £104,000 (102 sales)2003: mean £149,522, median £130,000 (81 sales)2004: mean £172,877, median £154,975 (98 sales)2005: mean £168,009, median £148,725 (72 sales)2006: mean £176,388, median £159,950 (94 sales)2007: mean £202,531, median £183,250 (82 sales)2008: mean £187,867, median £175,000 (39 sales)2009: mean £205,699, median £175,000 (45 sales)2010: mean £210,652, median £193,000 (40 sales)2011: mean £182,272, median £161,000 (52 sales)2012: mean £241,720, median £205,000 (41 sales)2013: mean £226,015, median £200,000 (43 sales)2014: mean £195,748, median £184,000 (54 sales)2015: mean £216,342, median £178,000 (54 sales)2016: mean £404,628, median £229,000 (43 sales)2017: mean £318,595, median £217,250 (66 sales)2018: mean £426,970, median £220,000 (51 sales)2019: mean £281,882, median £265,000 (49 sales)2020: mean £379,780, median £250,000 (41 sales)2021: mean £506,052, median £266,000 (58 sales)2022: mean £407,538, median £315,000 (45 sales)2023: mean £358,983, median £318,000 (45 sales)2024: mean £342,228, median £310,000 (63 sales)2025: mean £369,263, median £300,000 (51 sales)2026: mean £337,692, median £350,000 (13 sales) MeanMedian £506,052 £51,500 1995 2026*

Annual sold price in YO10 5, 1995–2026 — mean (blue) and median (terracotta). The median is the typical sale; a wide gap to the mean means a few high-value sales pull the average up. 2026 is a part year (13 sales so far). Hover a point for both figures. Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid.

Recorded crime trend

May 24: 28 crimesJun 24: 25 crimesJul 24: 31 crimesAug 24: 34 crimesSep 24: 26 crimesOct 24: 40 crimesDec 24: 1 crimesMar 25: 41 crimesApr 25: 26 crimesMay 25: 33 crimesJun 25: 38 crimesJul 25: 28 crimesAug 25: 16 crimesSep 25: 37 crimesOct 25: 53 crimesNov 25: 31 crimesDec 25: 33 crimesJan 26: 30 crimesFeb 26: 33 crimesMar 26: 35 crimesApr 26: 35 crimes Apr 26: 35 crimes 53 1 May 24 Apr 26

Recorded crimes per month in YO10 5 (May 24–Apr 26, average 31/month). Hover a point to read the count. Source: Police.uk street-level data.

Who lives here

Median age
23
One-person households
36%
Households with children
16%
Households
4,132

Owned 48% · Social rent 12% · Private rent 39%

Census 2021 (ONS), for YO10 5.

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University YO10 5: frequently asked questions

Is University YO10 5 a good place to live?

In University (YO10 5), recorded crime is 19% below the national average, homes sell for around £342,228 on average, there are 5 schools in the area (3 of 3 Ofsted-rated Good or Outstanding), flood risk from rivers and the sea is low, and it ranks as one of the less deprived parts of the country (deprivation decile 8/10, where 1 is most deprived).

What is the crime rate in University YO10 5?

Recorded crime in University YO10 5 runs at 217.4 per 1,000 properties, 19% below the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).

Is University YO10 5 safe?

Crime in University YO10 5 is below the national average. Recorded crime in University YO10 5 runs at 217.4 per 1,000 properties, 19% below the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).

How much are house prices in University YO10 5?

Homes in University YO10 5 sell for around £342,228 on average, based on 63 recorded sales (HM Land Registry).

Is University YO10 5 at risk of flooding?

University YO10 5 has no significant flood risk from rivers or the sea; none of its ~3,636 assessed properties fall in a modelled rivers-and-sea flood zone.

How many schools are there in University YO10 5?

There are 5 schools in University YO10 5 (3 primary, 1 secondary), per the DfE Get Information about Schools register.

Are the schools in University YO10 5 any good?

Of the 3 Ofsted-rated schools in University YO10 5, 3 (100%) are rated Good or Outstanding (Ofsted).

Is University YO10 5 a deprived area?

University YO10 5 sits in deprivation decile 8 of 10 (1 = most deprived), making it one of the less deprived areas in England (English Indices of Deprivation, ONS).