Oakwood Close is in Church Fenton, Tadcaster and in North Yorkshire district. LS24 9SJ is located in the Appleton Roebuck & Church Fenton electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Selby and Ainsty. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Oakwood Close, Church Fenton, Tadcaster, LS24 9SJ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: LS24 9RE, LS24 9RB, LS24 9RD, LS24 9RA, LS24 9WA, LS24 9EZ, LS24 9WE, LS24 9FS.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around LS24 9SJ is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.1% | 51.1% | -1.0% | 51.0% | 0.1% |
| Male | 47.9% | 48.9% | 1.0% | 49.0% | -0.1% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 25.9% | 30.4% | 4.5% | 37.9% | -7.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 57.8% | 49.9% | -7.9% | 44.2% | 5.7% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Separated | 2.2% | 1.5% | -0.7% | 2.2% | -0.7% |
| Divorced | 7.8% | 10.6% | 2.8% | 9.1% | 1.5% |
| Widowed | 6.2% | 6.6% | 0.4% | 6.1% | 0.5% |
Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.
Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 46.6% | 49.7% | 3.1% | 48.4% | 1.3% |
| Good health | 36.1% | 34.4% | -1.7% | 33.6% | 0.8% |
| Fair health | 13.7% | 11.3% | -2.4% | 12.7% | -1.4% |
| Bad health | 2.2% | 3.9% | 1.7% | 4.0% | -0.1% |
| Very bad health | 1.3% | 0.6% | -0.7% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 21.4% | 15.6% | -5.8% | 18.2% | -2.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.4% | 9.3% | -3.1% | 9.6% | -0.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13% | 16.1% | 3.1% | 13.4% | 2.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.9% | 5% | 0.1% | 5.3% | -0.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.2% | 16.3% | 7.1% | 16.9% | -0.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 34.6% | 35.4% | 0.8% | 33.8% | 1.6% |
| Other | 4.6% | 2.3% | -2.3% | 2.8% | -0.5% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98.6% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.6% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| White | 99.8% | 98.6% | -1.2% | 81.4% | 17.2% |
In this area, 96.5% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 97.6% | 96.5% | -1.1% | 83.2% | 13.3% |
| European Union | 1.1% | 2.3% | 1.2% | 6.1% | -3.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Africa | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.2% | 0.6% | 0.4% | 5.6% | -5.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97.3% | 96.7% | -0.6% | 83.2% | 13.5% |
| 10+ Years | 0.2% | 1.4% | 1.2% | 9.8% | -8.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.2% | 0.8% | 0.6% | 2.9% | -2.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 2.2% | -1.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.8% | 0.6% | -1.2% | 1.9% | -1.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 84.3% | 76.7% | 7.6% |
| Italy | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Lithuania | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Romania | 1.2% | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 0.6% | 1.5% | -0.9% |
| Other Europe | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 13.2% | 13.5% | -0.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 40.3% | 37.2% | 3.1% |
| Christian | 54.3% | 46.2% | 8.1% |
| Not answered | 5.4% | 6.0% | -0.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Oakwood Close was 36.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 4.2% higher than the Appleton Roebuck & Church Fenton average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Oakwood Close has the 25th highest crime rate of 54 local areas in Appleton Roebuck & Church Fenton and the 972nd lowest crime rate of 2,071 local areas in North Yorkshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 20.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -17.3%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 85% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Oakwood Close, Tadcaster, North Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building | £350,000 | 2024-02-09 | £367,248 |
| 19 Oakwood Close, Tadcaster, North Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building | £230,000 | 2022-09-01 | £235,767 |
| 43 Oakwood Close, Tadcaster, North Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £235,000 | 2022-03-25 | £256,296 |
| 24 Oakwood Close, Tadcaster, North Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building | £197,500 | 2021-02-12 | £229,892 |
| 32 Oakwood Close, Tadcaster, North Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £197,500 | 2021-02-09 | £233,082 |
LS24 9SJ area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
| Full-Time Employee | 160 |
| Retired | 98 |
| Part-Time Employee | 47 |
| Self-Employed | 30 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 14 |
| Looking after home or family | 12 |
| Other | 12 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 7 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Education | 35 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 27 |
| Human health and social work activities | 25 |
| Manufacturing | 21 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 20 |
| Construction | 16 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 14 |
| Information and communication | 12 |
| Other | 12 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kirk Fenton Church of England Primary School Main Street , Church Fenton LS24 9RF | 3out of 4 | 334 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Barkston Ash Catholic Primary School London Road , Barkston Ash LS24 9PS | 3out of 4 | 2,545 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sherburn Hungate Primary School North Crescent , Sherburn-in-Elmet LS25 6DD | 3out of 4 | 3,584 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Saxton Church of England Primary School Dam Lane , Saxton LS24 9QF | 1out of 4 | 4,238 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sherburn in Elmet, Athelstan Community Primary School Milford Road , Sherburn-in-Elmet LS25 6QN | 3out of 4 | 4,924 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sherburn High School Garden Lane , Sherburn-in-Elmet LS25 6AS | - not rated | 4,831 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sunar Bangla | Station Road, Church Fenton | 117 yd | |
| Bamforths | 332 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Fenton Flyer | Fenton Flyer, Main Street | 476 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Church Fenton Cricket & Football Club CHURCH FENTON CRICKET CLUB CHURCH FENTON CRICKET CLUB BUSK LANE | grass pitches | 914 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Median download speed | 54.5 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 53.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 12.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.