Acaster Lane is in Bishopthorpe, York and in Selby district. YO23 2TD is located in the Bishopthorpe electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of York Outer. This postcode has been in use since 1998-06-01.
StreetScan combines information about Acaster Lane, Bishopthorpe, York, YO23 2TD and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: YO23 2XD, YO23 2TF, YO23 2XB, YO23 2TB, YO23 2SU, YO23 2SY, YO23 2SG.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding YO23 2TD has a slightly higher male population, with 51% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 48.4% | 49% | 0.6% | 51.0% | -2.0% |
| Male | 51.6% | 51% | -0.6% | 49.0% | 2.0% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of YO23 2TD there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 57.5% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 25% | 28.9% | 3.9% | 37.9% | -9.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 62% | 57.5% | -4.5% | 44.2% | 13.3% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 3.4% | 2.5% | -0.9% | 2.2% | 0.3% |
| Divorced | 6.8% | 6.8% | 0.0% | 9.1% | -2.3% |
| Widowed | 2.7% | 3.6% | 0.9% | 6.1% | -2.5% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (89.7%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 49.9% | 55.7% | 5.8% | 48.4% | 7.3% |
| Good health | 36% | 34% | -2.0% | 33.6% | 0.4% |
| Fair health | 11% | 9.1% | -1.9% | 12.7% | -3.6% |
| Bad health | 2.3% | 0.6% | -1.7% | 4.0% | -3.4% |
| Very bad health | 0.9% | 0.6% | -0.3% | 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.
In the area around YO23 2TD this area, 9.3% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%. This area stands out for its high percentage of residents with higher education degree or similar. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 48.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 12.3% | 9.3% | -3.0% | 18.2% | -8.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12% | 5% | -7.0% | 9.6% | -4.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.4% | 12.5% | -1.9% | 13.4% | -0.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 6.5% | 6% | -0.5% | 5.3% | 0.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13% | 17.4% | 4.4% | 16.9% | 0.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 38% | 48.8% | 10.8% | 33.8% | 15.0% |
| Other | 3.8% | 1.1% | -2.7% | 2.8% | -1.7% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96.9% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 3.1% | -2.8% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 1.6% | -1.0% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| White | 98.3% | 96.9% | -1.4% | 81.4% | 15.5% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
In this area, 95.2% 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 | 96.5% | 95.2% | -1.3% | 83.2% | 12.0% |
| European Union | 2% | 1.7% | -0.3% | 6.1% | -4.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 2.7% | -1.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.2% | 1.4% | 0.2% | 5.6% | -4.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 1.3% | -0.7% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95.7% | 95.2% | -0.5% | 83.2% | 12.0% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 3.1% | 3.1% | 9.8% | -6.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.9% | -2.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.6% | 1.4% | 0.8% | 2.2% | -0.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.5% | 0.3% | -3.2% | 1.9% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 88% | 76.7% | 11.3% |
| Ireland | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 11.1% | 13.5% | -2.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 40.7% | 37.2% | 3.5% |
| Christian | 51.3% | 46.2% | 5.1% |
| Buddhist | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Hindu | 0.3% | 1.7% | -1.4% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 6.8% | 6.0% | 0.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Acaster Lane was 9.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 71.6% lower than the Bishopthorpe average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Acaster Lane has the 6th lowest crime rate of 27 local areas in Bishopthorpe and the 50th lowest crime rate of 639 local areas in York .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 0.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -76.2%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 80% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 144 Acaster Lane, York, North Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £240,000 | 2025-03-11 | £242,645 |
| 114 Acaster Lane, York, York Detached, an established residential building | £408,000 | 2025-01-31 | £404,291 |
| Ground Floor Flat 146 Acaster Lane, York, York Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £180,000 | 2023-12-15 | £188,333 |
| 132 Acaster Lane, York, York Detached, an established residential building | £340,000 | 2022-08-05 | £331,881 |
| 146 Acaster Lane, York, York Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £165,000 | 2022-07-01 | £165,000 |
YO23 2TD area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 0% 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 | 119 |
| Retired | 71 |
| Part-Time Employee | 37 |
| Self-Employed | 21 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 16 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Other | 1 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 1 |
| Unemployed | 1 |
| Education | 39 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 35 |
| Construction | 23 |
| Human health and social work activities | 22 |
| Manufacturing | 17 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 13 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 13 |
| Transport and storage | 12 |
| Other | 11 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 4 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Paul's Nursery School 12 St Paul's Square , YO24 4BD | 3out of 4 | 4,934 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Archbishop of York's CofE Voluntary Controlled Junior School, Bishopthorpe Copmanthorpe Lane , Bishopthorpe YO23 2QT | 4out of 4 | 884 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bishopthorpe Infant School Sim Balk Lane , Bishopthorpe YO23 2QQ | 3out of 4 | 986 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Naburn Church of England Primary School Naburn , YO19 4PP | 4out of 4 | 1,535 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Copmanthorpe Primary School , Low Green YO23 3SB | 3out of 4 | 3,010 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Oswald's Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Heslington Lane , Fulford YO10 4LX | 3out of 4 | 3,285 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fulford School Fulfordgate , Heslington Lane YO10 4FY | 4out of 4 | 3,340 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Millthorpe School Nunthorpe Avenue , YO23 1WF | 3out of 4 | 4,183 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| All Saints RC School Mill Mount Lane , YO24 1BJ | 4out of 4 | 4,471 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| York High School Cornlands Road , YO24 3WZ | 1out of 4 | 4,805 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| York College Sim Balk Lane , YO23 2BB | - not rated | 2,552 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Askham Bryan College Askham Bryan , YO23 3FR | - not rated | 4,778 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| OneSchool Global York Campus Bishopthorpe Road , York YO23 2QA | - not rated | 2,305 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| York Steiner School Danesmead , Fulford Cross YO10 4PB | - not rated | 3,644 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Danesgate Community Danesgate , Fulford Cross YO10 4PB | 3out of 4 | 3,762 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Mount School (York) Dalton Terrace , YO24 4DD | - not rated | 4,589 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hob Moor Oaks Academy Green Lane , Acomb YO24 4PS | 3out of 4 | 4,673 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| But First | Unit 8, Home Farm Buildings, 81 Main Street | 909 yd | |
| The Waterfront Cafe | York Marina | 956 yd | |
| Bishopthorpe Palace | Bishopthorpe Road | 1,071 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Woodman Inn | 16 Main Street | 860 yd | |
| Marcia Inn | 29 Main Street | 909 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bish N Chips | 2A Sim Balk Lane | 1,031 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-operative Food | 47 Main Street | 909 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bishopthorpe Sports Fields PLAYING FIELD PLAYING FIELD FERRY LANE | grass pitches | 793 yd |
| Archbishop Of York Ce Junior School COPMANTHORPE LANE | grass pitches, swimming pool | 970 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 | 40 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 40.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 77.81 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 77.81 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 11 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.