Towton Avenue, York, YO24 1DW

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding YO24 1DW has a slightly higher male population, with 50.2% 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	51.5%	49.8%	-1.7%	51.0%	-1.2%
Male	48.5%	50.2%	1.7%	49.0%	1.2%

Partnership Status

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 YO24 1DW there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 60.7% 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	29.2%	27.4%	-1.8%	37.9%	-10.5%
Married: Opposite sex	55.3%	60.7%	5.4%	44.2%	16.5%
Married: Same sex	0.4%	0.8%	0.4%	0.3%	0.5%
Separated	1.1%	0.4%	-0.7%	2.2%	-1.8%
Divorced	7.2%	5.2%	-2.0%	9.1%	-3.9%
Widowed	6.8%	5.6%	-1.2%	6.1%	-0.5%

Health

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 (91.1%) 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	50.6%	54.4%	3.8%	48.4%	6.0%
Good health	37.7%	36.7%	-1.0%	33.6%	3.1%
Fair health	9.2%	7.5%	-1.7%	12.7%	-5.2%
Bad health	2.5%	1%	-1.5%	4.0%	-3.0%
Very bad health	0%	0.3%	0.3%	1.2%	-0.9%

Education and Qualifications

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 YO24 1DW this area, 6% 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 62.8%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	12.9%	6%	-6.9%	18.2%	-12.2%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	6.8%	2.8%	-4.0%	9.6%	-6.8%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	12.9%	13.6%	0.7%	13.4%	0.2%
Apprenticeship	3.4%	3.6%	0.2%	5.3%	-1.7%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	9.8%	11.2%	1.4%	16.9%	-5.7%
Degree or Similar	50%	62.8%	12.8%	33.8%	29.0%
Other	4.2%	0%	-4.2%	2.8%	-2.8%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96.4% 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)
Indian	0.6%	0.7%	0.1%	3.1%	-2.4%
Pakistani	0%	0.7%	0.7%	2.7%	-2.0%
Other Asian	1.2%	0.7%	-0.5%	1.6%	-0.9%
Black African	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	2.5%	-2.5%
Other Black	0%	0.3%	0.3%	0.5%	-0.2%
Mixed White and Asian	1.2%	1.3%	0.1%	0.8%	0.5%
Mixed White and African	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	0.4%	-0.4%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	0.9%	-0.9%
White	96%	96.4%	0.4%	81.4%	15.0%

Country of Birth

In this area, 92.4% 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	92.3%	92.4%	0.1%	83.2%	9.2%
European Union	2.8%	3.3%	0.5%	6.1%	-2.8%
Rest of Europe	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	0.8%	-0.8%
Africa	1.2%	1.3%	0.1%	2.7%	-1.4%
Middle East and Asia	2.1%	1.7%	-0.4%	5.6%	-3.9%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0.6%	1%	0.4%	1.3%	-0.3%
Oceania	0.6%	0%	-0.6%	0.3%	-0.3%
British Overseas	0%	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%	0.3%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	91.7%	91.8%	0.1%	83.2%	8.6%
10+ Years	1.2%	5.2%	4.0%	9.8%	-4.6%
5-10 Years	0.6%	1%	0.4%	2.9%	-1.9%
2-5 Years	1.5%	2%	0.5%	2.2%	-0.2%
Less than 2 years	4.9%	0%	-4.9%	1.9%	-1.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	90.5%	76.7%	13.8%
Ireland	1.6%	0.6%	1.0%
Spain	0.7%	0.4%	0.3%
Poland	0.3%	1.3%	-1.0%
Other EU countries	0.3%	1.5%	-1.2%
Southern Asia	0.3%	1.2%	-0.9%
North America and the Caribbean	0.7%	0.3%	0.4%
No passport held	5.6%	13.5%	-7.9%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	47.4%	37.2%	10.2%
Christian	48.7%	46.2%	2.5%
Muslim	0.3%	6.5%	-6.2%
Not answered	3.6%	6.0%	-2.4%

Safety

Is Towton Avenue Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Towton Avenue was 87.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 19.8% higher than the Holgate average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.

Towton Avenue has the 22nd highest crime rate of 61 local areas in Holgate and the 174th highest crime rate of 631 local areas in York .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 26.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -34.1%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

Households in this area have a slightly higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 65% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£49,100

Income Rank
7/10

Household Income in YO24 1DW, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 1/10 (very low )
Indices of multiple deprivation (IMD) is used to classify the relative deprivation (a measure of poverty) of the area. It considers the following domains:
Income Deprivation Domain - 2/10 (very low )
The Income Deprivation Domain measures the percentage of people in the population who are experiencing poverty due to having a low income. It includes both those who are unemployed and those who are employed but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Employment Deprivation Domain - 3/10 (low )
The Employment Deprivation Domain measures the proportion of the working-age population in an area involuntarily excluded from the labour market. This includes people who would like to work but are unable to do so due to unemployment, sickness or disability, or caring responsibilities.
Education, Skills and Training Domain - 1/10 (very low )
The Education, Skills, and Training Deprivation Domain measures the lack of education and skills in a local area. It has two parts: one for children and young people, and one for adults. The part for children and young people looks at their school achievements ('flow'), while the part for adults looks at the number of adults without qualifications ('stock').
Health Deprivation and Disability Domain - 1/10 (very low )
The Health Deprivation and Disability Domain measures the risk of early death and poor quality of life due to bad physical or mental health. It looks at illness, disability, and early death, but not at behaviors or environments that might affect future health.
Crime Domain - 3/10 (low )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 3/10 (low )
The Barriers to Housing and Services Domain measures how easy or hard it is to access housing and local services. It has two parts: one looks at how close local services are, and the other looks at issues like how affordable housing is.
Living Environment Deprivation Domain - 7/10 (above average )
The Living Environment Deprivation Domain measures the quality of the local environment. It has two parts: the "indoors" part looks at housing quality, and the "outdoors" part looks at air quality and road traffic accidents.
Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) - 1/10 (very low )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) measures how many children aged 0 to 15 live in low-income families. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low incomes. This includes both those who are unemployed and those who work but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) - 3/10 (low )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) measures the percentage of people aged 60 or older who have low income. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low income, including both unemployed people and those with low-paying jobs (and who satisfy the respective means tests).

Property Prices

Average property prices on Towton Avenue are based on 26 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for York.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Towton Avenue, York, YO24 1DW

Estimated Average Property Prices for YO24 1DW

Average Price
£399,797

Semi-Detached
£399,362

Terraced
£361,338

Detached
£482,367

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Towton Avenue

Average Price
£403,590

Semi-Detached
£397,428

Terraced
£372,915

Detached
£502,039

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Towton AvenueStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
12 Towton Avenue, York, York Terraced, an established residential building	£332,500	2024-09-06	£324,834
19 Towton Avenue, York, York Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£245,000	2021-10-29	£274,746
28 Towton Avenue, York, York Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£410,000	2021-02-03	£488,920
24 Towton Avenue, York, York Detached, an established residential building	£420,000	2020-12-14	£487,239
22 Towton Avenue, York, York Terraced, an established residential building	£300,000	2016-08-25	£412,297

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for YO24 1DW

Employment

YO24 1DW area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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.

The percentage of retired residents living in YO24 1DW area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 32% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee	80
Retired	80
Part-Time Employee	32
Self-Employed	24
Student (economically inactive)	12
Looking after home or family	6
Long-Term Sick or disabled	5
Other	3
Unemployed	3
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	3

Employment Industry

Education	25
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	24
Professional, scientific and technical activities	21
Human health and social work activities	18
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	14
Accommodation and food service activities	13
Manufacturing	10
Other	9
Transport and storage	8
Real estate activities	6
Financial and insurance activities	5
Information and communication	5
Administrative and support service activities	3
Construction	3

Schools

Nursery

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
St Paul's Nursery School Kingsway North , YO30 6JA	3out of 4	2,704 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
English Martyrs' Roman Catholic Voluntary Aided Primary School Hamilton Drive , Holgate YO24 4JW	- not rated	428 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
Our Lady Queen of Martyrs Roman Catholic Voluntary Aided Primary School Hamilton Drive , YO24 4JW	- not rated	428 yd	Voluntary aided school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Our Lady Queen of Martyrs Catholic Primary School - a Catholic Voluntary Academy Hamilton Drive , YO24 4JW	3out of 4	428 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
St Paul's Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School St Paul's Terrace , Holgate YO24 4BJ	3out of 4	652 yd	Voluntary controlled school	No	Mixed	More About School
Scarcroft Primary School Moss Street , YO23 1BS	- not rated	976 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
All Saints Catholic School York Mill Mount Lane , YO24 1BJ	4out of 4	606 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
All Saints RC School Mill Mount Lane , YO24 1BJ	- not rated	606 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
Millthorpe School Nunthorpe Avenue , YO23 1WF	3out of 4	892 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Millthorpe School Nunthorpe Avenue , YO23 1WF	- not rated	892 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Lowfield School Dijon Avenue , Acomb YO24 3DD	- not rated	1,642 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

16 plus

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
York College Sim Balk Lane , YO23 2BB	- not rated	2,093 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
York Sixth Form College Sim Balk Lane , Tadcaster Road YO23 2UD	- not rated	2,565 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
The Mount School (York) Dalton Terrace , YO24 4DD	- not rated	465 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Rathbone Choices Centre 6 Nursery Drive , Holgate YO24 4PE	- not rated	790 yd	Other independent school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Hob Moor Oaks School Green Lane , Acomb YO24 4PS	- not rated	1,226 yd	Community special school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Hob Moor Oaks Academy Green Lane , Acomb YO24 4PS	3out of 4	1,226 yd	Academy special converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Inspire Academy Cornlands Road , Acomb YO24 3WZ	- not rated	1,888 yd	Other independent special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
The Prickly Pear	40-42 Holgate Road	714 yd
EborCibus Pizza	72 The Mount	736 yd
Jorvik Spice	74 The Mount	736 yd
Valentinos	78-80 The Mount	736 yd
La Terrazina	64 Blossom Street	829 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
Volunteer Arms	Volunteer Arms, Watson Street	601 yd
Fox Inn	168 Holgate Road	606 yd
Crystal Palace	66 Holgate Road	692 yd
The Mount Public House	72 The Mount	736 yd
Holgate W M C & Institute	6 New Lane	761 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Pizza Peppinas	5 Acomb Road	731 yd
Happy Chef	8 Acomb Road	804 yd
Pizza Choice	51 Blossom Street	866 yd
Golden Dragon	53 Blossom Street	866 yd
Blue Anchor	49 Blossom Street	866 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Sainsbury's	56-58 Blossom Street		844 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Our Lady Queen Of Martyrs Rc Primary School HAMILTON DRIVE		389 yd
Little Knavesmire (Hamilton Panthers) LITTLE KNAVESMIRE SPORTS PAVILION LITTLE KNAVESMIRE SPORTS PAVILION KNAVESMIRE ROAD	grass pitches	409 yd
English Martyrs Rc Primary School (Closed) Hamilton Drive	grass pitches	427 yd
Mount School DALTON TERRACE	grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool, tennis courts	463 yd
Shepherds Group Social Club (Closed) Holgate Road		466 yd
All Saints Roman Catholic High School MILL MOUNT LANE		608 yd
York Ri Cio YORK RAILWAY INSTITUTE CLUB YORK RAILWAY INSTITUTE CLUB HAMILTON DRIVE	grass pitches	810 yd
Holgate Working Mens Club NEW LANE		810 yd
Millthorpe School NUNTHORPE AVENUE	grass pitches, health and fitness suite	892 yd
Acomb Primary School WEST BANK	grass pitches	979 yd

Broadband

Technology Aviability

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	100.0%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	100.0%
Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband	100.0%

Speed Aviability

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%

Download Speed

Median download speed	68.7 Mbit/s
Average download speed	203.8 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	900 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	900 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	20 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	154.9 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	900 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.

Overview of YO24 1DW