The Knoll is in York and in York district. YO24 3EB is located in the Westfield electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of York Central. This postcode has been in use since 1998-06-01.
StreetScan combines information about The Knoll, York, YO24 3EB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: YO24 3EA, YO24 3ED, YO24 3HE, YO24 3HH, YO24 3HR, YO24 3EP, YO24 3EW, YO24 3EL, YO24 3HG.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding YO24 3EB 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 | 54.8% | 49% | -5.8% | 51.0% | -2.0% |
| Male | 45.2% | 51% | 5.8% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 30.2% | 40.6% | 10.4% | 37.9% | 2.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 44.1% | 41.9% | -2.2% | 44.2% | -2.3% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 3.1% | 2% | -1.1% | 2.2% | -0.2% |
| Divorced | 11.8% | 8.6% | -3.2% | 9.1% | -0.5% |
| Widowed | 10.1% | 6.3% | -3.8% | 6.1% | 0.2% |
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 (85.8%) 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 | 46% | 51.9% | 5.9% | 48.4% | 3.5% |
| Good health | 33.2% | 33.9% | 0.7% | 33.6% | 0.3% |
| Fair health | 15.2% | 10.8% | -4.4% | 12.7% | -1.9% |
| Bad health | 4.4% | 2.8% | -1.6% | 4.0% | -1.2% |
| Very bad health | 1.1% | 0.5% | -0.6% | 1.2% | -0.7% |
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 | 30.9% | 16.2% | -14.7% | 18.2% | -2.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.6% | 9.6% | -6.0% | 9.6% | 0.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.7% | 16.2% | -1.5% | 13.4% | 2.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.9% | 6.3% | 1.4% | 5.3% | 1.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.4% | 15.9% | 5.5% | 16.9% | -1.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 16.7% | 32.1% | 15.4% | 33.8% | -1.7% |
| Other | 3.8% | 3.6% | -0.2% | 2.8% | 0.8% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 95.4% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Indian | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 3.1% | -2.6% |
| Other Asian | 3.6% | 1.5% | -2.1% | 1.6% | -0.1% |
| Black African | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.8% | 0.5% | -0.3% | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 93.9% | 95.4% | 1.5% | 81.4% | 14.0% |
| Other | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 1.6% | -0.6% |
In this area, 90.8% 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% | 90.8% | -1.2% | 83.2% | 7.6% |
| European Union | 3.3% | 4.4% | 1.1% | 6.1% | -1.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% | 2.7% | -1.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.6% | 2.6% | -1.0% | 5.6% | -3.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 1% | 0.7% | 1.3% | -0.3% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 91.4% | 90.8% | -0.6% | 83.2% | 7.6% |
| 10+ Years | 1.9% | 5.9% | 4.0% | 9.8% | -3.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.8% | 1% | 0.2% | 2.9% | -1.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.7% | 1% | -0.7% | 2.2% | -1.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.2% | 1.3% | -2.9% | 1.9% | -0.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 81.2% | 76.7% | 4.5% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Spain | 0.8% | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Lithuania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 2.8% | 1.3% | 1.5% |
| Turkey | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Central and South America | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 12.6% | 13.5% | -0.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 51.5% | 37.2% | 14.3% |
| Christian | 42.3% | 46.2% | -3.9% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 0.3% | 6.5% | -6.2% |
| Other religion | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Not answered | 4.9% | 6.0% | -1.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around The Knoll was 150.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 22.7% higher than the Westfield average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
The Knoll has the 10th highest crime rate of 30 local areas in Westfield and the 93rd highest crime rate of 631 local areas in York .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 63.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -24.7%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 89% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 23 The Knoll, York, York Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £243,995 | 2023-08-07 | £243,755 |
| 4 The Knoll, York, York Terraced, an established residential building | £266,000 | 2022-09-30 | £262,898 |
| 21 The Knoll, York, York Terraced, an established residential building | £230,000 | 2020-12-14 | £274,865 |
| 15 The Knoll, York, York Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £232,000 | 2019-06-28 | £295,749 |
| 17 The Knoll, York, York Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £284,000 | 2018-11-09 | £363,406 |
YO24 3EB 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 | 115 |
| Retired | 51 |
| Part-Time Employee | 48 |
| Looking after home or family | 21 |
| Self-Employed | 18 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 17 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 10 |
| Other | 8 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 36 |
| Human health and social work activities | 32 |
| Education | 19 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 18 |
| Other | 15 |
| Transport and storage | 14 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Manufacturing | 10 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Paul's Nursery School Kingsway North , YO30 6JA | 3out of 4 | 4,224 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Westfield Primary Community School Askham Lane , Acomb YO24 3HP | 3out of 4 | 367 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Westfield Junior School Askham Lane , Acomb YO24 3HP | - not rated | 367 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Westfield Infant School Askham Lane , Acomb YO24 3HP | - not rated | 367 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hob Moor Infant School Green Lane , Acomb YO24 4PS | - not rated | 1,167 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hob Moor Community Primary Academy Green Lane , Acomb YO24 4PS | 3out of 4 | 1,193 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| York High School Cornlands Road , YO24 3WZ | 3out of 4 | 466 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oaklands School Cornlands Road , Acomb YO24 3WZ | - not rated | 466 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| York High School Cornlands Road , YO24 3WZ | - not rated | 466 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lowfield School Dijon Avenue , Acomb YO24 3DD | - not rated | 939 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| All Saints Catholic School York Mill Mount Lane , YO24 1BJ | 4out of 4 | 2,992 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 2,475 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| York Sixth Form College Sim Balk Lane , Tadcaster Road YO23 2UD | - not rated | 2,669 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Askham Bryan College Askham Bryan , YO23 3FR | - not rated | 3,746 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Inspire Academy Cornlands Road , Acomb YO24 3WZ | - not rated | 515 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hob Moor Oaks School Green Lane , Acomb YO24 4PS | - not rated | 1,193 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hob Moor Oaks Academy Green Lane , Acomb YO24 4PS | 3out of 4 | 1,193 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rathbone Choices Centre 6 Nursery Drive , Holgate YO24 4PE | - not rated | 1,744 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Northfield School Beckfield Lane , Acomb YO26 5RQ | - not rated | 1,967 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chicken Lunch Box | Tote Bookmakers, 222 Gale Lane | 823 yd | |
| Foxwood Community Centre Hub | Foxwood Community Centre Hub, Bellhouse Way | 881 yd | |
| Rubys Coffee House | 43 Vyner House, Front Street | 950 yd | |
| Tea On The Green | 37A The Green | 1,039 yd | |
| Indian Ocean | 37 The Green | 1,039 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| King William | Barkston Avenue | 628 yd | |
| The Beagle | 169 Foxwood Lane | 923 yd | |
| The Sun Inn | 35 The Green | 1,039 yd | |
| The Inn on the Green | 3 The Green | 1,039 yd | |
| Acomb & District Conservative Club | 12A Front Street | 1,051 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saffron Spice | 87 Cornlands Road | 94 yd | |
| Magic Rainbow Takeaway | 85 Cornlands Road | 94 yd | |
| Pizza Pan | 55a Gale Lane | 624 yd | |
| Dragon House | 45 Foxwood Lane | 696 yd | |
| Butlers Fish & Chips | 53 Foxwood Lane | 696 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-op Late Shop | 6 Beagle Ridge Drive | 504 yd | |
| Morrisons | Front Street | 1,051 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Westfield Primary Community School ASKHAM LANE | grass pitches | 367 yd |
| Westfield Place (Closed) Westfield Place | grass pitches | 456 yd |
| Energise Cornlands Road | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool, tennis courts | 555 yd |
| York High School Cornlands Road | grass pitches | 576 yd |
| Acomb Sports Club The Green | grass pitches | 855 yd |
| Chesney Field CHESNEY FIELD CHESNEY FIELD FOXWOOD LANE | grass pitches | 876 yd |
| Former Lowfield School Site FORMER LOWFIELD SCHOOL FORMER LOWFIELD SCHOOL DIJON AVENUE | grass pitches | 938 yd |
| York High School (Closed) Dijon Avenue | grass pitches | 938 yd |
| Foxwood Community Centre CRANFIELD PLACE | 942 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 | 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% |
| 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 291.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 900 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 900 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 208.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 900 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.