Tennent Road is in York and in York district. YO24 3HQ 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 Tennent Road, York, YO24 3HQ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: YO24 3DY, YO24 3HG, YO24 3DZ, YO24 3DX, YO24 3GY, YO24 3DU, YO24 3HF, YO24 3HT, YO24 3HE.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding YO24 3HQ, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.1% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.3% | 52.1% | -0.2% | 51.0% | 1.1% |
| Male | 47.7% | 47.9% | 0.2% | 49.0% | -1.1% |
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 | 31.8% | 36.3% | 4.5% | 37.9% | -1.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 48.3% | 47% | -1.3% | 44.2% | 2.8% |
| Separated | 3% | 4.8% | 1.8% | 2.2% | 2.6% |
| Divorced | 9% | 8.5% | -0.5% | 9.1% | -0.6% |
| Widowed | 7.9% | 3.3% | -4.6% | 6.1% | -2.8% |
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 | 39.5% | 53.1% | 13.6% | 48.4% | 4.7% |
| Good health | 36.5% | 30.1% | -6.4% | 33.6% | -3.5% |
| Fair health | 17.5% | 12.1% | -5.4% | 12.7% | -0.6% |
| Bad health | 5.3% | 4.2% | -1.1% | 4.0% | 0.2% |
| Very bad health | 1.2% | 0.6% | -0.6% | 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 | 31.8% | 20.4% | -11.4% | 18.2% | 2.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.7% | 10.8% | -4.9% | 9.6% | 1.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 19.1% | 13% | -6.1% | 13.4% | -0.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.5% | 8.6% | 4.1% | 5.3% | 3.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.5% | 19.7% | 9.2% | 16.9% | 2.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 14.6% | 27.5% | 12.9% | 33.8% | -6.3% |
| Other | 3.7% | 0% | -3.7% | 2.8% | -2.8% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96.6% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.7% | 0.4% |
| Other Asian | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.2% | 1.6% | -0.8% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.5% | -2.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.5% | 0.3% | -1.2% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| White | 96.5% | 96.6% | 0.1% | 81.4% | 15.2% |
| Other | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 94.9% 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 | 95% | 94.9% | -0.1% | 83.2% | 11.7% |
| European Union | 1.8% | 3.4% | 1.6% | 6.1% | -2.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% | 2.7% | -2.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.8% | 1.1% | -0.7% | 5.6% | -4.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 94.7% | 94.6% | -0.1% | 83.2% | 11.4% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 3.7% | 3.7% | 9.8% | -6.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.2% | 2.9% | -2.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.9% | 0.3% | -0.6% | 2.2% | -1.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.8% | 0.6% | -3.2% | 1.9% | -1.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 75.1% | 76.7% | -1.6% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Poland | 2% | 1.3% | 0.7% |
| Romania | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 0.3% | 1.5% | -1.2% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 0.6% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
| No passport held | 21.2% | 13.5% | 7.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 59.2% | 37.2% | 22.0% |
| Christian | 36.3% | 46.2% | -9.9% |
| Buddhist | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Not answered | 3.4% | 6.0% | -2.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Tennent Road was 84.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 31.5% lower than the Westfield average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Tennent Road has the 13th lowest crime rate of 30 local areas in Westfield and the 184th highest crime rate of 631 local areas in York .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 38.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -39.8%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 65 Tennent Road, York, York Terraced, an established residential building | £247,500 | 2025-07-04 | £249,958 |
| 79 Tennent Road, York, York Terraced, an established residential building | £221,500 | 2025-05-23 | £229,863 |
| 1 Tennent Road, York, York Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £261,000 | 2025-03-21 | £268,125 |
| 67 Tennent Road, York, York Terraced, an established residential building | £270,000 | 2024-02-08 | £277,084 |
| 19 Tennent Road, York, York Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £275,000 | 2023-06-15 | £279,960 |
YO24 3HQ 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 | 100 |
| Retired | 49 |
| Part-Time Employee | 46 |
| Self-Employed | 25 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Other | 10 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 24 |
| Human health and social work activities | 23 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 20 |
| Construction | 16 |
| Education | 13 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 12 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Manufacturing | 5 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Real estate 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 | 3,903 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 | 469 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Westfield Junior School Askham Lane , Acomb YO24 3HP | - not rated | 469 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Westfield Infant School Askham Lane , Acomb YO24 3HP | - not rated | 469 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hob Moor Community Primary Academy Green Lane , Acomb YO24 4PS | 3out of 4 | 926 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hob Moor Community Primary School Green Lane , Acomb YO24 4PS | - not rated | 926 yd | Community school | 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 | 246 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oaklands School Cornlands Road , Acomb YO24 3WZ | - not rated | 246 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| York High School Cornlands Road , YO24 3WZ | - not rated | 246 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lowfield School Dijon Avenue , Acomb YO24 3DD | - not rated | 623 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| All Saints Catholic School York Mill Mount Lane , YO24 1BJ | 4out of 4 | 2,738 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 | 2,489 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| York Sixth Form College Sim Balk Lane , Tadcaster Road YO23 2UD | - not rated | 2,736 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Askham Bryan College Askham Bryan , YO23 3FR | - not rated | 4,056 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 | 274 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hob Moor Oaks School Green Lane , Acomb YO24 4PS | - not rated | 926 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hob Moor Oaks Academy Green Lane , Acomb YO24 4PS | 3out of 4 | 926 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rathbone Choices Centre 6 Nursery Drive , Holgate YO24 4PE | - not rated | 1,460 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Northfield School Beckfield Lane , Acomb YO26 5RQ | - not rated | 1,745 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rubys Coffee House | 43 Vyner House, Front Street | 635 yd | |
| Chicken Lunch Box | Tote Bookmakers, 222 Gale Lane | 689 yd | |
| Explore Acomb Library Cafe | Front Street | 733 yd | |
| Tea On The Green | 37A The Green | 752 yd | |
| Indian Ocean | 37 The Green | 752 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| King William | Barkston Avenue | 522 yd | |
| Acomb & District Conservative Club | 12A Front Street | 733 yd | |
| Acomb W.M.C & Institute | 12 Front Street | 733 yd | |
| The Sun Inn | 35 The Green | 752 yd | |
| The Inn on the Green | 3 The Green | 752 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pizza Pan | 55a Gale Lane | 308 yd | |
| Saffron Spice | 87 Cornlands Road | 343 yd | |
| Magic Rainbow Takeaway | 85 Cornlands Road | 343 yd | |
| Chips N Things | 83 Front Street | 645 yd | |
| Acomb Mega Chippy | 220 Gale Lane | 687 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-op Late Shop | 6 Beagle Ridge Drive | 670 yd | |
| Morrisons | Front Street | 733 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Energise Cornlands Road | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool, tennis courts | 365 yd |
| Westfield Primary Community School ASKHAM LANE | grass pitches | 388 yd |
| York High School Cornlands Road | grass pitches | 456 yd |
| Former Lowfield School Site FORMER LOWFIELD SCHOOL FORMER LOWFIELD SCHOOL DIJON AVENUE | grass pitches | 622 yd |
| York High School (Closed) Dijon Avenue | grass pitches | 622 yd |
| Acomb Sports Club The Green | grass pitches | 632 yd |
| Westfield Place (Closed) Westfield Place | grass pitches | 736 yd |
| Chesney Field CHESNEY FIELD CHESNEY FIELD FOXWOOD LANE | grass pitches | 835 yd |
| Acorn Sports And Social Club THANET ROAD | grass pitches | 1,043 yd |
| Edmund Wilson Swimming Pool (Closed) Thanet Road | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 1,065 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 | 200 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 363.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 265.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 900 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.