Askham Lane, York, YO24 3HR

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding YO24 3HR 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%

Partnership Status

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%

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 (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%

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.

	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%

Culture

Ethnic Group

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%

Country of Birth

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%

Length of Residence

	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%

Passport Held

	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%

Religion

	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%

Safety

Is Askham Lane Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Askham Lane was 211.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 61.0% higher than the Westfield average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Askham Lane has the 4th highest crime rate of 31 local areas in Westfield and the 57th highest crime rate of 639 local areas in York .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 92.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 52.6%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

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.

Average Household Income
£34,000

Income Rank
2/10

Household Income in YO24 3HR, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 6/10 (average )
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 - 6/10 (average )
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 - 6/10 (average )
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 - 9/10 (very high )
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 - 7/10 (above average )
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 - 5/10 (average )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 6/10 (average )
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 - 3/10 (low )
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) - 6/10 (average )
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) - 5/10 (average )
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 Askham Lane are based on 222 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 Askham Lane, York, YO24 3HR

Estimated Average Property Prices for YO24 3HR

Average Price
£261,866

Semi-Detached
£272,203

Terraced
£230,856

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Askham Lane

Average Price
£387,600

Semi-Detached
£352,612

Terraced
£321,437

Detached
£519,677

Flats/Maisonettes
£138,708

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Askham LaneStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
126 Askham Lane, York, York Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£214,050	2019-11-15	£271,576
128 Askham Lane, York, York Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£275,000	2019-06-12	£350,220
128 Askham Lane, York, York Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£190,000	2017-07-07	£250,130
154 Askham Lane, York, York Terraced, an established residential building	£185,000	2016-12-12	£254,157
150 Askham Lane, York, York Terraced, an established residential building	£145,000	2014-01-29	£239,238

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for YO24 3HR

Employment

YO24 3HR 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.

Economic Activity

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

Employment Industry

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

Schools

Nursery

	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	2,940 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Westfield Primary Community School Askham Lane , Acomb YO24 3HP	3out of 4	192 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Hob Moor Community Primary Academy Green Lane , Acomb YO24 4PS	3out of 4	1,436 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Woodthorpe Primary School Summerfield Road , Woodthorpe YO24 2RU	3out of 4	1,650 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Acomb Primary School West Bank , YO24 4ES	3out of 4	1,862 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Carr Junior School Ostman Road , Acomb YO26 5QA	2out of 4	1,993 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
York High School Cornlands Road , YO24 3WZ	1out of 4	718 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
Manor Church of England Academy Millfield Lane , Nether Poppleton YO26 6PA	4out of 4	3,225 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
All Saints RC School Mill Mount Lane , YO24 1BJ	4out of 4	3,245 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
Millthorpe School Nunthorpe Avenue , YO23 1WF	3out of 4	3,527 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Vale of York Academy Rawcliffe Drive , Clifton Without YO30 6ZS	1out of 4	4,382 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	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	2,733 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Askham Bryan College Askham Bryan , YO23 3FR	- not rated	3,707 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Hob Moor Oaks Academy Green Lane , Acomb YO24 4PS	3out of 4	1,436 yd	Academy special converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
The Mount School (York) Dalton Terrace , YO24 4DD	- not rated	3,047 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
OneSchool Global York Campus Bishopthorpe Road , York YO23 2QA	- not rated	3,969 yd	Other independent school	No	Mixed	More About School
St Peter's School 2-18 Clifton , YO30 6AB	- not rated	4,009 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Bootham School 51 Bootham , YO30 7BU	- not rated	4,226 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
Chicken Lunch Box	Tote Bookmakers, 222 Gale Lane	986 yd
Rubys Coffee House	43 Vyner House, Front Street	1,002 yd
Foxwood Community Centre Hub	Foxwood Community Centre Hub, Bellhouse Way	1,017 yd
Tea On The Green	37A The Green	1,050 yd
Indian Ocean	37 The Green	1,050 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
King William	Barkston Avenue	552 yd
The Crooked Tap	Unit 3, Greenside House, The Green	1,047 yd
The Sun Inn	35 The Green	1,050 yd
The Inn on the Green	3 The Green	1,050 yd
The Beagle	169 Foxwood Lane	1,091 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Saffron Spice	87 Cornlands Road	255 yd
Magic Rainbow Takeaway	85 Cornlands Road	255 yd
Pizza Pan	55a Gale Lane	721 yd
The Place	Sanderson Court Community House, Bramham Road	752 yd
Dragon House	45 Foxwood Lane	845 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Co-op Late Shop	6 Beagle Ridge Drive		644 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Westfield Primary Community School ASKHAM LANE	grass pitches	271 yd
Westfield Place (Closed) Westfield Place	grass pitches	322 yd
Energise Cornlands Road	artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool, tennis courts	706 yd
York High School Cornlands Road	grass pitches	738 yd
Acomb Sports Club The Green	grass pitches	825 yd
Former Lowfield School Site FORMER LOWFIELD SCHOOL FORMER LOWFIELD SCHOOL DIJON AVENUE	grass pitches	1,033 yd
York High School (Closed) Dijon Avenue	grass pitches	1,033 yd
Chesney Field CHESNEY FIELD CHESNEY FIELD FOXWOOD LANE	grass pitches	1,043 yd
Foxwood Community Centre CRANFIELD PLACE		1,078 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	100 Mbit/s
Average download speed	327.7 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	900 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	900 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	10 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	234.5 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	900 Mbit/s

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

Overview of YO24 3HR