Slessor Road, York, YO24 3JG

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around YO24 3JG is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.4%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	52.4%	51.6%	-0.8%	51.0%	0.6%
Male	47.6%	48.4%	0.8%	49.0%	-0.6%

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	18.8%	34.2%	15.4%	37.9%	-3.7%
Married: Opposite sex	62.9%	49.8%	-13.1%	44.2%	5.6%
Separated	1.8%	0.4%	-1.4%	2.2%	-1.8%
Divorced	5.8%	5.9%	0.1%	9.1%	-3.2%
Widowed	10.7%	9.7%	-1.0%	6.1%	3.6%

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.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Very good health	37.6%	44.1%	6.5%	48.4%	-4.3%
Good health	42%	39.9%	-2.1%	33.6%	6.3%
Fair health	16%	13.5%	-2.5%	12.7%	0.8%
Bad health	4%	2.5%	-1.5%	4.0%	-1.5%
Very bad health	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	1.2%	-1.2%

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	18.3%	13.6%	-4.7%	18.2%	-4.6%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	15.6%	8.9%	-6.7%	9.6%	-0.7%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	14.3%	14.9%	0.6%	13.4%	1.5%
Apprenticeship	7.1%	8.1%	1.0%	5.3%	2.8%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	10.3%	21.3%	11.0%	16.9%	4.4%
Degree or Similar	28.1%	30.6%	2.5%	33.8%	-3.2%
Other	6.3%	2.6%	-3.7%	2.8%	-0.2%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97.1% 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%	0.4%	0.4%	3.1%	-2.7%
Other Asian	0%	1.1%	1.1%	1.6%	-0.5%
Mixed White and Caribbean	2%	0%	-2.0%	0.9%	-0.9%
White	98%	97.1%	-0.9%	81.4%	15.7%
Roma	0%	1.4%	1.4%	0.2%	1.2%

Country of Birth

In this area, 92.8% 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	97.6%	92.8%	-4.8%	83.2%	9.6%
European Union	1.6%	3.2%	1.6%	6.1%	-2.9%
Rest of Europe	0.4%	1.4%	1.0%	0.8%	0.6%
Africa	0%	1.1%	1.1%	2.7%	-1.6%
Middle East and Asia	0.4%	1.1%	0.7%	5.6%	-4.5%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0%	0.4%	0.4%	1.3%	-0.9%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	97.6%	93.1%	-4.5%	83.2%	9.9%
10+ Years	0%	3.2%	3.2%	9.8%	-6.6%
5-10 Years	0%	2.2%	2.2%	2.9%	-0.7%
2-5 Years	0.4%	0.4%	0.0%	2.2%	-1.8%
Less than 2 years	2%	1.1%	-0.9%	1.9%	-0.8%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	85.4%	76.7%	8.7%
Ireland	0.7%	0.6%	0.1%
Romania	2.5%	0.9%	1.6%
Other EU countries	0.4%	1.5%	-1.1%
South and Eastern Africa	1.1%	0.2%	0.9%
North America and the Caribbean	0.4%	0.3%	0.1%
No passport held	9.6%	13.5%	-3.9%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	40.6%	37.2%	3.4%
Christian	52.5%	46.2%	6.3%
Buddhist	1.1%	0.5%	0.6%
Sikh	0.4%	0.9%	-0.5%
Other religion	0.4%	0.6%	-0.2%
Not answered	5%	6.0%	-1.0%

Safety

Is Slessor Road dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Slessor Road was 217.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 76.6% higher than the Westfield average. The most reported crime type was Shoplifting.

Slessor Road has the 3rd highest crime rate of 30 local areas in Westfield and the 55th highest crime rate of 631 local areas in York .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 42.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 14.1%.

🔎 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 3JG, 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 Slessor Road are based on 65 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 Slessor Road, York, YO24 3JG

Estimated Average Property Prices for YO24 3JG

Average Price
£367,310

Semi-Detached
£394,751

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£360,450

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Slessor Road

Average Price
£306,515

Semi-Detached
£292,697

Terraced
£295,866

Detached
£362,822

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Slessor Road

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
60 Slessor Road, York, York Detached, an established residential building	£440,000	2025-05-16	£454,076
66 Slessor Road, York, York Detached, an established residential building	£232,000	2012-06-06	£397,260
50 Slessor Road, York, York Detached, an established residential building	£175,000	2010-05-28	£303,819
62 Slessor Road, York, York Detached, an established residential building	£217,000	2009-10-08	£398,165
56 Slessor Road, York, York Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£177,500	2004-02-20	£399,867

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for YO24 3JG

Employment

YO24 3JG area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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	95
Retired	70
Self-Employed	19
Part-Time Employee	18
Student (economically inactive)	11
Looking after home or family	9
Unemployed	6
Other	5
Long-Term Sick or disabled	5
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	1

Employment Industry

Human health and social work activities	23
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	19
Education	10
Construction	10
Accommodation and food service activities	9
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	8
Administrative and support service activities	7
Transport and storage	6
Financial and insurance activities	6
Professional, scientific and technical activities	6
Other	5
Manufacturing	5
Information and communication	2
Real estate activities	1
Agriculture, forestry and fishing	1

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	4,321 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	880 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Westfield Junior School Askham Lane , Acomb YO24 3HP	- not rated	880 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Westfield Infant School Askham Lane , Acomb YO24 3HP	- not rated	880 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Woodthorpe Primary School Summerfield Road , Woodthorpe YO24 2RU	- not rated	960 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Woodthorpe Primary School Summerfield Road , Woodthorpe YO24 2RU	4out of 4	960 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
York High School Cornlands Road , YO24 3WZ	3out of 4	557 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
Oaklands School Cornlands Road , Acomb YO24 3WZ	- not rated	557 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
York High School Cornlands Road , YO24 3WZ	- not rated	557 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Lowfield School Dijon Avenue , Acomb YO24 3DD	- not rated	1,075 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
All Saints Catholic School York Mill Mount Lane , YO24 1BJ	4out of 4	2,796 yd	Academy converter	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	1,971 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
York Sixth Form College Sim Balk Lane , Tadcaster Road YO23 2UD	- not rated	2,156 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Askham Bryan College Askham Bryan , YO23 3FR	- not rated	3,559 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Inspire Academy Cornlands Road , Acomb YO24 3WZ	- not rated	601 yd	Other independent special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Hob Moor Oaks School Green Lane , Acomb YO24 4PS	- not rated	1,123 yd	Community special school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Hob Moor Oaks Academy Green Lane , Acomb YO24 4PS	3out of 4	1,123 yd	Academy special converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Rathbone Choices Centre 6 Nursery Drive , Holgate YO24 4PE	- not rated	1,674 yd	Other independent school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Northfield School Beckfield Lane , Acomb YO26 5RQ	- not rated	2,392 yd	Community 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
Foxwood Community Centre Hub	Foxwood Community Centre Hub, Bellhouse Way	381 yd
Chicken Lunch Box	Tote Bookmakers, 222 Gale Lane	579 yd
Jack High Restaurant	York & District Indoor Bowls C, 302 Thanet Road	778 yd
Buongiorno	Unit 3, Acomb Wood Shopping Centre, Acomb Wood Drive	1,008 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
The Beagle	169 Foxwood Lane	567 yd
Quakerwood	Acomb Wood Drive	669 yd
The Clock House	Kingsway West	1,053 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Dragon House	45 Foxwood Lane	182 yd
Butlers Fish & Chips	53 Foxwood Lane	182 yd
Salsa Pizza	47 Foxwood Lane	182 yd
Saffron Spice	87 Cornlands Road	419 yd
Magic Rainbow Takeaway	85 Cornlands Road	419 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Distance
Co-op Late Shop	6 Beagle Ridge Drive	67 yd
Lidl UK	Thanet Road	929 yd
Tesco	Acomb Wood Shopping Centre, Acomb Wood Drive	1,008 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
York High School Cornlands Road	grass pitches	435 yd
Foxwood Community Centre CRANFIELD PLACE		438 yd
Chesney Field CHESNEY FIELD CHESNEY FIELD FOXWOOD LANE	grass pitches	476 yd
Energise Cornlands Road	artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool, tennis courts	537 yd
Acorn Sports And Social Club THANET ROAD	grass pitches	710 yd
York & District Indoor Bowls Club THANET ROAD	indoor bowls	780 yd
Edmund Wilson Swimming Pool (Closed) Thanet Road	health and fitness suite, swimming pool	786 yd
Westfield Place (Closed) Westfield Place	grass pitches	838 yd
Westfield Primary Community School ASKHAM LANE	grass pitches	875 yd
Woodthorpe Primary School SUMMERFIELD ROAD	grass pitches	955 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	312.4 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	274.9 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	900 Mbit/s

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

Overview of YO24 3JG