Foxwood Lane is in York and in York district. YO24 3NT is located in the Westfield electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of York Central. This postcode has been in use since 2004-11-01.
StreetScan combines information about Foxwood Lane, York, YO24 3NT and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: YO24 3JZ, YO24 3LT, YO24 3LA, YO24 3LQ, YO24 3LR, YO24 3JY, YO24 3NB, YO24 3LP, YO24 3LB.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding YO24 3NT has a slightly higher male population, with 51.6% 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 | 52.4% | 48.4% | -4.0% | 51.0% | -2.6% |
| Male | 47.6% | 51.6% | 4.0% | 49.0% | 2.6% |
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% | 31.4% | 12.6% | 37.9% | -6.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 62.9% | 49.1% | -13.8% | 44.2% | 4.9% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 1.8% | 1.8% | 0.0% | 2.2% | -0.4% |
| Divorced | 5.8% | 8.5% | 2.7% | 9.1% | -0.6% |
| Widowed | 10.7% | 8.5% | -2.2% | 6.1% | 2.4% |
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% | 49.4% | 11.8% | 48.4% | 1.0% |
| Good health | 42% | 33% | -9.0% | 33.6% | -0.6% |
| Fair health | 16% | 11.2% | -4.8% | 12.7% | -1.5% |
| Bad health | 4% | 4% | 0.0% | 4.0% | 0.0% |
| Very bad health | 0.4% | 2.3% | 1.9% | 1.2% | 1.1% |
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% | 15.8% | -2.5% | 18.2% | -2.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.6% | 11.2% | -4.4% | 9.6% | 1.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.3% | 15.4% | 1.1% | 13.4% | 2.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 7.1% | 6% | -1.1% | 5.3% | 0.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.3% | 16.8% | 6.5% | 16.9% | -0.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 28.1% | 30.5% | 2.4% | 33.8% | -3.3% |
| Other | 6.3% | 4.2% | -2.1% | 2.8% | 1.4% |
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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pakistani | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 2.7% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 2.5% | -0.8% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2% | 0% | -2.0% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| White | 98% | 96.6% | -1.4% | 81.4% | 15.2% |
In this area, 90.5% 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% | 90.5% | -7.1% | 83.2% | 7.3% |
| European Union | 1.6% | 6% | 4.4% | 6.1% | -0.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 2.7% | -1.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.4% | 1.1% | 0.7% | 5.6% | -4.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 1.3% | -0.7% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97.6% | 90.5% | -7.1% | 83.2% | 7.3% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 6.6% | 6.6% | 9.8% | -3.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 2.9% | -1.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.4% | 1.4% | 1.0% | 2.2% | -0.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 2% | 0% | -2.0% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 81.9% | 76.7% | 5.2% |
| Ireland | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Italy | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Poland | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Romania | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 1.7% | 1.5% | 0.2% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 13.8% | 13.5% | 0.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 39.4% | 37.2% | 2.2% |
| Christian | 54% | 46.2% | 7.8% |
| Buddhist | 1.4% | 0.5% | 0.9% |
| Muslim | 1.1% | 6.5% | -5.4% |
| Not answered | 4% | 6.0% | -2.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Foxwood Lane was 74.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 52.1% higher than the Dringhouses & Woodthorpe average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Foxwood Lane has the 14th highest crime rate of 57 local areas in Dringhouses & Woodthorpe and the 212th highest crime rate of 639 local areas in York .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 22.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -40.9%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apartment 5 Helena Mews, 71 Foxwood Lane, York, York Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £167,500 | 2024-08-29 | £161,634 |
| Apartment 3 Helena Mews, 71 Foxwood Lane, York, York Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £137,500 | 2020-12-09 | £155,886 |
| Apartment 10 Helena Mews, 71 Foxwood Lane, York, York Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £135,000 | 2019-05-10 | £158,673 |
| Apartment 8 Helena Mews, 71 Foxwood Lane, York, York Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £126,500 | 2018-08-08 | £148,331 |
| Apartment 4 Helena Mews, 71 Foxwood Lane, York, York Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £130,000 | 2018-07-05 | £151,718 |
YO24 3NT 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 109 |
| Retired | 76 |
| Part-Time Employee | 36 |
| Self-Employed | 21 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 13 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 10 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Looking after home or family | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| 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 |
| 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 | 2,747 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Woodthorpe Primary School Summerfield Road , Woodthorpe YO24 2RU | 3out of 4 | 881 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Westfield Primary Community School Askham Lane , Acomb YO24 3HP | 3out of 4 | 927 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hob Moor Community Primary Academy Green Lane , Acomb YO24 4PS | 3out of 4 | 1,262 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dringhouses Primary School St Helen's Road , Dringhouses YO24 1HW | 3out of 4 | 1,641 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Acomb Primary School West Bank , YO24 4ES | 3out of 4 | 1,774 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| York High School Cornlands Road , YO24 3WZ | 1out of 4 | 690 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| All Saints RC School Mill Mount Lane , YO24 1BJ | 4out of 4 | 2,914 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Millthorpe School Nunthorpe Avenue , YO23 1WF | 3out of 4 | 3,119 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Manor Church of England Academy Millfield Lane , Nether Poppleton YO26 6PA | 4out of 4 | 3,850 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Vale of York Academy Rawcliffe Drive , Clifton Without YO30 6ZS | 1out of 4 | 4,616 yd | Academy sponsor led | 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 | 1,966 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Askham Bryan College Askham Bryan , YO23 3FR | - not rated | 3,418 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hob Moor Oaks Academy Green Lane , Acomb YO24 4PS | 3out of 4 | 1,262 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Mount School (York) Dalton Terrace , YO24 4DD | - not rated | 2,756 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| OneSchool Global York Campus Bishopthorpe Road , York YO23 2QA | - not rated | 3,272 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| York Steiner School Danesmead , Fulford Cross YO10 4PB | - not rated | 3,981 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Peter's School 2-18 Clifton , YO30 6AB | - not rated | 4,012 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Foxwood Community Centre Hub | Foxwood Community Centre Hub, Bellhouse Way | 242 yd | |
| Chicken Lunch Box | Tote Bookmakers, 222 Gale Lane | 634 yd | |
| Jack High Restaurant | York & District Indoor Bowls C, 302 Thanet Road | 738 yd | |
| Buongiorno | Unit 3, Acomb Wood Shopping Centre, Acomb Wood Drive | 888 yd | |
| Woodthorpe Spice | 59 Moorcroft Road | 1,071 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Quakerwood | Acomb Wood Drive | 546 yd | |
| The Beagle | 169 Foxwood Lane | 577 yd | |
| Dick Turpin Inn | 49 Moorcroft Road | 1,071 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dragon House | 45 Foxwood Lane | 90 yd | |
| Butlers Fish & Chips | 53 Foxwood Lane | 90 yd | |
| Salsa Pizza | 47 Foxwood Lane | 90 yd | |
| Silver Pearl | Unit 2, Acomb Wood Shopping Ce, Acomb Wood Drive | 546 yd | |
| Sloppy’s Burgers | Unit 4, Acomb Wood Shopping Centre, Acomb Wood Drive | 546 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-op Late Shop | 6 Beagle Ridge Drive | 141 yd | |
| Tesco | Acomb Wood Shopping Centre, Acomb Wood Drive | 888 yd | |
| Lidl UK | Thanet Road | 890 yd | |
| Morrisons Daily | 51 Moorcroft Road | 1,071 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Foxwood Community Centre CRANFIELD PLACE | 300 yd | |
| Chesney Field CHESNEY FIELD CHESNEY FIELD FOXWOOD LANE | grass pitches | 473 yd |
| York High School Cornlands Road | grass pitches | 536 yd |
| Energise Cornlands Road | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool, tennis courts | 651 yd |
| Acorn Sports And Social Club THANET ROAD | grass pitches | 687 yd |
| York & District Indoor Bowls Club THANET ROAD | indoor bowls | 737 yd |
| Edmund Wilson Swimming Pool (Closed) Thanet Road | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 773 yd |
| Woodthorpe Primary School SUMMERFIELD ROAD | grass pitches | 815 yd |
| Westfield Place (Closed) Westfield Place | grass pitches | 930 yd |
| Westfield Primary Community School ASKHAM LANE | grass pitches | 1,008 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 | 64.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 191.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 21.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.