Holly Bank Grove is in York and in York district. YO24 4EA is located in the Holgate electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of York Central. This postcode has been in use since 1998-06-01.
StreetScan combines information about Holly Bank Grove, York, YO24 4EA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: YO24 4DZ, YO24 4AD, YO24 4JX, YO24 4DY, YO24 4EB, YO24 4JT, YO24 1EB, YO24 4JS, YO24 4JU.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding YO24 4EA, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 54.4% 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 | 51.3% | 54.4% | 3.1% | 51.0% | 3.4% |
| Male | 48.7% | 45.6% | -3.1% | 49.0% | -3.4% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of YO24 4EA there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 55.5% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 34.8% | 31% | -3.8% | 37.9% | -6.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 45.1% | 55.5% | 10.4% | 44.2% | 11.3% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% | 2.2% | -1.4% |
| Divorced | 11.9% | 7.8% | -4.1% | 9.1% | -1.3% |
| Widowed | 6.6% | 4.9% | -1.7% | 6.1% | -1.2% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 47% | 43% | -4.0% | 48.4% | -5.4% |
| Good health | 39.1% | 39.8% | 0.7% | 33.6% | 6.2% |
| Fair health | 10% | 12.3% | 2.3% | 12.7% | -0.4% |
| Bad health | 3.6% | 4.2% | 0.6% | 4.0% | 0.2% |
| Very bad health | 0.4% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
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 | 17.6% | 18.8% | 1.2% | 18.2% | 0.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.1% | 8.6% | -2.5% | 9.6% | -1.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.2% | 9.8% | -7.4% | 13.4% | -3.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 9% | 9.8% | 0.8% | 5.3% | 4.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.9% | 9.8% | -4.1% | 16.9% | -7.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 28.7% | 41.2% | 12.5% | 33.8% | 7.4% |
| Other | 2.5% | 2% | -0.5% | 2.8% | -0.8% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96.5% 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 | 0.4% | 1.7% | 1.3% | 3.1% | -1.4% |
| Other Asian | 1.4% | 0.3% | -1.1% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| White | 97.8% | 96.5% | -1.3% | 81.4% | 15.1% |
In this area, 89.8% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 94.6% | 89.8% | -4.8% | 83.2% | 6.6% |
| European Union | 3.6% | 3.9% | 0.3% | 6.1% | -2.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 0.8% | 1.0% |
| Africa | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.0% | 5.6% | -4.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 2.1% | 1.7% | 1.3% | 0.8% |
| Oceania | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 94.3% | 90.5% | -3.8% | 83.2% | 7.3% |
| 10+ Years | 0.7% | 4.9% | 4.2% | 9.8% | -4.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.4% | 3.5% | 3.1% | 2.9% | 0.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.8% | 0.4% | -1.4% | 2.2% | -1.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.9% | 0.7% | -2.2% | 1.9% | -1.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 83.1% | 76.7% | 6.4% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| France | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Poland | 1.1% | 1.3% | -0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 0.4% | 1.5% | -1.1% |
| Southern Asia | 0.4% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Central and South America | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Oceania | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| No passport held | 12.3% | 13.5% | -1.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 40% | 37.2% | 2.8% |
| Christian | 49.8% | 46.2% | 3.6% |
| Hindu | 0.4% | 1.7% | -1.3% |
| Muslim | 1.4% | 6.5% | -5.1% |
| Other religion | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Not answered | 7.4% | 6.0% | 1.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Holly Bank Grove was 49.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 32.2% lower than the Holgate average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Holly Bank Grove has the 25th lowest crime rate of 61 local areas in Holgate and the 301st highest crime rate of 631 local areas in York .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 14.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has stayed broadly stable by about 0.0%.

Households in this area have a slightly higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 65% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 27 Holly Bank Grove, York, York Terraced, an established residential building | £212,914 | 2025-03-07 | £217,403 |
| 26 Holly Bank Grove, York, York Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £290,000 | 2025-02-07 | £297,616 |
| 2 Holly Bank Grove, York, York Terraced, an established residential building | £250,000 | 2021-09-29 | £287,613 |
| 16 Holly Bank Grove, York, York Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £252,000 | 2021-06-18 | £282,284 |
| 33 Holly Bank Grove, York, York Terraced, an established residential building | £220,000 | 2019-12-02 | £283,574 |
YO24 4EA area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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 | 86 |
| Retired | 72 |
| Part-Time Employee | 41 |
| Self-Employed | 20 |
| Other | 8 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 6 |
| Looking after home or family | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Unemployed | 3 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 0 |
| Human health and social work activities | 29 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 19 |
| Education | 19 |
| Manufacturing | 14 |
| Transport and storage | 13 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 11 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 11 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Other | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 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 | 2,902 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| English Martyrs' Roman Catholic Voluntary Aided Primary School Hamilton Drive , Holgate YO24 4JW | - not rated | 365 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Our Lady Queen of Martyrs Roman Catholic Voluntary Aided Primary School Hamilton Drive , YO24 4JW | - not rated | 365 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Our Lady Queen of Martyrs Catholic Primary School - a Catholic Voluntary Academy Hamilton Drive , YO24 4JW | 3out of 4 | 365 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Our Lady's Roman Catholic Primary School, Acomb, York Windsor Garth , Acomb YO24 4QW | - not rated | 741 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Acomb Primary School West Bank , Acomb YO24 4ES | - not rated | 766 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Saints Catholic School York Mill Mount Lane , YO24 1BJ | 4out of 4 | 949 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| All Saints RC School Mill Mount Lane , YO24 1BJ | - not rated | 949 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Millthorpe School Nunthorpe Avenue , YO23 1WF | 3out of 4 | 1,210 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Millthorpe School Nunthorpe Avenue , YO23 1WF | - not rated | 1,210 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lowfield School Dijon Avenue , Acomb YO24 3DD | - not rated | 1,346 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | 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 | 1,923 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| York Sixth Form College Sim Balk Lane , Tadcaster Road YO23 2UD | - not rated | 2,382 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Askham Bryan College Askham Bryan , YO23 3FR | - not rated | 5,188 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rathbone Choices Centre 6 Nursery Drive , Holgate YO24 4PE | - not rated | 570 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Mount School (York) Dalton Terrace , YO24 4DD | - not rated | 795 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hob Moor Oaks School Green Lane , Acomb YO24 4PS | - not rated | 909 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hob Moor Oaks Academy Green Lane , Acomb YO24 4PS | 3out of 4 | 909 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Inspire Academy Cornlands Road , Acomb YO24 3WZ | - not rated | 1,557 yd | Other independent 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goodwill Community Cafe | West Bank Park Bowls Club, James Backhouse Place | 668 yd | |
| Cafe at No 12 | 12 Tadcaster Road | 919 yd | |
| The Prickly Pear | 40-42 Holgate Road | 1,032 yd | |
| EborCibus Pizza | 72 The Mount | 1,064 yd | |
| Jorvik Spice | 74 The Mount | 1,064 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Holgate W M C & Institute | 6 New Lane | 684 yd | |
| Fox Inn | 168 Holgate Road | 720 yd | |
| Volunteer Arms | Volunteer Arms, Watson Street | 856 yd | |
| Crystal Palace | 66 Holgate Road | 1,007 yd | |
| Cross Keys | 32 Tadcaster Road | 1,019 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pizza Peppinas | 5 Acomb Road | 756 yd | |
| Happy Chef | 8 Acomb Road | 806 yd | |
| Belly Buster | 58 Green Lane | 911 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| English Martyrs Rc Primary School (Closed) Hamilton Drive | grass pitches | 362 yd |
| Our Lady Queen Of Martyrs Rc Primary School HAMILTON DRIVE | 364 yd | |
| York Ri Cio YORK RAILWAY INSTITUTE CLUB YORK RAILWAY INSTITUTE CLUB HAMILTON DRIVE | grass pitches | 497 yd |
| Shepherds Group Social Club (Closed) Holgate Road | 654 yd | |
| Hob Moor (Closed) Orchard Way | grass pitches | 666 yd |
| Little Knavesmire (Hamilton Panthers) LITTLE KNAVESMIRE SPORTS PAVILION LITTLE KNAVESMIRE SPORTS PAVILION KNAVESMIRE ROAD | grass pitches | 704 yd |
| Holgate Working Mens Club NEW LANE | 735 yd | |
| Federation Of Hob Moor Oaks And Hob Moor Community Primary School HOB MOOR COMMUNITY PRIMARY SCHOOL HOB MOOR COMMUNITY PRIMARY SCHOOL GREEN LANE | grass pitches | 739 yd |
| Acomb Primary School WEST BANK | grass pitches | 763 yd |
| Mount School DALTON TERRACE | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool, tennis courts | 794 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 | 366.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 900 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 900 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 331.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 900 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.