Beaconsfield Street is in York and in York district. YO24 4NB 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 Beaconsfield Street, York, YO24 4NB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: YO24 4NG, YO24 4ND, YO24 4NQ, YO24 4LT, YO24 3BL, YO24 4NH, YO24 4LN, YO24 3DB, YO24 4NJ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding YO24 4NB 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 | 50.3% | 49% | -1.3% | 51.0% | -2.0% |
| Male | 49.7% | 51% | 1.3% | 49.0% | 2.0% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around YO24 4NB, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 56% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 44.5% | 56% | 11.5% | 37.9% | 18.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 33.4% | 28.5% | -4.9% | 44.2% | -15.7% |
| Separated | 5.5% | 1.8% | -3.7% | 2.2% | -0.4% |
| Divorced | 11.4% | 9.4% | -2.0% | 9.1% | 0.3% |
| Widowed | 5.2% | 4.3% | -0.9% | 6.1% | -1.8% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (85.1%) 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 | 50.9% | 47.6% | -3.3% | 48.4% | -0.8% |
| Good health | 33.8% | 37.5% | 3.7% | 33.6% | 3.9% |
| Fair health | 12.3% | 14% | 1.7% | 12.7% | 1.3% |
| Bad health | 1.8% | 1% | -0.8% | 4.0% | -3.0% |
| Very bad health | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 1.2% | -1.2% |
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.
In the area around YO24 4NB this area, 9.8% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%. This area stands out for its high percentage of residents with higher education degree or similar. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 49.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 17.6% | 9.8% | -7.8% | 18.2% | -8.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.1% | 7.2% | -4.9% | 9.6% | -2.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.8% | 13.8% | -1.0% | 13.4% | 0.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.8% | 4.3% | -0.5% | 5.3% | -1.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.4% | 13.4% | 0.0% | 16.9% | -3.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 36.2% | 49.6% | 13.4% | 33.8% | 15.8% |
| Other | 1% | 1.8% | 0.8% | 2.8% | -1.0% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 95.2% 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 | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Other Asian | 3% | 1.3% | -1.7% | 1.6% | -0.3% |
| Black African | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.8% | 0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.5% | 0% | -1.5% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| White | 94.3% | 95.2% | 0.9% | 81.4% | 13.8% |
| Other | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 1.6% | -0.6% |
In this area, 89.5% 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 | 91.6% | 89.5% | -2.1% | 83.2% | 6.3% |
| European Union | 3.3% | 7% | 3.7% | 6.1% | 0.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 1.2% | 0.6% | -0.6% | 2.7% | -2.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3% | 1.3% | -1.7% | 5.6% | -4.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 1.3% | 0.7% | 1.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 90.1% | 89.2% | -0.9% | 83.2% | 6.0% |
| 10+ Years | 1.2% | 4.4% | 3.2% | 9.8% | -5.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.9% | 2.9% | 2.0% | 2.9% | 0.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.4% | 3.2% | 0.8% | 2.2% | 1.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.4% | 0.3% | -5.1% | 1.9% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 79.6% | 76.7% | 2.9% |
| Ireland | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Italy | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Lithuania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 1.6% | 1.3% | 0.3% |
| Romania | 2.2% | 0.9% | 1.3% |
| Other EU countries | 1.3% | 1.5% | -0.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Central and South America | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| No passport held | 11.1% | 13.5% | -2.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 57.1% | 37.2% | 19.9% |
| Christian | 29.2% | 46.2% | -17.0% |
| Buddhist | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Hindu | 0.3% | 1.7% | -1.4% |
| Other religion | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Not answered | 12.1% | 6.0% | 6.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Beaconsfield Street was 100.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 37.0% higher than the Holgate average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Beaconsfield Street has the 18th highest crime rate of 61 local areas in Holgate and the 150th highest crime rate of 631 local areas in York .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 33.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -86.3%.

Households in this area have a slightly lower level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 67% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 47 Beaconsfield Street, York, York Terraced, an established residential building | £255,000 | 2025-10-31 | £256,007 |
| 31 Beaconsfield Street, York, York Detached, an established residential building | £295,550 | 2025-10-10 | £296,439 |
| 33 Beaconsfield Street, York, York Terraced, an established residential building | £252,000 | 2025-06-27 | £263,938 |
| 69 Beaconsfield Street, York, York Terraced, an established residential building | £325,000 | 2025-03-31 | £331,852 |
| 23 Beaconsfield Street, York, York Terraced, an established residential building | £247,500 | 2022-11-10 | £249,215 |
YO24 4NB 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 | 130 |
| Part-Time Employee | 44 |
| Retired | 34 |
| Self-Employed | 28 |
| Other | 12 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 1 |
| Human health and social work activities | 35 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 29 |
| Education | 28 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 19 |
| Manufacturing | 18 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 17 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 17 |
| Transport and storage | 15 |
| Construction | 13 |
| Other | 11 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 9 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 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 | 2,947 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Acomb Primary School West Bank , Acomb YO24 4ES | - not rated | 608 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Acomb Primary School West Bank , YO24 4ES | 4out of 4 | 608 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hob Moor Community Primary Academy Green Lane , Acomb YO24 4PS | 3out of 4 | 623 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hob Moor Community Primary School Green Lane , Acomb YO24 4PS | - not rated | 623 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hob Moor Infant School Green Lane , Acomb YO24 4PS | - not rated | 784 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lowfield School Dijon Avenue , Acomb YO24 3DD | - not rated | 371 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| York High School Cornlands Road , YO24 3WZ | 3out of 4 | 902 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oaklands School Cornlands Road , Acomb YO24 3WZ | - not rated | 902 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| York High School Cornlands Road , YO24 3WZ | - not rated | 902 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| All Saints Catholic School York Mill Mount Lane , YO24 1BJ | 4out of 4 | 2,091 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 | 2,756 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| York Sixth Form College Sim Balk Lane , Tadcaster Road YO23 2UD | - not rated | 3,120 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Askham Bryan College Askham Bryan , YO23 3FR | - not rated | 4,984 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hob Moor Oaks School Green Lane , Acomb YO24 4PS | - not rated | 623 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hob Moor Oaks Academy Green Lane , Acomb YO24 4PS | 3out of 4 | 623 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rathbone Choices Centre 6 Nursery Drive , Holgate YO24 4PE | - not rated | 796 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Inspire Academy Cornlands Road , Acomb YO24 3WZ | - not rated | 852 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Northfield School Beckfield Lane , Acomb YO26 5RQ | - not rated | 1,358 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Hand | 55 York Road | 114 yd | |
| Sojo | 50a York Road | 137 yd | |
| Town Coffee House | 5 Acomb Court, Front Street | 145 yd | |
| Laughing Llama Coffee & Bistro | 8a Acomb Court, Front Street | 145 yd | |
| Explore Acomb Library Cafe | Front Street | 269 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Severus Social Club (Acomb) | 11 Milner Street | 110 yd | |
| Marcia Grey | 29 Front Street | 240 yd | |
| Acomb & District Conservative Club | 12A Front Street | 269 yd | |
| Acomb W.M.C & Institute | 12 Front Street | 269 yd | |
| Carlton Tavern | 140 Acomb Road | 500 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Domino's Pizza | 47 York Road | 93 yd | |
| Kashmir | 9 Acomb Court, Front Street | 145 yd | |
| Yan's Express | 11 Acomb Court, Front Street | 145 yd | |
| Papa Johns | 54 York Road | 153 yd | |
| Kings Fish and Chips | 1A Front Street | 239 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morrisons | Front Street | 269 yd | |
| Co-op Late Shop | 10 Regent Buildings, York Road | 298 yd | |
| Freshgos | 17 Beckfield Lane | 947 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Former Lowfield School Site FORMER LOWFIELD SCHOOL FORMER LOWFIELD SCHOOL DIJON AVENUE | grass pitches | 373 yd |
| York High School (Closed) Dijon Avenue | grass pitches | 373 yd |
| Acomb Primary School WEST BANK | grass pitches | 609 yd |
| Acomb Sports Club The Green | grass pitches | 803 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 | 873 yd |
| York Ri Cio YORK RAILWAY INSTITUTE CLUB YORK RAILWAY INSTITUTE CLUB HAMILTON DRIVE | grass pitches | 883 yd |
| Energise Cornlands Road | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool, tennis courts | 910 yd |
| Holgate Working Mens Club NEW LANE | 918 yd | |
| York High School Cornlands Road | grass pitches | 1,028 yd |
| Carr Junior School OSTMAN ROAD | grass pitches, swimming pool | 1,032 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 | 76.2 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 249.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 125.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 900 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.