Hamilton Drive West is in York and in York district. YO24 4PL 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 Hamilton Drive West, York, YO24 4PL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: YO24 4PJ, YO24 4HJ, YO24 4HL, YO24 4PQ, YO24 4PP, YO24 4PW, YO24 4HN, YO24 4PN, YO24 4PS.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around YO24 4PL is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50% | 50.6% | 0.6% | 51.0% | -0.4% |
| Male | 50% | 49.4% | -0.6% | 49.0% | 0.4% |
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 | 30.5% | 31.7% | 1.2% | 37.9% | -6.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 54.7% | 50.4% | -4.3% | 44.2% | 6.2% |
| Separated | 1.2% | 1.1% | -0.1% | 2.2% | -1.1% |
| Divorced | 8.2% | 11.5% | 3.3% | 9.1% | 2.4% |
| Widowed | 5.3% | 5.3% | 0.0% | 6.1% | -0.8% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 46.1% | 44.3% | -1.8% | 48.4% | -4.1% |
| Good health | 37.9% | 36.9% | -1.0% | 33.6% | 3.3% |
| Fair health | 12.7% | 15.2% | 2.5% | 12.7% | 2.5% |
| Bad health | 2.6% | 2.6% | 0.0% | 4.0% | -1.4% |
| Very bad health | 0.7% | 1% | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.2% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 18.5% | 11.1% | -7.4% | 18.2% | -7.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.2% | 8% | -5.2% | 9.6% | -1.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 19.8% | 13% | -6.8% | 13.4% | -0.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 10.7% | 8.8% | -1.9% | 5.3% | 3.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.2% | 21.5% | 8.3% | 16.9% | 4.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 19.3% | 36% | 16.7% | 33.8% | 2.2% |
| Other | 5.3% | 1.5% | -3.8% | 2.8% | -1.3% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 95.8% 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% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 3.1% | -2.5% |
| Pakistani | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.0% |
| Black African | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 2.5% | -2.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.3% | 0.6% | -0.7% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| White | 97.4% | 95.8% | -1.6% | 81.4% | 14.4% |
In this area, 92.5% 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 | 95.8% | 92.5% | -3.3% | 83.2% | 9.3% |
| European Union | 2% | 3.9% | 1.9% | 6.1% | -2.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.7% | 2.3% | 1.6% | 5.6% | -3.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1% | 0.3% | -0.7% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| British Overseas | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95.4% | 92.5% | -2.9% | 83.2% | 9.3% |
| 10+ Years | 0.7% | 4.2% | 3.5% | 9.8% | -5.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.3% | 1.6% | 0.3% | 2.9% | -1.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 2.2% | -1.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.6% | 0.6% | -2.0% | 1.9% | -1.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 82.8% | 76.7% | 6.1% |
| Italy | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Poland | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.0% |
| Other EU countries | 1.3% | 1.5% | -0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 12.3% | 13.5% | -1.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 35.7% | 37.2% | -1.5% |
| Christian | 58.5% | 46.2% | 12.3% |
| Hindu | 0.6% | 1.7% | -1.1% |
| Not answered | 5.1% | 6.0% | -0.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Hamilton Drive West was 92.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 25.9% higher than the Holgate average. The most reported crime type was Shoplifting.
Hamilton Drive West has the 20th highest crime rate of 61 local areas in Holgate and the 163rd highest crime rate of 631 local areas in York .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 20.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -38.7%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 225B Hamilton Drive West, York, York Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £1,925,000 | 2025-12-10 | £1,911,108 |
| 237 Hamilton Drive West, York, York Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £305,000 | 2025-11-26 | £308,645 |
| 215 Hamilton Drive West, York, York Detached, an established residential building | £335,000 | 2023-03-31 | £338,042 |
| 225B Hamilton Drive West, York, York Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £289,000 | 2023-03-27 | £281,687 |
| 231 Hamilton Drive West, York, York Terraced, an established residential building | £360,000 | 2022-10-14 | £357,539 |
| Full-Time Employee | 101 |
| Retired | 67 |
| Part-Time Employee | 34 |
| Self-Employed | 18 |
| Looking after home or family | 13 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 6 |
| Other | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 2 |
| Construction | 21 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 21 |
| Education | 20 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 18 |
| Human health and social work activities | 17 |
| Manufacturing | 10 |
| Other | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Information and communication | 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 | 3,058 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hob Moor Community Primary Academy Green Lane , Acomb YO24 4PS | 3out of 4 | 160 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hob Moor Community Primary School Green Lane , Acomb YO24 4PS | - not rated | 160 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hob Moor Infant School Green Lane , Acomb YO24 4PS | - not rated | 307 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hob Moor Junior School Green Lane , Acomb YO24 4PS | - not rated | 310 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Acomb Primary School West Bank , Acomb YO24 4ES | - not rated | 355 yd | Community school | No | 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 | 508 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| York High School Cornlands Road , YO24 3WZ | 3out of 4 | 863 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oaklands School Cornlands Road , Acomb YO24 3WZ | - not rated | 863 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| York High School Cornlands Road , YO24 3WZ | - not rated | 863 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| All Saints Catholic School York Mill Mount Lane , YO24 1BJ | 4out of 4 | 1,706 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 | 2,226 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| York Sixth Form College Sim Balk Lane , Tadcaster Road YO23 2UD | - not rated | 2,616 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Askham Bryan College Askham Bryan , YO23 3FR | - not rated | 4,821 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 | 160 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hob Moor Oaks Academy Green Lane , Acomb YO24 4PS | 3out of 4 | 160 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rathbone Choices Centre 6 Nursery Drive , Holgate YO24 4PE | - not rated | 417 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Inspire Academy Cornlands Road , Acomb YO24 3WZ | - not rated | 812 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Mount School (York) Dalton Terrace , YO24 4DD | - not rated | 1,495 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goodwill Community Cafe | West Bank Park Bowls Club, James Backhouse Place | 449 yd | |
| The Hand | 55 York Road | 652 yd | |
| Town Coffee House | 5 Acomb Court, Front Street | 688 yd | |
| Laughing Llama Coffee & Bistro | 8a Acomb Court, Front Street | 688 yd | |
| Sojo | 50a York Road | 696 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Clock House | Kingsway West | 257 yd | |
| Severus Social Club (Acomb) | 11 Milner Street | 456 yd | |
| Carlton Tavern | 140 Acomb Road | 578 yd | |
| Acomb & District Conservative Club | 12A Front Street | 712 yd | |
| Acomb W.M.C & Institute | 12 Front Street | 712 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belly Buster | 58 Green Lane | 159 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | 47 York Road | 636 yd | |
| Papa Johns | 54 York Road | 676 yd | |
| Kashmir | 9 Acomb Court, Front Street | 688 yd | |
| Yan's Express | 11 Acomb Court, Front Street | 688 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-op Late Shop | 10 Regent Buildings, York Road | 640 yd | |
| Morrisons | Front Street | 712 yd | |
| Lidl UK | Thanet Road | 1,008 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 329 yd |
| York Ri Cio YORK RAILWAY INSTITUTE CLUB YORK RAILWAY INSTITUTE CLUB HAMILTON DRIVE | grass pitches | 344 yd |
| Acomb Primary School WEST BANK | grass pitches | 353 yd |
| Former Lowfield School Site FORMER LOWFIELD SCHOOL FORMER LOWFIELD SCHOOL DIJON AVENUE | grass pitches | 509 yd |
| York High School (Closed) Dijon Avenue | grass pitches | 509 yd |
| Hob Moor (Closed) Orchard Way | grass pitches | 700 yd |
| Holgate Working Mens Club NEW LANE | 728 yd | |
| English Martyrs Rc Primary School (Closed) Hamilton Drive | grass pitches | 792 yd |
| Energise Cornlands Road | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool, tennis courts | 798 yd |
| Our Lady Queen Of Martyrs Rc Primary School HAMILTON DRIVE | 840 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 | 271.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 900 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 900 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 15 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 180.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 900 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.