Ascot Way is in York and in York district. YO24 4QZ 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 Ascot Way, York, YO24 4QZ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: YO24 4QY, YO24 4RB, YO24 4RD, YO24 3AJ, YO24 4QR, YO24 4QU, YO24 4QX, YO24 4QB, YO24 3AL.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around YO24 4QZ is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 48.8% | 51.5% | 2.7% | 51.0% | 0.5% |
| Male | 51.2% | 48.5% | -2.7% | 49.0% | -0.5% |
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 4QZ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 50% 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 | 36.9% | 50% | 13.1% | 37.9% | 12.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 26.8% | 19.3% | -7.5% | 44.2% | -24.9% |
| Married: Same sex | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 1.7% | 6.6% | 4.9% | 2.2% | 4.4% |
| Divorced | 17.9% | 20.5% | 2.6% | 9.1% | 11.4% |
| Widowed | 15.6% | 3.6% | -12.0% | 6.1% | -2.5% |
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 lower percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (66%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either an older population or social deprivation in the area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 34.3% | 35% | 0.7% | 48.4% | -13.4% |
| Good health | 31.9% | 31% | -0.9% | 33.6% | -2.6% |
| Fair health | 25.4% | 23.2% | -2.2% | 12.7% | 10.5% |
| Bad health | 7% | 7.9% | 0.9% | 4.0% | 3.9% |
| Very bad health | 1.4% | 3% | 1.6% | 1.2% | 1.8% |
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 4QZ this area, 28.9% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 50.8% | 28.9% | -21.9% | 18.2% | 10.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.1% | 12% | 1.9% | 9.6% | 2.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.4% | 11.4% | -2.0% | 13.4% | -2.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.4% | 4.2% | 0.8% | 5.3% | -1.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.1% | 16.3% | 6.2% | 16.9% | -0.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 7.8% | 24.7% | 16.9% | 33.8% | -9.1% |
| Other | 4.5% | 2.4% | -2.1% | 2.8% | -0.4% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.7% | -0.2% |
| Indian | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 1.6% | -1.1% |
| Black African | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% | 1.0% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 96.2% | 98% | 1.8% | 81.4% | 16.6% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
In this area, 89.6% 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 | 96.2% | 89.6% | -6.6% | 83.2% | 6.4% |
| European Union | 2.8% | 8.4% | 5.6% | 6.1% | 2.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Africa | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 5.6% | -4.6% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95.8% | 89.2% | -6.6% | 83.2% | 6.0% |
| 10+ Years | 0.9% | 3.4% | 2.5% | 9.8% | -6.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.9% | 5.4% | 4.5% | 2.9% | 2.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.4% | 1% | -0.4% | 2.2% | -1.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 0.9% | 1% | 0.1% | 1.9% | -0.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 68.7% | 76.7% | -8.0% |
| Ireland | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| France | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Germany | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Italy | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Poland | 2.5% | 1.3% | 1.2% |
| Romania | 2.5% | 0.9% | 1.6% |
| Other EU countries | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.0% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 22.4% | 13.5% | 8.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 55.4% | 37.2% | 18.2% |
| Christian | 34.7% | 46.2% | -11.5% |
| Jewish | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Other religion | 2% | 0.6% | 1.4% |
| Not answered | 7.4% | 6.0% | 1.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Ascot Way was 76.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 41.8% lower than the Westfield average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Ascot Way has the 8th lowest crime rate of 31 local areas in Westfield and the 204th highest crime rate of 639 local areas in York .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 43.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -15.2%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 76 Ascot Way, York, York Terraced, an established residential building | £175,000 | 2021-07-09 | £196,200 |
| 72 Ascot Way, York, York Terraced, an established residential building | £116,000 | 2006-08-25 | £207,172 |
| 72 Ascot Way, York, York Terraced, an established residential building | £92,000 | 2004-03-12 | £209,521 |
| 76 Ascot Way, York, York Terraced, an established residential building | £55,000 | 2001-08-31 | £199,253 |
| 78 Ascot Way, York, York Terraced, an established residential building | £64,000 | 2001-07-27 | £240,413 |
| Full-Time Employee | 46 |
| Retired | 40 |
| Part-Time Employee | 22 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 21 |
| Self-Employed | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 6 |
| Looking after home or family | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 12 |
| Human health and social work activities | 11 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Education | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Construction | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Manufacturing | 3 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 2 |
| Other | 2 |
| 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 | 1,803 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 | 309 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Acomb Primary School West Bank , YO24 4ES | 3out of 4 | 824 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Our Lady Queen of Martyrs Catholic Primary School - a Catholic Voluntary Academy Hamilton Drive , YO24 4JW | 3out of 4 | 1,179 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Westfield Primary Community School Askham Lane , Acomb YO24 3HP | 3out of 4 | 1,209 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dringhouses Primary School St Helen's Road , Dringhouses YO24 1HW | 3out of 4 | 1,240 yd | Community school | 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 | 507 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| All Saints RC School Mill Mount Lane , YO24 1BJ | 4out of 4 | 2,037 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Millthorpe School Nunthorpe Avenue , YO23 1WF | 3out of 4 | 2,304 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Manor Church of England Academy Millfield Lane , Nether Poppleton YO26 6PA | 4out of 4 | 3,392 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Vale of York Academy Rawcliffe Drive , Clifton Without YO30 6ZS | 1out of 4 | 3,735 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 | 1,980 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Askham Bryan College Askham Bryan , YO23 3FR | - not rated | 4,353 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 | 309 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Mount School (York) Dalton Terrace , YO24 4DD | - not rated | 1,853 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| OneSchool Global York Campus Bishopthorpe Road , York YO23 2QA | - not rated | 2,930 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Peter's School 2-18 Clifton , YO30 6AB | - not rated | 3,058 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bootham School 51 Bootham , YO30 7BU | - not rated | 3,201 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chicken Lunch Box | Tote Bookmakers, 222 Gale Lane | 324 yd | |
| Jack High Restaurant | York & District Indoor Bowls C, 302 Thanet Road | 609 yd | |
| Goodwill Community Cafe | West Bank Park Bowls Club, James Backhouse Place | 846 yd | |
| Rubys Coffee House | 43 Vyner House, Front Street | 871 yd | |
| Explore Acomb Library Cafe | Front Street | 876 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Clock House | Kingsway West | 317 yd | |
| The Beagle | 169 Foxwood Lane | 438 yd | |
| Severus Social Club (Acomb) | 11 Milner Street | 756 yd | |
| Acomb & District Conservative Club | 12A Front Street | 876 yd | |
| Acomb W.M.C & Institute | 12 Front Street | 876 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belly Buster | 58 Green Lane | 278 yd | |
| Acomb Mega Chippy | 220 Gale Lane | 324 yd | |
| Pizza Pan | 55a Gale Lane | 659 yd | |
| Acomb Kebab House | 2 Front Street | 876 yd | |
| Dragon House | 45 Foxwood Lane | 891 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lidl UK | Thanet Road | 637 yd | |
| Morrisons | Front Street | 876 yd | |
| Co-op Late Shop | 6 Beagle Ridge Drive | 968 yd | |
| Co-op Late Shop | 10 Regent Buildings, York Road | 1,023 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 | 252 yd |
| Edmund Wilson Swimming Pool (Closed) Thanet Road | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 458 yd |
| Hob Moor (Closed) Orchard Way | grass pitches | 513 yd |
| York High School Cornlands Road | grass pitches | 515 yd |
| Energise Cornlands Road | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool, tennis courts | 517 yd |
| Acorn Sports And Social Club THANET ROAD | grass pitches | 522 yd |
| Chesney Field CHESNEY FIELD CHESNEY FIELD FOXWOOD LANE | grass pitches | 543 yd |
| York Ri Cio YORK RAILWAY INSTITUTE CLUB YORK RAILWAY INSTITUTE CLUB HAMILTON DRIVE | grass pitches | 554 yd |
| Former Lowfield School Site FORMER LOWFIELD SCHOOL FORMER LOWFIELD SCHOOL DIJON AVENUE | grass pitches | 591 yd |
| York High School (Closed) Dijon Avenue | grass pitches | 591 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.