Westfield Road is in Tockwith, York and in North Yorkshire district. YO26 7PY is located in the Spofforth with Lower Wharfedale & Tockwith electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Selby and Ainsty. This postcode has been in use since 1998-06-01.
StreetScan combines information about Westfield Road, Tockwith, York, YO26 7PY and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: YO26 7QW, YO26 7PW, YO26 7PX, YO26 7RE, YO26 7SD, YO26 7QY.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding YO26 7PY has a slightly higher male population, with 50.9% 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 | 49.8% | 49.1% | -0.7% | 51.0% | -1.9% |
| Male | 50.2% | 50.9% | 0.7% | 49.0% | 1.9% |
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 | 16% | 35% | 19.0% | 37.9% | -2.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 70.6% | 49.9% | -20.7% | 44.2% | 5.7% |
| Separated | 0.9% | 2.6% | 1.7% | 2.2% | 0.4% |
| Divorced | 8.2% | 9.3% | 1.1% | 9.1% | 0.2% |
| Widowed | 4.3% | 3.2% | -1.1% | 6.1% | -2.9% |
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 (92.4%) 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 | 59.1% | 57% | -2.1% | 48.4% | 8.6% |
| Good health | 32.6% | 35.4% | 2.8% | 33.6% | 1.8% |
| Fair health | 6% | 6.1% | 0.1% | 12.7% | -6.6% |
| Bad health | 2% | 1.3% | -0.7% | 4.0% | -2.7% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 0.2% | -0.1% | 1.2% | -1.0% |
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 YO26 7PY this area, 6.4% 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 43.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 9.1% | 6.4% | -2.7% | 18.2% | -11.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 8.7% | 8.4% | -0.3% | 9.6% | -1.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.5% | 13.4% | -3.1% | 13.4% | 0.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.9% | 4.7% | 0.8% | 5.3% | -0.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.3% | 22.7% | 8.4% | 16.9% | 5.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 44.2% | 43.6% | -0.6% | 33.8% | 9.8% |
| Other | 3.5% | 0.9% | -2.6% | 2.8% | -1.9% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 99.1% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.2% | -0.1% | 0.9% | -0.7% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.8% | -0.6% |
| White | 99% | 99.1% | 0.1% | 81.4% | 17.7% |
In this area, 97.8% 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 | 98% | 97.8% | -0.2% | 83.2% | 14.6% |
| European Union | 0.7% | 1.8% | 1.1% | 6.1% | -4.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.8% | -0.6% |
| Africa | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 5.6% | -5.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 98% | 97.8% | -0.2% | 83.2% | 14.6% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 1.6% | 1.3% | 9.8% | -8.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 2.9% | -2.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 2.2% | -2.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.7% | 0.2% | -1.5% | 1.9% | -1.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 91.7% | 76.7% | 15.0% |
| Lithuania | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Romania | 0.7% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| No passport held | 7.4% | 13.5% | -6.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 45.5% | 37.2% | 8.3% |
| Christian | 49.6% | 46.2% | 3.4% |
| Not answered | 4.9% | 6.0% | -1.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Westfield Road was 61.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 4.1% lower than the Boroughbridge & Claro average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Westfield Road has the 23rd highest crime rate of 94 local areas in Boroughbridge & Claro and the 652nd highest crime rate of 2,071 local areas in North Yorkshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 21.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 59.6%.
Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 81% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.
| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 22 Westfield Road, York, North Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £234,000 | 2025-07-31 | £240,732 |
| 35 Westfield Road, York, North Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £320,000 | 2024-07-22 | £334,854 |
| Hawthorn Cottage, 31 Westfield Road, York, North Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building | £305,000 | 2023-11-24 | £321,461 |
| 41 Westfield Road, York, North Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £850,000 | 2023-11-15 | £909,664 |
| 25 Westfield Road, York, North Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £237,000 | 2023-11-08 | £251,041 |
YO26 7PY 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 | 176 |
| Retired | 51 |
| Part-Time Employee | 44 |
| Self-Employed | 28 |
| Looking after home or family | 19 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 9 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Other | 6 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 26 |
| Education | 20 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 17 |
| Human health and social work activities | 16 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Manufacturing | 11 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 11 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 10 |
| Information and communication | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Other | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Transport and storage | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tockwith Church of England Primary Academy Southfield Lane , Tockwith YO26 7RP | 3out of 4 | 417 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kirk Hammerton Church of England Primary School St John's Grove , Kirk Hammerton YO26 8DE | 3out of 4 | 3,608 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Long Marston Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Angram Road , Long Marston YO26 7LR | 3out of 4 | 4,454 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Green Hammerton Church of England Primary School York Road , Green Hammerton YO26 8BN | 3out of 4 | 4,828 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Boot & Shoe | The Boot And Shoe, 2 Marston Road | 506 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Tockwith Sports Field KIRK LANE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 452 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 | 98.4% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| 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 | 56.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 55.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 19.2 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.