YO24 3HJ is a safe, established residential area on Askham Lane, 0.5km from West Field in York. Administratively it sits within Westfield ward and the York Central constituency.
For families considering a move, YO24 3HJ represents these neighbourhoods include younger than group average individuals, frequently born in the eu. many residents are of mixed or multiple ethnicities. many are unmarried or divorced. many reside in privately rented detached houses or flats, some of which are underoccupied. individuals are more likely than the group average to be educated to a level/highers or degree level, and to work in managerial occupations. unemployment rates are lower than the group average. many of these neighbourhoods are found close to industrial estates. The 38 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 60% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 31 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £144k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, up 12.2% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for YO24 3HJ are sourced from Output Area E00067868 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
ASKHAM LANE, YO24 3HJ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ASKHAM LANE, YO24 3HJ.
316
38
£ 34,000 /yr
53%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: YO24 3HJ falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.
Area Character
YO24 3HJ is an established family neighbourhood — 60% owner-occupation and an average age of 38 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Low crime and mid-range prices — a genuinely accessible family postcode. Property prices are trending up 12.2% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for YO24 3HJ. The average age is 38.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A balanced, mature neighborhood. The average age points to a solid foundation of mid-career individuals.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 122,500
3 sales · Mean £ 134,166
Semi-Detached
£ 147,000
1 sales · Mean £ 147,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
YO24 3HJ has low crime rates — 31 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Westfield Primary Community School
York High School
Woodthorpe Primary School
Hob Moor Community Primary Academy
Hob Moor Oaks Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- Quakerwood0.9 km
- King William0.7 km
Restaurant, Cafe
2 nearby- Foxwood Community Centre Hub0.8 km
- Lunch Box Street Food0.9 km
Takeaway Shop
10 nearby- Bengal Lounge Restaurant0.9 km
- Silver Pearl0.9 km
- Acomb Mega Chippy0.9 km
- Butlers Fish & Chips0.7 km
- Pizza Pan0.8 km
- + 5 more
Retailers - Other
6 nearby- Cornlands Road News0.3 km
- K&K Brothers1.0 km
- Louise's Sweet Station0.3 km
- Morrisons Daily0.9 km
- Broad Lane Farm0.6 km
- + 1 more
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Co-op Late Shop0.5 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- York3.3 km
- Poppleton3.4 km
- Hammerton10.9 km
Bus Stops
- Westfield Place0.0 km
- Westfield Place0.0 km
- Askham Lane0.1 km
- Askham Lane0.1 km
- The Knoll0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: YO243HJ · Data under Open Government Licence