YO24 3LJ is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Foresters Walk, 0.8km from West Field in York. Administratively it sits within Westfield ward and the York Central constituency.
For serious buyers, YO24 3LJ is a well-established suburb with a mixed age range and strong community feel. With an average age of 51, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 92% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 45 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £343k, up 6.7% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for YO24 3LJ are sourced from Output Area E00067880 (shared with 14 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
FORESTERS WALK, YO24 3LJ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for FORESTERS WALK, YO24 3LJ.
267
51
£ 42,800 /yr
46%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.
Area Character
No single demographic signal dominates YO24 3LJ — age 51, 92% ownership, 8% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. £343k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket. Property prices are trending up 6.7% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for YO24 3LJ. The average age is 50.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 325,000
9 sales · Mean £ 315,833
Semi-Detached
£ 278,000
3 sales · Mean £ 322,333
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
YO24 3LJ has low crime rates — 45 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- Quakerwood0.6 km
- The Beagle1.0 km
Restaurant, Cafe
3 nearby- Buongiorno0.8 km
- Foxwood Community Centre Hub0.6 km
- Lunch Box Street Food1.0 km
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Tesco0.8 km
- Co-op Late Shop0.4 km
Takeaway Shop
9 nearby- Bengal Lounge Restaurant0.6 km
- Silver Pearl0.6 km
- Acomb Mega Chippy1.0 km
- Butlers Fish & Chips0.5 km
- Saffron Spice0.4 km
- + 4 more
Retailers - Other
7 nearby- Cornlands Road News0.4 km
- K&K Brothers0.8 km
- Louise's Sweet Station0.5 km
- Morrisons Daily1.0 km
- Broad Lane Farm0.8 km
- + 2 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- York3.4 km
- Poppleton3.7 km
- Hammerton11.2 km
Bus Stops
- Otterwood Lane0.1 km
- Otterwood Lane0.2 km
- Askham Lane0.3 km
- Askham Lane0.3 km
- Foxwood Lane Shops0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: YO243LJ · Data under Open Government Licence