YO24 3LY is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Herman Walk, 0.8km from Low Field in York. Administratively it sits within Westfield ward and the York Central constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, YO24 3LY is 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. By day, the area transitions to a non-metropolitan suburban areas character: white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. At 46 years average, the community has a secure, family-first character — valued for its stability, low turnover, and strong local identity. 42% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. Full-time employment stands at 22% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 49 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £203k, down 11.0% year-on-year. The Index of Multiple Deprivation places this area in the most deprived 20% nationally — this often means more affordable prices and active local authority investment, but also fewer amenities and higher benefit dependency.
Census 2021 statistics for YO24 3LY are sourced from Output Area E00067872 (shared with 14 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
HERMAN WALK, YO24 3LY House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HERMAN WALK, YO24 3LY.
237
46
£ 34,000 /yr
39%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: YO24 3LY falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
With 42% social renting, YO24 3LY is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal. Property prices are trending down 11.0% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for YO24 3LY. The average age is 46.3. 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 mature neighborhood. The higher average age combined with lower homeownership rates suggests a mix of lifelong renters and retirees.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 197,500
3 sales · Mean £ 196,166
Semi-Detached
£ 191,000
1 sales · Mean £ 191,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
YO24 3LY has low crime rates — 49 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
Woodthorpe Primary School
York High School
Hob Moor Community Primary Academy
Hob Moor Oaks Academy
Dringhouses Primary School
Westfield Primary Community School
Our Lady Queen of Martyrs Catholic Primary School - a Catholic Voluntary Academy
Acomb Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
13 nearby- Costcutter0.6 km
- Lloyds Pharmacy0.6 km
- Richardsons of Woodthorpe0.8 km
- Foxwood Newsagents0.5 km
- Holy Moly Box0.3 km
- + 8 more
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- Dick Turpin Inn0.8 km
- Quakerwood0.7 km
- The Clock House0.9 km
- The Beagle0.3 km
Restaurant, Cafe
6 nearby- Buongiorno1.0 km
- Foxwood Community Centre Hub0.3 km
- Phill ya Boots Cafe0.8 km
- Woodthorpe Spice0.8 km
- Jack High Restaurant0.3 km
- + 1 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- McColls0.8 km
- Tesco1.0 km
- Lidl UK0.5 km
- Co-op Late Shop0.5 km
Takeaway Shop
12 nearby- Bengal Lounge Restaurant0.7 km
- Silver Pearl0.7 km
- Woodfellaz Pizzeria and Grill0.8 km
- Dragon House0.3 km
- Sloppy’s Burgers0.7 km
- + 7 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- York2.7 km
- Poppleton4.0 km
- Ulleskelf11.6 km
Bus Stops
- Huntsman's Walk0.1 km
- Bellhouse Way0.1 km
- Bellhouse Way0.1 km
- Huntsman's Walk0.1 km
- Acorn Sports Club0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: YO243LY · Data under Open Government Licence