Education
Qualifications
About this topic
Qualifications records the highest non-school qualification completed by people aged 15 years and over. It describes post-school educational attainment such as certificates, diplomas, and university degrees.
This topic is a key indicator of skill level and socio-economic opportunity within an area. It is most useful when read with employment status, occupation, and income, which show how qualifications relate to labour market outcomes.
Interpretation notes
- This topic uses highest completed non-school qualification, so incomplete study and current enrolment do not count as attained qualifications.
- It applies to people aged 15 years and over and should be read with schooling for the full education profile.
Related topics
Key insight
In 2021, no qualification was the most common qualification level among residents aged 15 and over in York, accounting for 45% (932 people). This share was higher than York (S) (43.9%).
Section overview
Highest qualification achieved
York - Persons aged 15+ (Usual residence)
This table summarises qualifications for York in 2021 for persons, with comparison against York (S) and change since 2016.
Highest qualification achieved snapshot
2021 distribution by category for York, with comparison markers for York (S).
Bachelor Or Higher Degree
2021 count
238
% of total
11.5%
Change from 2016
-
238
11.5%
-
Advanced Diploma Or Diploma
2021 count
186
% of total
9.0%
Change from 2016
-
186
9.0%
-
Vocational
2021 count
451
% of total
21.8%
Change from 2016
-
451
21.8%
-
No Qualification
2021 count
932
% of total
45.0%
Change from 2016
-
932
45.0%
-
Not Stated
2021 count
265
% of total
12.8%
Change from 2016
-
265
12.8%
-
Chart view
Highest qualification achieved change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Data table
Qualifications for York. Highest qualification achieved. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with York (S).
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | York (S)% | Count | % | York (S)% | Count | pp | |
| Bachelor Or Higher Degree | 238 | 11.5% | 12.6% | - | - | 11.4% | - | - |
| Advanced Diploma Or Diploma | 186 | 9.0% | 9.0% | - | - | 8.5% | - | - |
| Vocational | 451 | 21.8% | 21.4% | - | - | 21.0% | - | - |
| No Qualification | 932 | 45.0% | 43.9% | - | - | 43.1% | - | - |
| Not Stated | 265 | 12.8% | 13.1% | - | - | 16.0% | - | - |
| Total | 2,072 | 100.0% | 100.0% | - | - | 100.0% | - | - |