YO10 3BN is a vibrant, youthful neighbourhood located 0.6km from Foss Islands in York. Administratively it sits within Fishergate ward and the York Central constituency.
This is a well-established rental postcode — a university campus area — mostly students in halls, very high turnover. The daytime character shifts — ethnically mixed self-employed professional services, home workers in outer suburbs. With an average age of just 25, this is a transient, student-oriented area — ideal for those who want a social neighbourhood, less suited to those seeking quiet stability. 79% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. The area has a notably diverse population — 43% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of York.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 66 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area.
Census 2021 statistics for YO10 3BN are sourced from Output Area E00185494 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
YO10 3BN House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for YO10 3BN.
251
25
£ 45,000 /yr
19%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: YO10 3BN 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
At 79% private renter occupancy, YO10 3BN is a landlord-friendly investment zone — high demand, strong yields, and frequent turnover. Moderate crime is typical for high-density rental zones (avg age: 25).
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for YO10 3BN. The average age is 25.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: A notably young demographic dominated by renters. The population leans heavily toward young adults in their twenties and thirties.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around YO10 3BN is moderate at 66 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
St Lawrence's Church of England Primary School
Fishergate Primary School
St George's Catholic Primary School - a Catholic Voluntary Academy
Tang Hall Primary Academy
St Wilfrid's Catholic Primary School - a Catholic Voluntary Academy
Danesgate Community
Scarcroft Primary School
Park Grove Primary Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
57 nearby- One Stop0.3 km
- Fully Filled0.4 km
- Home Bargains0.3 km
- Makkah0.7 km
- Mariners Coffee Merchants0.4 km
- + 52 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
20 nearby- Bull Lodge Guest House0.5 km
- Barbican House0.2 km
- Queens Hotel1.0 km
- Hampton by Hilton York Piccadilly0.6 km
- Peasholme Resettlement Centre0.5 km
- + 15 more
Pub, NightClub
54 nearby- Victoria Hotel0.3 km
- Rook & Gaskill0.0 km
- Tang Hall W M C0.6 km
- Waggon & Horses0.1 km
- Cock & Bottle0.9 km
- + 49 more
Restaurant, Cafe
127 nearby- Auden House0.4 km
- Red Goat Climbing Wall and Cafe0.8 km
- Yourcafe0.9 km
- Bamboo Thai0.6 km
- Bison Coffee0.3 km
- + 122 more
Supermarkets
13 nearby- Food Warehouse0.3 km
- Lidl0.5 km
- Oriental Express0.7 km
- Marks & Spencer0.9 km
- Tesco0.6 km
- + 8 more
Takeaway Shop
52 nearby- Backstreet Burgers0.7 km
- China Town Canteen0.2 km
- Cunli (also T/A Ji The Chicken Shop)0.1 km
- Efe's Pizza0.2 km
- Jennys Fish and Chips0.1 km
- + 47 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- York1.6 km
- Poppleton5.7 km
- Hammerton14.8 km
Bus Stops
- St Lawrence Church0.1 km
- Waggon and Horses0.1 km
- Huby Court0.2 km
- Walmgate Bar0.2 km
- James Street0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: YO103BN · Data under Open Government Licence