YO10 3BP is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Lawrence Street, 0.5km from Foss Islands in York. Administratively it sits within Guildhall ward and the York Central constituency.
For renters and young professionals, YO10 3BP offers a university campus area — mostly students in halls, very high turnover. The daytime character shifts — low density wholesale and retail in mostly white areas, often on urban fringe or close to transport nodes. With an average age of just 28, this is a transient, student-oriented area — ideal for those who want a social neighbourhood, less suited to those seeking quiet stability. 58% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 61 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area.
Census 2021 statistics for YO10 3BP are sourced from Output Area E00170127 (shared with 19 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
LAWRENCE STREET, YO10 3BP House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LAWRENCE STREET, YO10 3BP.
335
28
£ 38,900 /yr
36%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: YO10 3BP 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
YO10 3BP is a student and graduate zone — average age 28, 58% private renting, and the high-energy, high-turnover character of a university-adjacent neighbourhood. Moderate crime and budget prices fit the student postcode profile well.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for YO10 3BP. The average age is 27.9. 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: Predominantly a younger renting crowd. The neighborhood has a low average age and high rental density compared to the national baseline.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around YO10 3BP is moderate at 61 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
61 nearby- One Stop0.3 km
- Fully Filled0.3 km
- Home Bargains0.2 km
- Makkah0.7 km
- Mariners Coffee Merchants0.3 km
- + 56 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
20 nearby- Bull Lodge Guest House0.4 km
- Barbican House0.2 km
- Doubletree by Hilton York1.0 km
- Queens Hotel1.0 km
- Hampton by Hilton York Piccadilly0.6 km
- + 15 more
Pub, NightClub
62 nearby- Victoria Hotel0.3 km
- Rook & Gaskill0.1 km
- Tang Hall W M C0.6 km
- Waggon & Horses0.0 km
- Cock & Bottle0.9 km
- + 57 more
Restaurant, Cafe
147 nearby- Auden House0.5 km
- Red Goat Climbing Wall and Cafe0.8 km
- Yourcafe0.8 km
- Bamboo Thai0.6 km
- Bison Coffee0.3 km
- + 142 more
Supermarkets
14 nearby- Food Warehouse0.2 km
- Lidl0.4 km
- Oriental Express0.7 km
- Marks & Spencer0.9 km
- Tesco0.6 km
- + 9 more
Takeaway Shop
51 nearby- Backstreet Burgers0.7 km
- China Town Canteen0.2 km
- Cunli (also T/A Ji The Chicken Shop)0.0 km
- Efe's Pizza0.3 km
- Jennys Fish and Chips0.0 km
- + 46 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- York1.6 km
- Poppleton5.7 km
- Hammerton14.8 km
Bus Stops
- Waggon and Horses0.0 km
- St Lawrence Church0.0 km
- Walmgate Bar0.1 km
- James Street0.1 km
- Huby Court0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: YO103BP · Data under Open Government Licence