YO10 3BU 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.
An affordable area with active regeneration, YO10 3BU is a diverse renting area with many ethnic minority families, mostly European-born. During the day, manufacturing, energy and utilities. The community skews young professional (average age 33) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. 58% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. Full-time employment stands at 24% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 55 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £310k.
Census 2021 statistics for YO10 3BU are sourced from Output Area E00170133 (shared with 36 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
LAWRENCE STREET, YO10 3BU House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LAWRENCE STREET, YO10 3BU.
293
33
£ 38,900 /yr
39%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: YO10 3BU 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
Social renting makes up 58% of tenure in YO10 3BU — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. The 33-year average age reflects a younger, more transient social housing population.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for YO10 3BU. The average age is 33.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 310,000
1 sales · Mean £ 310,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around YO10 3BU is moderate at 55 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
St George's Catholic Primary School - a Catholic Voluntary Academy
Fishergate Primary School
Tang Hall Primary Academy
St Wilfrid's Catholic Primary School - a Catholic Voluntary Academy
Danesgate Community
Heworth Church of England Primary School
St Aelred's Catholic Primary School - a Catholic Voluntary Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
34 nearby- Howl1.0 km
- Rook & Gaskill0.1 km
- Tang Hall W M C0.5 km
- Waggon & Horses0.2 km
- Bohemian Bar0.7 km
- + 29 more
Restaurant, Cafe
88 nearby- Doe Bakehouse1.0 km
- Hungry Horace1.0 km
- Bamboo Thai0.4 km
- Bison Coffee0.4 km
- Cafe Frida0.4 km
- + 83 more
Retailers - Other
31 nearby- Fully Filled0.4 km
- Home Bargains0.3 km
- Makkah0.6 km
- Mariners Coffee Merchants0.2 km
- One Stop1.0 km
- + 26 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
17 nearby- Barbican House0.3 km
- Holiday Inn0.6 km
- Hotel Indigo0.5 km
- Moorgarth Guest House0.9 km
- Staycity York0.5 km
- + 12 more
Supermarkets
11 nearby- Lidl0.4 km
- Oriental Express0.6 km
- Asda1.0 km
- Co-op0.5 km
- Co-op0.9 km
- + 6 more
Takeaway Shop
37 nearby- Alishaan Bengal Balti0.5 km
- Sgt Pepper0.5 km
- The Blue Fin0.4 km
- Wen Xin House0.4 km
- Domino's Pizza0.6 km
- + 32 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- York1.8 km
- Poppleton5.8 km
- Hammerton14.9 km
Bus Stops
- Lansdowne Terrace0.1 km
- James Street0.1 km
- Lansdowne Terrace0.1 km
- St Lawrence Church0.1 km
- James Street0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: YO103BU · Data under Open Government Licence