Skeldergate is in York and in York district. YO1 6DQ is located in the Micklegate electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of York Central. This postcode has been in use since 1998-06-01.
StreetScan combines information about Skeldergate, York, YO1 6DQ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: YO1 6DS, YO1 6DT, YO1 6HH, YO1 9SH, YO1 6HJ, YO1 9SJ, YO1 6DU, YO1 6FA, YO1 9RZ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding YO1 6DQ is primarily male, with 54.5% of the population being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 46.4% | 45.5% | -0.9% | 51.0% | -5.5% |
| Male | 53.6% | 54.5% | 0.9% | 49.0% | 5.5% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around YO1 6DQ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 72.3% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 61.6% | 72.3% | 10.7% | 37.9% | 34.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 21.1% | 19.9% | -1.2% | 44.2% | -24.3% |
| Separated | 2.2% | 1.6% | -0.6% | 2.2% | -0.6% |
| Divorced | 14.1% | 3.1% | -11.0% | 9.1% | -6.0% |
| Widowed | 1.1% | 3.1% | 2.0% | 6.1% | -3.0% |
Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.
Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (89.7%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 53.1% | 49.4% | -3.7% | 48.4% | 1.0% |
| Good health | 34.2% | 40.3% | 6.1% | 33.6% | 6.7% |
| Fair health | 8.7% | 7.2% | -1.5% | 12.7% | -5.5% |
| Bad health | 3.6% | 3% | -0.6% | 4.0% | -1.0% |
| Very bad health | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 1.2% | -1.2% |
During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.
In the area around YO1 6DQ this area, 3.8% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%. This area stands out for its high percentage of residents with higher education degree or similar. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 56.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 5.9% | 3.8% | -2.1% | 18.2% | -14.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 6.5% | 3.8% | -2.7% | 9.6% | -5.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 10.3% | 5% | -5.3% | 13.4% | -8.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.2% | 2.3% | -0.9% | 5.3% | -3.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.6% | 27.6% | 13.0% | 16.9% | 10.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 53% | 56.7% | 3.7% | 33.8% | 22.9% |
| Other | 6.5% | 0.8% | -5.7% | 2.8% | -2.0% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 81.5% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.1% | -0.7% |
| Chinese | 4.6% | 1.1% | -3.5% | 0.7% | 0.4% |
| Indian | 3.6% | 5.3% | 1.7% | 3.1% | 2.2% |
| Pakistani | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 2.6% | 0.8% | -1.8% | 1.6% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.5% | 1.9% | 1.4% | 0.8% | 1.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.5% | 1.9% | 1.4% | 0.9% | 1.0% |
| Mixed Other | 1.5% | 0.4% | -1.1% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| White | 84.7% | 81.5% | -3.2% | 81.4% | 0.1% |
| Arab | 1.5% | 1.1% | -0.4% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Other | 0% | 5.3% | 5.3% | 1.6% | 3.7% |
In this area, 77.8% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 77% | 77.8% | 0.8% | 83.2% | -5.4% |
| European Union | 4.6% | 9.2% | 4.6% | 6.1% | 3.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.5% | 2.7% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 1.9% |
| Africa | 1.5% | 0% | -1.5% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 10.2% | 8% | -2.2% | 5.6% | 2.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 3.6% | 2.3% | -1.3% | 1.3% | 1.0% |
| Oceania | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| British Overseas | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 76% | 76.9% | 0.9% | 83.2% | -6.3% |
| 10+ Years | 8.2% | 2.7% | -5.5% | 9.8% | -7.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 7.7% | 3.8% | -3.9% | 2.9% | 0.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.6% | 6.8% | 3.2% | 2.2% | 4.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.6% | 9.8% | 5.2% | 1.9% | 7.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 76% | 76.7% | -0.7% |
| Ireland | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Germany | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| Italy | 2.6% | 0.6% | 2.0% |
| Portugal | 3.4% | 0.5% | 2.9% |
| Spain | 1.1% | 0.4% | 0.7% |
| Poland | 1.9% | 1.3% | 0.6% |
| Romania | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Other EU countries | 1.1% | 1.5% | -0.4% |
| Turkey | 2.2% | 0.1% | 2.1% |
| Other Europe | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| North Africa | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Middle East | 1.9% | 0.1% | 1.8% |
| Eastern Asia | 1.5% | 0.3% | 1.2% |
| Southern Asia | 1.5% | 1.2% | 0.3% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Central and South America | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| No passport held | 1.9% | 13.5% | -11.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 52.5% | 37.2% | 15.3% |
| Christian | 30.6% | 46.2% | -15.6% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Hindu | 2.3% | 1.7% | 0.6% |
| Jewish | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Muslim | 3.8% | 6.5% | -2.7% |
| Sikh | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Not answered | 9.8% | 6.0% | 3.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Skeldergate was 1508.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 377.5% higher than the Guildhall average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Skeldergate has the 5th highest crime rate of 130 local areas in Guildhall and the 5th highest crime rate of 639 local areas in York .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 724.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 37.1%.
Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 72% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.
| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 27 Emperors Wharf Skeldergate, York, York Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £180,000 | 2025-08-07 | £178,382 |
| 2 Emperors Wharf Skeldergate, York, York Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £450,000 | 2024-05-21 | £444,179 |
| 5 Emperors Wharf Skeldergate, York, York Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £210,000 | 2023-10-20 | £210,212 |
| 35 Emperors Wharf Skeldergate, York, York Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £205,000 | 2023-07-21 | £201,147 |
| 20 Emperors Wharf Skeldergate, York, York Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £300,000 | 2022-10-28 | £291,479 |
YO1 6DQ area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
The percentage of student residents living in YO1 6DQ area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Full-Time Employee | 78 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 69 |
| Retired | 32 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 26 |
| Part-Time Employee | 18 |
| Self-Employed | 15 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 18 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 18 |
| Education | 13 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 13 |
| Other | 12 |
| Human health and social work activities | 11 |
| Information and communication | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 8 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Construction | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Transport and storage | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Paul's Nursery School 12 St Paul's Square , YO24 4BD | 3out of 4 | 1,111 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scarcroft Primary School Moss Street , YO23 1BS | 4out of 4 | 499 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Fishergate Primary School Fishergate , YO10 4AP | 3out of 4 | 794 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St George's Catholic Primary School - a Catholic Voluntary Academy 1 Winterscale Street , Fishergate YO10 4BT | 3out of 4 | 932 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Paul's Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School St Paul's Terrace , Holgate YO24 4BJ | 3out of 4 | 1,061 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Wilfrid's Catholic Primary School - a Catholic Voluntary Academy Monkgate , YO31 7PB | 4out of 4 | 1,163 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Saints RC School Mill Mount Lane , YO24 1BJ | 4out of 4 | 867 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Millthorpe School Nunthorpe Avenue , YO23 1WF | 3out of 4 | 899 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Fulford School Fulfordgate , Heslington Lane YO10 4FY | 4out of 4 | 2,652 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Vale of York Academy Rawcliffe Drive , Clifton Without YO30 6ZS | 1out of 4 | 2,762 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Archbishop Holgate's School, A Church of England Academy Hull Road , YO10 5ZA | 4out of 4 | 3,144 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| York College Sim Balk Lane , YO23 2BB | - not rated | 3,275 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Mount School (York) Dalton Terrace , YO24 4DD | - not rated | 1,001 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bootham School 51 Bootham , YO30 7BU | - not rated | 1,115 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| York St John University Lord Mayor's Walk , YO31 7EX | - not rated | 1,196 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Peter's School 2-18 Clifton , YO30 6AB | - not rated | 1,406 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Danesgate Community Danesgate , Fulford Cross YO10 4PB | 3out of 4 | 1,559 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 29 States | 12 Tower Street | 159 yd | |
| The Olive Tree | 10 Tower Street | 159 yd | |
| York Lions Club - Magistrates Court Tea Bar | Law Courts, Clifford Street | 165 yd | |
| Dyls Cafe Bar | The Motor House, Skeldergate Bridge | 192 yd | |
| Lil's Bar & Bistro | 7 Kings Staith | 203 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cock & Bottle | 61 Skeldergate | 31 yd | |
| The Golden Ball Inn | 2 Cromwell Road | 120 yd | |
| Castle Snooker and Pool Club | 9 Tower Street | 159 yd | |
| Kuda | 12 Clifford Street | 199 yd | |
| Kings Arms | 3 Kings Staith | 203 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ali G's Pizza House | 11A Tower Street | 159 yd | |
| Whipped | 2 Clifford Street | 199 yd | |
| Basilico Pizza | 10 King Street | 253 yd | |
| Hubble Bubble Tea | Kiosk 1, St Marys Square | 313 yd | |
| No 4 Church Lane | 4 Church Lane | 316 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 9-11 Low Ousegate | 265 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Unit 3, Queens House, Micklegate | 320 yd | |
| Regency Supermarket | Ground Floor, 2-4 George Hudson Street | 403 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 10-18 Piccadilly | 405 yd | |
| Tesco | 34 Piccadilly | 409 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Emperors Health & Fitness Club THE SAWMILL THE SAWMILL SKELDERGATE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 29 yd |
| Pace Health Club (York) (Closed) North Street | health and fitness suite | 414 yd |
| Tramways Working Mens Club MILL STREET | 509 yd | |
| Spa At The Grand STATION RISE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 563 yd |
| York Barbican Centre (Closed) Paragon Street | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 674 yd |
| Fishergate Primary School FISHERGATE | grass pitches | 682 yd |
| Principal York Hotel Health Club STATION ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 745 yd |
| York Ri Sports Centre YORK RAILWAY INSTITUTE GYMNASIUM YORK RAILWAY INSTITUTE GYMNASIUM QUEEN STREET | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 757 yd |
| Rowntree Park Tennis Club ROWNTREE PARK ROWNTREE PARK TERRY AVENUE | tennis courts | 812 yd |
| St Georges Rc Primary School WINTERSCALE STREET | grass pitches | 817 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Median download speed | 71.9 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 121 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 900 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 900 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 73.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 900 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.