Fairfax Street is in York and in York district. YO1 6EB 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 Fairfax Street, York, YO1 6EB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: YO1 6LU, YO1 6EA, YO1 6EP, YO1 6EW, YO1 6ER, YO1 6HD, YO1 6DZ, YO1 6ES, YO1 6EE.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding YO1 6EB, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.8% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 47.7% | 52.8% | 5.1% | 51.0% | 1.8% |
| Male | 52.3% | 47.2% | -5.1% | 49.0% | -1.8% |
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 6EB, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 61.5% 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 | 57% | 61.5% | 4.5% | 37.9% | 23.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 23.8% | 23% | -0.8% | 44.2% | -21.2% |
| Married: Same sex | 1% | 1.1% | 0.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Separated | 3.1% | 2.1% | -1.0% | 2.2% | -0.1% |
| Divorced | 11.4% | 9.6% | -1.8% | 9.1% | 0.5% |
| Widowed | 3.6% | 2.7% | -0.9% | 6.1% | -3.4% |
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 (85.4%) 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 | 52.3% | 42.5% | -9.8% | 48.4% | -5.9% |
| Good health | 31.9% | 42.9% | 11.0% | 33.6% | 9.3% |
| Fair health | 12% | 12.7% | 0.7% | 12.7% | 0.0% |
| Bad health | 2.3% | 1.9% | -0.4% | 4.0% | -2.1% |
| Very bad health | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 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 6EB this area, 6.4% 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 62.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 9.8% | 6.4% | -3.4% | 18.2% | -11.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 6.2% | 2.7% | -3.5% | 9.6% | -6.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 8.8% | 5.3% | -3.5% | 13.4% | -8.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.1% | 3.7% | 1.6% | 5.3% | -1.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7.3% | 17.6% | 10.3% | 16.9% | 0.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 61.1% | 62.8% | 1.7% | 33.8% | 29.0% |
| Other | 4.7% | 1.6% | -3.1% | 2.8% | -1.2% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 92.5% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 0% | 2.4% | 2.4% | 3.1% | -0.7% |
| Pakistani | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 3.7% | 0% | -3.7% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 1.0% | -0.5% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| White | 91.7% | 92.5% | 0.8% | 81.4% | 11.1% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 2.3% | 0% | -2.3% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Roma | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 0.2% | 1.7% |
| Arab | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 1.6% | -1.1% |
In this area, 79.6% 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 | 88.4% | 79.6% | -8.8% | 83.2% | -3.6% |
| European Union | 5.1% | 10.4% | 5.3% | 6.1% | 4.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 2.7% | -0.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4.6% | 1.9% | -2.7% | 5.6% | -3.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.9% | 5.7% | 4.8% | 1.3% | 4.4% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 88.4% | 79.2% | -9.2% | 83.2% | -4.0% |
| 10+ Years | 6% | 7.5% | 1.5% | 9.8% | -2.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.8% | 4.7% | 1.9% | 2.9% | 1.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.9% | 5.7% | 4.8% | 2.2% | 3.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.9% | 2.8% | 0.9% | 1.9% | 0.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 69.7% | 76.7% | -7.0% |
| Ireland | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| France | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Italy | 2.4% | 0.6% | 1.8% |
| Spain | 1.4% | 0.4% | 1.0% |
| Lithuania | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Poland | 3.3% | 1.3% | 2.0% |
| Romania | 0.5% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Other EU countries | 1.9% | 1.5% | 0.4% |
| Southern Asia | 1.9% | 1.2% | 0.7% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 3.3% | 0.3% | 3.0% |
| Central and South America | 1.4% | 0.2% | 1.2% |
| No passport held | 12.3% | 13.5% | -1.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 49.1% | 37.2% | 11.9% |
| Christian | 35.4% | 46.2% | -10.8% |
| Buddhist | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Hindu | 1.9% | 1.7% | 0.2% |
| Jewish | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Muslim | 0.5% | 6.5% | -6.0% |
| Other religion | 2.8% | 0.6% | 2.2% |
| Not answered | 9% | 6.0% | 3.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Fairfax Street was 76.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 75.8% lower than the Guildhall average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Fairfax Street has the 59th lowest crime rate of 130 local areas in Guildhall and the 203rd highest crime rate of 639 local areas in York .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 23.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -69.3%.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 Fairfax Street, York, York Terraced, an established residential building | £320,000 | 2025-08-15 | £316,272 |
| 51 Fairfax Street, York, York Terraced, an established residential building | £410,000 | 2025-03-28 | £414,479 |
| 32 Fairfax Street, York, York Terraced, an established residential building | £400,000 | 2024-05-31 | £408,016 |
| 52 Fairfax Street, York, York Terraced, an established residential building | £277,500 | 2024-05-17 | £283,061 |
| 42 Fairfax Street, York, York Terraced, an established residential building | £307,500 | 2024-03-07 | £309,323 |
YO1 6EB area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 21% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 12% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
YO1 6EB 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 87 |
| Self-Employed | 23 |
| Retired | 22 |
| Part-Time Employee | 21 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 8 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Other | 5 |
| Unemployed | 3 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 20 |
| Human health and social work activities | 17 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 16 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 15 |
| Education | 12 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 12 |
| Other | 10 |
| Manufacturing | 10 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Information and communication | 8 |
| Construction | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 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 | 870 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 | 350 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Paul's Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School St Paul's Terrace , Holgate YO24 4BJ | 3out of 4 | 820 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Fishergate Primary School Fishergate , YO10 4AP | 3out of 4 | 1,000 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 | 1,130 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Wilfrid's Catholic Primary School - a Catholic Voluntary Academy Monkgate , YO31 7PB | 4out of 4 | 1,291 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 | 680 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Millthorpe School Nunthorpe Avenue , YO23 1WF | 3out of 4 | 813 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Vale of York Academy Rawcliffe Drive , Clifton Without YO30 6ZS | 1out of 4 | 2,675 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Fulford School Fulfordgate , Heslington Lane YO10 4FY | 4out of 4 | 2,772 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| York High School Cornlands Road , YO24 3WZ | 1out of 4 | 3,089 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | 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 | 3,139 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 | 782 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bootham School 51 Bootham , YO30 7BU | - not rated | 1,104 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| York St John University Lord Mayor's Walk , YO31 7EX | - not rated | 1,296 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Peter's School 2-18 Clifton , YO30 6AB | - not rated | 1,334 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Danesgate Community Danesgate , Fulford Cross YO10 4PB | 3out of 4 | 1,658 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Refill Kitchen CIC | 26 Fairfax Street | 70 yd | |
| Chartwell at All Saints Lower RC School | All Saints Roman Catholic Comp, Nunnery Lane | 178 yd | |
| Forty Five Vinyl Cafe | Cromwell House, 29 Micklegate | 233 yd | |
| Tank & Paddle | 1 Bridge Street | 269 yd | |
| Enoteca | 5 Bridge Street | 271 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Victoria Vaults | 47 Nunnery Lane | 178 yd | |
| Guppy's Enterprise Club | 17 Nunnery Lane | 178 yd | |
| The Golden Ball Inn | 2 Cromwell Road | 185 yd | |
| Cock & Bottle | 61 Skeldergate | 210 yd | |
| The Ackhorne | 9 St Martins Lane | 216 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shahi Takeaway | 41 Nunnery Lane | 178 yd | |
| Micklegate Traditional Fish & Chips | 93 Micklegate | 271 yd | |
| Teajuanas Cocina | 91 Micklegate | 271 yd | |
| Pizza Plus | 36 Micklegate | 292 yd | |
| Whipped | 2 Clifford Street | 365 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | Unit 3, Queens House, Micklegate | 236 yd | |
| Regency Supermarket | Ground Floor, 2-4 George Hudson Street | 323 yd | |
| Tesco | 9-11 Low Ousegate | 373 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 56-58 Blossom Street | 518 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 1 Scarcroft Road | 539 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Emperors Health & Fitness Club THE SAWMILL THE SAWMILL SKELDERGATE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 221 yd |
| Pace Health Club (York) (Closed) North Street | health and fitness suite | 392 yd |
| Spa At The Grand STATION RISE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 429 yd |
| York Ri Sports Centre YORK RAILWAY INSTITUTE GYMNASIUM YORK RAILWAY INSTITUTE GYMNASIUM QUEEN STREET | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 520 yd |
| Principal York Hotel Health Club STATION ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 562 yd |
| All Saints Roman Catholic High School MILL MOUNT LANE | 746 yd | |
| Tramways Working Mens Club MILL STREET | 749 yd | |
| Millthorpe School NUNTHORPE AVENUE | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 819 yd |
| Rowntree Park Tennis Club ROWNTREE PARK ROWNTREE PARK TERRY AVENUE | tennis courts | 859 yd |
| Mount School DALTON TERRACE | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool, tennis courts | 874 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 | 98.1% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 98.1% |
| 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 | 72.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 90.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 18.1 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.