Fetter Lane is in York and in York district. YO1 6EH 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 Fetter Lane, York, YO1 6EH and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: YO1 6LR, YO1 6JH, YO1 6DE, YO1 6BZ, YO1 6DF, YO1 6LN, YO1 1LN, YO1 6BD, YO1 6WG.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding YO1 6EH has a slightly higher male population, with 52.5% of residents 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 | 45.3% | 47.5% | 2.2% | 51.0% | -3.5% |
| Male | 54.7% | 52.5% | -2.2% | 49.0% | 3.5% |
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 6EH, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 62.9% 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 | 60.5% | 62.9% | 2.4% | 37.9% | 25.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 22.1% | 16.7% | -5.4% | 44.2% | -27.5% |
| Married: Same sex | 2.5% | 0% | -2.5% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.1% | 1.2% |
| Separated | 2.1% | 1.3% | -0.8% | 2.2% | -0.9% |
| Divorced | 8.5% | 13.8% | 5.3% | 9.1% | 4.7% |
| Widowed | 4.3% | 4.2% | -0.1% | 6.1% | -1.9% |
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 (88.9%) 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 | 57% | 47.5% | -9.5% | 48.4% | -0.9% |
| Good health | 29.6% | 41.4% | 11.8% | 33.6% | 7.8% |
| Fair health | 9.4% | 7.7% | -1.7% | 12.7% | -5.0% |
| Bad health | 2.9% | 2.7% | -0.2% | 4.0% | -1.3% |
| Very bad health | 1% | 0.8% | -0.2% | 1.2% | -0.4% |
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 6EH this area, 6.2% 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 67.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 6.4% | 6.2% | -0.2% | 18.2% | -12.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 4.6% | 3.7% | -0.9% | 9.6% | -5.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 9.3% | 5.8% | -3.5% | 13.4% | -7.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.8% | 1.7% | -0.1% | 5.3% | -3.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.7% | 15.4% | 4.7% | 16.9% | -1.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 64.8% | 67.2% | 2.4% | 33.8% | 33.4% |
| Other | 2.5% | 0% | -2.5% | 2.8% | -2.8% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 86% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% | 1.1% | -0.3% |
| Chinese | 1.3% | 1.1% | -0.2% | 0.7% | 0.4% |
| Indian | 2% | 2.3% | 0.3% | 3.1% | -0.8% |
| Pakistani | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 1.6% | 0.8% | -0.8% | 1.6% | -0.8% |
| Black African | 1.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% | 2.5% | -1.7% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.0% | -0.6% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1% | 0.8% | -0.2% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 2.3% | 1.9% | -0.4% | 0.8% | 1.1% |
| White | 86% | 86% | 0.0% | 81.4% | 4.6% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Arab | 1.3% | 1.1% | -0.2% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Other | 1.3% | 2.7% | 1.4% | 1.6% | 1.1% |
In this area, 80.4% 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 | 81.1% | 80.4% | -0.7% | 83.2% | -2.8% |
| European Union | 8.1% | 9.2% | 1.1% | 6.1% | 3.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Africa | 1.6% | 1.9% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -0.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 5.9% | 4.6% | -1.3% | 5.6% | -1.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2% | 2.7% | 0.7% | 1.3% | 1.4% |
| Oceania | 0.7% | 0.4% | -0.3% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 80.5% | 80.1% | -0.4% | 83.2% | -3.1% |
| 10+ Years | 7.5% | 7.7% | 0.2% | 9.8% | -2.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.3% | 5% | 1.7% | 2.9% | 2.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.6% | 3.4% | -0.2% | 2.2% | 1.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.2% | 3.8% | -1.4% | 1.9% | 1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 79.5% | 76.7% | 2.8% |
| Ireland | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| France | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Germany | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Italy | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Portugal | 1.5% | 0.5% | 1.0% |
| Spain | 1.5% | 0.4% | 1.1% |
| Lithuania | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Poland | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| Romania | 1.1% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 2.3% | 1.5% | 0.8% |
| Other Europe | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Southern Asia | 1.1% | 1.2% | -0.1% |
| South-East Asia | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Central and South America | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 5.7% | 13.5% | -7.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 60.2% | 37.2% | 23.0% |
| Christian | 32.6% | 46.2% | -13.6% |
| Hindu | 0.4% | 1.7% | -1.3% |
| Muslim | 1.5% | 6.5% | -5.0% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 5% | 6.0% | -1.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Fetter Lane was 157.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 50.0% lower than the Guildhall average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Fetter Lane has the 49th highest crime rate of 130 local areas in Guildhall and the 99th highest crime rate of 639 local areas in York .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 63.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -74.8%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Fetter Lane, York, York Terraced, an established residential building | £450,000 | 2023-07-31 | £456,275 |
| 18 Fetter Lane, York, York Terraced, an established residential building | £425,000 | 2022-06-30 | £439,239 |
| 9 Queens Court Fetter Lane, York, York Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £240,000 | 2021-09-28 | £258,783 |
| 6 Queens Court, York, York Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £219,000 | 2020-10-08 | £257,098 |
| 6 Queens Court, York, York Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £223,000 | 2020-05-18 | £260,254 |
YO1 6EH area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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 | 103 |
| Part-Time Employee | 35 |
| Retired | 28 |
| Self-Employed | 25 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 14 |
| Other | 12 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Looking after home or family | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Education | 38 |
| Human health and social work activities | 27 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 19 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 19 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 18 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 18 |
| Other | 12 |
| Information and communication | 11 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 11 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Construction | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Manufacturing | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 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 | 908 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 | 537 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 | 862 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Fishergate Primary School Fishergate , YO10 4AP | 3out of 4 | 1,095 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Wilfrid's Catholic Primary School - a Catholic Voluntary Academy Monkgate , YO31 7PB | 4out of 4 | 1,133 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St George's Catholic Primary School - a Catholic Voluntary Academy 1 Winterscale Street , Fishergate YO10 4BT | 3out of 4 | 1,234 yd | Academy converter | Yes | 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 | 837 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Millthorpe School Nunthorpe Avenue , YO23 1WF | 3out of 4 | 1,006 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Vale of York Academy Rawcliffe Drive , Clifton Without YO30 6ZS | 1out of 4 | 2,495 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Fulford School Fulfordgate , Heslington Lane YO10 4FY | 4out of 4 | 2,934 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| York High School Cornlands Road , YO24 3WZ | 1out of 4 | 3,154 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 | 3,310 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 | 898 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bootham School 51 Bootham , YO30 7BU | - not rated | 909 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| York St John University Lord Mayor's Walk , YO31 7EX | - not rated | 1,124 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Peter's School 2-18 Clifton , YO30 6AB | - not rated | 1,147 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Danesgate Community Danesgate , Fulford Cross YO10 4PB | 3out of 4 | 1,828 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Forty Five Vinyl Cafe | Cromwell House, 29 Micklegate | 41 yd | |
| Casa Brazilian Rodizio | Victoria House, 1 Micklegate | 79 yd | |
| Cafe 42 | 42 Micklegate | 115 yd | |
| Ipfu Sushi | 14 George Hudson Street | 128 yd | |
| Regency Restaurant | 2 George Hudson Street | 128 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Ackhorne | 9 St Martins Lane | 69 yd | |
| Jalou | St Johns Church, Micklegate | 79 yd | |
| Ziggy's | 53-55 Micklegate | 129 yd | |
| Artful Dodger | 47 Micklegate | 129 yd | |
| The Whippet Inn | 15 North Street | 163 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pizza Plus | 36 Micklegate | 137 yd | |
| Salt and Pepper | 19 Tanner Row | 217 yd | |
| Micklegate Traditional Fish & Chips | 93 Micklegate | 218 yd | |
| Teajuanas Cocina | 91 Micklegate | 218 yd | |
| Krunchy's Sandwich Bar | 17 Rougier Street | 262 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | Unit 3, Queens House, Micklegate | 42 yd | |
| Regency Supermarket | Ground Floor, 2-4 George Hudson Street | 128 yd | |
| Tesco | 9-11 Low Ousegate | 261 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 10-18 Piccadilly | 486 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer | Marks And Spencer, 9 Pavement | 495 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Pace Health Club (York) (Closed) North Street | health and fitness suite | 201 yd |
| Spa At The Grand STATION RISE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 263 yd |
| Emperors Health & Fitness Club THE SAWMILL THE SAWMILL SKELDERGATE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 301 yd |
| Principal York Hotel Health Club STATION ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 447 yd |
| York Ri Sports Centre YORK RAILWAY INSTITUTE GYMNASIUM YORK RAILWAY INSTITUTE GYMNASIUM QUEEN STREET | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 524 yd |
| Tramways Working Mens Club MILL STREET | 772 yd | |
| All Saints Roman Catholic High School MILL MOUNT LANE | 886 yd | |
| Bootham School Bootham | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 932 yd |
| York Barbican Centre (Closed) Paragon Street | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 963 yd |
| Mount School DALTON TERRACE | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool, tennis courts | 976 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 | 20.9 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 193 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 1.3 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 11.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.