Priory Street is in York and in York district. YO1 6ET 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 Priory Street, York, YO1 6ET and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: YO1 6EX, YO1 6EY, YO1 6EN, YO1 6ES, YO1 6BY, YO1 6EL, YO1 6HA, YO1 6ER, YO1 6EP.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding YO1 6ET 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 6ET, 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 6ET 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 Priory Street 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.
Priory Street 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flat 7 21 Priory Street, York, York Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £84,000 | 2025-06-25 | £86,261 |
| Flat 2 21 Priory Street, York, York Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £110,000 | 2025-01-28 | £111,689 |
| 13 Priory Street, York, York Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £650,000 | 2024-08-29 | £642,405 |
| Apartment 4 21 Priory Street, York, York Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £86,000 | 2019-10-18 | £99,780 |
| 19A Priory Street, York, York Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £185,000 | 2019-05-31 | £217,441 |
YO1 6ET 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 | 769 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 | 404 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 | 721 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Fishergate Primary School Fishergate , YO10 4AP | 3out of 4 | 1,136 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 | 1,267 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Wilfrid's Catholic Primary School - a Catholic Voluntary Academy Monkgate , YO31 7PB | 4out of 4 | 1,297 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 | 677 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Millthorpe School Nunthorpe Avenue , YO23 1WF | 3out of 4 | 879 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Vale of York Academy Rawcliffe Drive , Clifton Without YO30 6ZS | 1out of 4 | 2,563 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Fulford School Fulfordgate , Heslington Lane YO10 4FY | 4out of 4 | 2,901 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| York High School Cornlands Road , YO24 3WZ | 1out of 4 | 3,006 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 | 3,153 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 | 735 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bootham School 51 Bootham , YO30 7BU | - not rated | 1,035 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Peter's School 2-18 Clifton , YO30 6AB | - not rated | 1,232 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| York St John University Lord Mayor's Walk , YO31 7EX | - not rated | 1,284 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Danesgate Community Danesgate , Fulford Cross YO10 4PB | 3out of 4 | 1,784 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 | 152 yd | |
| Brancusi | 104 Micklegate | 179 yd | |
| Micklegate Social | 150 Micklegate | 179 yd | |
| Fish & Forest | 110 Micklegate | 179 yd | |
| The Falcon | 94 Micklegate | 179 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Ackhorne | 9 St Martins Lane | 135 yd | |
| Ziggy's | 53-55 Micklegate | 148 yd | |
| Artful Dodger | 47 Micklegate | 148 yd | |
| The Micklegate | 127A Micklegate | 156 yd | |
| The Priory | 103 Micklegate | 156 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Micklegate Traditional Fish & Chips | 93 Micklegate | 134 yd | |
| Teajuanas Cocina | 91 Micklegate | 134 yd | |
| Pizza Plus | 36 Micklegate | 190 yd | |
| Shahi Takeaway | 41 Nunnery Lane | 226 yd | |
| Salt and Pepper | 19 Tanner Row | 345 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | Unit 3, Queens House, Micklegate | 202 yd | |
| Regency Supermarket | Ground Floor, 2-4 George Hudson Street | 264 yd | |
| Tesco | 9-11 Low Ousegate | 413 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 56-58 Blossom Street | 440 yd | |
| Sainsburys | York Railway Station, Station Road | 460 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Spa At The Grand STATION RISE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 320 yd |
| Emperors Health & Fitness Club THE SAWMILL THE SAWMILL SKELDERGATE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 345 yd |
| Pace Health Club (York) (Closed) North Street | health and fitness suite | 356 yd |
| York Ri Sports Centre YORK RAILWAY INSTITUTE GYMNASIUM YORK RAILWAY INSTITUTE GYMNASIUM QUEEN STREET | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 400 yd |
| Principal York Hotel Health Club STATION ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 428 yd |
| All Saints Roman Catholic High School MILL MOUNT LANE | 722 yd | |
| Mount School DALTON TERRACE | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool, tennis courts | 815 yd |
| Tramways Working Mens Club MILL STREET | 865 yd | |
| Millthorpe School NUNTHORPE AVENUE | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 868 yd |
| Rowntree Park Tennis Club ROWNTREE PARK ROWNTREE PARK TERRY AVENUE | tennis courts | 977 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 | 59.4% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 59.4% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 59.4% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 59.4% |
| 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 | 40.6% |
| Median download speed | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 108.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 10.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.