Albion Street is in York and in York district. YO1 6HJ 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 Albion Street, York, YO1 6HJ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: YO1 6HH, YO1 6HN, YO1 6DW, YO1 6ED, YO1 6DS, YO1 6DX, YO1 6DZ, YO1 6DQ, YO1 6EE.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding YO1 6HJ is primarily male, with 53.5% 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 | 49.2% | 46.5% | -2.7% | 51.0% | -4.5% |
| Male | 50.8% | 53.5% | 2.7% | 49.0% | 4.5% |
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 6HJ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 53.6% 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 | 54.6% | 53.6% | -1.0% | 37.9% | 15.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 28% | 22.5% | -5.5% | 44.2% | -21.7% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Separated | 3.7% | 3.6% | -0.1% | 2.2% | 1.4% |
| Divorced | 10.6% | 16.1% | 5.5% | 9.1% | 7.0% |
| Widowed | 3.2% | 3.9% | 0.7% | 6.1% | -2.2% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 52.1% | 42.6% | -9.5% | 48.4% | -5.8% |
| Good health | 39.8% | 38.9% | -0.9% | 33.6% | 5.3% |
| Fair health | 6.8% | 12.9% | 6.1% | 12.7% | 0.2% |
| Bad health | 1.3% | 5% | 3.7% | 4.0% | 1.0% |
| Very bad health | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
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.
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 54.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 7.3% | 11.1% | 3.8% | 18.2% | -7.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 4.6% | 5.4% | 0.8% | 9.6% | -4.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 7.8% | 11.8% | 4.0% | 13.4% | -1.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.3% | 2.2% | -0.1% | 5.3% | -3.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.8% | 13.3% | 0.5% | 16.9% | -3.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 61% | 54.8% | -6.2% | 33.8% | 21.0% |
| Other | 4.1% | 1.4% | -2.7% | 2.8% | -1.4% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 90.8% 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 | 2.5% | 1.3% | -1.2% | 0.7% | 0.6% |
| Indian | 0.8% | 1.6% | 0.8% | 3.1% | -1.5% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 2.7% | -2.0% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.0% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 1.0% | -0.3% |
| Other Black | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 94.5% | 90.8% | -3.7% | 81.4% | 9.4% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.8% | 0.3% | -0.5% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Arab | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
In this area, 81.8% 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 | 81.4% | 81.8% | 0.4% | 83.2% | -1.4% |
| European Union | 9.7% | 8.6% | -1.1% | 6.1% | 2.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 2.1% | 0% | -2.1% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 0.4% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -2.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4.2% | 4.3% | 0.1% | 5.6% | -1.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.3% | 4% | 2.7% | 1.3% | 2.7% |
| Oceania | 0.8% | 0.7% | -0.1% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 81.4% | 81.5% | 0.1% | 83.2% | -1.7% |
| 10+ Years | 4.7% | 7.6% | 2.9% | 9.8% | -2.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 4.2% | 4.6% | 0.4% | 2.9% | 1.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 4.7% | 5% | 0.3% | 2.2% | 2.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.1% | 1.3% | -3.8% | 1.9% | -0.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 77.2% | 76.7% | 0.5% |
| Ireland | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Germany | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Portugal | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Spain | 1.3% | 0.4% | 0.9% |
| Poland | 2.6% | 1.3% | 1.3% |
| Romania | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 3% | 1.5% | 1.5% |
| Southern Asia | 1.7% | 1.2% | 0.5% |
| South-East Asia | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Central and South America | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| No passport held | 8.3% | 13.5% | -5.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 50.8% | 37.2% | 13.6% |
| Christian | 39.3% | 46.2% | -6.9% |
| Buddhist | 1% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Hindu | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.0% |
| Muslim | 1% | 6.5% | -5.5% |
| Sikh | 0.7% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 5.3% | 6.0% | -0.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Albion Street was 151.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 52.2% lower than the Guildhall average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Albion Street has the 51st highest crime rate of 130 local areas in Guildhall and the 104th highest crime rate of 639 local areas in York .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 33.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -27.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Albion Street, York, York Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £282,500 | 2023-07-20 | £277,191 |
| 4 Albion Street, York, York Detached, an established residential building | £370,000 | 2020-05-13 | £445,345 |
| 7 Albion Street, York, York Terraced, an established residential building | £272,500 | 2015-12-22 | £395,164 |
| 4 Albion Street, York, York Detached, an established residential building | £265,000 | 2011-10-06 | £445,254 |
| 3 Albion Street, York, York Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £225,000 | 2009-05-22 | £354,849 |
YO1 6HJ 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 | 110 |
| Retired | 68 |
| Part-Time Employee | 35 |
| Self-Employed | 16 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 11 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 10 |
| Other | 9 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Looking after home or family | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 21 |
| Education | 20 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 19 |
| Human health and social work activities | 18 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 17 |
| Information and communication | 13 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Construction | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Transport and storage | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 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 | 1,028 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 | 481 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Fishergate Primary School Fishergate , YO10 4AP | 3out of 4 | 898 yd | Community school | 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 | 979 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St George's Catholic Primary School - a Catholic Voluntary Academy 1 Winterscale Street , Fishergate YO10 4BT | 3out of 4 | 1,036 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Wilfrid's Catholic Primary School - a Catholic Voluntary Academy Monkgate , YO31 7PB | 4out of 4 | 1,155 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 | 833 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Millthorpe School Nunthorpe Avenue , YO23 1WF | 3out of 4 | 915 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Vale of York Academy Rawcliffe Drive , Clifton Without YO30 6ZS | 1out of 4 | 2,674 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Fulford School Fulfordgate , Heslington Lane YO10 4FY | 4out of 4 | 2,744 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Archbishop Holgate's School, A Church of England Academy Hull Road , YO10 5ZA | 4out of 4 | 3,238 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 | 3,273 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 | 946 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bootham School 51 Bootham , YO30 7BU | - not rated | 1,047 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| York St John University Lord Mayor's Walk , YO31 7EX | - not rated | 1,174 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Peter's School 2-18 Clifton , YO30 6AB | - not rated | 1,320 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Danesgate Community Danesgate , Fulford Cross YO10 4PB | 3out of 4 | 1,645 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tank & Paddle | 1 Bridge Street | 177 yd | |
| Enoteca | 5 Bridge Street | 178 yd | |
| Lil's Bar & Bistro | 7 Kings Staith | 180 yd | |
| Lil's on the Waterfront | 5 Kings Staith | 180 yd | |
| York Lions Club - Magistrates Court Tea Bar | Law Courts, Clifford Street | 194 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cock & Bottle | 61 Skeldergate | 83 yd | |
| The Golden Ball Inn | 2 Cromwell Road | 149 yd | |
| Kings Arms | 3 Kings Staith | 180 yd | |
| Plonkers Wine Bar | 5 Cumberland Street | 194 yd | |
| The Lowther | 8 Cumberland Street | 194 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Whipped | 2 Clifford Street | 204 yd | |
| Basilico Pizza | 10 King Street | 228 yd | |
| Ali G's Pizza House | 11A Tower Street | 242 yd | |
| No 4 Church Lane | 4 Church Lane | 277 yd | |
| Shahi Takeaway | 41 Nunnery Lane | 329 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | Unit 3, Queens House, Micklegate | 220 yd | |
| Tesco | 9-11 Low Ousegate | 233 yd | |
| Regency Supermarket | Ground Floor, 2-4 George Hudson Street | 306 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 10-18 Piccadilly | 422 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer | Marks And Spencer, 9 Pavement | 477 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Emperors Health & Fitness Club THE SAWMILL THE SAWMILL SKELDERGATE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 103 yd |
| Pace Health Club (York) (Closed) North Street | health and fitness suite | 332 yd |
| Spa At The Grand STATION RISE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 461 yd |
| Tramways Working Mens Club MILL STREET | 601 yd | |
| Principal York Hotel Health Club STATION ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 641 yd |
| York Ri Sports Centre YORK RAILWAY INSTITUTE GYMNASIUM YORK RAILWAY INSTITUTE GYMNASIUM QUEEN STREET | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 664 yd |
| York Barbican Centre (Closed) Paragon Street | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 775 yd |
| Fishergate Primary School FISHERGATE | grass pitches | 786 yd |
| Rowntree Park Tennis Club ROWNTREE PARK ROWNTREE PARK TERRY AVENUE | tennis courts | 879 yd |
| All Saints Roman Catholic High School MILL MOUNT LANE | 905 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 66.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 100 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 100 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 6.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.