Minster Yard is in York and in York district. YO1 7HH is located in the Guildhall electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of York Central. This postcode has been in use since 1998-06-01.
StreetScan combines information about Minster Yard, York, YO1 7HH and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: YO1 7HP, YO1 8AW, YO1 8AR, YO1 7HU, YO1 8AS, YO1 7HZ, YO1 7ED, YO1 8ZJ, YO1 7HY.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding YO1 7HH has a slightly higher male population, with 52.4% 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 | 43.1% | 47.6% | 4.5% | 51.0% | -3.4% |
| Male | 56.9% | 52.4% | -4.5% | 49.0% | 3.4% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 51.5% | 36.6% | -14.9% | 37.9% | -1.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 30.4% | 40.7% | 10.3% | 44.2% | -3.5% |
| Married: Same sex | 1.1% | 1.5% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 1.2% |
| Separated | 3.7% | 3.3% | -0.4% | 2.2% | 1.1% |
| Divorced | 8.1% | 11% | 2.9% | 9.1% | 1.9% |
| Widowed | 5.2% | 7% | 1.8% | 6.1% | 0.9% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 47.4% | 48.3% | 0.9% | 48.4% | -0.1% |
| Good health | 29.9% | 33.9% | 4.0% | 33.6% | 0.3% |
| Fair health | 14.2% | 11.5% | -2.7% | 12.7% | -1.2% |
| Bad health | 6.9% | 5.9% | -1.0% | 4.0% | 1.9% |
| Very bad health | 1.5% | 0.3% | -1.2% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
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 7HH this area, 9.6% 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 50.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 14.1% | 9.6% | -4.5% | 18.2% | -8.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 8.1% | 7% | -1.1% | 9.6% | -2.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11.9% | 7.8% | -4.1% | 13.4% | -5.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.4% | 3.3% | -1.1% | 5.3% | -2.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.7% | 20% | 9.3% | 16.9% | 3.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 46.3% | 50.4% | 4.1% | 33.8% | 16.6% |
| Other | 4.4% | 1.9% | -2.5% | 2.8% | -0.9% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 93% 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 | 3.3% | 1.7% | -1.6% | 0.7% | 1.0% |
| Indian | 2.9% | 1% | -1.9% | 3.1% | -2.1% |
| Other Asian | 0.4% | 0.3% | -0.1% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 0.3% | -0.1% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 92.3% | 93% | 0.7% | 81.4% | 11.6% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Other | 0.4% | 1% | 0.6% | 1.6% | -0.6% |
In this area, 85.1% 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 | 79.9% | 85.1% | 5.2% | 83.2% | 1.9% |
| European Union | 7.3% | 5.2% | -2.1% | 6.1% | -0.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.7% | 1% | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Africa | 1.5% | 0.7% | -0.8% | 2.7% | -2.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 6.9% | 5.6% | -1.3% | 5.6% | 0.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.2% | 2.1% | -0.1% | 1.3% | 0.8% |
| Oceania | 1.5% | 0.3% | -1.2% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 79.2% | 85.7% | 6.5% | 83.2% | 2.5% |
| 10+ Years | 9.9% | 8.4% | -1.5% | 9.8% | -1.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.6% | 1.7% | -1.9% | 2.9% | -1.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.3% | 1% | -2.3% | 2.2% | -1.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 4% | 3.1% | -0.9% | 1.9% | 1.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 84% | 76.7% | 7.3% |
| Portugal | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Spain | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Lithuania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 0.7% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 1% | 1.5% | -0.5% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Middle East | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| No passport held | 9.8% | 13.5% | -3.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 40.4% | 37.2% | 3.2% |
| Christian | 49.1% | 46.2% | 2.9% |
| Buddhist | 1% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Hindu | 0.7% | 1.7% | -1.0% |
| Muslim | 0.3% | 6.5% | -6.2% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 8% | 6.0% | 2.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Minster Yard was 4585.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 1351.3% higher than the Guildhall average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Minster Yard has the 2nd highest crime rate of 130 local areas in Guildhall and the 2nd highest crime rate of 639 local areas in York . It is also in the top 100 most dangerous local areas in England and Wales.
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 1972.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -23.8%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8A Minster Yard, York, York Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £299,950 | 2003-12-19 | £557,210 |
YO1 7HH area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 15% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 14% 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 7HH 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.
The percentage of retired residents living in YO1 7HH area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 30% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 82 |
| Full-Time Employee | 68 |
| Self-Employed | 37 |
| Part-Time Employee | 24 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 18 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 12 |
| Other | 9 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 32 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 18 |
| Human health and social work activities | 17 |
| Education | 17 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 15 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 12 |
| Other | 10 |
| Manufacturing | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Construction | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 2 |
| 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 | 1,421 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Wilfrid's Catholic Primary School - a Catholic Voluntary Academy Monkgate , YO31 7PB | 4out of 4 | 535 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Park Grove Primary Academy Park Grove , YO31 8LG | 3out of 4 | 898 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Scarcroft Primary School Moss Street , YO23 1BS | 4out of 4 | 1,181 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Clifton Green Primary School Kingsway North , Clifton YO30 6JA | 2out of 4 | 1,288 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Haxby Road Primary Academy 154 Haxby Road , YO31 8JN | 3out of 4 | 1,359 yd | Academy sponsor led | 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 | 1,481 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Millthorpe School Nunthorpe Avenue , YO23 1WF | 3out of 4 | 1,640 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Vale of York Academy Rawcliffe Drive , Clifton Without YO30 6ZS | 1out of 4 | 2,109 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 | 3,280 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Fulford School Fulfordgate , Heslington Lane YO10 4FY | 4out of 4 | 3,333 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 3,958 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bootham School 51 Bootham , YO30 7BU | - not rated | 404 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| York St John University Lord Mayor's Walk , YO31 7EX | - not rated | 485 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Peter's School 2-18 Clifton , YO30 6AB | - not rated | 796 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Mount School (York) Dalton Terrace , YO24 4DD | - not rated | 1,513 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Danesgate Community Danesgate , Fulford Cross YO10 4PB | 3out of 4 | 2,286 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| York Minster | The Minster St Peters Cathedra, Minster Yard | 1 yd | |
| Five Guys | 47 Low Petergate | 51 yd | |
| Cote Brasserie | 49-51 Low Petergate | 51 yd | |
| Mollys Cafe | 41 Stonegate | 67 yd | |
| Barley Hall Coffee Shop | 3 Coffee Yard | 86 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| House of Trembling Madness | 48 Stonegate | 113 yd | |
| Evil Eye Lounge | 42 Stonegate | 113 yd | |
| Ye Olde Starre Inne | 40 Stonegate | 113 yd | |
| Bora Bora | 5 Swinegate Court East, Grape Lane | 121 yd | |
| Slug and Lettuce | 22-26 Back Swinegate | 142 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The York Roast Co | 4 Stonegate | 113 yd | |
| Mexicano | 23 Blake Street | 175 yd | |
| Tricoloryork | 10 Church Street | 204 yd | |
| McDonalds Restaurants Ltd | 14 Blake Street | 206 yd | |
| Doe | 12a Church Street | 224 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 71 Goodramgate | 208 yd | |
| Tesco | 45-49 Gillygate | 319 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer | Marks And Spencer, 9 Pavement | 360 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 31 Bootham Row | 370 yd | |
| Co-op | Unit A, Stonebow House, The Stonebow | 395 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| York St John University Sports Hall And Fitness Centre LORD MAYORS WALK | health and fitness suite | 435 yd |
| Pace Health Club (York) (Closed) North Street | health and fitness suite | 449 yd |
| Bootham School Bootham | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 496 yd |
| Spa At The Grand STATION RISE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 593 yd |
| Bootham Park Hospital Recreation Field BOOTHAM PARK HOSPITAL BOOTHAM PARK HOSPITAL BOOTHAM | grass pitches | 634 yd |
| Bootham & Monk Ward Conservative Club CLARENCE STREET | 711 yd | |
| Ultraflex York LAYERTHORPE | health and fitness suite | 748 yd |
| Principal York Hotel Health Club STATION ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 771 yd |
| Emperors Health & Fitness Club THE SAWMILL THE SAWMILL SKELDERGATE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 798 yd |
| Tramways Working Mens Club MILL STREET | 918 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 | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.