Black Horse Lane is in York and in York district. YO1 7NE is located in the Guildhall electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of York Central. This postcode has been in use since 2009-06-01.
StreetScan combines information about Black Horse Lane, York, YO1 7NE and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: YO1 7NA, YO1 7NB, YO1 7NF, YO1 7NG, YO1 7ND, YO1 7PX, YO1 7PB, YO1 7PD, YO1 7PE.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding YO1 7NE has a slightly higher male population, with 50.8% 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 | 51.7% | 49.2% | -2.5% | 51.0% | -1.8% |
| Male | 48.3% | 50.8% | 2.5% | 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 7NE, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 52.6% 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 | 60.6% | 52.6% | -8.0% | 37.9% | 14.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 20.4% | 30.9% | 10.5% | 44.2% | -13.3% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 3.8% | 2.3% | -1.5% | 2.2% | 0.1% |
| Divorced | 9.3% | 10.9% | 1.6% | 9.1% | 1.8% |
| Widowed | 5.2% | 3.4% | -1.8% | 6.1% | -2.7% |
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 (86.6%) 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 | 46.6% | 51.5% | 4.9% | 48.4% | 3.1% |
| Good health | 36.1% | 35.1% | -1.0% | 33.6% | 1.5% |
| Fair health | 11.5% | 11.3% | -0.2% | 12.7% | -1.4% |
| Bad health | 3.4% | 1.5% | -1.9% | 4.0% | -2.5% |
| Very bad health | 2.4% | 0.5% | -1.9% | 1.2% | -0.7% |
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 7NE this area, 4.5% 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 65.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 17% | 4.5% | -12.5% | 18.2% | -13.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 6.6% | 3.4% | -3.2% | 9.6% | -6.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 10.4% | 7.4% | -3.0% | 13.4% | -6.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.8% | 2.3% | -0.5% | 5.3% | -3.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 16.3% | 13.6% | -2.7% | 16.9% | -3.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 45.3% | 65.9% | 20.6% | 33.8% | 32.1% |
| Other | 1.7% | 2.8% | 1.1% | 2.8% | 0.0% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 74% of the residents identify as white, which is lower than the UK average of 81.4%, there are significant representations of other ethnic groups.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 3.7% | 5.6% | 1.9% | 0.7% | 4.9% |
| Indian | 3% | 6.6% | 3.6% | 3.1% | 3.5% |
| Other Asian | 1% | 3.6% | 2.6% | 1.6% | 2.0% |
| Black African | 1.4% | 3.1% | 1.7% | 2.5% | 0.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 1.0% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.7% | 1.5% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 3.6% | 3.6% | 0.8% | 2.8% |
| White | 89.9% | 74% | -15.9% | 81.4% | -7.4% |
| Other | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 1.6% | -1.1% |
In this area, 61.5% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is lower than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 86.1% | 61.5% | -24.6% | 83.2% | -21.7% |
| European Union | 3.7% | 10.8% | 7.1% | 6.1% | 4.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.7% | 2.1% | 1.4% | 0.8% | 1.3% |
| Africa | 1.7% | 6.2% | 4.5% | 2.7% | 3.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 6.8% | 13.8% | 7.0% | 5.6% | 8.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 4.1% | 3.8% | 1.3% | 2.8% |
| Oceania | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.3% | 1.2% |
| British Overseas | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 86.1% | 61.9% | -24.2% | 83.2% | -21.3% |
| 10+ Years | 4.7% | 9.8% | 5.1% | 9.8% | 0.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.4% | 5.7% | 2.3% | 2.9% | 2.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.7% | 6.2% | 4.5% | 2.2% | 4.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.1% | 16.5% | 12.4% | 1.9% | 14.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 69.1% | 76.7% | -7.6% |
| Ireland | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| France | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Italy | 4.1% | 0.6% | 3.5% |
| Spain | 1% | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Poland | 1% | 1.3% | -0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 3.6% | 1.5% | 2.1% |
| Other Europe | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 3.1% | 0.2% | 2.9% |
| Eastern Asia | 4.1% | 0.3% | 3.8% |
| Southern Asia | 3.1% | 1.2% | 1.9% |
| South-East Asia | 1.5% | 0.2% | 1.3% |
| Central Asia | 1% | 0.0% | 1.0% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 2.6% | 0.3% | 2.3% |
| Oceania | 1.5% | 0.1% | 1.4% |
| No passport held | 2.1% | 13.5% | -11.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 47.4% | 37.2% | 10.2% |
| Christian | 39.3% | 46.2% | -6.9% |
| Hindu | 6.1% | 1.7% | 4.4% |
| Jewish | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Muslim | 1% | 6.5% | -5.5% |
| Not answered | 5.6% | 6.0% | -0.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Black Horse Lane was 976.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 209.2% higher than the Guildhall average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Black Horse Lane has the 8th highest crime rate of 130 local areas in Guildhall and the 9th highest crime rate of 639 local areas in York .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 199.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 98.5%.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Cordwainers Court Black Horse Lane, York, York Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £205,000 | 2025-10-21 | £205,000 |
| 39 Cordwainers Court Black Horse Lane, York, York Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £196,000 | 2025-06-13 | £201,275 |
| Moxy Hotel Black Horse Lane, York, York Other, an established residential building | £20,470,000 | 2025-06-13 | £21,020,952 |
| 59 Cordwainers Court Black Horse Lane, York, York Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £113,256 | 2025-06-10 | £116,304 |
| 25 Cordwainers Court Black Horse Lane, York, York Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £240,000 | 2024-12-12 | £241,951 |
YO1 7NE 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 student residents living in YO1 7NE area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Full-Time Employee | 69 |
| Retired | 29 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 20 |
| Self-Employed | 17 |
| Part-Time Employee | 14 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 8 |
| Other | 6 |
| Looking after home or family | 5 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 37 |
| Human health and social work activities | 22 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 18 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 18 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 17 |
| Education | 16 |
| Manufacturing | 15 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 12 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Other | 8 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| 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 | 1,849 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 | 527 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Park Grove Primary Academy Park Grove , YO31 8LG | 3out of 4 | 893 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Fishergate Primary School Fishergate , YO10 4AP | 3out of 4 | 982 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Tang Hall Primary Academy Sixth Avenue , YO31 0UT | 3out of 4 | 1,053 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St George's Catholic Primary School - a Catholic Voluntary Academy 1 Winterscale Street , Fishergate YO10 4BT | 3out of 4 | 1,106 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Millthorpe School Nunthorpe Avenue , YO23 1WF | 3out of 4 | 1,701 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| All Saints RC School Mill Mount Lane , YO24 1BJ | 4out of 4 | 1,703 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Archbishop Holgate's School, A Church of England Academy Hull Road , YO10 5ZA | 4out of 4 | 2,639 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Vale of York Academy Rawcliffe Drive , Clifton Without YO30 6ZS | 1out of 4 | 2,666 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Fulford School Fulfordgate , Heslington Lane YO10 4FY | 4out of 4 | 2,929 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 | 4,091 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| York St John University Lord Mayor's Walk , YO31 7EX | - not rated | 661 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bootham School 51 Bootham , YO30 7BU | - not rated | 1,008 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Peter's School 2-18 Clifton , YO30 6AB | - not rated | 1,418 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Mount School (York) Dalton Terrace , YO24 4DD | - not rated | 1,819 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Danesgate Community Danesgate , Fulford Cross YO10 4PB | 3out of 4 | 1,988 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Defra Foss House | Kings Pool, Peasholme Green | 111 yd | |
| Hiscox York | The Hiscox Building, Peasholme Green | 111 yd | |
| Arras | The Coach House, Peasholme Green | 171 yd | |
| Rollits | Rowntree Wharf, Navigation Road | 194 yd | |
| Hungate Reading Cafe | Ground Floor, Bellerby Court, Hungate | 209 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Black Swan | Peasholme Green | 111 yd | |
| Brew York Craft Brewery & Tap Room | Unit 6, Enterprise Complex, Walmgate | 314 yd | |
| R A F Association | 3 Aldwark | 323 yd | |
| The Stonebow | 5 Fossgate | 343 yd | |
| Fossgate Social | 25 Fossgate | 343 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kitchen for Everyone, York (KEY) | Central Methodist Church, St Saviourgate | 265 yd | |
| Yuzu | Unit 5, Enterprise Complex, Walmgate | 294 yd | |
| SFC | 33-37 Layerthorpe | 345 yd | |
| Pizza Near Me | 9 Walmgate | 372 yd | |
| Trio Patisserie | 3 Whip-Ma-Whop-Ma-Gate | 389 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-op | Unit A, Stonebow House, The Stonebow | 332 yd | |
| Zam Zam Supermarket | 33-37 Layerthorpe | 345 yd | |
| Asda | 77 Layerthorpe | 361 yd | |
| Lidl | Lidl Store, James Street | 416 yd | |
| Tesco | 71 Goodramgate | 436 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Ultraflex York LAYERTHORPE | health and fitness suite | 320 yd |
| Tramways Working Mens Club MILL STREET | 573 yd | |
| York St John University Sports Hall And Fitness Centre LORD MAYORS WALK | health and fitness suite | 732 yd |
| York Barbican Centre (Closed) Paragon Street | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 763 yd |
| Pace Health Club (York) (Closed) North Street | health and fitness suite | 825 yd |
| Emperors Health & Fitness Club THE SAWMILL THE SAWMILL SKELDERGATE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 867 yd |
| Glen Gardens East Parade | tennis courts | 921 yd |
| Fishergate Primary School FISHERGATE | grass pitches | 950 yd |
| Spa At The Grand STATION RISE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 1,058 yd |
| York St John University (Heworth Croft) HEWORTH GREEN | artificial grass pitch | 1,062 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 | 0.0% |
| 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 | 100.0% |
| Median download speed | 22 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 21.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 24.38 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 24.38 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 1.1 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 1.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 1.41 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.