Pound Lane is in York and in York district. YO1 7PB is located in the Guildhall electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of York Central. This postcode has been in use since 2017-05-01.
StreetScan combines information about Pound Lane, York, YO1 7PB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: YO1 7PE, YO1 7PD, YO1 7NF, YO1 7ND, YO1 9AE, YO1 9XA, YO1 7NB, YO1 7NG, YO1 7NE.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding YO1 7PB has a female population much higher than UK average, with 61% of the population being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 45.5% | 61% | 15.5% | 51.0% | 10.0% |
| Male | 54.5% | 39% | -15.5% | 49.0% | -10.0% |
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 7PB, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 84.9% 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 | 55.8% | 84.9% | 29.1% | 37.9% | 47.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 26.1% | 10.8% | -15.3% | 44.2% | -33.4% |
| Separated | 2.9% | 0.6% | -2.3% | 2.2% | -1.6% |
| Divorced | 13% | 2.7% | -10.3% | 9.1% | -6.4% |
| Widowed | 2.2% | 1% | -1.2% | 6.1% | -5.1% |
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 (91.6%) 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 | 43.4% | 54.5% | 11.1% | 48.4% | 6.1% |
| Good health | 40.6% | 37.1% | -3.5% | 33.6% | 3.5% |
| Fair health | 12.6% | 7% | -5.6% | 12.7% | -5.7% |
| Bad health | 1.4% | 1% | -0.4% | 4.0% | -3.0% |
| Very bad health | 2.1% | 0.4% | -1.7% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
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 7PB this area, 2.6% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 4.3% | 2.6% | -1.7% | 18.2% | -15.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 8.7% | 2.2% | -6.5% | 9.6% | -7.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 10.1% | 4.9% | -5.2% | 13.4% | -8.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.9% | 1.2% | -1.7% | 5.3% | -4.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13% | 53% | 40.0% | 16.9% | 36.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 57.2% | 36% | -21.2% | 33.8% | 2.2% |
| Other | 3.6% | 0% | -3.6% | 2.8% | -2.8% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 85.5% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.7% | 6.4% | 5.7% | 0.7% | 5.7% |
| Indian | 0.7% | 1.4% | 0.7% | 3.1% | -1.7% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 2.7% | -1.7% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 1.6% | -0.8% |
| Black African | 0.7% | 0.2% | -0.5% | 2.5% | -2.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.0% | -0.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.9% | -0.7% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| White | 97.2% | 85.5% | -11.7% | 81.4% | 4.1% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Arab | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 0.6% | 1.2% |
| Other | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 1.6% | -1.0% |
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 | 85.3% | 80.4% | -4.9% | 83.2% | -2.8% |
| European Union | 6.3% | 5.2% | -1.1% | 6.1% | -0.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.4% | 1.8% | 0.4% | 0.8% | 1.0% |
| Africa | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 2.7% | -1.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.5% | 8.8% | 5.3% | 5.6% | 3.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.8% | 2.4% | -0.4% | 1.3% | 1.1% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 85.3% | 80.3% | -5.0% | 83.2% | -2.9% |
| 10+ Years | 5.6% | 3.8% | -1.8% | 9.8% | -6.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.1% | 4.4% | 2.3% | 2.9% | 1.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.4% | 5% | 3.6% | 2.2% | 2.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.6% | 6.6% | 1.0% | 1.9% | 4.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 82.1% | 76.7% | 5.4% |
| Ireland | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Germany | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Italy | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Portugal | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Spain | 1.2% | 0.4% | 0.8% |
| Poland | 0.2% | 1.3% | -1.1% |
| Romania | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Other EU countries | 1.2% | 1.5% | -0.3% |
| Other Europe | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Middle East | 1.6% | 0.1% | 1.5% |
| Eastern Asia | 3.4% | 0.3% | 3.1% |
| Southern Asia | 0.6% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
| South-East Asia | 1.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Central and South America | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 3% | 13.5% | -10.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 61.1% | 37.2% | 23.9% |
| Christian | 28.1% | 46.2% | -18.1% |
| Hindu | 1% | 1.7% | -0.7% |
| Jewish | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Muslim | 2.6% | 6.5% | -3.9% |
| Other religion | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Not answered | 5.8% | 6.0% | -0.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Pound Lane was 23.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 92.1% lower than the Guildhall average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Pound Lane has the 20th lowest crime rate of 130 local areas in Guildhall and the 176th lowest crime rate of 631 local areas in York .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 11.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -50.0%.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apartment 75 Core 2 Leetham House Pound Lane, York, York Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £265,000 | 2025-11-04 | £265,000 |
| Apartment 83 Core 2 Leetham House Pound Lane, York, York Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £255,500 | 2025-10-23 | £255,235 |
| Apartment 20 Core 1 Leetham House Pound Lane, York, York Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £225,000 | 2025-10-10 | £224,767 |
| Apartment 68 Core 2 Leetham House Pound Lane, York, York Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £187,000 | 2025-08-22 | £183,944 |
| Apartment 63 Core 2 Leetham House Pound Lane, York, York Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £155,000 | 2025-01-24 | £152,467 |
YO1 7PB area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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 7PB area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Student (economically inactive) | 177 |
| Full-Time Employee | 116 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 100 |
| Retired | 44 |
| Self-Employed | 23 |
| Part-Time Employee | 15 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Looking after home or family | 3 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 2 |
| Human health and social work activities | 13 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 12 |
| Education | 12 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 11 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 8 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Construction | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Paul's Nursery School Kingsway North , YO30 6JA | 3out of 4 | 2,020 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, York, Roman Catholic Primary School Monkgate , YO31 7PB | - not rated | 673 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Wilfrid's Catholic Primary School - a Catholic Voluntary Academy Monkgate , YO31 7PB | 3out of 4 | 673 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Fishergate Primary School Fishergate , YO10 4AP | 3out of 4 | 852 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St George's Roman Catholic Primary School, York 1 Winterscale Street , Fishergate YO10 4BT | - not rated | 971 yd | Voluntary aided 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 | 971 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Queen Anne School Queen Anne Road , YO30 7WA | - not rated | 1,508 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Millthorpe School Nunthorpe Avenue , YO23 1WF | 3out of 4 | 1,649 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Millthorpe School Nunthorpe Avenue , YO23 1WF | - not rated | 1,649 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| All Saints Catholic School York Mill Mount Lane , YO24 1BJ | 4out of 4 | 1,688 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| All Saints RC School Mill Mount Lane , YO24 1BJ | - not rated | 1,688 yd | Voluntary aided school | 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 | 4,034 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| York Sixth Form College Sim Balk Lane , Tadcaster Road YO23 2UD | - not rated | 4,495 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Minster School Deangate , YO1 7JA | - not rated | 534 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| York College for Girls 62 Petergate , YO1 7HZ | - not rated | 537 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| York St John University Lord Mayor's Walk , YO31 7EX | - not rated | 810 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Real School York Environmental Community , Centre YO10 3EN | - not rated | 916 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Bootham School 51 Bootham , YO30 7BU | - not rated | 1,142 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rollits | Rowntree Wharf, Navigation Road | 90 yd | |
| Hungate Reading Cafe | Ground Floor, Bellerby Court, Hungate | 122 yd | |
| Defra Foss House | Kings Pool, Peasholme Green | 198 yd | |
| Hiscox York | The Hiscox Building, Peasholme Green | 198 yd | |
| Born to Lose Ltd | Unit 6, Enterprise Complex, Walmgate | 202 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Black Swan | Peasholme Green | 198 yd | |
| Brew York Craft Brewery & Tap Room | Unit 6, Enterprise Complex, Walmgate | 202 yd | |
| The Stonebow | 5 Fossgate | 266 yd | |
| Fossgate Social | 25 Fossgate | 266 yd | |
| The Hop | 11-12 Fossgate | 266 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yuzu | Unit 5, Enterprise Complex, Walmgate | 182 yd | |
| Pizza Near Me | 9 Walmgate | 261 yd | |
| Kitchen for Everyone, York (KEY) | Central Methodist Church, St Saviourgate | 265 yd | |
| The Biga+ | 67 Walmgate | 282 yd | |
| Vikings Pizza | 71 Walmgate | 297 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-op | Unit A, Stonebow House, The Stonebow | 291 yd | |
| Tesco | 34 Piccadilly | 364 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 10-18 Piccadilly | 384 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer | Marks And Spencer, 9 Pavement | 411 yd | |
| Food Warehouse | Unit 1, Foss Islands Retail Pa, Foss Islands Road | 426 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Ultraflex York LAYERTHORPE | health and fitness suite | 434 yd |
| Tramways Working Mens Club MILL STREET | 460 yd | |
| York Barbican Centre (Closed) Paragon Street | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 657 yd |
| Emperors Health & Fitness Club THE SAWMILL THE SAWMILL SKELDERGATE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 769 yd |
| Pace Health Club (York) (Closed) North Street | health and fitness suite | 769 yd |
| York St John University Sports Hall And Fitness Centre LORD MAYORS WALK | health and fitness suite | 806 yd |
| Fishergate Primary School FISHERGATE | grass pitches | 840 yd |
| St Georges Rc Primary School WINTERSCALE STREET | grass pitches | 984 yd |
| Spa At The Grand STATION RISE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 1,007 yd |
| St Lawrences Ce Primary School Heslington Road | grass pitches | 1,018 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% |
| Median download speed | 51.3 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 47 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 64.82 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 64.82 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 12 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 12.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.