New Street is in York and in York district. YO1 8RA 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 New Street, York, YO1 8RA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: YO1 8RJ, YO1 9ND, YO1 8QR, YO1 8ND, YO1 8QP, YO1 9QL, YO1 8SH, YO1 9NQ, YO1 8ST.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding YO1 8RA, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 55.3% of residents 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 | 39.9% | 55.3% | 15.4% | 51.0% | 4.3% |
| Male | 60.1% | 44.7% | -15.4% | 49.0% | -4.3% |
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 8RA, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 77.5% 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 | 67.8% | 77.5% | 9.7% | 37.9% | 39.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 19.8% | 11.8% | -8.0% | 44.2% | -32.4% |
| Married: Same sex | 1.2% | 2% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 1.7% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 2% | 2.0% | 0.1% | 1.9% |
| Separated | 2.1% | 1% | -1.1% | 2.2% | -1.2% |
| Divorced | 7.4% | 5.9% | -1.5% | 9.1% | -3.2% |
| Widowed | 1.8% | 0% | -1.8% | 6.1% | -6.1% |
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 (87.3%) 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 | 61% | 48.5% | -12.5% | 48.4% | 0.1% |
| Good health | 28.2% | 38.8% | 10.6% | 33.6% | 5.2% |
| Fair health | 8.5% | 10.7% | 2.2% | 12.7% | -2.0% |
| Bad health | 1.4% | 1.9% | 0.5% | 4.0% | -2.1% |
| Very bad health | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 1.2% | -1.2% |
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 8RA this area, 5.8% 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 56.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 4.4% | 5.8% | 1.4% | 18.2% | -12.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 9.5% | 4.9% | -4.6% | 9.6% | -4.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 10.1% | 8.7% | -1.4% | 13.4% | -4.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.5% | 2.9% | 1.4% | 5.3% | -2.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.5% | 21.4% | 9.9% | 16.9% | 4.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 57.7% | 56.3% | -1.4% | 33.8% | 22.5% |
| Other | 5.3% | 0% | -5.3% | 2.8% | -2.8% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 93.1% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 3.4% | 1% | -2.4% | 0.7% | 0.3% |
| Indian | 2.8% | 0% | -2.8% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Pakistani | 0.6% | 2% | 1.4% | 2.7% | -0.7% |
| Other Asian | 3.1% | 0% | -3.1% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 0.3% | 2% | 1.7% | 2.5% | -0.5% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 1% | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed Other | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 83.5% | 93.1% | 9.6% | 81.4% | 11.7% |
| Arab | 2% | 0% | -2.0% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 1.4% | 1% | -0.4% | 1.6% | -0.6% |
In this area, 77.5% 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 | 65.5% | 77.5% | 12.0% | 83.2% | -5.7% |
| European Union | 11.7% | 14.7% | 3.0% | 6.1% | 8.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 2% | 0% | -2.0% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 1.4% | 2.9% | 1.5% | 2.7% | 0.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 17.1% | 1% | -16.1% | 5.6% | -4.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2% | 3.9% | 1.9% | 1.3% | 2.6% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 64.1% | 76.7% | 12.6% | 83.2% | -6.5% |
| 10+ Years | 11.4% | 6.8% | -4.6% | 9.8% | -3.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 11.1% | 3.9% | -7.2% | 2.9% | 1.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 6.6% | 7.8% | 1.2% | 2.2% | 5.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 6.8% | 4.9% | -1.9% | 1.9% | 3.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 76.5% | 76.7% | -0.2% |
| Ireland | 2.9% | 0.6% | 2.3% |
| France | 2% | 0.3% | 1.7% |
| Germany | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| Italy | 2% | 0.6% | 1.4% |
| Poland | 2% | 1.3% | 0.7% |
| Other EU countries | 2.9% | 1.5% | 1.4% |
| Other Europe | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| Eastern Asia | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Central and South America | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| No passport held | 6.9% | 13.5% | -6.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 65% | 37.2% | 27.8% |
| Christian | 29.1% | 46.2% | -17.1% |
| Muslim | 1% | 6.5% | -5.5% |
| Other religion | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Not answered | 3.9% | 6.0% | -2.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around New Street was 11141.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 3636.1% higher than the Guildhall average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
New Street has the highest crime rate of 130 local areas in Guildhall and the highest crime rate of 631 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 4260.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -44.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 New Street, York, York Other, an established residential building | £2,198,000 | 2022-03-03 | £2,237,499 |
| 13 - 17 New Street, York, York Other, an established residential building | £2,000,000 | 2019-03-01 | £2,252,632 |
| 10A New Street, York, York Terraced, an established residential building | £330,000 | 2016-02-09 | £466,773 |
| 3 New Street, York, York Terraced, an established residential building | £341,500 | 2005-01-07 | £678,331 |
The percentage of student residents living in YO1 8RA 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 | 45 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 15 |
| Part-Time Employee | 9 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Self-Employed | 8 |
| Other | 5 |
| Looking after home or family | 4 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Retired | 3 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 43 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 40 |
| Human health and social work activities | 29 |
| Education | 29 |
| Other | 26 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 17 |
| Manufacturing | 11 |
| Information and communication | 11 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 11 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Construction | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 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 Kingsway North , YO30 6JA | 3out of 4 | 1,610 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 | 694 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 | 694 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Scarcroft Primary School Moss Street , YO23 1BS | - not rated | 943 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Scarcroft Primary School Moss Street , YO23 1BS | 3out of 4 | 943 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Fishergate Primary School Fishergate , YO10 4AP | 3out of 4 | 1,088 yd | Community school | 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 | 938 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| All Saints Catholic School York Mill Mount Lane , YO24 1BJ | 4out of 4 | 1,274 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| All Saints RC School Mill Mount Lane , YO24 1BJ | - not rated | 1,274 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Millthorpe School Nunthorpe Avenue , YO23 1WF | 3out of 4 | 1,384 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Millthorpe School Nunthorpe Avenue , YO23 1WF | - not rated | 1,384 yd | Community 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 | 3,735 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| York Sixth Form College Sim Balk Lane , Tadcaster Road YO23 2UD | - not rated | 4,208 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| York College for Girls 62 Petergate , YO1 7HZ | - not rated | 242 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| The Minster School Deangate , YO1 7JA | - not rated | 345 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bootham School 51 Bootham , YO30 7BU | - not rated | 675 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| York St John University Lord Mayor's Walk , YO31 7EX | - not rated | 705 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Peter's School 2-18 Clifton , YO30 6AB | - not rated | 1,035 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dusk | 8 New Street | 28 yd | |
| The Drawing Board | 10A New Street | 28 yd | |
| Caffe Nero | 16 Davygate | 29 yd | |
| Blue Heaven Lounge Grill House & Bar | 32 Coney Street | 58 yd | |
| Bills Restaurant | 12 Coney Street | 63 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| All Bar One | 13-17 New Street | 28 yd | |
| Revolution | Coney Street | 86 yd | |
| Pitcher & Piano | Ebor Hall, Coney Street | 86 yd | |
| Kennedys | 1 Little Stonegate | 125 yd | |
| Sotano Limited | 1 Little Stonegate | 125 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cornish Bakery | 6 Coney Street | 63 yd | |
| Sloppy’s Burgers at Thor’s | Parliament Street | 112 yd | |
| Mr Chippy | 2 Church Street | 141 yd | |
| Mexicano | 23 Blake Street | 168 yd | |
| Middle Feast | 13 Lendal | 171 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marks & Spencer | Marks And Spencer, 9 Pavement | 219 yd | |
| Tesco | 9-11 Low Ousegate | 249 yd | |
| Regency Supermarket | Ground Floor, 2-4 George Hudson Street | 301 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 10-18 Piccadilly | 305 yd | |
| Co-op | Unit A, Stonebow House, The Stonebow | 335 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Pace Health Club (York) (Closed) North Street | health and fitness suite | 199 yd |
| Spa At The Grand STATION RISE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 405 yd |
| Emperors Health & Fitness Club THE SAWMILL THE SAWMILL SKELDERGATE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 533 yd |
| Principal York Hotel Health Club STATION ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 620 yd |
| Bootham School Bootham | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 673 yd |
| York St John University Sports Hall And Fitness Centre LORD MAYORS WALK | health and fitness suite | 701 yd |
| Tramways Working Mens Club MILL STREET | 748 yd | |
| Bootham Park Hospital Recreation Field BOOTHAM PARK HOSPITAL BOOTHAM PARK HOSPITAL BOOTHAM | grass pitches | 830 yd |
| York Ri Sports Centre YORK RAILWAY INSTITUTE GYMNASIUM YORK RAILWAY INSTITUTE GYMNASIUM QUEEN STREET | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 841 yd |
| Ultraflex York LAYERTHORPE | health and fitness suite | 868 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.