Lawrence Square is in York and in York district. YO10 3FJ is located in the Fishergate electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of York Central. This postcode has been in use since 2004-08-01.
StreetScan combines information about Lawrence Square, York, YO10 3FJ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: YO10 3FL, YO10 3FN, YO10 3FH, YO10 3FA, YO10 3FD, YO10 3FE, YO10 3FG, YO10 3EB, YO10 3EF.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding YO10 3FJ has a female population much higher than UK average, with 67.8% 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 | 52.2% | 67.8% | 15.6% | 51.0% | 16.8% |
| Male | 47.8% | 32.2% | -15.6% | 49.0% | -16.8% |
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 YO10 3FJ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 95% 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 | 70% | 95% | 25.0% | 37.9% | 57.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 20.5% | 2.9% | -17.6% | 44.2% | -41.3% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 1.8% | 0.6% | -1.2% | 2.2% | -1.6% |
| Divorced | 5.8% | 1% | -4.8% | 9.1% | -8.1% |
| Widowed | 1.4% | 0.5% | -0.9% | 6.1% | -5.6% |
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 (92.9%) 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 | 56.1% | 63% | 6.9% | 48.4% | 14.6% |
| Good health | 34.2% | 29.9% | -4.3% | 33.6% | -3.7% |
| Fair health | 7.2% | 5.2% | -2.0% | 12.7% | -7.5% |
| Bad health | 2.6% | 1.9% | -0.7% | 4.0% | -2.1% |
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 YO10 3FJ this area, 8.3% 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 58%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 4.6% | 8.3% | 3.7% | 18.2% | -9.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 6.2% | 1.9% | -4.3% | 9.6% | -7.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 9.1% | 2.6% | -6.5% | 13.4% | -10.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.8% | 1.3% | 0.5% | 5.3% | -4.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 32.6% | 21.7% | -10.9% | 16.9% | 4.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 41.7% | 58% | 16.3% | 33.8% | 24.2% |
| Other | 5% | 6.2% | 1.2% | 2.8% | 3.4% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 23% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 2.2% | 67.1% | 64.9% | 0.7% | 66.4% |
| Indian | 1.7% | 2.3% | 0.6% | 3.1% | -0.8% |
| Pakistani | 1.1% | 0.3% | -0.8% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Other Asian | 4% | 1.1% | -2.9% | 1.6% | -0.5% |
| Black African | 2% | 1.3% | -0.7% | 2.5% | -1.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.2% | -0.2% | 1.0% | -0.8% |
| Other Black | 0.4% | 0.2% | -0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.2% | 1.3% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.2% | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| White | 86% | 23% | -63.0% | 81.4% | -58.4% |
| Arab | 1.1% | 0.8% | -0.3% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.6% | 1.1% | 0.5% | 1.6% | -0.5% |
In this area, just 21.4% of residents were born in the United Kingdom, meaning that the majority of residents originate from outside the UK.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 81.1% | 21.4% | -59.7% | 83.2% | -61.8% |
| European Union | 6.6% | 4.5% | -2.1% | 6.1% | -1.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.9% | 0.3% | -0.6% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 1.8% | 1.3% | -0.5% | 2.7% | -1.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 7% | 70.2% | 63.2% | 5.6% | 64.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.6% | 2.3% | -0.3% | 1.3% | 1.0% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 21.4% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 2.3% of residents have lived in the UK for 10 years or more.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 79.4% | 21.4% | -58.0% | 83.2% | -61.8% |
| 10+ Years | 9.4% | 2.3% | -7.1% | 9.8% | -7.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 4.6% | 1.8% | -2.8% | 2.9% | -1.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.4% | 2.6% | 0.2% | 2.2% | 0.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.2% | 72% | 67.8% | 1.9% | 70.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 32.2% | 76.7% | -44.5% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Germany | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Italy | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Lithuania | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Poland | 0.2% | 1.3% | -1.1% |
| Other EU countries | 2% | 1.5% | 0.5% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| North Africa | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Middle East | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Eastern Asia | 58.4% | 0.3% | 58.1% |
| Southern Asia | 1.1% | 1.2% | -0.1% |
| South-East Asia | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Central Asia | 0.2% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Central and South America | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 1% | 13.5% | -12.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 70% | 37.2% | 32.8% |
| Christian | 10% | 46.2% | -36.2% |
| Buddhist | 3.1% | 0.5% | 2.6% |
| Hindu | 0.5% | 1.7% | -1.2% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 2.4% | 6.5% | -4.1% |
| Sikh | 0.2% | 0.9% | -0.7% |
| Other religion | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Not answered | 12.6% | 6.0% | 6.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Lawrence Square was 55.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 36.1% lower than the Fishergate average. The most reported crime type was Shoplifting.
Lawrence Square has the 17th highest crime rate of 36 local areas in Fishergate and the 293rd highest crime rate of 639 local areas in York .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 1.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -36.6%.

Households in this area have a similar level level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 50% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8 Jervaulx House Lawrence Square, York, York Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £225,000 | 2023-06-06 | £222,311 |
| 15 Jervaulx House Lawrence Square, York, York Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £245,000 | 2021-12-17 | £252,378 |
| 10 Jervaulx House Lawrence Square, York, York Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £172,500 | 2021-06-04 | £177,695 |
| 4 Jervaulx House Lawrence Square, York, York Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £177,500 | 2019-08-30 | £205,221 |
| 11 Jervaulx House Lawrence Square, York, York Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £175,000 | 2018-12-07 | £205,201 |
YO10 3FJ area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 0% 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 YO10 3FJ 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) | 519 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 48 |
| Full-Time Employee | 21 |
| Part-Time Employee | 11 |
| Retired | 8 |
| Other | 4 |
| Looking after home or family | 1 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 1 |
| Self-Employed | 1 |
| Unemployed | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 48 |
| Education | 43 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 26 |
| Human health and social work activities | 25 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 22 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 18 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 16 |
| Other | 15 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 11 |
| Information and communication | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Manufacturing | 9 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation 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 | 2,506 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Lawrence's Church of England Primary Academy Heslington Road , YO10 5BW | 1out of 4 | 201 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St George's Catholic Primary School - a Catholic Voluntary Academy 1 Winterscale Street , Fishergate YO10 4BT | 3out of 4 | 766 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Fishergate Primary School Fishergate , YO10 4AP | 3out of 4 | 788 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Tang Hall Primary Academy Sixth Avenue , YO31 0UT | 3out of 4 | 1,128 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Wilfrid's Catholic Primary School - a Catholic Voluntary Academy Monkgate , YO31 7PB | 4out of 4 | 1,497 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Archbishop Holgate's School, A Church of England Academy Hull Road , YO10 5ZA | 4out of 4 | 1,741 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Millthorpe School Nunthorpe Avenue , YO23 1WF | 3out of 4 | 1,910 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| All Saints RC School Mill Mount Lane , YO24 1BJ | 4out of 4 | 2,129 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Fulford School Fulfordgate , Heslington Lane YO10 4FY | 4out of 4 | 2,163 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Vale of York Academy Rawcliffe Drive , Clifton Without YO30 6ZS | 1out of 4 | 3,688 yd | Academy sponsor led | 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 | 4,132 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of York Heslington , YO10 5DD | - not rated | 1,087 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Danesgate Community Danesgate , Fulford Cross YO10 4PB | 3out of 4 | 1,527 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| York Steiner School Danesmead , Fulford Cross YO10 4PB | - not rated | 1,643 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| York St John University Lord Mayor's Walk , YO31 7EX | - not rated | 1,655 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Applefields School Bad Bargain Lane , Burnholme YO31 0LW | 3out of 4 | 1,937 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| A1 Moto | Technology House, 47-49 Lawrence Street | 239 yd | |
| Bamboo Thai | 9-11 Hull Road | 240 yd | |
| Als Goncha | 17A Hull Road | 275 yd | |
| M&K Stores | 202 Melrosegate | 367 yd | |
| Cafe Frida | 1 Belle Vue Street | 480 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chuandao Karaoke Bar | 61 Lawrence Street | 243 yd | |
| Tang Hall W M C | Talbot House, 25 Hull Road | 306 yd | |
| Rook & Gaskill | 12 Lawrence Street | 384 yd | |
| Waggon & Horses | 19 Lawrence Street | 414 yd | |
| Lawrence St WMC | 27 Lawrence Street | 414 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mojo’s | 61 Lawrence Street | 243 yd | |
| China Town Canteen | 78 Lawrence Street | 243 yd | |
| The Blue Fin | 15 Hull Road | 275 yd | |
| Wenxin House | 19 Hull Road | 275 yd | |
| Mister Skewer | 16 Hull Road | 295 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oriental Express | 5 Matmer House, Hull Road | 381 yd | |
| Food Warehouse | Unit 1, Foss Islands Retail Pa, Foss Islands Road | 563 yd | |
| Waitrose | Foss Islands Road | 563 yd | |
| Lidl | Lidl Store, James Street | 668 yd | |
| Co-op | Co-Op Store, Paragon Street | 762 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| St Lawrences Ce Primary School Heslington Road | grass pitches | 209 yd |
| The Retreat (York) HESLINGTON ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 379 yd |
| Hull Road Park Alcuin Avenue | tennis courts | 520 yd |
| York Barbican Centre (Closed) Paragon Street | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 761 yd |
| Tang Hall Community Centre FIFTH AVENUE | 830 yd | |
| Fishergate Primary School FISHERGATE | grass pitches | 882 yd |
| St Georges Rc Primary School WINTERSCALE STREET | grass pitches | 884 yd |
| Tramways Working Mens Club MILL STREET | 896 yd | |
| The Playing Fields (City Of York Council) EIGHTH AVENUE | grass pitches | 1,009 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 | 59 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 59 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 79.62 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 79.62 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 19.4 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.