Thief Lane is in York and in York district. YO10 3HT is located in the Hull Road electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of York Central. This postcode has been in use since 1998-06-01.
StreetScan combines information about Thief Lane, York, YO10 3HT and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: YO10 3HS, YO10 3HE, YO10 3HW, YO10 3HN, YO10 3HY, YO10 3LP, YO10 3HB, YO10 3LW, YO10 3HL.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding YO10 3HT, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 55.9% 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 | 49% | 55.9% | 6.9% | 51.0% | 4.9% |
| Male | 51% | 44.1% | -6.9% | 49.0% | -4.9% |
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 3HT, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 63.9% 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 | 54% | 63.9% | 9.9% | 37.9% | 26.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 33.5% | 23.4% | -10.1% | 44.2% | -20.8% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 1.1% | 1.4% | 0.3% | 2.2% | -0.8% |
| Divorced | 9.4% | 5.8% | -3.6% | 9.1% | -3.3% |
| Widowed | 2.2% | 4.8% | 2.6% | 6.1% | -1.3% |
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 | 51.3% | 48% | -3.3% | 48.4% | -0.4% |
| Good health | 30.2% | 34.8% | 4.6% | 33.6% | 1.2% |
| Fair health | 13.3% | 13.2% | -0.1% | 12.7% | 0.5% |
| Bad health | 3.9% | 1.7% | -2.2% | 4.0% | -2.3% |
| Very bad health | 1.3% | 2.3% | 1.0% | 1.2% | 1.1% |
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.
This area stands out for its low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 21.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 24.1% | 17.2% | -6.9% | 18.2% | -1.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 7.9% | 6.5% | -1.4% | 9.6% | -3.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11.5% | 9.6% | -1.9% | 13.4% | -3.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 6.8% | 4.1% | -2.7% | 5.3% | -1.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 26.6% | 38.1% | 11.5% | 16.9% | 21.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 17.6% | 21.6% | 4.0% | 33.8% | -12.2% |
| Other | 5.4% | 2.7% | -2.7% | 2.8% | -0.1% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 82.5% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 1.6% | 0% | -1.6% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 5.8% | 0.6% | -5.2% | 0.7% | -0.1% |
| Indian | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 3.1% | -2.2% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 2.9% | 2.9% | 2.7% | 0.2% |
| Other Asian | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% | 1.6% | -1.0% |
| Black African | 1.3% | 3.2% | 1.9% | 2.5% | 0.7% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.4% | 1.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| White | 88.6% | 82.5% | -6.1% | 81.4% | 1.1% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 1.3% | 1.7% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 1.6% |
| Arab | 0% | 2.6% | 2.6% | 0.6% | 2.0% |
| Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
In this area, 83% 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 | 85.7% | 83% | -2.7% | 83.2% | -0.2% |
| European Union | 3.6% | 4.9% | 1.3% | 6.1% | -1.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.6% | 2.3% | 1.7% | 0.8% | 1.5% |
| Africa | 1.3% | 4.3% | 3.0% | 2.7% | 1.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 7.5% | 3.5% | -4.0% | 5.6% | -2.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 2% | 1.4% | 1.3% | 0.7% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| British Overseas | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 85.4% | 82.8% | -2.6% | 83.2% | -0.4% |
| 10+ Years | 5.5% | 3.7% | -1.8% | 9.8% | -6.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.6% | 3.4% | -0.2% | 2.9% | 0.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.6% | 6.3% | 4.7% | 2.2% | 4.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.9% | 3.7% | -0.2% | 1.9% | 1.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 73.7% | 76.7% | -3.0% |
| Ireland | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| France | 2% | 0.3% | 1.7% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Portugal | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Poland | 1.4% | 1.3% | 0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 0.9% | 1.5% | -0.6% |
| Turkey | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| North Africa | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 2.3% | 0.3% | 2.0% |
| Middle East | 1.2% | 0.1% | 1.1% |
| Southern Asia | 0.6% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Central and South America | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| No passport held | 14.2% | 13.5% | 0.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 51.4% | 37.2% | 14.2% |
| Christian | 33.3% | 46.2% | -12.9% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 8.9% | 6.5% | 2.4% |
| Other religion | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Not answered | 5.2% | 6.0% | -0.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Thief Lane was 40.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 87.0% lower than the Guildhall average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Thief Lane has the 36th lowest crime rate of 130 local areas in Guildhall and the 281st lowest crime rate of 639 local areas in York .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 20.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -22.3%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 87% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 113 Thief Lane, York, York Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £340,000 | 2025-02-18 | £346,138 |
| 65 Thief Lane, York, York Terraced, an established residential building | £190,000 | 2021-09-15 | £218,801 |
| 115 Thief Lane, York, York Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £175,000 | 2017-05-18 | £232,190 |
| 69 Thief Lane, York, York Terraced, an established residential building | £201,000 | 2016-08-22 | £276,511 |
| 113 Thief Lane, York, York Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £150,000 | 2013-10-25 | £248,369 |
YO10 3HT area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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 3HT 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) | 97 |
| Full-Time Employee | 51 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 38 |
| Retired | 34 |
| Part-Time Employee | 25 |
| Self-Employed | 13 |
| Looking after home or family | 12 |
| Other | 8 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 8 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 25 |
| Education | 15 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 14 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Human health and social work activities | 11 |
| Other | 11 |
| Manufacturing | 10 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| 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 | 3,001 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 | 487 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 | 1,157 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Fishergate Primary School Fishergate , YO10 4AP | 3out of 4 | 1,224 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Badger Hill Primary Academy Crossways , Badger Hill YO10 5JF | 3out of 4 | 1,271 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Tang Hall Primary Academy Sixth Avenue , YO31 0UT | 3out of 4 | 1,312 yd | Academy converter | Yes | 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 | 1,245 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Fulford School Fulfordgate , Heslington Lane YO10 4FY | 4out of 4 | 2,068 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Millthorpe School Nunthorpe Avenue , YO23 1WF | 3out of 4 | 2,330 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| All Saints RC School Mill Mount Lane , YO24 1BJ | 4out of 4 | 2,590 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Vale of York Academy Rawcliffe Drive , Clifton Without YO30 6ZS | 1out of 4 | 4,158 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 | 4,428 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 | 622 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Danesgate Community Danesgate , Fulford Cross YO10 4PB | 3out of 4 | 1,711 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Applefields School Bad Bargain Lane , Burnholme YO31 0LW | 3out of 4 | 1,771 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| York Steiner School Danesmead , Fulford Cross YO10 4PB | - not rated | 1,816 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| York St John University Lord Mayor's Walk , YO31 7EX | - not rated | 2,112 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Als Goncha | 17A Hull Road | 332 yd | |
| Bamboo Thai | 9-11 Hull Road | 365 yd | |
| M&K Stores | 202 Melrosegate | 424 yd | |
| Choose 2 Youth | Hull Road Park, Alcuin Avenue | 495 yd | |
| Library Cafe | J B Morrell Library, Morrell Way | 523 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beeswing | 55 Hull Road | 201 yd | |
| Tang Hall W M C | Talbot House, 25 Hull Road | 318 yd | |
| Derwent College | Derwent College, University Road To Derwent Col | 540 yd | |
| Chuandao Karaoke Bar | 61 Lawrence Street | 759 yd | |
| Rook & Gaskill | 12 Lawrence Street | 896 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pizza Hut | 6 Matmer House, Hull Road | 256 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | 8 Matmer House, Hull Road | 256 yd | |
| Backstreet Burgers | 2 Matmer House, Hull Road | 256 yd | |
| Happy Noodles | 3 Matmer House, Hull Road | 256 yd | |
| Mad Cow | 1 Matmer House, Hull Road | 256 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oriental Express | 5 Matmer House, Hull Road | 256 yd | |
| The Co-operative | 102-104 Hull Road | 398 yd | |
| Co-op Late Shop | 143-145 Tang Hall Lane | 971 yd | |
| Food Warehouse | Unit 1, Foss Islands Retail Pa, Foss Islands Road | 1,066 yd | |
| Waitrose | Foss Islands Road | 1,066 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Hull Road Park Alcuin Avenue | tennis courts | 386 yd |
| The Retreat (York) HESLINGTON ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 487 yd |
| St Lawrences Ce Primary School Heslington Road | grass pitches | 603 yd |
| David Lloyd Club (York) WINDMILL LANE | health and fitness suite, indoor tennis centre, squash courts, swimming pool, tennis courts | 678 yd |
| York St John University (Hull Road) (Closed) Hull Road | grass pitches | 757 yd |
| Tang Hall Community Centre FIFTH AVENUE | 899 yd | |
| University Of York Sports Centre JAMES WAY | artificial grass pitch, athletics tracks, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, indoor tennis centre, squash courts, tennis courts | 1,072 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 | 158.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 317.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 186.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 900 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.