Thirkleby Way is in York and in Ryedale district. YO10 3QA is located in the Osbaldwick & Derwent electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of York Outer. This postcode has been in use since 1998-06-01.
StreetScan combines information about Thirkleby Way, York, YO10 3QA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: YO10 3PE, YO10 3PD, YO10 3QB, YO10 3QF, YO10 3PF, YO10 3NY, YO10 3QE, YO10 3QD, YO10 3NZ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding YO10 3QA, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.4% 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 | 51.6% | 52.4% | 0.8% | 51.0% | 1.4% |
| Male | 48.4% | 47.6% | -0.8% | 49.0% | -1.4% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 31.8% | 41.2% | 9.4% | 37.9% | 3.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 50% | 43.2% | -6.8% | 44.2% | -1.0% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 1.4% | 1% | -0.4% | 2.2% | -1.2% |
| Divorced | 7% | 8.2% | 1.2% | 9.1% | -0.9% |
| Widowed | 9.1% | 6.5% | -2.6% | 6.1% | 0.4% |
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 | 44% | 42.5% | -1.5% | 48.4% | -5.9% |
| Good health | 42.6% | 37.3% | -5.3% | 33.6% | 3.7% |
| Fair health | 10.2% | 16.6% | 6.4% | 12.7% | 3.9% |
| Bad health | 2% | 3% | 1.0% | 4.0% | -1.0% |
| Very bad health | 1.2% | 0.6% | -0.6% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 22% | 12.7% | -9.3% | 18.2% | -5.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.8% | 6.5% | -4.3% | 9.6% | -3.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.3% | 12.7% | -0.6% | 13.4% | -0.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 9.4% | 8.2% | -1.2% | 5.3% | 2.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 17.1% | 26.4% | 9.3% | 16.9% | 9.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 20.6% | 30.1% | 9.5% | 33.8% | -3.7% |
| Other | 6.6% | 3.4% | -3.2% | 2.8% | 0.6% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 93.7% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 1.7% | 2.1% | 0.4% | 0.7% | 1.4% |
| Indian | 0.9% | 0.3% | -0.6% | 3.1% | -2.8% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| White | 97.1% | 93.7% | -3.4% | 81.4% | 12.3% |
| Arab | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
In this area, 92.8% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 92.4% | 92.8% | 0.4% | 83.2% | 9.6% |
| European Union | 3.8% | 2.4% | -1.4% | 6.1% | -3.7% |
| Africa | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.3% | 3.6% | 1.3% | 5.6% | -2.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.5% | 0.6% | -0.9% | 1.3% | -0.7% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 92.4% | 93.1% | 0.7% | 83.2% | 9.9% |
| 10+ Years | 4.4% | 2.4% | -2.0% | 9.8% | -7.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.2% | 0.6% | -0.6% | 2.9% | -2.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 2.2% | -0.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 2% | 2.1% | 0.1% | 1.9% | 0.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 84.7% | 76.7% | 8.0% |
| Ireland | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Italy | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 0.6% | 1.3% | -0.7% |
| Other EU countries | 0.3% | 1.5% | -1.2% |
| Middle East | 1.2% | 0.1% | 1.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| No passport held | 10.5% | 13.5% | -3.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 44% | 37.2% | 6.8% |
| Christian | 47.9% | 46.2% | 1.7% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 1.5% | 6.5% | -5.0% |
| Not answered | 6.3% | 6.0% | 0.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Thirkleby Way was 24.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 64.1% lower than the Heworth average. The most reported crime type was Shoplifting.
Thirkleby Way has the 7th lowest crime rate of 23 local areas in Heworth and the 182nd lowest crime rate of 631 local areas in York .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 3.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -29.4%.

Households in this area have a similar level level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 58% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 26 Thirkleby Way, York, York Terraced, an established residential building | £355,000 | 2025-02-28 | £363,580 |
| 47 Thirkleby Way, York, York Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £365,000 | 2024-02-09 | £374,208 |
| 45 Thirkleby Way, York, York Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £325,000 | 2023-01-20 | £330,200 |
| 40 Thirkleby Way, York, York Detached, an established residential building | £335,000 | 2022-07-29 | £333,665 |
| 24 Thirkleby Way, York, York Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £297,000 | 2021-11-10 | £326,571 |
YO10 3QA 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 YO10 3QA 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 | 97 |
| Retired | 70 |
| Part-Time Employee | 40 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 37 |
| Self-Employed | 22 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 10 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Other | 1 |
| Education | 29 |
| Construction | 22 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 21 |
| Human health and social work activities | 18 |
| Manufacturing | 14 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 12 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 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 | 4,639 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Osbaldwick Primary Schools The Leyes/The Lane , Osbaldwick YO10 3AX | - not rated | 384 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Derwent Junior School Osbaldwick Lane , YO10 3AX | - not rated | 663 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Derwent Infant School Osbaldwick Lane , YO10 3AX | - not rated | 663 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Osbaldwick Primary Academy The Leyes/The Lane , Osbaldwick YO10 3AX | - not rated | 666 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Badger Hill Infant School Crossways , Hull Road YO10 5JF | - not rated | 829 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | 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 | 692 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Archbishop Holgate's School Hull Road , YO10 5ZA | - not rated | 692 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Burnholme Community College Bad Bargain Lane , YO31 0GW | - not rated | 1,507 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Fulford School Fulfordgate , Heslington Lane YO10 4FY | - not rated | 3,371 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Fulford School Fulfordgate , Heslington Lane YO10 4FY | 4out of 4 | 3,371 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Applefields School Bad Bargain Lane , Burnholme YO31 0LW | 3out of 4 | 1,386 yd | Academy special converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Applefields School Bad Bargain Lane , Burnholme YO31 0LW | - not rated | 1,386 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Galtres School Bad Bargain Lane , Burnholme YO31 0LW | - not rated | 1,546 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| University of York Heslington , YO10 5DD | - not rated | 1,695 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Real School York Environmental Community , Centre YO10 3EN | - not rated | 2,090 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Kitchen Osbaldwick | 171 Osbaldwick Lane | 354 yd | |
| Grub | 21 Yarburgh Way | 369 yd | |
| Autograph | B&Q, Osbaldwick Link Road | 553 yd | |
| Bee’s Knees Cafe @ Selco | Osbaldwick Link Road | 557 yd | |
| Sylhety Lounge | Unit 8, Kimberlow Hill Retail Park, Kimberlow Rise | 743 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Derwent Arms | 39 Osbaldwick Village | 481 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Top Wok | 18 Farndale Avenue | 143 yd | |
| Osbaldwick Fisheries | Osbaldwick Fisheries, 171D Osbaldwick Lane | 354 yd | |
| Chutni | Unit 9, Kimberlow Hill Retail Park, Kimberlow Rise | 743 yd | |
| Red Chilli | Unit 2, Kimberlow Hill Retail Park, Kimberlow Rise | 757 yd | |
| Cecils Pizza & Grill Bar | Unit 7, Kimberlow Hill Retail Park, Kimberlow Rise | 757 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | 8-10 Farndale Avenue | 62 yd | |
| Nisa | University of York, Unit 5, Kimberlow Hill Retail Park | 757 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Osbaldwick Sports Club THE LEYES | grass pitches | 348 yd |
| Osbaldwick Primary School (The Leyes Site) OSBALDWICK C P SCHOOL OSBALDWICK C P SCHOOL THE LEYES | grass pitches | 383 yd |
| Osbaldwick Primary School (Lane Site) OSBALDWICK LANE | grass pitches | 663 yd |
| Archbishop Holgates Church Of England Academy HULL ROAD | grass pitches, swimming pool | 688 yd |
| York St John University (Hull Road) (Closed) Hull Road | grass pitches | 967 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 | 40 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 120.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10.6 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.