The Old Orchard is in Fulford, York and in York district. YO10 4LT is located in the Fulford & Heslington electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of York Outer. This postcode has been in use since 1998-06-01.
StreetScan combines information about The Old Orchard, Fulford, York, YO10 4LT and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: YO10 4PN, YO10 4PW, YO10 4QH, YO10 4LU, YO10 4PX, YO10 4PS, YO10 4PT, YO10 4PP, YO10 4QG.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around YO10 4LT is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.5% | 51.1% | -1.4% | 51.0% | 0.1% |
| Male | 47.5% | 48.9% | 1.4% | 49.0% | -0.1% |
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 4LT, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 43.2% 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 | 39.2% | 43.2% | 4.0% | 37.9% | 5.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 47.6% | 43.2% | -4.4% | 44.2% | -1.0% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.1% | 1.2% |
| Separated | 1% | 2% | 1.0% | 2.2% | -0.2% |
| Divorced | 6.6% | 5.6% | -1.0% | 9.1% | -3.5% |
| Widowed | 5.6% | 4% | -1.6% | 6.1% | -2.1% |
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 (92.7%) 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 | 53.6% | 61.1% | 7.5% | 48.4% | 12.7% |
| Good health | 35.9% | 31.6% | -4.3% | 33.6% | -2.0% |
| Fair health | 7.5% | 6% | -1.5% | 12.7% | -6.7% |
| Bad health | 2.3% | 1.1% | -1.2% | 4.0% | -2.9% |
| Very bad health | 0.6% | 0.2% | -0.4% | 1.2% | -1.0% |
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 4LT this area, 5.9% 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 55.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 8.7% | 5.9% | -2.8% | 18.2% | -12.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 9.1% | 5.6% | -3.5% | 9.6% | -4.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 7% | 13.5% | 6.5% | 13.4% | 0.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.2% | 5% | 0.8% | 5.3% | -0.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 15% | 14.5% | -0.5% | 16.9% | -2.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 51.7% | 55.4% | 3.7% | 33.8% | 21.6% |
| Other | 4.2% | 0% | -4.2% | 2.8% | -2.8% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 81.7% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 1.1% | -0.2% |
| Chinese | 4.3% | 1.1% | -3.2% | 0.7% | 0.4% |
| Indian | 0.9% | 2.9% | 2.0% | 3.1% | -0.2% |
| Pakistani | 2.6% | 1.1% | -1.5% | 2.7% | -1.6% |
| Other Asian | 1.4% | 2.4% | 1.0% | 1.6% | 0.8% |
| Black African | 0.3% | 1.5% | 1.2% | 2.5% | -1.0% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.2% | -0.1% | 1.0% | -0.8% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 2.4% | 2.1% | 0.8% | 1.6% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| White | 87.2% | 81.7% | -5.5% | 81.4% | 0.3% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Other | 1.2% | 1.8% | 0.6% | 1.6% | 0.2% |
In this area, 86.1% 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 | 85.8% | 86.1% | 0.3% | 83.2% | 2.9% |
| European Union | 3.5% | 4.2% | 0.7% | 6.1% | -1.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.6% | 0.2% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.6% |
| Africa | 1.2% | 2.6% | 1.4% | 2.7% | -0.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 5.5% | 6.2% | 0.7% | 5.6% | 0.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.2% | 0.7% | -0.5% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
| Oceania | 2% | 0% | -2.0% | 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 | 85.2% | 85.5% | 0.3% | 83.2% | 2.3% |
| 10+ Years | 3.5% | 8.8% | 5.3% | 9.8% | -1.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 4.9% | 2% | -2.9% | 2.9% | -0.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.9% | 1.8% | -1.1% | 2.2% | -0.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.5% | 2% | -1.5% | 1.9% | 0.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 74.8% | 76.7% | -1.9% |
| Ireland | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Germany | 2.6% | 0.2% | 2.4% |
| Lithuania | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Poland | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| Romania | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Other EU countries | 1.8% | 1.5% | 0.3% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Eastern Asia | 1.5% | 0.3% | 1.2% |
| Southern Asia | 0.4% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
| South-East Asia | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 14.1% | 13.5% | 0.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 48.1% | 37.2% | 10.9% |
| Christian | 35.5% | 46.2% | -10.7% |
| Buddhist | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Hindu | 0.2% | 1.7% | -1.5% |
| Muslim | 5.3% | 6.5% | -1.2% |
| Sikh | 2% | 0.9% | 1.1% |
| Other religion | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Not answered | 7.5% | 6.0% | 1.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around The Old Orchard was 135.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 174.1% higher than the Fulford & Heslington average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
The Old Orchard has the 2nd highest crime rate of 20 local areas in Fulford & Heslington and the 115th highest crime rate of 639 local areas in York .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 83.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 1051.9%.

Households in this area have a similar level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 53% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 The Old Orchard, York, York Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £395,000 | 2025-07-11 | £393,064 |
| 10 The Old Orchard, York, York Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £360,000 | 2024-05-03 | £368,718 |
| 9 The Old Orchard, York, York Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £359,751 | 2022-09-02 | £356,589 |
| 4 The Old Orchard, York, York Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £230,000 | 2020-11-27 | £276,928 |
| 5 The Old Orchard, York, York Detached, an established residential building | £283,000 | 2007-01-22 | £485,352 |
YO10 4LT 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 148 |
| Part-Time Employee | 44 |
| Retired | 32 |
| Self-Employed | 26 |
| Looking after home or family | 20 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 14 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Other | 4 |
| Education | 39 |
| Human health and social work activities | 24 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 22 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 21 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 12 |
| Information and communication | 10 |
| Manufacturing | 9 |
| Other | 8 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 2 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| 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 12 St Paul's Square , YO24 4BD | 3out of 4 | 3,216 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Oswald's Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Heslington Lane , Fulford YO10 4LX | 3out of 4 | 346 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Knavesmire Primary School Trafalgar Street , YO23 1HY | 4out of 4 | 1,705 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St George's Catholic Primary School - a Catholic Voluntary Academy 1 Winterscale Street , Fishergate YO10 4BT | 3out of 4 | 1,990 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Fishergate Primary School Fishergate , YO10 4AP | 3out of 4 | 2,118 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Lawrence's Church of England Primary Academy Heslington Road , YO10 5BW | 1out of 4 | 2,236 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fulford School Fulfordgate , Heslington Lane YO10 4FY | 4out of 4 | 430 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Millthorpe School Nunthorpe Avenue , YO23 1WF | 3out of 4 | 2,189 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| All Saints RC School Mill Mount Lane , YO24 1BJ | 4out of 4 | 2,613 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Archbishop Holgate's School, A Church of England Academy Hull Road , YO10 5ZA | 4out of 4 | 3,100 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| York High School Cornlands Road , YO24 3WZ | 1out of 4 | 4,468 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 | 2,801 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| York Steiner School Danesmead , Fulford Cross YO10 4PB | - not rated | 1,058 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Danesgate Community Danesgate , Fulford Cross YO10 4PB | 3out of 4 | 1,149 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| OneSchool Global York Campus Bishopthorpe Road , York YO23 2QA | - not rated | 1,328 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| University of York Heslington , YO10 5DD | - not rated | 2,148 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Mount School (York) Dalton Terrace , YO24 4DD | - not rated | 2,840 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Community Cafe at St Oswald's | St Oswalds Church, Main Street | 598 yd | |
| 52 Broadway | 52 Broadway | 810 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Plough Inn | 48 Main Street | 136 yd | |
| The Saddle Inn | 37 Main Street | 376 yd | |
| Fulfordgate Club & Institute | 19 Heslington Lane | 449 yd | |
| Fulford Golf Club | Heslington Lane | 1,037 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Big Bite | 71 Main Street | 81 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Co-op | 46 Broadway | 809 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| School Lane Playing Fields School Lane | grass pitches, tennis courts | 289 yd |
| Fulford St Oswalds Ce Primary School HESLINGTON LANE | grass pitches | 307 yd |
| Fulford School FULFORDGATE | grass pitches, swimming pool | 352 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 | 31.4 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 113.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 900 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 900 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 6.7 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 95.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 900 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.