St Oswalds Road is in York and in Selby district. YO10 4PF is located in the Fishergate electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of York Central. This postcode has been in use since 1998-06-01.
StreetScan combines information about St Oswalds Road, York, YO10 4PF and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: YO10 4JN, YO10 4QF, YO10 4JJ, YO10 4NZ, YO10 4PE, YO10 4NX, YO10 4JL, YO10 4QN, YO10 4QU.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around YO10 4PF is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.8% | 51% | 1.2% | 51.0% | 0.0% |
| Male | 50.2% | 49% | -1.2% | 49.0% | 0.0% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of YO10 4PF there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 63% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 22.4% | 20.9% | -1.5% | 37.9% | -17.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 64.5% | 63% | -1.5% | 44.2% | 18.8% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Separated | 0.9% | 0.4% | -0.5% | 2.2% | -1.8% |
| Divorced | 7.9% | 6.1% | -1.8% | 9.1% | -3.0% |
| Widowed | 4.2% | 9.1% | 4.9% | 6.1% | 3.0% |
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 | 45.3% | 45.2% | -0.1% | 48.4% | -3.2% |
| Good health | 36.3% | 36% | -0.3% | 33.6% | 2.4% |
| Fair health | 13.1% | 14.6% | 1.5% | 12.7% | 1.9% |
| Bad health | 4.9% | 3.8% | -1.1% | 4.0% | -0.2% |
| Very bad health | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
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 high percentage of residents with higher education degree or similar. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 50.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 12.1% | 15% | 2.9% | 18.2% | -3.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 6.1% | 6.6% | 0.5% | 9.6% | -3.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14% | 13.2% | -0.8% | 13.4% | -0.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.1% | 3.1% | -2.0% | 5.3% | -2.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.3% | 9.3% | -1.0% | 16.9% | -7.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 49.1% | 50.2% | 1.1% | 33.8% | 16.4% |
| Other | 3.3% | 2.6% | -0.7% | 2.8% | -0.2% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 94.3% 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 | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 1.6% | 1.5% | -0.1% | 3.1% | -1.6% |
| Other Asian | 1.2% | 0.4% | -0.8% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.5% | -2.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.0% | -0.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| White | 95.1% | 94.3% | -0.8% | 81.4% | 12.9% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Other | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
In this area, 91.2% 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 | 91.8% | 91.2% | -0.6% | 83.2% | 8.0% |
| European Union | 3.7% | 3.1% | -0.6% | 6.1% | -3.0% |
| Africa | 1.2% | 0.8% | -0.4% | 2.7% | -1.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.4% | 2.7% | 0.3% | 5.6% | -2.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 2.3% | 1.9% | 1.3% | 1.0% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 91% | 91.6% | 0.6% | 83.2% | 8.4% |
| 10+ Years | 0.8% | 6.5% | 5.7% | 9.8% | -3.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.2% | 0.4% | -0.8% | 2.9% | -2.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.9% | 1.5% | -1.4% | 2.2% | -0.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.1% | 0% | -4.1% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 87% | 76.7% | 10.3% |
| Ireland | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Portugal | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Lithuania | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 0.8% | 1.5% | -0.7% |
| Central Asia | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.4% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.5% | 0.3% | 1.2% |
| No passport held | 8.8% | 13.5% | -4.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 39.5% | 37.2% | 2.3% |
| Christian | 54% | 46.2% | 7.8% |
| Jewish | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Sikh | 0.8% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Not answered | 5.3% | 6.0% | -0.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around St Oswalds Road was 52.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 39.5% lower than the Fishergate average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
St Oswalds Road has the 18th highest crime rate of 36 local areas in Fishergate and the 300th highest crime rate of 639 local areas in York .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 6.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -36.9%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 52 St Oswalds Road, York, York Detached, an established residential building | £750,000 | 2023-11-29 | £757,630 |
| 16 St Oswalds Road, York, York Detached, an established residential building | £550,000 | 2022-03-07 | £585,998 |
| 1B St Oswalds Road, York, York Detached, an established residential building | £425,000 | 2022-02-04 | £446,115 |
| 48 St Oswalds Road, York, York Detached, an established residential building | £490,000 | 2021-06-29 | £539,435 |
| 13 St Oswalds Road, York, York Terraced, an established residential building | £450,000 | 2021-06-03 | £500,656 |
YO10 4PF 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 retired residents living in YO10 4PF area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 42% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 96 |
| Full-Time Employee | 59 |
| Part-Time Employee | 29 |
| Self-Employed | 24 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Looking after home or family | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 1 |
| Other | 0 |
| Unemployed | 0 |
| Education | 23 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 17 |
| Human health and social work activities | 12 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 11 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 10 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Other | 9 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Transport and storage | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Administrative and support service 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 | 2,393 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 | 754 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Knavesmire Primary School Trafalgar Street , YO23 1HY | 4out of 4 | 893 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 | 1,397 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Fishergate Primary School Fishergate , YO10 4AP | 3out of 4 | 1,495 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Scarcroft Primary School Moss Street , YO23 1BS | 4out of 4 | 1,761 yd | Academy converter | No | 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 | 982 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Millthorpe School Nunthorpe Avenue , YO23 1WF | 3out of 4 | 1,368 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| All Saints RC School Mill Mount Lane , YO24 1BJ | 4out of 4 | 1,790 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 | 3,141 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| York High School Cornlands Road , YO24 3WZ | 1out of 4 | 3,758 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 | 2,395 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 | 383 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Danesgate Community Danesgate , Fulford Cross YO10 4PB | 3out of 4 | 501 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| OneSchool Global York Campus Bishopthorpe Road , York YO23 2QA | - not rated | 1,109 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Mount School (York) Dalton Terrace , YO24 4DD | - not rated | 2,017 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| University of York Heslington , YO10 5DD | - not rated | 2,130 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Community Cafe at St Oswald's | St Oswalds Church, Main Street | 355 yd | |
| 52 Broadway | 52 Broadway | 611 yd | |
| The Old Liquor Store | Lower Ground Floor, The Chocolate Works | 735 yd | |
| Baxterstorey @ TSYS | Fulford Moor House, 230 Fulford Road | 757 yd | |
| Ebor Fitness | 33 Hospital Fields Road | 765 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Saddle Inn | 37 Main Street | 466 yd | |
| Fulfordgate Club & Institute | 19 Heslington Lane | 554 yd | |
| The Plough Inn | 48 Main Street | 687 yd | |
| Wellington Inn | 47 Alma Terrace | 952 yd | |
| The Fulford Arms | 121 Fulford Road | 984 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Big Bite | 71 Main Street | 742 yd | |
| Kawa House | 216 Fulford Road | 881 yd | |
| Sunny’s Cafe and Sandwich Bar | 198 Fulford Road | 949 yd | |
| Hallo Mallow Sandwich Bar and Deli | 25 Alma Terrace | 952 yd | |
| Golden Horse | 24 Trafalgar Street | 1,092 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iceland | 248 Fulford Road | 530 yd | |
| ALDI | Fulford Road | 530 yd | |
| The Co-op | 46 Broadway | 628 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 214 Fulford Road | 881 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Imphal Barracks FULFORD ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts, tennis courts | 579 yd |
| Fulford St Oswalds Ce Primary School HESLINGTON LANE | grass pitches | 634 yd |
| School Lane Playing Fields School Lane | grass pitches, tennis courts | 781 yd |
| Ebor Fitness FULFORD INDUSTRIAL ESTATE | health and fitness suite | 818 yd |
| Fulford School FULFORDGATE | grass pitches, swimming pool | 870 yd |
| Rowntree Park Terry Avenue | tennis courts | 1,041 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 | 45.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 198.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 900 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 900 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 113.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 900 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.