William Plows Avenue is in York and in York district. YO10 5AD 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 William Plows Avenue, York, YO10 5AD and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: YO10 5LY, YO10 5AZ, YO10 5AE, YO10 5BL, YO10 5AY, YO10 5BP, YO10 5AX, YO10 3HZ, YO10 5BA.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding YO10 5AD has a female population much higher than UK average, with 56.3% 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 | 49.4% | 56.3% | 6.9% | 51.0% | 5.3% |
| Male | 50.6% | 43.7% | -6.9% | 49.0% | -5.3% |
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 5AD, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 57.9% 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 | 56.3% | 57.9% | 1.6% | 37.9% | 20.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 18.7% | 20.5% | 1.8% | 44.2% | -23.7% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Separated | 2.2% | 0.8% | -1.4% | 2.2% | -1.4% |
| Divorced | 8.8% | 8.5% | -0.3% | 9.1% | -0.6% |
| Widowed | 14.1% | 11.2% | -2.9% | 6.1% | 5.1% |
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 lower percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (64.4%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either an older population or social deprivation in the area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 37.7% | 33.7% | -4.0% | 48.4% | -14.7% |
| Good health | 23.7% | 30.7% | 7.0% | 33.6% | -2.9% |
| Fair health | 21.2% | 24.4% | 3.2% | 12.7% | 11.7% |
| Bad health | 9.9% | 8% | -1.9% | 4.0% | 4.0% |
| Very bad health | 7.6% | 3.2% | -4.4% | 1.2% | 2.0% |
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.
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 20.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 28.1% | 23.8% | -4.3% | 18.2% | 5.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 5.3% | 4.5% | -0.8% | 9.6% | -5.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11% | 4.8% | -6.2% | 13.4% | -8.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 2% | 2.9% | 0.9% | 5.3% | -2.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 28.4% | 39.6% | 11.2% | 16.9% | 22.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 20.4% | 20.9% | 0.5% | 33.8% | -12.9% |
| Other | 4.8% | 3.5% | -1.3% | 2.8% | 0.7% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 86% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.2% | 0.5% | 0.3% | 1.1% | -0.6% |
| Chinese | 2.9% | 1.5% | -1.4% | 0.7% | 0.8% |
| Indian | 2.5% | 1.7% | -0.8% | 3.1% | -1.4% |
| Pakistani | 2.5% | 1.2% | -1.3% | 2.7% | -1.5% |
| Other Asian | 3.7% | 2.4% | -1.3% | 1.6% | 0.8% |
| Black African | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.0% | 2.5% | -1.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.5% | 0.1% | 1.0% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 2.2% | 1.8% | 0.8% | 1.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.2% | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| White | 84.6% | 86% | 1.4% | 81.4% | 4.6% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.2% | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Arab | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0.2% | 1.7% | 1.5% | 1.6% | 0.1% |
In this area, 85.6% 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 | 81.9% | 85.6% | 3.7% | 83.2% | 2.4% |
| European Union | 3.3% | 4.4% | 1.1% | 6.1% | -1.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 2.1% | 0% | -2.1% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 10.5% | 7.1% | -3.4% | 5.6% | 1.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.2% | 2.9% | 1.7% | 1.3% | 1.6% |
| Oceania | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 81.3% | 85.2% | 3.9% | 83.2% | 2.0% |
| 10+ Years | 7.8% | 6.1% | -1.7% | 9.8% | -3.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 5.8% | 2.4% | -3.4% | 2.9% | -0.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.6% | 2.9% | 1.3% | 2.2% | 0.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.5% | 3.4% | -0.1% | 1.9% | 1.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 72.7% | 76.7% | -4.0% |
| France | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Italy | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Poland | 0.5% | 1.3% | -0.8% |
| Romania | 0.2% | 0.9% | -0.7% |
| Other EU countries | 1.7% | 1.5% | 0.2% |
| Eastern Asia | 1.7% | 0.3% | 1.4% |
| Southern Asia | 1.9% | 1.2% | 0.7% |
| South-East Asia | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Central and South America | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| No passport held | 17.5% | 13.5% | 4.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 36.8% | 37.2% | -0.4% |
| Christian | 33.7% | 46.2% | -12.5% |
| Buddhist | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Hindu | 2.4% | 1.7% | 0.7% |
| Muslim | 0.5% | 6.5% | -6.0% |
| Not answered | 26.1% | 6.0% | 20.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around William Plows Avenue was 52.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 39.9% lower than the Fishergate average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
William Plows Avenue has the 18th lowest crime rate of 36 local areas in Fishergate and the 301st highest crime rate of 639 local areas in York .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 9.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -29.6%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Dower Court William Plows Avenue, York, York Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £97,950 | 2019-08-14 | £113,248 |
| 23 Dower Court William Plows Avenue, York, York Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £73,000 | 2011-10-18 | £111,753 |
| 17 Dower Court William Plows Avenue, York, York Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £72,500 | 2007-03-16 | £100,447 |
| 7 Dower Court William Plows Avenue, York, York Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £91,080 | 2004-12-10 | £142,286 |
| 23 Dower Court William Plows Avenue, York, York Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £60,000 | 2004-05-21 | £102,093 |
YO10 5AD 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 5AD 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) | 103 |
| Retired | 86 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 54 |
| Full-Time Employee | 37 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 37 |
| Part-Time Employee | 23 |
| Self-Employed | 13 |
| Other | 12 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Education | 20 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 15 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 15 |
| Human health and social work activities | 13 |
| Other | 10 |
| Construction | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Manufacturing | 5 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Real estate 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 | 2,378 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 | 279 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 | 468 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Fishergate Primary School Fishergate , YO10 4AP | 3out of 4 | 567 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Tang Hall Primary Academy Sixth Avenue , YO31 0UT | 3out of 4 | 1,572 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Scarcroft Primary School Moss Street , YO23 1BS | 4out of 4 | 1,605 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Millthorpe School Nunthorpe Avenue , YO23 1WF | 3out of 4 | 1,632 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Fulford School Fulfordgate , Heslington Lane YO10 4FY | 4out of 4 | 1,749 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| All Saints RC School Mill Mount Lane , YO24 1BJ | 4out of 4 | 1,919 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 | 1,924 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Vale of York Academy Rawcliffe Drive , Clifton Without YO30 6ZS | 1out of 4 | 3,884 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 | 3,741 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 | 1,060 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Danesgate Community Danesgate , Fulford Cross YO10 4PB | 3out of 4 | 1,082 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| York Steiner School Danesmead , Fulford Cross YO10 4PB | - not rated | 1,197 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| York St John University Lord Mayor's Walk , YO31 7EX | - not rated | 1,908 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Mount School (York) Dalton Terrace , YO24 4DD | - not rated | 2,143 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cafe Frida | 1 Belle Vue Street | 234 yd | |
| Auden House | Auden House - Wardens Office, St Anns Court | 385 yd | |
| Zidanes Indulgence | 31 Heslington Road | 419 yd | |
| Bison Coffee | 17 Heslington Road | 419 yd | |
| A1 Moto | Technology House, 47-49 Lawrence Street | 513 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Victoria Hotel | 1 Heslington Road | 419 yd | |
| Rook & Gaskill | 12 Lawrence Street | 513 yd | |
| Chuandao Karaoke Bar | 61 Lawrence Street | 514 yd | |
| Waggon & Horses | 19 Lawrence Street | 582 yd | |
| Lawrence St WMC | 27 Lawrence Street | 582 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wawin Chinese Restaurant | 41 Heslington Road | 419 yd | |
| Efe's Pizza | 26 Heslington Road | 448 yd | |
| China Town Canteen | 78 Lawrence Street | 472 yd | |
| Mojo’s | 61 Lawrence Street | 514 yd | |
| Dominic Pizza | 3 Lawrence Street | 582 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-op | Co-Op Store, Paragon Street | 676 yd | |
| Oriental Express | 5 Matmer House, Hull Road | 729 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 214 Fulford Road | 755 yd | |
| Food Warehouse | Unit 1, Foss Islands Retail Pa, Foss Islands Road | 801 yd | |
| Waitrose | Foss Islands Road | 801 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| The Retreat (York) HESLINGTON ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 225 yd |
| St Lawrences Ce Primary School Heslington Road | grass pitches | 250 yd |
| St Georges Rc Primary School WINTERSCALE STREET | grass pitches | 609 yd |
| York Barbican Centre (Closed) Paragon Street | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 672 yd |
| Fishergate Primary School FISHERGATE | grass pitches | 683 yd |
| Tramways Working Mens Club MILL STREET | 894 yd | |
| Hull Road Park Alcuin Avenue | tennis courts | 906 yd |
| Imphal Barracks FULFORD ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts, tennis courts | 994 yd |
| Ebor Fitness FULFORD INDUSTRIAL ESTATE | health and fitness suite | 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 | 16.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 16.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 23 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 23 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 1.2 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 1.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 1.27 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.