Cemetery Road is in York and in York district. YO10 5AF 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 Cemetery Road, York, YO10 5AF and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: YO10 5AN, YO10 5AR, YO10 5AS, YO10 5AT, YO10 5AH, YO10 5AQ, YO10 5BX, YO10 5BE, YO10 4AW.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around YO10 5AF is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 48.6% | 51% | 2.4% | 51.0% | 0.0% |
| Male | 51.4% | 49% | -2.4% | 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 area around YO10 5AF, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 82.4% 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 | 87.6% | 82.4% | -5.2% | 37.9% | 44.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 8.2% | 10.5% | 2.3% | 44.2% | -33.7% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.1% | 0.9% |
| Separated | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% | 2.2% | -1.5% |
| Divorced | 1.6% | 3.7% | 2.1% | 9.1% | -5.4% |
| Widowed | 1.1% | 1% | -0.1% | 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 high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (89.6%) 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 | 64.1% | 55.4% | -8.7% | 48.4% | 7.0% |
| Good health | 29.3% | 34.2% | 4.9% | 33.6% | 0.6% |
| Fair health | 5.8% | 7.2% | 1.4% | 12.7% | -5.5% |
| Bad health | 0.4% | 2.5% | 2.1% | 4.0% | -1.5% |
| Very bad health | 0.4% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
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 5AF this area, 2.5% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 3.2% | 2.5% | -0.7% | 18.2% | -15.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 3.4% | 2% | -1.4% | 9.6% | -7.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 4.6% | 4.7% | 0.1% | 13.4% | -8.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.1% | 1.5% | 0.4% | 5.3% | -3.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 50.1% | 60.4% | 10.3% | 16.9% | 43.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 29.5% | 27.3% | -2.2% | 33.8% | -6.5% |
| Other | 8% | 1.7% | -6.3% | 2.8% | -1.1% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 87.7% 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% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 1.1% | -0.9% |
| Chinese | 2.7% | 4.2% | 1.5% | 0.7% | 3.5% |
| Indian | 1.3% | 2.1% | 0.8% | 3.1% | -1.0% |
| Pakistani | 0.2% | 1.4% | 1.2% | 2.7% | -1.3% |
| Other Asian | 2% | 1.9% | -0.1% | 1.6% | 0.3% |
| Black African | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.7% | 1.4% | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.4% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 90.7% | 87.7% | -3.0% | 81.4% | 6.3% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Arab | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 1.6% | -1.4% |
In this area, 83.6% 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 | 81.6% | 83.6% | 2.0% | 83.2% | 0.4% |
| European Union | 8.4% | 7.2% | -1.2% | 6.1% | 1.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.8% | 1.2% | -0.6% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| Africa | 0.4% | 0.5% | 0.1% | 2.7% | -2.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4.9% | 7.4% | 2.5% | 5.6% | 1.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.4% | 0.2% | -2.2% | 1.3% | -1.1% |
| Oceania | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| British Overseas | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 81.4% | 83.6% | 2.2% | 83.2% | 0.4% |
| 10+ Years | 6.7% | 7.4% | 0.7% | 9.8% | -2.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 5.8% | 1.6% | -4.2% | 2.9% | -1.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 4.2% | 1.8% | -2.4% | 2.2% | -0.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 2% | 5.5% | 3.5% | 1.9% | 3.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 85.1% | 76.7% | 8.4% |
| Ireland | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| France | 1.4% | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| Germany | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Portugal | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Spain | 0.2% | 0.4% | -0.2% |
| Lithuania | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Poland | 1.4% | 1.3% | 0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 2.1% | 1.5% | 0.6% |
| Other Europe | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Middle East | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 1.4% | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| Southern Asia | 0.9% | 1.2% | -0.3% |
| South-East Asia | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Oceania | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 3.2% | 13.5% | -10.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 61% | 37.2% | 23.8% |
| Christian | 24% | 46.2% | -22.2% |
| Buddhist | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Hindu | 1.4% | 1.7% | -0.3% |
| Jewish | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Muslim | 1.6% | 6.5% | -4.9% |
| Other religion | 1.8% | 0.6% | 1.2% |
| Not answered | 9.7% | 6.0% | 3.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Cemetery Road was 57.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 33.5% lower than the Fishergate average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Cemetery Road has the 16th highest crime rate of 36 local areas in Fishergate and the 275th highest crime rate of 639 local areas in York .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 30.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -75.8%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 Cemetery Road, York, York Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £273,000 | 2017-09-08 | £366,528 |
| 15 Cemetery Road, York, York Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £180,000 | 2017-02-15 | £247,897 |
| 7 Cemetery Road, York, York Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £130,000 | 2002-05-14 | £391,543 |
| 9 Cemetery Road, York, York Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £51,000 | 1998-06-12 | £269,609 |
YO10 5AF 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 5AF 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) | 195 |
| Full-Time Employee | 66 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 63 |
| Part-Time Employee | 18 |
| Self-Employed | 18 |
| Retired | 16 |
| Other | 9 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 8 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 59 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 39 |
| Education | 30 |
| Human health and social work activities | 20 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 19 |
| Other | 11 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Manufacturing | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Construction | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 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 | 1,909 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fishergate Primary School Fishergate , YO10 4AP | 3out of 4 | 119 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St George's Catholic Primary School - a Catholic Voluntary Academy 1 Winterscale Street , Fishergate YO10 4BT | 3out of 4 | 170 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Lawrence's Church of England Primary Academy Heslington Road , YO10 5BW | 1out of 4 | 625 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Scarcroft Primary School Moss Street , YO23 1BS | 4out of 4 | 1,146 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Knavesmire Primary School Trafalgar Street , YO23 1HY | 4out of 4 | 1,464 yd | Academy converter | Yes | 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 | 1,241 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| All Saints RC School Mill Mount Lane , YO24 1BJ | 4out of 4 | 1,479 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Fulford School Fulfordgate , Heslington Lane YO10 4FY | 4out of 4 | 1,993 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Archbishop Holgate's School, A Church of England Academy Hull Road , YO10 5ZA | 4out of 4 | 2,355 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Vale of York Academy Rawcliffe Drive , Clifton Without YO30 6ZS | 1out of 4 | 3,482 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 | 3,498 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Danesgate Community Danesgate , Fulford Cross YO10 4PB | 3out of 4 | 1,071 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| York Steiner School Danesmead , Fulford Cross YO10 4PB | - not rated | 1,188 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| University of York Heslington , YO10 5DD | - not rated | 1,535 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| York St John University Lord Mayor's Walk , YO31 7EX | - not rated | 1,585 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Mount School (York) Dalton Terrace , YO24 4DD | - not rated | 1,692 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zidanes Indulgence | 31 Heslington Road | 81 yd | |
| Bison Coffee | 17 Heslington Road | 81 yd | |
| Auden House | Auden House - Wardens Office, St Anns Court | 121 yd | |
| Sky Blue Chinese Restaurant | 16 Barbican Road | 239 yd | |
| Cafe Frida | 1 Belle Vue Street | 249 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Victoria Hotel | 1 Heslington Road | 81 yd | |
| Edinburgh Arms | 25 Fishergate | 262 yd | |
| Sea Horses Hotel | 4 Fawcett Street | 294 yd | |
| Fulford District Conservative Club | 103 Fulford Road | 302 yd | |
| The Phoenix | 75 George Street | 354 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wawin Chinese Restaurant | 41 Heslington Road | 81 yd | |
| Efe's Pizza | 26 Heslington Road | 101 yd | |
| Istanbul Grill | 102 Fishergate | 294 yd | |
| Shilin House | 108 Fishergate | 294 yd | |
| Maks Chinese Takeaway | 106 Fishergate | 294 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-op | Co-Op Store, Paragon Street | 221 yd | |
| Food Warehouse | Unit 1, Foss Islands Retail Pa, Foss Islands Road | 606 yd | |
| Waitrose | Foss Islands Road | 606 yd | |
| Tesco | 34 Piccadilly | 657 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 214 Fulford Road | 687 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| York Barbican Centre (Closed) Paragon Street | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 216 yd |
| Fishergate Primary School FISHERGATE | grass pitches | 221 yd |
| St Georges Rc Primary School WINTERSCALE STREET | grass pitches | 229 yd |
| Tramways Working Mens Club MILL STREET | 457 yd | |
| St Lawrences Ce Primary School Heslington Road | grass pitches | 511 yd |
| The Retreat (York) HESLINGTON ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 680 yd |
| Rowntree Park Tennis Club ROWNTREE PARK ROWNTREE PARK TERRY AVENUE | tennis courts | 819 yd |
| Rowntree Park Terry Avenue | tennis courts | 820 yd |
| Ebor Fitness FULFORD INDUSTRIAL ESTATE | health and fitness suite | 839 yd |
| Emperors Health & Fitness Club THE SAWMILL THE SAWMILL SKELDERGATE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 872 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 | 87.5% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 87.5% |
| 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 | 72.2 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 75.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 149.32 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 149.32 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 27.7 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.