Lawrence Court is in York and in York district. YO10 5BY 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 Lawrence Court, York, YO10 5BY and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: YO10 3WF, YO10 3WG, YO10 3WP, YO10 3WL, YO10 5AA, YO10 3DU, YO10 5BB, YO10 5BZ, YO10 5BD.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding YO10 5BY is primarily male, with 54% of the population being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 48.5% | 46% | -2.5% | 51.0% | -5.0% |
| Male | 51.5% | 54% | 2.5% | 49.0% | 5.0% |
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 5BY, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 69% 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 | 72.2% | 69% | -3.2% | 37.9% | 31.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 20.6% | 22.3% | 1.7% | 44.2% | -21.9% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.1% | 1.0% |
| Separated | 1.8% | 0.8% | -1.0% | 2.2% | -1.4% |
| Divorced | 3.7% | 6.1% | 2.4% | 9.1% | -3.0% |
| Widowed | 1.4% | 0.8% | -0.6% | 6.1% | -5.3% |
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 | 55% | 38.1% | -16.9% | 48.4% | -10.3% |
| Good health | 37.3% | 42.3% | 5.0% | 33.6% | 8.7% |
| Fair health | 5% | 14.9% | 9.9% | 12.7% | 2.2% |
| Bad health | 1.9% | 4% | 2.1% | 4.0% | 0.0% |
| Very bad health | 0.8% | 0.7% | -0.1% | 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.
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 46.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 6.2% | 11.7% | 5.5% | 18.2% | -6.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 8.3% | 6.4% | -1.9% | 9.6% | -3.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 10.6% | 5.8% | -4.8% | 13.4% | -7.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.4% | 2.7% | 1.3% | 5.3% | -2.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 18.1% | 26% | 7.9% | 16.9% | 9.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 45.4% | 46.2% | 0.8% | 33.8% | 12.4% |
| Other | 10.1% | 1.3% | -8.8% | 2.8% | -1.5% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 79.4% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.8% | 0.2% | -0.6% | 1.1% | -0.9% |
| Chinese | 6.2% | 3.9% | -2.3% | 0.7% | 3.2% |
| Indian | 2.1% | 5.7% | 3.6% | 3.1% | 2.6% |
| Pakistani | 1.2% | 0.5% | -0.7% | 2.7% | -2.2% |
| Other Asian | 5% | 0.7% | -4.3% | 1.6% | -0.9% |
| Black African | 2.3% | 0.7% | -1.6% | 2.5% | -1.8% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.2% | 0.5% | -0.7% | 1.0% | -0.5% |
| Other Black | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.8% | 0.7% | -0.1% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.2% | 1.2% | 1.0% | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 0.2% | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| White | 78.8% | 79.4% | 0.6% | 81.4% | -2.0% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.2% | 1.2% | 1.0% | 0.1% | 1.1% |
| Roma | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.2% | 1.3% |
| Arab | 0.4% | 1.7% | 1.3% | 0.6% | 1.1% |
| Other | 0.2% | 0.5% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.1% |
In this area, 71.4% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is lower than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 65.1% | 71.4% | 6.3% | 83.2% | -11.8% |
| European Union | 14.7% | 9.5% | -5.2% | 6.1% | 3.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.4% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Africa | 4.1% | 2.5% | -1.6% | 2.7% | -0.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 10% | 9.2% | -0.8% | 5.6% | 3.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 4.8% | 5.5% | 0.7% | 1.3% | 4.2% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| British Overseas | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 64.3% | 71.2% | 6.9% | 83.2% | -12.0% |
| 10+ Years | 13.7% | 7.2% | -6.5% | 9.8% | -2.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 8.9% | 7.2% | -1.7% | 2.9% | 4.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 6.6% | 7.7% | 1.1% | 2.2% | 5.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 6.4% | 6.7% | 0.3% | 1.9% | 4.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 66.8% | 76.7% | -9.9% |
| Ireland | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| France | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Germany | 2% | 0.2% | 1.8% |
| Italy | 1.5% | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| Portugal | 2.9% | 0.5% | 2.4% |
| Spain | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Poland | 2% | 1.3% | 0.7% |
| Romania | 2.2% | 0.9% | 1.3% |
| Other EU countries | 1% | 1.5% | -0.5% |
| Turkey | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| North Africa | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Middle East | 1% | 0.1% | 0.9% |
| Eastern Asia | 2.7% | 0.3% | 2.4% |
| Southern Asia | 1.5% | 1.2% | 0.3% |
| South-East Asia | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 2.2% | 0.3% | 1.9% |
| Central and South America | 1.7% | 0.2% | 1.5% |
| Oceania | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 9.3% | 13.5% | -4.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 46.6% | 37.2% | 9.4% |
| Christian | 40.9% | 46.2% | -5.3% |
| Hindu | 3% | 1.7% | 1.3% |
| Jewish | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Muslim | 2.7% | 6.5% | -3.8% |
| Sikh | 0.2% | 0.9% | -0.7% |
| Other religion | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Not answered | 5.9% | 6.0% | -0.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Lawrence Court was 331.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 257.9% higher than the Fishergate average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Lawrence Court has the 2nd highest crime rate of 34 local areas in Fishergate and the 31st highest crime rate of 631 local areas in York .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 146.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -69.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lawrence Court, York, York Terraced, an established residential building | £125,000 | 2008-11-28 | £232,404 |
| 2 Lawrence Court, York, York Terraced, an established residential building | £136,000 | 2007-09-21 | £220,593 |
| 3 Lawrence Court, York, York Terraced, an established residential building | £130,000 | 2005-04-29 | £258,223 |
| 2 Lawrence Court, York, York Terraced, an established residential building | £127,000 | 2004-08-02 | £261,986 |
| 3 Lawrence Court, York, York Terraced, a newly built property | £40,000 | 1997-03-27 | £237,895 |
The percentage of student residents living in YO10 5BY 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 | 129 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 76 |
| Part-Time Employee | 37 |
| Retired | 27 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 25 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 23 |
| Unemployed | 22 |
| Self-Employed | 17 |
| Other | 12 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Education | 58 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 52 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 30 |
| Human health and social work activities | 27 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 19 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 18 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 17 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 15 |
| Other | 13 |
| Information and communication | 12 |
| Manufacturing | 11 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 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 | 2,649 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saint Lawrence's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School Heslington Road , YO10 5BW | - not rated | 423 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Lawrence's Church of England Primary School Heslington Road , YO10 5BW | 3out of 4 | 423 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Fishergate Primary School Fishergate , YO10 4AP | 3out of 4 | 463 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St George's Roman Catholic Primary School, York 1 Winterscale Street , Fishergate YO10 4BT | - not rated | 494 yd | Voluntary aided 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 | 494 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 | 1,566 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Millthorpe School Nunthorpe Avenue , YO23 1WF | - not rated | 1,566 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| All Saints Catholic School York Mill Mount Lane , YO24 1BJ | 4out of 4 | 1,763 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| All Saints RC School Mill Mount Lane , YO24 1BJ | - not rated | 1,763 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Burnholme Community College Bad Bargain Lane , YO31 0GW | - not rated | 1,962 yd | Community school | 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 | 3,847 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| York Sixth Form College Sim Balk Lane , Tadcaster Road YO23 2UD | - not rated | 4,285 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Real School York Environmental Community , Centre YO10 3EN | - not rated | 580 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| York College for Girls 62 Petergate , YO1 7HZ | - not rated | 1,133 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| The Minster School Deangate , YO1 7JA | - not rated | 1,156 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Bridge Centre Danesgate , Fulford Cross YO10 4PB | - not rated | 1,360 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Fulford Cross School Fulford Cross , YO10 4PB | - not rated | 1,360 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sky Blue Chinese Restaurant | 16 Barbican Road | 87 yd | |
| Chef Lu's Chinese Restaurant | 40 Huby Court, Speculation Street | 197 yd | |
| Zidanes Indulgence | 31 Heslington Road | 246 yd | |
| Bison Coffee | 17 Heslington Road | 246 yd | |
| A1 Moto | Technology House, 47-49 Lawrence Street | 278 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rook & Gaskill | 12 Lawrence Street | 112 yd | |
| Waggon & Horses | 19 Lawrence Street | 138 yd | |
| Lawrence St WMC | 27 Lawrence Street | 138 yd | |
| The Rose and Crown | 13 Lawrence Street | 138 yd | |
| Brown Cow | 36 Hope Street | 237 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dominic Pizza | 3 Lawrence Street | 138 yd | |
| Jennys Fish and Chips | 1 Lawrence Street | 138 yd | |
| Cunli (also T/A Ji The Chicken Shop) | 35 Lawrence Street | 138 yd | |
| Efe's Pizza | 26 Heslington Road | 204 yd | |
| Wawin Chinese Restaurant | 41 Heslington Road | 246 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-op | Co-Op Store, Paragon Street | 287 yd | |
| Food Warehouse | Unit 1, Foss Islands Retail Pa, Foss Islands Road | 318 yd | |
| Waitrose | Foss Islands Road | 318 yd | |
| Lidl | Lidl Store, James Street | 553 yd | |
| Tesco | 34 Piccadilly | 588 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| York Barbican Centre (Closed) Paragon Street | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 288 yd |
| Tramways Working Mens Club MILL STREET | 414 yd | |
| St Lawrences Ce Primary School Heslington Road | grass pitches | 419 yd |
| Fishergate Primary School FISHERGATE | grass pitches | 454 yd |
| St Georges Rc Primary School WINTERSCALE STREET | grass pitches | 521 yd |
| The Retreat (York) HESLINGTON ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 664 yd |
| Emperors Health & Fitness Club THE SAWMILL THE SAWMILL SKELDERGATE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 934 yd |
| Ultraflex York LAYERTHORPE | health and fitness suite | 958 yd |
| Hull Road Park Alcuin Avenue | tennis courts | 979 yd |
| Rowntree Park Tennis Club ROWNTREE PARK ROWNTREE PARK TERRY AVENUE | tennis courts | 1,084 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.