Crossways is in York and in York district. YO10 5HT is located in the Hull Road electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of York Central. This postcode has been in use since 1998-06-01.
StreetScan combines information about Crossways, York, YO10 5HT and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: YO10 5HU, YO10 5HY, YO10 5JF, YO10 5JG, YO10 5HZ, YO10 5JQ, YO10 5HS, YO10 5JE, YO10 5HX.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding YO10 5HT, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.3% of residents 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 | 52.5% | 52.3% | -0.2% | 51.0% | 1.3% |
| Male | 47.5% | 47.7% | 0.2% | 49.0% | -1.3% |
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 5HT, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 60.1% 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 | 51.1% | 60.1% | 9.0% | 37.9% | 22.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 36.6% | 27.5% | -9.1% | 44.2% | -16.7% |
| Separated | 0.8% | 1.6% | 0.8% | 2.2% | -0.6% |
| Divorced | 4.1% | 4% | -0.1% | 9.1% | -5.1% |
| Widowed | 7.4% | 6.9% | -0.5% | 6.1% | 0.8% |
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 | 47.7% | 44.6% | -3.1% | 48.4% | -3.8% |
| Good health | 35.3% | 38.8% | 3.5% | 33.6% | 5.2% |
| Fair health | 12.4% | 11.3% | -1.1% | 12.7% | -1.4% |
| Bad health | 3.6% | 4.5% | 0.9% | 4.0% | 0.5% |
| Very bad health | 1% | 0.8% | -0.2% | 1.2% | -0.4% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 18.6% | 11.3% | -7.3% | 18.2% | -6.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 7.1% | 3.2% | -3.9% | 9.6% | -6.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.6% | 5.8% | -6.8% | 13.4% | -7.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.2% | 6.1% | 0.9% | 5.3% | 0.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 33.3% | 46.7% | 13.4% | 16.9% | 29.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 18.9% | 24.8% | 5.9% | 33.8% | -9.0% |
| Other | 4.4% | 2.1% | -2.3% | 2.8% | -0.7% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 84.8% 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% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.1% | -0.8% |
| Chinese | 2.5% | 5.3% | 2.8% | 0.7% | 4.6% |
| Indian | 0.8% | 0.5% | -0.3% | 3.1% | -2.6% |
| Pakistani | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 0.5% | 1.8% | 1.3% | 1.6% | 0.2% |
| Black African | 1% | 1.5% | 0.5% | 2.5% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.5% | 2.8% | 2.3% | 0.8% | 2.0% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| White | 91.6% | 84.8% | -6.8% | 81.4% | 3.4% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 1.5% | 0% | -1.5% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Arab | 0% | 2% | 2.0% | 0.6% | 1.4% |
| Other | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 82.9% 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 | 91.1% | 82.9% | -8.2% | 83.2% | -0.3% |
| European Union | 2.5% | 5.3% | 2.8% | 6.1% | -0.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 2% | 2.3% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -0.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3% | 8.6% | 5.6% | 5.6% | 3.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1% | 0.3% | -0.7% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 90.9% | 83.1% | -7.8% | 83.2% | -0.1% |
| 10+ Years | 4.3% | 5.6% | 1.3% | 9.8% | -4.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.3% | 2.8% | 1.5% | 2.9% | -0.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.5% | 3% | 2.5% | 2.2% | 0.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 3% | 5.6% | 2.6% | 1.9% | 3.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 76.3% | 76.7% | -0.4% |
| Italy | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Lithuania | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Poland | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.0% |
| Romania | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 1.8% | 1.5% | 0.3% |
| North Africa | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Middle East | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Eastern Asia | 3.8% | 0.3% | 3.5% |
| South-East Asia | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| Oceania | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| No passport held | 11.6% | 13.5% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 44.2% | 37.2% | 7.0% |
| Christian | 40.4% | 46.2% | -5.8% |
| Buddhist | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Hindu | 0.5% | 1.7% | -1.2% |
| Muslim | 2.3% | 6.5% | -4.2% |
| Sikh | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other religion | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Not answered | 11.1% | 6.0% | 5.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Crossways was 67.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 0.4% lower than the Heworth average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Crossways has the 7th highest crime rate of 23 local areas in Heworth and the 230th highest crime rate of 631 local areas in York .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 42.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -40.0%.

Households in this area have a similar level level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 58% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 73 Crossways, York, York Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £310,000 | 2026-02-06 | £310,000 |
| 81 Crossways, York, York Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £268,250 | 2025-03-28 | £275,573 |
| 63 Crossways, York, York Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £240,000 | 2025-01-13 | £244,574 |
| 67 Crossways, York, York Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £235,000 | 2024-10-04 | £237,100 |
| 45 Crossways, York, York Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £299,857 | 2022-05-31 | £316,360 |
YO10 5HT 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 5HT 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) | 146 |
| Retired | 86 |
| Full-Time Employee | 44 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 43 |
| Part-Time Employee | 27 |
| Self-Employed | 13 |
| Other | 7 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 2 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 33 |
| Education | 26 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 24 |
| Human health and social work activities | 13 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Other | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 3 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| 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 | 4,651 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Badger Hill Infant School Crossways , Hull Road YO10 5JF | - not rated | 99 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Badger Hill Primary Academy Crossways , Badger Hill YO10 5JF | 3out of 4 | 172 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Badger Hill Primary School Crossways , Badger Hill YO10 5JF | - not rated | 172 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lord Deramore's Primary School School Lane , Heslington YO10 5EE | 4out of 4 | 620 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Osbaldwick Primary Schools The Leyes/The Lane , Osbaldwick YO10 3AX | - not rated | 794 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Archbishop Holgate's School, A Church of England Academy Hull Road , YO10 5ZA | 4out of 4 | 294 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Archbishop Holgate's School Hull Road , YO10 5ZA | - not rated | 294 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Burnholme Community College Bad Bargain Lane , YO31 0GW | - not rated | 1,859 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Fulford School Fulfordgate , Heslington Lane YO10 4FY | - not rated | 2,642 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Fulford School Fulfordgate , Heslington Lane YO10 4FY | 4out of 4 | 2,642 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of York Heslington , YO10 5DD | - not rated | 1,087 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Applefields School Bad Bargain Lane , Burnholme YO31 0LW | 3out of 4 | 1,846 yd | Academy special converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Applefields School Bad Bargain Lane , Burnholme YO31 0LW | - not rated | 1,846 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Real School York Environmental Community , Centre YO10 3EN | - not rated | 1,854 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Galtres School Bad Bargain Lane , Burnholme YO31 0LW | - not rated | 1,892 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grub | 21 Yarburgh Way | 419 yd | |
| My Ohana | Windmill Lane | 482 yd | |
| Caffe Society | Law & Management Building, Freboys Lane | 636 yd | |
| Sylhety Lounge | Unit 8, Kimberlow Hill Retail Park, Kimberlow Rise | 657 yd | |
| Hub Cafe | University Of York - Ron Cooke Hub Building, Deramore Lane | 689 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charles XII | Main Street | 807 yd | |
| Deramore Arms | Deramore Arms, Main Street | 856 yd | |
| Derwent College | Derwent College, University Road To Derwent Col | 1,088 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Red Chilli | Unit 2, Kimberlow Hill Retail Park, Kimberlow Rise | 627 yd | |
| Cecils Pizza & Grill Bar | Unit 7, Kimberlow Hill Retail Park, Kimberlow Rise | 627 yd | |
| Chutni | Unit 9, Kimberlow Hill Retail Park, Kimberlow Rise | 657 yd | |
| Browns Of Heslington | 15 Main Street | 807 yd | |
| Top Wok | 18 Farndale Avenue | 916 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nisa | University of York, Unit 5, Kimberlow Hill Retail Park | 627 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 8-10 Farndale Avenue | 831 yd | |
| The Co-operative | 102-104 Hull Road | 1,020 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Archbishop Holgates Church Of England Academy HULL ROAD | grass pitches, swimming pool | 299 yd |
| Lord Deramores Primary School SCHOOL LANE | grass pitches | 598 yd |
| David Lloyd Club (York) WINDMILL LANE | health and fitness suite, indoor tennis centre, squash courts, swimming pool, tennis courts | 647 yd |
| York St John University (Hull Road) (Closed) Hull Road | grass pitches | 664 yd |
| Osbaldwick Primary School (The Leyes Site) OSBALDWICK C P SCHOOL OSBALDWICK C P SCHOOL THE LEYES | grass pitches | 792 yd |
| Osbaldwick Primary School (Lane Site) OSBALDWICK LANE | grass pitches | 845 yd |
| Osbaldwick Sports Club THE LEYES | grass pitches | 880 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 | 47 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 104.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.