Petercroft Lane is in Dunnington, York and in Selby district. YO19 5NQ is located in the Osbaldwick & Derwent electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of York Outer. This postcode has been in use since 1998-06-01.
StreetScan combines information about Petercroft Lane, Dunnington, York, YO19 5NQ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: YO19 5LY, YO19 5PG, YO19 5RE, YO19 5NA, YO19 5LX, YO19 5NB, YO19 5NW, YO19 5RF, YO19 5SB.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around YO19 5NQ is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 54.1% | 51.1% | -3.0% | 51.0% | 0.1% |
| Male | 45.9% | 48.9% | 3.0% | 49.0% | -0.1% |
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 YO19 5NQ there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 61.4% 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 | 14.5% | 21.5% | 7.0% | 37.9% | -16.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 69.4% | 61.4% | -8.0% | 44.2% | 17.2% |
| Separated | 1.3% | 0.9% | -0.4% | 2.2% | -1.3% |
| Divorced | 5.1% | 3.9% | -1.2% | 9.1% | -5.2% |
| Widowed | 9.8% | 12.4% | 2.6% | 6.1% | 6.3% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (85.8%) 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 | 35.4% | 44.8% | 9.4% | 48.4% | -3.6% |
| Good health | 48.5% | 41% | -7.5% | 33.6% | 7.4% |
| Fair health | 13.1% | 9.3% | -3.8% | 12.7% | -3.4% |
| Bad health | 2.6% | 3.4% | 0.8% | 4.0% | -0.6% |
| Very bad health | 0.4% | 1.5% | 1.1% | 1.2% | 0.3% |
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 | 17% | 17.5% | 0.5% | 18.2% | -0.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.9% | 6.4% | -5.5% | 9.6% | -3.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 9.8% | 9.8% | 0.0% | 13.4% | -3.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.5% | 6% | 0.5% | 5.3% | 0.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7.7% | 15% | 7.3% | 16.9% | -1.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 41.3% | 40.6% | -0.7% | 33.8% | 6.8% |
| Other | 6.8% | 4.7% | -2.1% | 2.8% | 1.9% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98.1% 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% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.7% | 0.1% |
| Indian | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Other Asian | 0.7% | 1.1% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 97.4% | 98.1% | 0.7% | 81.4% | 16.7% |
| Arab | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
In this area, 95.5% 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 | 98.1% | 95.5% | -2.6% | 83.2% | 12.3% |
| European Union | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 6.1% | -5.0% |
| Africa | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.1% | 3% | 1.9% | 5.6% | -2.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 98.1% | 97% | -1.1% | 83.2% | 13.8% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 9.8% | -8.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.9% | -2.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.0% | 2.2% | -1.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 0.7% | 0.4% | -0.3% | 1.9% | -1.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 88.3% | 76.7% | 11.6% |
| Ireland | 1.5% | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| South-East Asia | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| No passport held | 9% | 13.5% | -4.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 28.2% | 37.2% | -9.0% |
| Christian | 64.3% | 46.2% | 18.1% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 7.1% | 6.0% | 1.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Petercroft Lane was 3.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 90.9% lower than the Osbaldwick & Derwent average. The most reported crime type was Vehicle crime.
Petercroft Lane has the 3rd lowest crime rate of 21 local areas in Osbaldwick & Derwent and the 16th lowest crime rate of 639 local areas in York .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 0.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 22.2%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 75% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 Petercroft Lane, York, York Detached, an established residential building | £300,000 | 2025-08-01 | £296,418 |
| 14 Petercroft Lane, York, York Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £275,000 | 2024-06-24 | £280,528 |
| 12 Petercroft Lane, York, York Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £370,000 | 2024-04-30 | £375,926 |
| 8 Petercroft Lane, York, York Detached, an established residential building | £385,000 | 2023-07-03 | £381,162 |
| 18 Petercroft Lane, York, York Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £268,000 | 2023-02-14 | £270,667 |
YO19 5NQ 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 retired residents living in YO19 5NQ area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 47% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 111 |
| Full-Time Employee | 55 |
| Part-Time Employee | 31 |
| Self-Employed | 21 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 6 |
| Other | 3 |
| Looking after home or family | 3 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 2 |
| Unemployed | 2 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Education | 20 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 14 |
| Human health and social work activities | 11 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 9 |
| Manufacturing | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Construction | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 3 |
| Transport and storage | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dunnington Church of England Primary School Pear Tree Lane , Dunnington YO19 5QG | 3out of 4 | 515 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Warthill Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Warthill , YO19 5XL | 4out of 4 | 3,033 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Stockton-on-the-Forest Primary School The Village , Stockton-on-the-Forest YO32 9UP | 3out of 4 | 4,133 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Osbaldwick Primary Academy The Leyes/The Lane , Osbaldwick YO10 3AX | 2out of 4 | 4,369 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Badger Hill Primary Academy Crossways , Badger Hill YO10 5JF | 3out of 4 | 4,789 yd | Academy converter | No | 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 | 4,697 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Applefields School Bad Bargain Lane , Burnholme YO31 0LW | 3out of 4 | 4,699 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cross Keys | 3 Common Road | 228 yd | |
| 66 Bistro | 16a York Street | 248 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dunnington Pizza | 7 York Street | 248 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Dunnington Ce Primary School PEAR TREE LANE | grass pitches | 609 yd |
| Dunnington Playing Fields Association COMMON ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts, tennis courts | 611 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 | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| 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 | 39.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 37.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 56.89 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 56.89 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 6.1 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 6.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 18.32 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.