Murton Way is in Osbaldwick, York and in York district. YO19 5UN 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 Murton Way, Osbaldwick, York, YO19 5UN and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: YO19 5UW, YO19 5RX, YO19 5UP, YO10 3NQ, YO10 3NN.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding YO19 5UN has a slightly higher male population, with 50.5% of residents 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 | 51.7% | 49.5% | -2.2% | 51.0% | -1.5% |
| Male | 48.3% | 50.5% | 2.2% | 49.0% | 1.5% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 34% | 40.7% | 6.7% | 37.9% | 2.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 50.3% | 46.2% | -4.1% | 44.2% | 2.0% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Separated | 1.3% | 0.2% | -1.1% | 2.2% | -2.0% |
| Divorced | 6.9% | 8.2% | 1.3% | 9.1% | -0.9% |
| Widowed | 7.4% | 4.5% | -2.9% | 6.1% | -1.6% |
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 (87.1%) 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 | 51.3% | 44.3% | -7.0% | 48.4% | -4.1% |
| Good health | 35.3% | 42.8% | 7.5% | 33.6% | 9.2% |
| Fair health | 10.6% | 8.8% | -1.8% | 12.7% | -3.9% |
| Bad health | 2.2% | 3% | 0.8% | 4.0% | -1.0% |
| Very bad health | 0.6% | 1.1% | 0.5% | 1.2% | -0.1% |
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 | 17.6% | 16.8% | -0.8% | 18.2% | -1.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 9.8% | 6.4% | -3.4% | 9.6% | -3.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11.4% | 10.6% | -0.8% | 13.4% | -2.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.9% | 5.7% | -0.2% | 5.3% | 0.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 25.3% | 23% | -2.3% | 16.9% | 6.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 27.1% | 35.1% | 8.0% | 33.8% | 1.3% |
| Other | 2.9% | 2.5% | -0.4% | 2.8% | -0.3% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 93.7% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 0.2% | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.7% | 0.0% |
| Indian | 2.2% | 1.1% | -1.1% | 3.1% | -2.0% |
| Pakistani | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 0.4% | 0.2% | -0.2% | 1.6% | -1.4% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 2.5% | -1.8% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 1.5% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% | 0.4% | -0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0.2% | 0.9% | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| White | 94.4% | 93.7% | -0.7% | 81.4% | 12.3% |
| Arab | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Other | 0.6% | 0.4% | -0.2% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
In this area, 87.3% 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 | 94.4% | 87.3% | -7.1% | 83.2% | 4.1% |
| European Union | 1.9% | 5.2% | 3.3% | 6.1% | -0.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.6% | 2.1% | 1.5% | 0.8% | 1.3% |
| Africa | 0.6% | 1.7% | 1.1% | 2.7% | -1.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.7% | 3.4% | 1.7% | 5.6% | -2.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.2% | -0.4% | 1.3% | -1.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 94.2% | 87.5% | -6.7% | 83.2% | 4.3% |
| 10+ Years | 2.2% | 7.3% | 5.1% | 9.8% | -2.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.2% | 3.2% | 3.0% | 2.9% | 0.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.6% | 1.1% | 0.5% | 2.2% | -1.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.8% | 0.9% | -1.9% | 1.9% | -1.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 82.4% | 76.7% | 5.7% |
| Ireland | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Germany | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Portugal | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Poland | 2.2% | 1.3% | 0.9% |
| Romania | 1.9% | 0.9% | 1.0% |
| Other EU countries | 1.7% | 1.5% | 0.2% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 0.2% | 1.2% | -1.0% |
| Central and South America | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 8.4% | 13.5% | -5.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 38.7% | 37.2% | 1.5% |
| Christian | 52.9% | 46.2% | 6.7% |
| Hindu | 0.9% | 1.7% | -0.8% |
| Muslim | 0.6% | 6.5% | -5.9% |
| Other religion | 1.7% | 0.6% | 1.1% |
| Not answered | 5.2% | 6.0% | -0.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Murton Way was 15.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 76.4% lower than the Heworth average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Murton Way has the 4th lowest crime rate of 23 local areas in Heworth and the 102nd lowest crime rate of 631 local areas in York .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 6.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -80.5%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Murton Way, York, York Detached, an established residential building | £397,000 | 2024-10-11 | £397,000 |
| 4 Murton Way, York, York Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £274,000 | 2019-10-31 | £344,535 |
| Carr Close Murton Way, York, York Detached, an established residential building | £440,000 | 2017-04-26 | £582,781 |
| Holly Tree Farm Murton Way, York, York Detached, an established residential building | £402,700 | 2015-12-23 | £571,206 |
| 10 Murton Way, York, York Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £225,000 | 2010-10-15 | £402,465 |
YO19 5UN 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 YO19 5UN 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 | 108 |
| Retired | 96 |
| Part-Time Employee | 61 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 57 |
| Self-Employed | 32 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 20 |
| Looking after home or family | 13 |
| Other | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Human health and social work activities | 37 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 35 |
| Education | 28 |
| Construction | 19 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 19 |
| Manufacturing | 15 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Other | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 8 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 2 |
| Real estate 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 | 4,833 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Osbaldwick Primary Schools The Leyes/The Lane , Osbaldwick YO10 3AX | - not rated | 846 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Derwent Junior School Osbaldwick Lane , YO10 3AX | - not rated | 1,111 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Derwent Infant School Osbaldwick Lane , YO10 3AX | - not rated | 1,111 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Osbaldwick Primary Academy The Leyes/The Lane , Osbaldwick YO10 3AX | - not rated | 1,114 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Aelred's Roman Catholic Voluntary Aided Primary School Fifth Avenue , YO31 0QQ | - not rated | 1,396 yd | Voluntary aided 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 | 1,311 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Archbishop Holgate's School Hull Road , YO10 5ZA | - not rated | 1,311 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Burnholme Community College Bad Bargain Lane , YO31 0GW | - not rated | 1,589 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Fulford School Fulfordgate , Heslington Lane YO10 4FY | - not rated | 3,993 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Fulford School Fulfordgate , Heslington Lane YO10 4FY | 4out of 4 | 3,993 yd | Academy converter | No | 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 | 1,376 yd | Academy special converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Applefields School Bad Bargain Lane , Burnholme YO31 0LW | - not rated | 1,376 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Galtres School Bad Bargain Lane , Burnholme YO31 0LW | - not rated | 1,627 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| University of York Heslington , YO10 5DD | - not rated | 2,296 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Real School York Environmental Community , Centre YO10 3EN | - not rated | 2,529 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Autograph | B&Q, Osbaldwick Link Road | 213 yd | |
| Bee’s Knees Cafe @ Selco | Osbaldwick Link Road | 351 yd | |
| The Kitchen Osbaldwick | 171 Osbaldwick Lane | 564 yd | |
| Grub | 21 Yarburgh Way | 994 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Derwent Arms | 39 Osbaldwick Village | 473 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Top Wok | 18 Farndale Avenue | 483 yd | |
| Osbaldwick Fisheries | Osbaldwick Fisheries, 171D Osbaldwick Lane | 564 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | 8-10 Farndale Avenue | 573 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Osbaldwick Sports Club THE LEYES | grass pitches | 739 yd |
| Osbaldwick Primary School (The Leyes Site) OSBALDWICK C P SCHOOL OSBALDWICK C P SCHOOL THE LEYES | grass pitches | 847 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 | 72.2% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 16.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 5.6% |
| 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 | 27.8% |
| Median download speed | 45.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 56.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 159.72 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 159.72 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 14.7 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 13.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 30 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.