Nunnery Lane is in York and in York district. YO23 1AB is located in the Micklegate electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of York Central. This postcode has been in use since 1998-06-01.
StreetScan combines information about Nunnery Lane, York, YO23 1AB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: YO23 1AF, YO23 1BX, YO23 1AE, YO1 6HL, YO1 6HD, YO23 1AD, YO23 1AQ, YO1 6ES, YO1 6EA.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding YO23 1AB has a slightly higher male population, with 52.2% 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 | 47.7% | 47.8% | 0.1% | 51.0% | -3.2% |
| Male | 52.3% | 52.2% | -0.1% | 49.0% | 3.2% |
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 YO23 1AB, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 67.4% 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 | 51.3% | 67.4% | 16.1% | 37.9% | 29.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 22.8% | 18.5% | -4.3% | 44.2% | -25.7% |
| Separated | 3.7% | 0.6% | -3.1% | 2.2% | -1.6% |
| Divorced | 15.9% | 10.7% | -5.2% | 9.1% | 1.6% |
| Widowed | 6.3% | 2.8% | -3.5% | 6.1% | -3.3% |
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 | 37.6% | 37.4% | -0.2% | 48.4% | -11.0% |
| Good health | 31.2% | 40.3% | 9.1% | 33.6% | 6.7% |
| Fair health | 15.1% | 16.5% | 1.4% | 12.7% | 3.8% |
| Bad health | 13.8% | 4.4% | -9.4% | 4.0% | 0.4% |
| Very bad health | 2.3% | 1.5% | -0.8% | 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 | 30.7% | 19.2% | -11.5% | 18.2% | 1.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 9.5% | 8.5% | -1.0% | 9.6% | -1.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 5.3% | 15.3% | 10.0% | 13.4% | 1.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.1% | 3.4% | 1.3% | 5.3% | -1.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.1% | 14.1% | 4.0% | 16.9% | -2.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 35.4% | 39.5% | 4.1% | 33.8% | 5.7% |
| Other | 6.9% | 0% | -6.9% | 2.8% | -2.8% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 93.8% 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 | 0.9% | 0.5% | -0.4% | 0.7% | -0.2% |
| Pakistani | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% | 1.6% | -1.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 2.4% | 2.4% | 0.8% | 1.6% |
| White | 97.2% | 93.8% | -3.4% | 81.4% | 12.4% |
| Other | 0.5% | 1.9% | 1.4% | 1.6% | 0.3% |
In this area, 85.9% 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 | 85.8% | 85.9% | 0.1% | 83.2% | 2.7% |
| European Union | 10.1% | 7.8% | -2.3% | 6.1% | 1.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.8% | 0.5% | -1.3% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.9% | 1% | 0.1% | 5.6% | -4.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.4% | 3.9% | 2.5% | 1.3% | 2.6% |
| Oceania | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 84.9% | 85.9% | 1.0% | 83.2% | 2.7% |
| 10+ Years | 2.8% | 8.3% | 5.5% | 9.8% | -1.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 5.5% | 2% | -3.5% | 2.9% | -0.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.8% | 2% | -0.8% | 2.2% | -0.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.1% | 2% | -2.1% | 1.9% | 0.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 67% | 76.7% | -9.7% |
| Ireland | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Italy | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Portugal | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 3.9% | 1.3% | 2.6% |
| Other EU countries | 1% | 1.5% | -0.5% |
| Turkey | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| South-East Asia | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 2.5% | 0.3% | 2.2% |
| No passport held | 22.7% | 13.5% | 9.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 56.6% | 37.2% | 19.4% |
| Christian | 35.1% | 46.2% | -11.1% |
| Buddhist | 2% | 0.5% | 1.5% |
| Jewish | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Muslim | 0.5% | 6.5% | -6.0% |
| Other religion | 1.5% | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| Not answered | 3.9% | 6.0% | -2.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Nunnery Lane was 37.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 87.5% lower than the Guildhall average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Nunnery Lane has the 35th lowest crime rate of 130 local areas in Guildhall and the 267th lowest crime rate of 631 local areas in York .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 37.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -84.8%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 72% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25 Nunnery Lane, York, York Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £138,500 | 2006-05-26 | £199,365 |
| 21 Nunnery Lane, York, York Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £305,350 | 2005-02-14 | £593,185 |
| 23 Nunnery Lane, York, York Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £215,000 | 2003-02-10 | £546,100 |
| Full-Time Employee | 58 |
| Part-Time Employee | 27 |
| Retired | 23 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 20 |
| Other | 15 |
| Self-Employed | 10 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Looking after home or family | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 20 |
| Other | 12 |
| Education | 11 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Human health and social work activities | 5 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 4 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 2 |
| Construction | 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 | 2,149 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scarcroft Primary School Moss Street , YO23 1BS | - not rated | 213 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Scarcroft Primary School Moss Street , YO23 1BS | 3out of 4 | 213 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Paul's Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School St Paul's Terrace , Holgate YO24 4BJ | 3out of 4 | 838 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Fishergate Primary School Fishergate , YO10 4AP | 3out of 4 | 926 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St George's Roman Catholic Primary School, York 1 Winterscale Street , Fishergate YO10 4BT | - not rated | 1,045 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Saints Catholic School York Mill Mount Lane , YO24 1BJ | 4out of 4 | 579 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| All Saints RC School Mill Mount Lane , YO24 1BJ | - not rated | 579 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Millthorpe School Nunthorpe Avenue , YO23 1WF | 3out of 4 | 651 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Millthorpe School Nunthorpe Avenue , YO23 1WF | - not rated | 651 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Queen Anne School Queen Anne Road , YO30 7WA | - not rated | 1,315 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | 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 | 3,001 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| York Sixth Form College Sim Balk Lane , Tadcaster Road YO23 2UD | - not rated | 3,473 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Mount School (York) Dalton Terrace , YO24 4DD | - not rated | 727 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| York College for Girls 62 Petergate , YO1 7HZ | - not rated | 976 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| The Minster School Deangate , YO1 7JA | - not rated | 1,078 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bootham School 51 Bootham , YO30 7BU | - not rated | 1,274 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| York St John University Lord Mayor's Walk , YO31 7EX | - not rated | 1,443 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chartwell at All Saints Lower RC School | All Saints Roman Catholic Comp, Nunnery Lane | 1 yd | |
| Refill Kitchen CIC | 26 Fairfax Street | 108 yd | |
| Bar Convent Cafe | 17-19 Blossom Street | 295 yd | |
| Delrio's Restaurant | 10 Blossom Street | 322 yd | |
| Caffe La Tazzina | 12 Blossom Street | 322 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Victoria Vaults | 47 Nunnery Lane | 1 yd | |
| Guppy's Enterprise Club | 17 Nunnery Lane | 1 yd | |
| Old Ebor Inn | 2 Drake Street | 225 yd | |
| The Golden Ball Inn | 2 Cromwell Road | 272 yd | |
| The Punch Bowl | 5 Blossom Street | 277 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shahi Takeaway | 41 Nunnery Lane | 1 yd | |
| Micklegate Traditional Fish & Chips | 93 Micklegate | 335 yd | |
| Teajuanas Cocina | 91 Micklegate | 335 yd | |
| Pizza Choice | 51 Blossom Street | 367 yd | |
| Golden Dragon | 53 Blossom Street | 367 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | Unit 3, Queens House, Micklegate | 400 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 56-58 Blossom Street | 405 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 1 Scarcroft Road | 421 yd | |
| Regency Supermarket | Ground Floor, 2-4 George Hudson Street | 479 yd | |
| Tesco | 9-11 Low Ousegate | 549 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Emperors Health & Fitness Club THE SAWMILL THE SAWMILL SKELDERGATE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 347 yd |
| York Ri Sports Centre YORK RAILWAY INSTITUTE GYMNASIUM YORK RAILWAY INSTITUTE GYMNASIUM QUEEN STREET | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 479 yd |
| Spa At The Grand STATION RISE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 546 yd |
| Pace Health Club (York) (Closed) North Street | health and fitness suite | 559 yd |
| All Saints Roman Catholic High School MILL MOUNT LANE | 577 yd | |
| Principal York Hotel Health Club STATION ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 623 yd |
| Millthorpe School NUNTHORPE AVENUE | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 649 yd |
| Mount School DALTON TERRACE | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool, tennis courts | 727 yd |
| Rowntree Park Tennis Club ROWNTREE PARK ROWNTREE PARK TERRY AVENUE | tennis courts | 772 yd |
| Tramways Working Mens Club MILL STREET | 861 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 | 75.0% |
| 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 | 78.4 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 72.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 154.99 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 154.99 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 29.68 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.