Lower Darnborough Street is in York and in York district. YO23 1AR 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 Lower Darnborough Street, York, YO23 1AR and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: YO23 1AY, YO23 1AS, YO23 1AT, YO23 1AP, YO23 1DA, YO23 1AZ, YO23 1BE, YO23 1BA, YO23 1PL.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding YO23 1AR has a slightly higher male population, with 51% 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 | 55% | 49% | -6.0% | 51.0% | -2.0% |
| Male | 45% | 51% | 6.0% | 49.0% | 2.0% |
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 YO23 1AR, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 56% 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 | 49% | 56% | 7.0% | 37.9% | 18.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 26.8% | 21.1% | -5.7% | 44.2% | -23.1% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.8% | 0.4% | -0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| Separated | 3.5% | 3.9% | 0.4% | 2.2% | 1.7% |
| Divorced | 13.2% | 14.7% | 1.5% | 9.1% | 5.6% |
| Widowed | 6.6% | 3% | -3.6% | 6.1% | -3.1% |
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 | 48.6% | 44.4% | -4.2% | 48.4% | -4.0% |
| Good health | 28.6% | 38.1% | 9.5% | 33.6% | 4.5% |
| Fair health | 17.5% | 12.8% | -4.7% | 12.7% | 0.1% |
| Bad health | 5% | 3.1% | -1.9% | 4.0% | -0.9% |
| Very bad health | 0.4% | 1.6% | 1.2% | 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.
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 52.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 19.1% | 14.3% | -4.8% | 18.2% | -3.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 8.6% | 4.3% | -4.3% | 9.6% | -5.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 10.9% | 6.5% | -4.4% | 13.4% | -6.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.9% | 4.3% | 0.4% | 5.3% | -1.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.5% | 17.4% | 6.9% | 16.9% | 0.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 44.7% | 52.6% | 7.9% | 33.8% | 18.8% |
| Other | 2.3% | 0.4% | -1.9% | 2.8% | -2.4% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 91.4% 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 | 0.7% | 0.4% | -0.3% | 0.7% | -0.3% |
| Indian | 1.1% | 3.5% | 2.4% | 3.1% | 0.4% |
| Other Asian | 1.4% | 0.8% | -0.6% | 1.6% | -0.8% |
| Black African | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.0% | -0.6% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| White | 93.9% | 91.4% | -2.5% | 81.4% | 10.0% |
| Roma | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
In this area, 84.4% 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 | 84.6% | 84.4% | -0.2% | 83.2% | 1.2% |
| European Union | 5% | 8.6% | 3.6% | 6.1% | 2.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.8% | 0% | -1.8% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 2.9% | 1.6% | -1.3% | 2.7% | -1.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.9% | 5.1% | 1.2% | 5.6% | -0.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0.7% | 0.4% | -0.3% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 84.3% | 84.4% | 0.1% | 83.2% | 1.2% |
| 10+ Years | 2.1% | 5.4% | 3.3% | 9.8% | -4.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.2% | 3.1% | -0.1% | 2.9% | 0.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.2% | 4.3% | 1.1% | 2.2% | 2.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 7.1% | 2.7% | -4.4% | 1.9% | 0.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 73.9% | 76.7% | -2.8% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Germany | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Italy | 1.6% | 0.6% | 1.0% |
| Portugal | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Spain | 0.8% | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Poland | 2.7% | 1.3% | 1.4% |
| Romania | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Other EU countries | 1.6% | 1.5% | 0.1% |
| North Africa | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Southern Asia | 2.3% | 1.2% | 1.1% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 14% | 13.5% | 0.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 53.1% | 37.2% | 15.9% |
| Christian | 37.6% | 46.2% | -8.6% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Hindu | 1.6% | 1.7% | -0.1% |
| Muslim | 0.8% | 6.5% | -5.7% |
| Other religion | 1.6% | 0.6% | 1.0% |
| Not answered | 5% | 6.0% | -1.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Lower Darnborough Street was 42.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 50.8% lower than the Fishergate average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Lower Darnborough Street has the 14th lowest crime rate of 36 local areas in Fishergate and the 290th lowest crime rate of 639 local areas in York .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 19.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -43.6%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 31 Lower Darnborough Street, York, York Terraced, an established residential building | £330,000 | 2024-10-04 | £324,216 |
| 11 Lower Darnborough Street, York, York Terraced, an established residential building | £367,000 | 2024-04-16 | £368,828 |
| 11 St Bridget Court Lower Darnborough Street, York, York Terraced, an established residential building | £304,000 | 2023-05-09 | £316,549 |
| 12 Lower Darnborough Street, York, York Terraced, an established residential building | £355,500 | 2023-03-28 | £366,394 |
| 31 Lower Darnborough Street, York, York Terraced, an established residential building | £240,000 | 2022-04-14 | £258,995 |
| Full-Time Employee | 94 |
| Retired | 44 |
| Part-Time Employee | 31 |
| Self-Employed | 20 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Looking after home or family | 6 |
| Other | 3 |
| Education | 25 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 23 |
| Human health and social work activities | 18 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 16 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 15 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 15 |
| Manufacturing | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Construction | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Paul's Nursery School 12 St Paul's Square , YO24 4BD | 3out of 4 | 1,257 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 | 4out of 4 | 477 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Fishergate Primary School Fishergate , YO10 4AP | 3out of 4 | 567 yd | Community 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 | 666 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Knavesmire Primary School Trafalgar Street , YO23 1HY | 4out of 4 | 1,046 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Paul's Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School St Paul's Terrace , Holgate YO24 4BJ | 3out of 4 | 1,204 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | 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 | 631 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| All Saints RC School Mill Mount Lane , YO24 1BJ | 4out of 4 | 805 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Fulford School Fulfordgate , Heslington Lane YO10 4FY | 4out of 4 | 2,248 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Archbishop Holgate's School, A Church of England Academy Hull Road , YO10 5ZA | 4out of 4 | 3,030 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Vale of York Academy Rawcliffe Drive , Clifton Without YO30 6ZS | 1out of 4 | 3,178 yd | Academy sponsor led | 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 | 3,006 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 | 1,018 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Danesgate Community Danesgate , Fulford Cross YO10 4PB | 3out of 4 | 1,142 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| York Steiner School Danesmead , Fulford Cross YO10 4PB | - not rated | 1,228 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bootham School 51 Bootham , YO30 7BU | - not rated | 1,539 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| York St John University Lord Mayor's Walk , YO31 7EX | - not rated | 1,577 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Holup Bagels @ Angel on the Green | 2 Bishopthorpe Road | 199 yd | |
| Rad Pizza @ Angel on the Green | 2 Bishopthorpe Road | 199 yd | |
| The Angel on the Green | 2 Bishopthorpe Road | 199 yd | |
| Spaghetti Junction @ Angel on the Green | 2 Bishopthorpe Road | 199 yd | |
| Stanley and Ramona | 30A Bishopthorpe Road | 199 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Slip Inn | 20 Clementhorpe | 103 yd | |
| The Swan | 16 Bishopgate Street | 173 yd | |
| Old Ebor Inn | 2 Drake Street | 292 yd | |
| The Golden Ball Inn | 2 Cromwell Road | 364 yd | |
| The Masons Arms | 6 Fishergate | 408 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Fisherman's Wife | 1 Ebor Street | 131 yd | |
| Istanbul Grill | 102 Fishergate | 454 yd | |
| Shilin House | 108 Fishergate | 454 yd | |
| Maks Chinese Takeaway | 106 Fishergate | 454 yd | |
| Ali G's Pizza House | 11A Tower Street | 459 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | 1 Scarcroft Road | 305 yd | |
| Co-op | Co-Op Store, Paragon Street | 575 yd | |
| Tesco | 34 Piccadilly | 625 yd | |
| Tesco | 9-11 Low Ousegate | 684 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Unit 3, Queens House, Micklegate | 717 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Rowntree Park Tennis Club ROWNTREE PARK ROWNTREE PARK TERRY AVENUE | tennis courts | 397 yd |
| Emperors Health & Fitness Club THE SAWMILL THE SAWMILL SKELDERGATE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 409 yd |
| Fishergate Primary School FISHERGATE | grass pitches | 454 yd |
| Rowntree Park Terry Avenue | tennis courts | 494 yd |
| St Georges Rc Primary School WINTERSCALE STREET | grass pitches | 527 yd |
| Tramways Working Mens Club MILL STREET | 574 yd | |
| York Barbican Centre (Closed) Paragon Street | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 574 yd |
| Millthorpe School NUNTHORPE AVENUE | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 711 yd |
| Ebor Fitness FULFORD INDUSTRIAL ESTATE | health and fitness suite | 721 yd |
| Pace Health Club (York) (Closed) North Street | health and fitness suite | 835 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 | 48.5% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 48.5% |
| 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 | 55 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 88.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 550 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 550 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 17.5 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 75 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.