Richardson Street is in York and in York district. YO23 1JU 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 Richardson Street, York, YO23 1JU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: YO23 1JT, YO23 1JY, YO23 1JX, YO23 1PW, YO23 1JS, YO23 1NY, YO23 1JR, YO23 1JZ, YO23 1NX.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding YO23 1JU, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53.9% 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 | 53.9% | 53.9% | 0.0% | 51.0% | 2.9% |
| Male | 46.1% | 46.1% | 0.0% | 49.0% | -2.9% |
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 | 33.2% | 35.1% | 1.9% | 37.9% | -2.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 46% | 41.7% | -4.3% | 44.2% | -2.5% |
| Married: Same sex | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 2.5% | 2.2% | -0.3% | 2.2% | 0.0% |
| Divorced | 10.4% | 13.2% | 2.8% | 9.1% | 4.1% |
| Widowed | 6.9% | 7.9% | 1.0% | 6.1% | 1.8% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (85.6%) 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 | 43.5% | 53.3% | 9.8% | 48.4% | 4.9% |
| Good health | 35.2% | 32.3% | -2.9% | 33.6% | -1.3% |
| Fair health | 16.1% | 8.9% | -7.2% | 12.7% | -3.8% |
| Bad health | 3.9% | 4.3% | 0.4% | 4.0% | 0.3% |
| Very bad health | 1.3% | 1.2% | -0.1% | 1.2% | 0.0% |
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.
In the area around YO23 1JU this area, 9.8% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%. 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 59.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 15.3% | 9.8% | -5.5% | 18.2% | -8.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 6.4% | 6.7% | 0.3% | 9.6% | -2.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 9.4% | 8% | -1.4% | 13.4% | -5.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.5% | 2.7% | -0.8% | 5.3% | -2.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.4% | 11.6% | 2.2% | 16.9% | -5.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 52.5% | 59.1% | 6.6% | 33.8% | 25.3% |
| Other | 3.5% | 2.2% | -1.3% | 2.8% | -0.6% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 95.3% 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% | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.5% |
| Indian | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 3.1% | -2.3% |
| Other Asian | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed Other | 0.9% | 0.4% | -0.5% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| White | 96.1% | 95.3% | -0.8% | 81.4% | 13.9% |
| Other | 0.4% | 2.4% | 2.0% | 1.6% | 0.8% |
In this area, 84.8% 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 | 90.9% | 84.8% | -6.1% | 83.2% | 1.6% |
| European Union | 4.3% | 7.8% | 3.5% | 6.1% | 1.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Africa | 0.9% | 0.8% | -0.1% | 2.7% | -1.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3% | 4.7% | 1.7% | 5.6% | -0.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.9% | 1.2% | 0.3% | 1.3% | -0.1% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 90.9% | 84.8% | -6.1% | 83.2% | 1.6% |
| 10+ Years | 2.6% | 7.4% | 4.8% | 9.8% | -2.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.9% | 1.2% | 0.3% | 2.9% | -1.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.7% | 4.3% | 2.6% | 2.2% | 2.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.9% | 2.3% | -1.6% | 1.9% | 0.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 83.4% | 76.7% | 6.7% |
| Ireland | 2.3% | 0.6% | 1.7% |
| Spain | 0.8% | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Lithuania | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Romania | 1.2% | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.0% |
| Middle East | 2.3% | 0.1% | 2.2% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| No passport held | 6.6% | 13.5% | -6.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 56% | 37.2% | 18.8% |
| Christian | 36.6% | 46.2% | -9.6% |
| Jewish | 1.6% | 0.5% | 1.1% |
| Sikh | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 5.1% | 6.0% | -0.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Richardson Street was 286.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 209.7% higher than the Fishergate average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Richardson Street has the 4th highest crime rate of 34 local areas in Fishergate and the 39th highest crime rate of 631 local areas in York .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 110.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -15.3%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 23 Richardson Street, York, York Terraced, an established residential building | £693,500 | 2025-07-09 | £700,387 |
| 22 Richardson Street, York, York Terraced, an established residential building | £465,000 | 2024-12-13 | £474,328 |
| 23 Richardson Street, York, York Terraced, an established residential building | £650,000 | 2021-09-20 | £747,794 |
| 2 Richardson Street, York, York Terraced, an established residential building | £550,000 | 2021-06-29 | £611,311 |
| 10 Richardson Street, York, York Terraced, an established residential building | £435,000 | 2021-05-28 | £488,834 |
The percentage of student residents living in YO23 1JU 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 | 66 |
| Retired | 55 |
| Part-Time Employee | 25 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 25 |
| Self-Employed | 24 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Other | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 3 |
| Education | 17 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 16 |
| Human health and social work activities | 14 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 11 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Manufacturing | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Administrative and support service 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 | 2,815 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 | 645 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Scarcroft Primary School Moss Street , YO23 1BS | 3out of 4 | 645 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Fishergate Primary School Fishergate , YO10 4AP | 3out of 4 | 683 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Knavesmire Primary School Trafalgar Street , YO23 1HY | 4out of 4 | 702 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Knavesmire Primary School Trafalgar Street , YO23 1HY | - not rated | 702 yd | Community school | Yes | 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 | 477 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Millthorpe School Nunthorpe Avenue , YO23 1WF | - not rated | 477 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| All Saints Catholic School York Mill Mount Lane , YO24 1BJ | 4out of 4 | 833 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| All Saints RC School Mill Mount Lane , YO24 1BJ | - not rated | 833 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Fulford School Fulfordgate , Heslington Lane YO10 4FY | - not rated | 1,950 yd | Community school | 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 | 2,716 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| York Sixth Form College Sim Balk Lane , Tadcaster Road YO23 2UD | - not rated | 3,164 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Danesgate Community Danesgate , Fulford Cross YO10 4PB | 3out of 4 | 827 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Bridge Centre Danesgate , Fulford Cross YO10 4PB | - not rated | 883 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Fulford Cross School Fulford Cross , YO10 4PB | - not rated | 883 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| York Steiner School Danesmead , Fulford Cross YO10 4PB | - not rated | 896 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| York Steiner School Danesmead , Fulford Cross YO10 4PB | - not rated | 896 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rowntree Park Reading Cafe | Rowntree Park Lodge, Richardson Street | 2 yd | |
| Planet Food | Southlands Methodist Chapel Hall, 97 Bishopthorpe Road | 115 yd | |
| Melton's Restaurant | 7 Scarcroft Road | 268 yd | |
| The Dark Horse Espresso Bar | 147A Bishopthorpe Road | 327 yd | |
| Holup Bagels @ Angel on the Green | 2 Bishopthorpe Road | 337 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Winning Post | 131 Bishopthorpe Road | 289 yd | |
| Slip Inn | 20 Clementhorpe | 465 yd | |
| The Swan | 16 Bishopgate Street | 474 yd | |
| Old Ebor Inn | 2 Drake Street | 483 yd | |
| Wellington Inn | 47 Alma Terrace | 490 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Fisherman's Wife | 1 Ebor Street | 339 yd | |
| Hallo Mallow Sandwich Bar and Deli | 25 Alma Terrace | 490 yd | |
| Golden Horse | 24 Trafalgar Street | 500 yd | |
| Istanbul Grill | 102 Fishergate | 604 yd | |
| Shilin House | 108 Fishergate | 604 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | 1 Scarcroft Road | 268 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 214 Fulford Road | 749 yd | |
| Co-op | Co-Op Store, Paragon Street | 872 yd | |
| Iceland | 248 Fulford Road | 953 yd | |
| ALDI | Fulford Road | 953 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Rowntree Park Tennis Club ROWNTREE PARK ROWNTREE PARK TERRY AVENUE | tennis courts | 112 yd |
| Rowntree Park Terry Avenue | tennis courts | 219 yd |
| Millthorpe School NUNTHORPE AVENUE | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 477 yd |
| Ebor Fitness FULFORD INDUSTRIAL ESTATE | health and fitness suite | 486 yd |
| St Georges Rc Primary School WINTERSCALE STREET | grass pitches | 679 yd |
| Fishergate Primary School FISHERGATE | grass pitches | 692 yd |
| Emperors Health & Fitness Club THE SAWMILL THE SAWMILL SKELDERGATE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 748 yd |
| All Saints Roman Catholic High School MILL MOUNT LANE | 833 yd | |
| York Barbican Centre (Closed) Paragon Street | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 869 yd |
| Tramways Working Mens Club MILL STREET | 931 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 | 80 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 125.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 23.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 49.94 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.