Scarcroft Road is in York and in York district. YO23 1NB 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 Scarcroft Road, York, YO23 1NB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: YO23 1ND, YO23 1JL, YO23 1YP, YO23 1NA, YO23 1BG, YO23 1NU, YO23 1JJ, YO23 1NT, YO23 1BY.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding YO23 1NB, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.7% 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 | 50.7% | 52.7% | 2.0% | 51.0% | 1.7% |
| Male | 49.3% | 47.3% | -2.0% | 49.0% | -1.7% |
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 1NB, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 45.8% 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 | 56% | 45.8% | -10.2% | 37.9% | 7.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 29.7% | 39.3% | 9.6% | 44.2% | -4.9% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 0.3% | 1.5% |
| Separated | 1.6% | 1.2% | -0.4% | 2.2% | -1.0% |
| Divorced | 7.1% | 9.5% | 2.4% | 9.1% | 0.4% |
| Widowed | 5.5% | 2.4% | -3.1% | 6.1% | -3.7% |
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 (94.7%) 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 | 57.1% | 61.5% | 4.4% | 48.4% | 13.1% |
| Good health | 31.3% | 33.2% | 1.9% | 33.6% | -0.4% |
| Fair health | 9.7% | 5.4% | -4.3% | 12.7% | -7.3% |
| Bad health | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 4.0% | -4.0% |
| Very bad health | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 1.2% | -1.2% |
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 1NB this area, 4.2% 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 67.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 7.7% | 4.2% | -3.5% | 18.2% | -14.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 2.2% | 2.4% | 0.2% | 9.6% | -7.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11.5% | 8.3% | -3.2% | 13.4% | -5.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.5% | 4.8% | 4.3% | 5.3% | -0.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 16.5% | 12.5% | -4.0% | 16.9% | -4.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 56.6% | 67.3% | 10.7% | 33.8% | 33.5% |
| Other | 4.9% | 0.6% | -4.3% | 2.8% | -2.2% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 87.4% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 0.7% | 1.2% |
| Indian | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 3.1% | -2.1% |
| Pakistani | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 0.5% | 1% | 0.5% | 1.6% | -0.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.3% | 1% | -1.3% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0.5% | 1.4% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| White | 96.3% | 87.4% | -8.9% | 81.4% | 6.0% |
| Arab | 0% | 2.9% | 2.9% | 0.6% | 2.3% |
| Other | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 1.6% | -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 | 92.6% | 84.4% | -8.2% | 83.2% | 1.2% |
| European Union | 4.6% | 3.9% | -0.7% | 6.1% | -2.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.9% | 2% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 1.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.5% | 6.3% | 5.8% | 5.6% | 0.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.9% | 3.4% | 2.5% | 1.3% | 2.1% |
| Oceania | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 91.2% | 84.4% | -6.8% | 83.2% | 1.2% |
| 10+ Years | 1.4% | 5.4% | 4.0% | 9.8% | -4.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.9% | 4.4% | 3.5% | 2.9% | 1.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.3% | 3.9% | 1.6% | 2.2% | 1.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.1% | 2% | -2.1% | 1.9% | 0.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 86.7% | 76.7% | 10.0% |
| Ireland | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Italy | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Other EU countries | 1% | 1.5% | -0.5% |
| Other Europe | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Middle East | 2.5% | 0.1% | 2.4% |
| Eastern Asia | 2% | 0.3% | 1.7% |
| Central and South America | 1.5% | 0.2% | 1.3% |
| No passport held | 3.9% | 13.5% | -9.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 51.7% | 37.2% | 14.5% |
| Christian | 34.1% | 46.2% | -12.1% |
| Buddhist | 1% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Hindu | 1% | 1.7% | -0.7% |
| Muslim | 3.4% | 6.5% | -3.1% |
| Sikh | 1% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Other religion | 2.4% | 0.6% | 1.8% |
| Not answered | 5.4% | 6.0% | -0.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Scarcroft Road was 4.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 94.4% lower than the Fishergate average. The most reported crime type was Other theft.
Scarcroft Road has the lowest crime rate of 36 local areas in Fishergate and the 25th 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 fallen by about -31.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6 Scarcroft Road, York, York Terraced, an established residential building | £482,500 | 2024-08-15 | £468,118 |
| 8 Scarcroft Road, York, York Terraced, an established residential building | £455,000 | 2023-04-27 | £469,422 |
| 6 Scarcroft Road, York, York Terraced, an established residential building | £434,650 | 2023-01-30 | £438,562 |
| 8 Scarcroft Road, York, York Terraced, an established residential building | £365,000 | 2018-06-05 | £470,953 |
| 10 Scarcroft Road, York, York Terraced, an established residential building | £255,000 | 2016-03-31 | £357,354 |
YO23 1NB area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 6% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 16% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
YO23 1NB 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 YO23 1NB 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 | 68 |
| Self-Employed | 28 |
| Part-Time Employee | 21 |
| Retired | 20 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 15 |
| Looking after home or family | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 2 |
| Unemployed | 1 |
| Human health and social work activities | 27 |
| Education | 17 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 14 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 12 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 11 |
| Manufacturing | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Information and communication | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Construction | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| 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 | 1,029 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 | 262 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Fishergate Primary School Fishergate , YO10 4AP | 3out of 4 | 853 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Knavesmire Primary School Trafalgar Street , YO23 1HY | 4out of 4 | 870 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St George's Catholic Primary School - a Catholic Voluntary Academy 1 Winterscale Street , Fishergate YO10 4BT | 3out of 4 | 935 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 | 977 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 | 358 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| All Saints RC School Mill Mount Lane , YO24 1BJ | 4out of 4 | 516 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Fulford School Fulfordgate , Heslington Lane YO10 4FY | 4out of 4 | 2,332 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| York High School Cornlands Road , YO24 3WZ | 1out of 4 | 3,040 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Vale of York Academy Rawcliffe Drive , Clifton Without YO30 6ZS | 1out of 4 | 3,173 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 | 2,747 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 | 744 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Danesgate Community Danesgate , Fulford Cross YO10 4PB | 3out of 4 | 1,209 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| York Steiner School Danesmead , Fulford Cross YO10 4PB | - not rated | 1,273 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bootham School 51 Bootham , YO30 7BU | - not rated | 1,612 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| York St John University Lord Mayor's Walk , YO31 7EX | - not rated | 1,745 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Melton's Restaurant | 7 Scarcroft Road | 28 yd | |
| Trinacria | 27 Bishopthorpe Road | 101 yd | |
| Rice Style | 21 Bishopthorpe Road | 101 yd | |
| Robinsons Cafe | 7 Bishopthorpe Road | 101 yd | |
| Lal Quila | 17 Bishopthorpe Road | 101 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Old Ebor Inn | 2 Drake Street | 210 yd | |
| The Swan | 16 Bishopgate Street | 270 yd | |
| Slip Inn | 20 Clementhorpe | 324 yd | |
| Victoria Vaults | 47 Nunnery Lane | 394 yd | |
| Guppy's Enterprise Club | 17 Nunnery Lane | 394 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Fisherman's Wife | 1 Ebor Street | 176 yd | |
| Shahi Takeaway | 41 Nunnery Lane | 394 yd | |
| Pizza Choice | 51 Blossom Street | 644 yd | |
| Golden Dragon | 53 Blossom Street | 644 yd | |
| Blue Anchor | 49 Blossom Street | 644 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | 1 Scarcroft Road | 28 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 56-58 Blossom Street | 680 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Unit 3, Queens House, Micklegate | 745 yd | |
| Tesco | 9-11 Low Ousegate | 807 yd | |
| Regency Supermarket | Ground Floor, 2-4 George Hudson Street | 834 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Rowntree Park Tennis Club ROWNTREE PARK ROWNTREE PARK TERRY AVENUE | tennis courts | 389 yd |
| Millthorpe School NUNTHORPE AVENUE | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 419 yd |
| Rowntree Park Terry Avenue | tennis courts | 505 yd |
| Emperors Health & Fitness Club THE SAWMILL THE SAWMILL SKELDERGATE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 522 yd |
| All Saints Roman Catholic High School MILL MOUNT LANE | 631 yd | |
| Fishergate Primary School FISHERGATE | grass pitches | 747 yd |
| Ebor Fitness FULFORD INDUSTRIAL ESTATE | health and fitness suite | 774 yd |
| St Georges Rc Primary School WINTERSCALE STREET | grass pitches | 794 yd |
| York Ri Sports Centre YORK RAILWAY INSTITUTE GYMNASIUM YORK RAILWAY INSTITUTE GYMNASIUM QUEEN STREET | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 829 yd |
| Tramways Working Mens Club MILL STREET | 858 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 | 85.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 85.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 85.7% |
| 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.