School Lane is in Copmanthorpe, York and in Selby district. YO23 3SQ is located in the Copmanthorpe electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of York Outer. This postcode has been in use since 1998-06-01.
StreetScan combines information about School Lane, Copmanthorpe, York, YO23 3SQ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: YO23 3SG, YO23 3GE, YO23 3SJ, YO23 3SP, YO23 3SH, YO23 3WH, YO23 3SR, YO23 3SN, YO23 3UA.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding YO23 3SQ has a slightly higher male population, with 51.8% 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 | 49.2% | 48.2% | -1.0% | 51.0% | -2.8% |
| Male | 50.8% | 51.8% | 1.0% | 49.0% | 2.8% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of YO23 3SQ there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 65.6% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 15.9% | 19.9% | 4.0% | 37.9% | -18.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 72% | 65.6% | -6.4% | 44.2% | 21.4% |
| Separated | 3.1% | 1.4% | -1.7% | 2.2% | -0.8% |
| Divorced | 5.2% | 7.6% | 2.4% | 9.1% | -1.5% |
| Widowed | 3.8% | 5.5% | 1.7% | 6.1% | -0.6% |
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 (89.6%) 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 | 55.3% | 60% | 4.7% | 48.4% | 11.6% |
| Good health | 35.6% | 29.6% | -6.0% | 33.6% | -4.0% |
| Fair health | 7.8% | 9.3% | 1.5% | 12.7% | -3.4% |
| Bad health | 1.4% | 1.1% | -0.3% | 4.0% | -2.9% |
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 3SQ this area, 6.2% 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 57.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 8% | 6.2% | -1.8% | 18.2% | -12.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 8.3% | 6.2% | -2.1% | 9.6% | -3.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.9% | 12.7% | -3.2% | 13.4% | -0.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.8% | 3.8% | 0.0% | 5.3% | -1.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.1% | 13.4% | 1.3% | 16.9% | -3.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 51.9% | 57.4% | 5.5% | 33.8% | 23.6% |
| Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.8% | -2.5% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97.5% 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% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Other Asian | 1.1% | 0.3% | -0.8% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 97.8% | 97.5% | -0.3% | 81.4% | 16.1% |
| Other | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 1.6% | -1.0% |
In this area, 93.8% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 95% | 93.8% | -1.2% | 83.2% | 10.6% |
| European Union | 0.6% | 2.5% | 1.9% | 6.1% | -3.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.7% | 1.1% | -0.6% | 5.6% | -4.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% | 1.3% | -0.5% |
| Oceania | 0.8% | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95% | 93.8% | -1.2% | 83.2% | 10.6% |
| 10+ Years | 0.8% | 4.8% | 4.0% | 9.8% | -5.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 2.9% | -2.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.7% | 0.3% | -1.4% | 2.2% | -1.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.5% | 0.3% | -2.2% | 1.9% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 92.4% | 76.7% | 15.7% |
| Ireland | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Turkey | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Central and South America | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| No passport held | 4.8% | 13.5% | -8.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 38% | 37.2% | 0.8% |
| Christian | 54.4% | 46.2% | 8.2% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 0.3% | 6.5% | -6.2% |
| Other religion | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Not answered | 5.9% | 6.0% | -0.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around School Lane was 11.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 64.9% lower than the Bishopthorpe average. The most reported crime type was Possession of weapons.
School Lane has the 10th lowest crime rate of 27 local areas in Bishopthorpe and the 70th lowest crime rate of 639 local areas in York .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 5.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -3.0%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 80% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 School Lane, York, York Detached, an established residential building | £350,000 | 2023-09-29 | £343,007 |
| 9 School Lane, York, York Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £600,000 | 2022-12-02 | £600,000 |
| 7A School Lane, York, York Detached, an established residential building | £542,000 | 2021-09-30 | £602,837 |
| 15A School Lane, York, York Detached, an established residential building | £495,000 | 2021-03-05 | £564,645 |
| 21 School Lane, York, York Detached, an established residential building | £775,000 | 2017-10-06 | £993,824 |
YO23 3SQ 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 retired residents living in YO23 3SQ area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 30% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Full-Time Employee | 106 |
| Retired | 88 |
| Part-Time Employee | 43 |
| Self-Employed | 20 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 15 |
| Other | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Looking after home or family | 4 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 34 |
| Education | 29 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 22 |
| Human health and social work activities | 15 |
| Manufacturing | 14 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Other | 10 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 8 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Copmanthorpe Primary School , Low Green YO23 3SB | 3out of 4 | 613 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodthorpe Primary School Summerfield Road , Woodthorpe YO24 2RU | 3out of 4 | 2,855 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School School Lane , Askham Richard YO23 3PD | 4out of 4 | 3,112 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Archbishop of York's CofE Voluntary Controlled Junior School, Bishopthorpe Copmanthorpe Lane , Bishopthorpe YO23 2QT | 4out of 4 | 3,223 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bishopthorpe Infant School Sim Balk Lane , Bishopthorpe YO23 2QQ | 3out of 4 | 3,414 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| York High School Cornlands Road , YO24 3WZ | 1out of 4 | 4,193 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Askham Bryan College Askham Bryan , YO23 3FR | - not rated | 1,291 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| York College Sim Balk Lane , YO23 2BB | - not rated | 3,306 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| OneSchool Global York Campus Bishopthorpe Road , York YO23 2QA | - not rated | 4,513 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hob Moor Oaks Academy Green Lane , Acomb YO24 4PS | 3out of 4 | 4,617 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sizzling Plate | Unit 10, The Shopping Precinct, Main Street | 209 yd | |
| Little Acorns | 1a Main Street | 250 yd | |
| Pikehills Golf Club - Teebox Catering | Pikehills Golf Club, Tadcaster Road | 720 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Royal Oak | 1 Main Street | 250 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pizza Time | Unit 4, The Shopping Precinct, Main Street | 209 yd | |
| Red Hot | Unit 7, The Shopping Precinct, Main Street | 209 yd | |
| Bano Phool Spice | Unit 1, The Shopping Precinct, Main Street | 209 yd | |
| Copmanthorpe Chippy | 1A Church Street | 218 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-op Late Shop | 17 Church Street | 218 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Copmanthorpe Primary School LOW GREEN | grass pitches, swimming pool | 487 yd |
| Copmanthorpe Sports And Community Centre BARONS CRESCENT | grass pitches, tennis courts | 545 yd |
| Pike Hills Golf Club TADCASTER ROAD | golf | 715 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 | 68.8% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 68.8% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 68.8% |
| 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 | 73.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 70.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 100 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 100 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.