Lowther Terrace, York, YO24 4AF

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding YO24 4AF is primarily male, with 53.3% of the population 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	49.5%	46.7%	-2.8%	51.0%	-4.3%
Male	50.5%	53.3%	2.8%	49.0%	4.3%

Partnership Status

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 YO24 4AF, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 65.6% 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	48.1%	65.6%	17.5%	37.9%	27.7%
Married: Opposite sex	22.8%	14%	-8.8%	44.2%	-30.2%
Separated	1.9%	3.2%	1.3%	2.2%	1.0%
Divorced	19.8%	14%	-5.8%	9.1%	4.9%
Widowed	7.4%	3.2%	-4.2%	6.1%	-2.9%

Health

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 lower percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (68.5%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either an older population or social deprivation in the area.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Very good health	35.3%	33.1%	-2.2%	48.4%	-15.3%
Good health	38%	35.4%	-2.6%	33.6%	1.8%
Fair health	15.8%	23%	7.2%	12.7%	10.3%
Bad health	7.6%	6.2%	-1.4%	4.0%	2.2%
Very bad health	3.3%	2.2%	-1.1%	1.2%	1.0%

Education and Qualifications

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	32.1%	15.9%	-16.2%	18.2%	-2.3%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	19.1%	14.6%	-4.5%	9.6%	5.0%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	10.5%	15.9%	5.4%	13.4%	2.5%
Apprenticeship	2.5%	4.5%	2.0%	5.3%	-0.8%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	10.5%	9.6%	-0.9%	16.9%	-7.3%
Degree or Similar	18.5%	35.7%	17.2%	33.8%	1.9%
Other	6.8%	3.8%	-3.0%	2.8%	1.0%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 95.6% 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)
Bangladeshi	0%	0.6%	0.6%	1.1%	-0.5%
Chinese	6.5%	0.6%	-5.9%	0.7%	-0.1%
Indian	0.5%	0%	-0.5%	3.1%	-3.1%
Pakistani	0.5%	0%	-0.5%	2.7%	-2.7%
Mixed White and Asian	0%	0.6%	0.6%	0.8%	-0.2%
Mixed White and African	0.5%	0%	-0.5%	0.4%	-0.4%
White	90.8%	95.6%	4.8%	81.4%	14.2%
Gypsy or Irish Traveller	0%	0.6%	0.6%	0.1%	0.5%
Other	1.1%	2.2%	1.1%	1.6%	0.6%

Country of Birth

In this area, 87.7% 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	88%	87.7%	-0.3%	83.2%	4.5%
European Union	1.6%	7.8%	6.2%	6.1%	1.7%
Rest of Europe	2.2%	2.2%	0.0%	0.8%	1.4%
Africa	0.5%	0%	-0.5%	2.7%	-2.7%
Middle East and Asia	6%	2.2%	-3.8%	5.6%	-3.4%
The Americas and the Caribbean	1.6%	0%	-1.6%	1.3%	-1.3%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	87.5%	87.2%	-0.3%	83.2%	4.0%
10+ Years	4.3%	7.2%	2.9%	9.8%	-2.6%
5-10 Years	2.7%	2.8%	0.1%	2.9%	-0.1%
2-5 Years	2.2%	1.1%	-1.1%	2.2%	-1.1%
Less than 2 years	3.3%	1.7%	-1.6%	1.9%	-0.2%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	66.5%	76.7%	-10.2%
Ireland	0.6%	0.6%	0.0%
Spain	1.1%	0.4%	0.7%
Poland	2.2%	1.3%	0.9%
Other EU countries	2.2%	1.5%	0.7%
Middle East	1.1%	0.1%	1.0%
Southern Asia	0.6%	1.2%	-0.6%
No passport held	25.7%	13.5%	12.2%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	58.3%	37.2%	21.1%
Christian	31.7%	46.2%	-14.5%
Muslim	1.7%	6.5%	-4.8%
Other religion	2.2%	0.6%	1.6%
Not answered	6.1%	6.0%	0.1%

Safety

Is Lowther Terrace Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Lowther Terrace was 186.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 41.0% lower than the Guildhall average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Lowther Terrace has the 38th highest crime rate of 130 local areas in Guildhall and the 73rd highest crime rate of 639 local areas in York .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 96.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -54.7%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

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.

Average Household Income
£38,900

Income Rank
3/10

Household Income in YO24 4AF, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 7/10 (above average )
Indices of multiple deprivation (IMD) is used to classify the relative deprivation (a measure of poverty) of the area. It considers the following domains:
Income Deprivation Domain - 8/10 (high )
The Income Deprivation Domain measures the percentage of people in the population who are experiencing poverty due to having a low income. It includes both those who are unemployed and those who are employed but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Employment Deprivation Domain - 8/10 (high )
The Employment Deprivation Domain measures the proportion of the working-age population in an area involuntarily excluded from the labour market. This includes people who would like to work but are unable to do so due to unemployment, sickness or disability, or caring responsibilities.
Education, Skills and Training Domain - 5/10 (average )
The Education, Skills, and Training Deprivation Domain measures the lack of education and skills in a local area. It has two parts: one for children and young people, and one for adults. The part for children and young people looks at their school achievements ('flow'), while the part for adults looks at the number of adults without qualifications ('stock').
Health Deprivation and Disability Domain - 9/10 (very high )
The Health Deprivation and Disability Domain measures the risk of early death and poor quality of life due to bad physical or mental health. It looks at illness, disability, and early death, but not at behaviors or environments that might affect future health.
Crime Domain - 5/10 (average )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 3/10 (low )
The Barriers to Housing and Services Domain measures how easy or hard it is to access housing and local services. It has two parts: one looks at how close local services are, and the other looks at issues like how affordable housing is.
Living Environment Deprivation Domain - 8/10 (high )
The Living Environment Deprivation Domain measures the quality of the local environment. It has two parts: the "indoors" part looks at housing quality, and the "outdoors" part looks at air quality and road traffic accidents.
Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) - 7/10 (above average )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) measures how many children aged 0 to 15 live in low-income families. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low incomes. This includes both those who are unemployed and those who work but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) - 9/10 (very high )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) measures the percentage of people aged 60 or older who have low income. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low income, including both unemployed people and those with low-paying jobs (and who satisfy the respective means tests).

Property Prices

Average property prices on Lowther Terrace are based on 15 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for York.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Lowther Terrace, York, YO24 4AF

Estimated Average Property Prices for YO24 4AF

Average Price
£167,463

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
no sales

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
£167,463

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Lowther Terrace

Average Price
£155,238

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£169,261

Flats/Maisonettes
£154,237

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Lowther TerraceStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
5 Dorset House Lowther Terrace, York, York Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£112,000	2016-12-21	£135,990
6 Dorset House Lowther Terrace, York, York Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£135,000	2015-08-14	£177,849
7 Dorset House Lowther Terrace, York, York Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£120,000	2013-04-24	£186,000
1 Dorset House Lowther Terrace, York, York Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£113,000	2009-05-08	£178,213
7 Dorset House Lowther Terrace, York, York Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£119,900	2006-06-02	£175,948

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for YO24 4AF

Employment

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee	44
Part-Time Employee	27
Long-Term Sick or disabled	22
Retired	12
Looking after home or family	12
Self-Employed	10
Unemployed	10
Other	9
Student (economically inactive)	6
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	1

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	19
Accommodation and food service activities	19
Human health and social work activities	12
Other	5
Transport and storage	5
Professional, scientific and technical activities	5
Education	5
Manufacturing	5
Administrative and support service activities	4
Construction	3
Information and communication	2
Real estate activities	2
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	2
Agriculture, forestry and fishing	2
Financial and insurance activities	2

Schools

Nursery

	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	176 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
St Paul's Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School St Paul's Terrace , Holgate YO24 4BJ	3out of 4	124 yd	Voluntary controlled school	No	Mixed	More About School
Scarcroft Primary School Moss Street , YO23 1BS	4out of 4	615 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Our Lady Queen of Martyrs Catholic Primary School - a Catholic Voluntary Academy Hamilton Drive , YO24 4JW	3out of 4	773 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Saint Barnabas Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Jubilee Terrace , Leeman Road YO26 4YZ	2out of 4	1,195 yd	Voluntary controlled school	No	Mixed	More About School
Acomb Primary School West Bank , YO24 4ES	3out of 4	1,254 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
All Saints RC School Mill Mount Lane , YO24 1BJ	4out of 4	484 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
Millthorpe School Nunthorpe Avenue , YO23 1WF	3out of 4	901 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
York High School Cornlands Road , YO24 3WZ	1out of 4	2,406 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
Vale of York Academy Rawcliffe Drive , Clifton Without YO30 6ZS	1out of 4	2,592 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
Fulford School Fulfordgate , Heslington Lane YO10 4FY	4out of 4	3,159 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School

16 plus

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
York College Sim Balk Lane , YO23 2BB	- not rated	2,776 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
The Mount School (York) Dalton Terrace , YO24 4DD	- not rated	312 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Bootham School 51 Bootham , YO30 7BU	- not rated	1,385 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
St Peter's School 2-18 Clifton , YO30 6AB	- not rated	1,413 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Hob Moor Oaks Academy Green Lane , Acomb YO24 4PS	3out of 4	1,680 yd	Academy special converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
York St John University Lord Mayor's Walk , YO31 7EX	- not rated	1,778 yd	Higher education institutions	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
The Prickly Pear	40-42 Holgate Road	93 yd
EborCibus Pizza	72 The Mount	169 yd
Jorvik Spice	74 The Mount	169 yd
Valentinos	78-80 The Mount	169 yd
La Terrazina	64 Blossom Street	180 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
Crystal Palace	66 Holgate Road	83 yd
The Mount Public House	72 The Mount	169 yd
The Crescent Community Venue	8 The Crescent	170 yd
The Windmill	14-16 Blossom Street	223 yd
New York Club & Institute	22-26 Blossom Street	223 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
The Sweet Lab	4 Odeon Buildings, Blossom Street	214 yd
Subway	5 Odeon Buildings, Blossom Street	223 yd
Pizza Choice	51 Blossom Street	234 yd
Golden Dragon	53 Blossom Street	234 yd
Blue Anchor	49 Blossom Street	234 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Distance
Sainsbury's	56-58 Blossom Street	195 yd
Sainsburys	York Railway Station, Station Road	494 yd
Sainsbury's	Unit 3, Queens House, Micklegate	774 yd
Regency Supermarket	Ground Floor, 2-4 George Hudson Street	790 yd
Sainsbury's	1 Scarcroft Road	885 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
York Ri Sports Centre YORK RAILWAY INSTITUTE GYMNASIUM YORK RAILWAY INSTITUTE GYMNASIUM QUEEN STREET	health and fitness suite, squash courts	251 yd
Mount School DALTON TERRACE	grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool, tennis courts	310 yd
All Saints Roman Catholic High School MILL MOUNT LANE		417 yd
Shepherds Group Social Club (Closed) Holgate Road		486 yd
Principal York Hotel Health Club STATION ROAD	health and fitness suite, swimming pool	565 yd
Spa At The Grand STATION RISE	health and fitness suite, swimming pool	703 yd
Little Knavesmire (Hamilton Panthers) LITTLE KNAVESMIRE SPORTS PAVILION LITTLE KNAVESMIRE SPORTS PAVILION KNAVESMIRE ROAD	grass pitches	748 yd
Millthorpe School NUNTHORPE AVENUE	grass pitches, health and fitness suite	817 yd
Our Lady Queen Of Martyrs Rc Primary School HAMILTON DRIVE		824 yd
English Martyrs Rc Primary School (Closed) Hamilton Drive	grass pitches	869 yd

Broadband

Technology Aviability

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%

Speed Aviability

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%

Download Speed

Median download speed	80 Mbit/s
Average download speed	69.7 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	160 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	160 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	20 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	14.4 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	30 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.

Overview of YO24 4AF