Townend Street is in York and in York district. YO31 7PZ is located in the Guildhall electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of York Central. This postcode has been in use since 1998-06-01.
StreetScan combines information about Townend Street, York, YO31 7PZ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: YO31 7QB, YO31 7PY, YO31 7PU, YO31 7AE, YO31 7QJ, YO31 7RA, YO31 7QD, YO31 7QL, YO31 7PX.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding YO31 7PZ, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 55.5% 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% | 55.5% | 4.8% | 51.0% | 4.5% |
| Male | 49.3% | 44.5% | -4.8% | 49.0% | -4.5% |
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 YO31 7PZ, 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 | 48.9% | 56% | 7.1% | 37.9% | 18.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 20.2% | 13.7% | -6.5% | 44.2% | -30.5% |
| Separated | 4.3% | 5.4% | 1.1% | 2.2% | 3.2% |
| Divorced | 18.1% | 18.5% | 0.4% | 9.1% | 9.4% |
| Widowed | 8.5% | 6.5% | -2.0% | 6.1% | 0.4% |
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 (63.5%) 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 | 35.7% | 36% | 0.3% | 48.4% | -12.4% |
| Good health | 34.4% | 27.5% | -6.9% | 33.6% | -6.1% |
| Fair health | 17.6% | 19.5% | 1.9% | 12.7% | 6.8% |
| Bad health | 8.6% | 14.5% | 5.9% | 4.0% | 10.5% |
| Very bad health | 3.6% | 2.5% | -1.1% | 1.2% | 1.3% |
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 | 37.8% | 28% | -9.8% | 18.2% | 9.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.8% | 10.1% | -3.7% | 9.6% | 0.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.3% | 15.5% | 2.2% | 13.4% | 2.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.2% | 5.4% | 2.2% | 5.3% | 0.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7.4% | 8.9% | 1.5% | 16.9% | -8.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 18.6% | 27.4% | 8.8% | 33.8% | -6.4% |
| Other | 5.9% | 4.8% | -1.1% | 2.8% | 2.0% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 87.8% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 2.3% | 2% | -0.3% | 1.1% | 0.9% |
| Chinese | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.7% | -0.2% |
| Indian | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% | 3.1% | -2.6% |
| Other Asian | 2.7% | 1% | -1.7% | 1.6% | -0.6% |
| Black African | 1.8% | 1.5% | -0.3% | 2.5% | -1.0% |
| Other Black | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.9% | 1% | 0.1% | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.9% | 0.5% | -0.4% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| White | 88.2% | 87.8% | -0.4% | 81.4% | 6.4% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Arab | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Other | 0.5% | 3.6% | 3.1% | 1.6% | 2.0% |
In this area, 78.9% 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 | 85.1% | 78.9% | -6.2% | 83.2% | -4.3% |
| European Union | 6.3% | 12.1% | 5.8% | 6.1% | 6.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.4% | 1% | -0.4% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Africa | 0.5% | 1.5% | 1.0% | 2.7% | -1.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4.5% | 4.5% | 0.0% | 5.6% | -1.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.9% | 1.5% | 0.6% | 1.3% | 0.2% |
| Oceania | 1.4% | 0.5% | -0.9% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 85.1% | 78.5% | -6.6% | 83.2% | -4.7% |
| 10+ Years | 2.7% | 11% | 8.3% | 9.8% | 1.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.2% | 4% | 0.8% | 2.9% | 1.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 5.4% | 3% | -2.4% | 2.2% | 0.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.6% | 3.5% | -0.1% | 1.9% | 1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 50.3% | 76.7% | -26.4% |
| Ireland | 1.5% | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| France | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Spain | 0.5% | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Poland | 3.5% | 1.3% | 2.2% |
| Romania | 4% | 0.9% | 3.1% |
| Other EU countries | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.0% |
| Turkey | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Middle East | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 1% | 1.2% | -0.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Central and South America | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 34.2% | 13.5% | 20.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 46.7% | 37.2% | 9.5% |
| Christian | 41.2% | 46.2% | -5.0% |
| Buddhist | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Muslim | 4.5% | 6.5% | -2.0% |
| Other religion | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Not answered | 6.5% | 6.0% | 0.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Townend Street was 525.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 76.1% higher than the Guildhall average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Townend Street has the 13th highest crime rate of 130 local areas in Guildhall and the 16th highest crime rate of 631 local areas in York .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 100.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -61.5%.

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.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 Thornaby House Townend Street, York, York Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £154,000 | 2020-10-30 | £189,653 |
| 9 Thornaby House Townend Street, York, York Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £148,000 | 2020-06-26 | £168,667 |
| 8 Thornaby House Townend Street, York, York Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £113,500 | 2014-09-03 | £151,806 |
| 12 Thornaby House Townend Street, York, York Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £116,000 | 2013-12-09 | £164,035 |
| 10 Thornaby House Townend Street, York, York Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £119,650 | 2013-06-24 | £177,539 |
| Full-Time Employee | 32 |
| Part-Time Employee | 31 |
| Retired | 28 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 27 |
| Self-Employed | 14 |
| Unemployed | 11 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Other | 7 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 23 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 20 |
| Human health and social work activities | 14 |
| Education | 13 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Other | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Construction | 4 |
| Manufacturing | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 2 |
| Information and communication | 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 | 1,128 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Park Grove Primary School Park Grove , YO31 8LG | - not rated | 306 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Park Grove Primary Academy Park Grove , YO31 8LG | 3out of 4 | 306 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Wilfrid's, York, Roman Catholic Primary School Monkgate , YO31 7PB | - not rated | 337 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Wilfrid's Catholic Primary School - a Catholic Voluntary Academy Monkgate , YO31 7PB | 3out of 4 | 337 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Haxby Road Primary School 154 Haxby Road , YO31 8JN | - not rated | 705 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Queen Anne School Queen Anne Road , YO30 7WA | - not rated | 1,039 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Vale of York Academy Rawcliffe Drive , Clifton Without YO30 6ZS | - not rated | 1,907 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Vale of York Academy Rawcliffe Drive , Clifton Without YO30 6ZS | 3out of 4 | 1,907 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| All Saints Catholic School York Mill Mount Lane , YO24 1BJ | 4out of 4 | 2,140 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| All Saints RC School Mill Mount Lane , YO24 1BJ | - not rated | 2,140 yd | Voluntary aided 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 | 4,616 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| York Sixth Form College Sim Balk Lane , Tadcaster Road YO23 2UD | - not rated | 5,091 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| York St John University Lord Mayor's Walk , YO31 7EX | - not rated | 214 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Minster School Deangate , YO1 7JA | - not rated | 598 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bootham School 51 Bootham , YO30 7BU | - not rated | 614 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| York College for Girls 62 Petergate , YO1 7HZ | - not rated | 687 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| St Peter's School 2-18 Clifton , YO30 6AB | - not rated | 925 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| York Tandoori | 1 Mansfield House, Lowther Street | 97 yd | |
| Chocolate & Co | 4 Mansfield House, Lowther Street | 101 yd | |
| York St John University | Lord Mayors Walk | 171 yd | |
| The 30 Clarence Street Wellbeing Café | Sycamore House, 30 Clarence Street | 184 yd | |
| Coconut Lagoon | 56 Clarence Street | 184 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Punch Bowl | 134 Lowther Street | 150 yd | |
| York St John Students Union | York St John University, Lord Mayors Walk | 180 yd | |
| York Clarence Club & Institute | 87-91 Clarence Street | 229 yd | |
| Black Horse | 29 Monkgate | 366 yd | |
| Brigadier Gerard | 84 Monkgate | 426 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monkey King Chinese Takeaway | 8 Mansfield House, Lowther Street | 97 yd | |
| Sizzlers | 2 Mansfield House, Lowther Street | 97 yd | |
| Pizza Dela Sosa | 64 Clarence Street | 184 yd | |
| Sun Lee Chop Suey House | 54 Clarence Street | 184 yd | |
| Kawa House | 74 Clarence Street | 184 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Coop | Groves Chapel, Union Terrace | 256 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 31 Bootham Row | 457 yd | |
| Tesco | 45-49 Gillygate | 467 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Foss Bank | 543 yd | |
| Tesco | 71 Goodramgate | 652 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bootham & Monk Ward Conservative Club CLARENCE STREET | 207 yd | |
| York St John University Sports Hall And Fitness Centre LORD MAYORS WALK | health and fitness suite | 218 yd |
| Bootham Park Hospital Recreation Field BOOTHAM PARK HOSPITAL BOOTHAM PARK HOSPITAL BOOTHAM | grass pitches | 598 yd |
| Bootham School Bootham | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 615 yd |
| York City (Bootham Crescent) BOOTHAM CRESCENT | grass pitches | 652 yd |
| York St John University (Heworth Croft) HEWORTH GREEN | artificial grass pitch | 657 yd |
| Ultraflex York LAYERTHORPE | health and fitness suite | 778 yd |
| Pace Health Club (York) (Closed) North Street | health and fitness suite | 1,080 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 | 42.5 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 44 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 55.85 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 55.85 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 13 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 13.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 18.38 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.