Faber Street is in York and in York district. YO31 7XH is located in the Heworth electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of York Central. This postcode has been in use since 1998-06-01.
StreetScan combines information about Faber Street, York, YO31 7XH and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: YO31 7XQ, YO31 7RY, YO31 7UW, YO31 0XN, YO31 7XR, YO31 7XL, YO31 7UT, YO31 7YW, YO31 7XN.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding YO31 7XH has a slightly higher male population, with 51.7% 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 | 49.1% | 48.3% | -0.8% | 51.0% | -2.7% |
| Male | 50.9% | 51.7% | 0.8% | 49.0% | 2.7% |
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 YO31 7XH, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 59.6% 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 | 57.3% | 59.6% | 2.3% | 37.9% | 21.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 28% | 25% | -3.0% | 44.2% | -19.2% |
| Separated | 1.6% | 1.7% | 0.1% | 2.2% | -0.5% |
| Divorced | 8.9% | 8.8% | -0.1% | 9.1% | -0.3% |
| Widowed | 4.1% | 5% | 0.9% | 6.1% | -1.1% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 45.3% | 42.9% | -2.4% | 48.4% | -5.5% |
| Good health | 35.8% | 41.8% | 6.0% | 33.6% | 8.2% |
| Fair health | 14% | 11.5% | -2.5% | 12.7% | -1.2% |
| Bad health | 3.9% | 3.1% | -0.8% | 4.0% | -0.9% |
| Very bad health | 1.1% | 0.8% | -0.3% | 1.2% | -0.4% |
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 | 18.7% | 13.8% | -4.9% | 18.2% | -4.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 6.1% | 7.1% | 1.0% | 9.6% | -2.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.2% | 9.6% | -2.6% | 13.4% | -3.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.8% | 5.4% | 2.6% | 5.3% | 0.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 16.3% | 26.4% | 10.1% | 16.9% | 9.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 38.2% | 35.1% | -3.1% | 33.8% | 1.3% |
| Other | 5.7% | 2.5% | -3.2% | 2.8% | -0.3% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 92.3% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 0.7% | 1.5% | 0.8% | 0.7% | 0.8% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 2.7% | -1.9% |
| Other Asian | 2.1% | 1.5% | -0.6% | 1.6% | -0.1% |
| Black African | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.8% | 0% | -1.8% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 1.4% | 1.2% | -0.2% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| White | 89.1% | 92.3% | 3.2% | 81.4% | 10.9% |
| Roma | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.2% | 1.3% |
| Arab | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 2.1% | 0.4% | -1.7% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
In this area, 85.8% 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 | 79.3% | 85.8% | 6.5% | 83.2% | 2.6% |
| European Union | 10.2% | 10.8% | 0.6% | 6.1% | 4.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 3.5% | 0.4% | -3.1% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Africa | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 2.7% | -2.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.5% | 2.7% | 0.2% | 5.6% | -2.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 3.9% | 0% | -3.9% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 78.9% | 85.4% | 6.5% | 83.2% | 2.2% |
| 10+ Years | 8.8% | 5% | -3.8% | 9.8% | -4.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.8% | 5% | 2.2% | 2.9% | 2.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.9% | 3.8% | -0.1% | 2.2% | 1.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.6% | 0.8% | -4.8% | 1.9% | -1.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 75.9% | 76.7% | -0.8% |
| France | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Germany | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| Italy | 4.6% | 0.6% | 4.0% |
| Spain | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 1.5% | 1.3% | 0.2% |
| Romania | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Other EU countries | 0.8% | 1.5% | -0.7% |
| North Africa | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Southern Asia | 0.8% | 1.2% | -0.4% |
| South-East Asia | 1.5% | 0.2% | 1.3% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 11.9% | 13.5% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 47.7% | 37.2% | 10.5% |
| Christian | 44.3% | 46.2% | -1.9% |
| Buddhist | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Jewish | 1.5% | 0.5% | 1.0% |
| Muslim | 1.5% | 6.5% | -5.0% |
| Not answered | 3.8% | 6.0% | -2.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Faber Street was 53.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 82.1% lower than the Guildhall average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Faber Street has the 51st lowest crime rate of 130 local areas in Guildhall and the 279th highest crime rate of 631 local areas in York .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 14.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -43.5%.

Households in this area have a slightly lower level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 68% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Faber Street, York, York Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £103,200 | 2025-08-28 | £101,513 |
| 15 Faber Street, York, York Terraced, an established residential building | £190,000 | 2022-11-15 | £191,317 |
| 4 Faber Street, York, York Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £92,500 | 2022-06-17 | £89,167 |
| 25 Faber Street, York, York Terraced, an established residential building | £240,000 | 2022-04-01 | £261,048 |
| 47 Faber Street, York, York Terraced, an established residential building | £130,500 | 2021-10-29 | £147,301 |
YO31 7XH area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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 YO31 7XH 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 | 91 |
| Retired | 46 |
| Part-Time Employee | 33 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 30 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 19 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Self-Employed | 6 |
| Other | 1 |
| Looking after home or family | 1 |
| Education | 25 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 24 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 20 |
| Human health and social work activities | 16 |
| Construction | 13 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Manufacturing | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 8 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Paul's Nursery School Kingsway North , YO30 6JA | 3out of 4 | 2,058 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tang Hall Junior School Sixth Avenue , YO31 0UT | - not rated | 456 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Tang Hall County Infant School Sixth Avenue , YO31 0UT | - not rated | 456 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Tang Hall Primary Academy Sixth Avenue , YO31 0UT | 3out of 4 | 456 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Tang Hall Primary School Sixth Avenue , YO31 0UT | - not rated | 456 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Wilfrid's, York, Roman Catholic Primary School Monkgate , YO31 7PB | - not rated | 678 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Burnholme Community College Bad Bargain Lane , YO31 0GW | - not rated | 1,389 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Queen Anne School Queen Anne Road , YO30 7WA | - not rated | 1,811 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Millthorpe School Nunthorpe Avenue , YO23 1WF | 3out of 4 | 2,298 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Millthorpe School Nunthorpe Avenue , YO23 1WF | - not rated | 2,298 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Archbishop Holgate's School, A Church of England Academy Hull Road , YO10 5ZA | 4out of 4 | 2,320 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | 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 | 4,682 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| York Sixth Form College Sim Balk Lane , Tadcaster Road YO23 2UD | - not rated | 5,142 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 | 838 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Minster School Deangate , YO1 7JA | - not rated | 860 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Real School York Environmental Community , Centre YO10 3EN | - not rated | 912 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| York College for Girls 62 Petergate , YO1 7HZ | - not rated | 935 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Galtres School Bad Bargain Lane , Burnholme YO31 0LW | - not rated | 1,359 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Red Goat Climbing Wall and Cafe | 6 Redeness Street | 230 yd | |
| Costa Coffee | Costa Coffee, Eboracum Way | 296 yd | |
| Kiosk in The Park | Glen Gardens, East Parade | 303 yd | |
| Doe Bakehouse | Unit 1, 43 Layerthorpe | 313 yd | |
| Loaded | 39 Layerthorpe | 315 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heworth and Bootham Conservative Club | 16 East Parade | 303 yd | |
| The Black Swan | Peasholme Green | 544 yd | |
| Brigadier Gerard | 84 Monkgate | 549 yd | |
| The Heworth Inn | 64 Heworth Green | 565 yd | |
| Black Horse | 29 Monkgate | 598 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heworth Chinese Takeaway | 14 East Parade | 303 yd | |
| SFC | 33-37 Layerthorpe | 346 yd | |
| Kitchen for Everyone, York (KEY) | Central Methodist Church, St Saviourgate | 741 yd | |
| Heworth Plaice | 83B Heworth Road | 762 yd | |
| Yuzu | Unit 5, Enterprise Complex, Walmgate | 830 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asda | 77 Layerthorpe | 315 yd | |
| Zam Zam Supermarket | 33-37 Layerthorpe | 346 yd | |
| Co-op Late Shop | 75 East Parade | 407 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Foss Bank | 428 yd | |
| Lidl | Lidl Store, James Street | 495 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Ultraflex York LAYERTHORPE | health and fitness suite | 268 yd |
| Glen Gardens East Parade | tennis courts | 377 yd |
| Heworth Tennis Club TENNIS COURTS TENNIS COURTS EAST PARADE | tennis courts | 537 yd |
| York St John University (Heworth Croft) HEWORTH GREEN | artificial grass pitch | 694 yd |
| The Playing Fields (City Of York Council) EIGHTH AVENUE | grass pitches | 732 yd |
| Tang Hall Community Centre FIFTH AVENUE | 836 yd | |
| York St John University Sports Hall And Fitness Centre LORD MAYORS WALK | health and fitness suite | 836 yd |
| Monk Stray (Closed) Malton Road | grass pitches | 902 yd |
| Tramways Working Mens Club MILL STREET | 1,067 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 | 42.4 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 84.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 11.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.