Smithie Close, New Earswick, York, YO32 4DG

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding YO32 4DG, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53.4% 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	56.9%	53.4%	-3.5%	51.0%	2.4%
Male	43.1%	46.6%	3.5%	49.0%	-2.4%

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 vicinity of YO32 4DG there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 57.4% 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	24.7%	22.7%	-2.0%	37.9%	-15.2%
Married: Opposite sex	57%	57.4%	0.4%	44.2%	13.2%
Married: Same sex	0%	0.8%	0.8%	0.3%	0.5%
Separated	1.3%	0.4%	-0.9%	2.2%	-1.8%
Divorced	6%	7.4%	1.4%	9.1%	-1.7%
Widowed	11.1%	11.2%	0.1%	6.1%	5.1%

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.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Very good health	43.9%	50.9%	7.0%	48.4%	2.5%
Good health	34.2%	31.9%	-2.3%	33.6%	-1.7%
Fair health	16%	16.1%	0.1%	12.7%	3.4%
Bad health	4.5%	1.1%	-3.4%	4.0%	-2.9%
Very bad health	1.5%	0%	-1.5%	1.2%	-1.2%

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.

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 53.3%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	14%	11.2%	-2.8%	18.2%	-7.0%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	11.5%	3.3%	-8.2%	9.6%	-6.3%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	15.7%	12%	-3.7%	13.4%	-1.4%
Apprenticeship	5.5%	5.4%	-0.1%	5.3%	0.1%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	11.5%	12.8%	1.3%	16.9%	-4.1%
Degree or Similar	40%	53.3%	13.3%	33.8%	19.5%
Other	1.7%	2.1%	0.4%	2.8%	-0.7%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97.2% 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	0.4%	0.7%	0.3%	0.7%	0.0%
Indian	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	3.1%	-3.1%
Other Asian	0%	0.7%	0.7%	1.6%	-0.9%
Black African	0%	0.4%	0.4%	2.5%	-2.1%
Mixed White and Asian	0.7%	0.4%	-0.3%	0.8%	-0.4%
Mixed Other	0%	0.4%	0.4%	0.8%	-0.4%
White	98.5%	97.2%	-1.3%	81.4%	15.8%
Other	0%	0.4%	0.4%	1.6%	-1.2%

Country of Birth

In this area, 92.5% 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	98.5%	92.5%	-6.0%	83.2%	9.3%
European Union	0.7%	4.3%	3.6%	6.1%	-1.8%
Africa	0%	0.7%	0.7%	2.7%	-2.0%
Middle East and Asia	0.4%	1.4%	1.0%	5.6%	-4.2%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0%	0.7%	0.7%	1.3%	-0.6%
Oceania	0%	0.4%	0.4%	0.3%	0.1%
British Overseas	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	0.0%	0.0%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	98.5%	92.2%	-6.3%	83.2%	9.0%
10+ Years	0%	4.3%	4.3%	9.8%	-5.5%
5-10 Years	0%	1.8%	1.8%	2.9%	-1.1%
2-5 Years	0%	1.1%	1.1%	2.2%	-1.1%
Less than 2 years	1.5%	0.7%	-0.8%	1.9%	-1.2%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	86.1%	76.7%	9.4%
Ireland	0.7%	0.6%	0.1%
Spain	0.7%	0.4%	0.3%
Poland	0.4%	1.3%	-0.9%
Romania	0.4%	0.9%	-0.5%
Other EU countries	1.8%	1.5%	0.3%
North Africa	0.4%	0.1%	0.3%
Central and Western Africa	0.4%	0.3%	0.1%
Eastern Asia	0.4%	0.3%	0.1%
Southern Asia	0.4%	1.2%	-0.8%
No passport held	8.5%	13.5%	-5.0%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	29.4%	37.2%	-7.8%
Christian	65.2%	46.2%	19.0%
Buddhist	2.1%	0.5%	1.6%
Jewish	0.4%	0.5%	-0.1%
Not answered	2.8%	6.0%	-3.2%

Safety

Is Smithie Close Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Smithie Close was 76.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 4.3% lower than the Huntington & New Earswick average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Smithie Close has the 10th highest crime rate of 41 local areas in Huntington & New Earswick and the 203rd highest crime rate of 631 local areas in York .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 55.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -68.6%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

Households in this area have a slightly lower level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 66% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£40,600

Income Rank
4/10

Household Income in YO32 4DG, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 3/10 (low )
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 - 4/10 (below average )
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 - 5/10 (average )
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 - 2/10 (very low )
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 - 5/10 (average )
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 - 4/10 (below 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 - 2/10 (very 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 - 4/10 (below average )
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) - 3/10 (low )
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) - 2/10 (very low )
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 Smithie Close are based on 9 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 Smithie Close, New Earswick, York, YO32 4DG

Estimated Average Property Prices for YO32 4DG

Average Price
£352,739

Semi-Detached
£340,171

Terraced
no sales

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
£440,713

Estimated Average Property Prices for Smithie Close

Average Price
£361,918

Semi-Detached
£352,013

Terraced
no sales

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
£441,163

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Smithie CloseStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
8 Smithie Close, York, York Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£203,553	2022-07-15	£205,169
6 Smithie Close, York, York Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£305,000	2019-05-15	£389,296
7 Smithie Close, York, York Other, an established residential building	£384,500	2019-02-22	£433,068
4 Smithie Close, York, York Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£384,500	2018-06-11	£497,646
9 Smithie Close, York, York Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£353,500	2017-03-31	£489,313

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for YO32 4DG

Employment

YO32 4DG area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 0% 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 YO32 4DG area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 49% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Retired	117
Full-Time Employee	68
Part-Time Employee	17
Self-Employed	14
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	7
Looking after home or family	7
Student (economically inactive)	5
Other	4
Unemployed	1
Long-Term Sick or disabled	1

Employment Industry

Human health and social work activities	19
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	18
Education	17
Construction	13
Professional, scientific and technical activities	8
Other	8
Manufacturing	7
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	7
Agriculture, forestry and fishing	4
Real estate activities	3
Transport and storage	3
Financial and insurance activities	3
Information and communication	2
Accommodation and food service activities	2
Administrative and support service activities	2
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply	1

Schools

Nursery

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
St Paul's Nursery School Kingsway North , YO30 6JA	3out of 4	3,353 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
New Earswick Primary School Hawthorn Terrace , New Earswick YO32 4BY	3out of 4	537 yd	Academy sponsor led	Yes	Mixed	More About School
New Earswick Primary School Hawthorn Terrace , New Earswick YO32 4BY	- not rated	537 yd	Voluntary aided school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Huntington Primary School North Moor Road , Huntington YO32 9QT	- not rated	1,176 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Huntington Primary Academy North Moor Road , Huntington YO32 9QT	2out of 4	1,176 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Headlands Primary School Oak Tree Lane , Holly Tree Meadows YO32 2YH	3out of 4	1,622 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Joseph Rowntree School Haxby Road , New Earswick YO32 4BZ	3out of 4	277 yd	Voluntary controlled school	No	Mixed	More About School
Huntington School Huntington Road , Huntington YO32 9WT	4out of 4	982 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Vale of York Academy Rawcliffe Drive , Clifton Without YO30 6ZS	- not rated	3,141 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Vale of York Academy Rawcliffe Drive , Clifton Without YO30 6ZS	3out of 4	3,141 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
Queen Anne School Queen Anne Road , YO30 7WA	- not rated	4,174 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Suncliffe School New Lane , Huntington YO3 9NQ	- not rated	1,460 yd	Other independent school	Not Applicable	Not applicable	More About School
Boothan Junior School Rawcliffe Lane , YO30 6NP	- not rated	3,482 yd	Other independent school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
The Field Hospital School 31 Shipton Road , Clifton Without YO30 5RE	- not rated	3,627 yd	Community special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
York St John University Lord Mayor's Walk , YO31 7EX	- not rated	3,891 yd	Higher education institutions	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Clifton Preparatory School 13 the Avenue , Clifton YO30 6AS	- not rated	3,911 yd	Other independent school	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	Food hygiene rating	Distance
The Hound Lounge Coffee House	Petland, 26 Station Avenue		934 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Hogs Head	424 Huntington Road		1,027 yd
Blacksmiths Arms	56 The Old Village		1,054 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Cafe Coco	20 Hawthorn Terrace, Hawthorn Terrace Central	682 yd
Banner's Fisheries	18 Hawthorn Terrace, Hawthorn Terrace Central	738 yd
Belly Buster Square Pan	14A Roland Court	1,077 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Hartrigg Oaks (Closed) Lucombe Way		123 yd
Joseph Rowntree School (Closed) Haxby Road	grass pitches, health and fitness suite	277 yd
Joseph Rowntree School HAXBY ROAD	grass pitches, health and fitness suite	365 yd
New Earswick Sports And Social Club White Rose Avenue	grass pitches, tennis courts	862 yd
New Earswick Swimming Pool Hawthorn Terrace	swimming pool	912 yd
New Earswick Folk Hall HAWTHORN TERRACE		912 yd
Huntington School HUNTINGTON ROAD	artificial grass pitch, grass pitches	981 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	0.0%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	0.0%
Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband	0.0%

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	51.4 Mbit/s
Average download speed	385.4 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	900 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	900 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	12.3 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	365.4 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	900 Mbit/s

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