Horsefair, Boroughbridge, York, YO51 9AA

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around YO51 9AA is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.7%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	51.6%	51.3%	-0.3%	51.0%	0.3%
Male	48.4%	48.7%	0.3%	49.0%	-0.3%

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 vicinity of YO51 9AA there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 52.1% 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	25.7%	24.8%	-0.9%	37.9%	-13.1%
Married: Opposite sex	49.8%	52.1%	2.3%	44.2%	7.9%
Separated	4.8%	2.6%	-2.2%	2.2%	0.4%
Divorced	9.6%	6.9%	-2.7%	9.1%	-2.2%
Widowed	10%	13.5%	3.5%	6.1%	7.4%

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	47%	43.3%	-3.7%	48.4%	-5.1%
Good health	31.1%	34.2%	3.1%	33.6%	0.6%
Fair health	17.4%	17.8%	0.4%	12.7%	5.1%
Bad health	3.4%	3.8%	0.4%	4.0%	-0.2%
Very bad health	1.1%	0.9%	-0.2%	1.2%	-0.3%

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	23.2%	20.9%	-2.3%	18.2%	2.7%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	11.6%	6.6%	-5.0%	9.6%	-3.0%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	13.2%	9.6%	-3.6%	13.4%	-3.8%
Apprenticeship	4.8%	9%	4.2%	5.3%	3.7%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	14.5%	15.3%	0.8%	16.9%	-1.6%
Degree or Similar	25.7%	35.9%	10.2%	33.8%	2.1%
Other	7.1%	2.7%	-4.4%	2.8%	-0.1%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96.8% 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	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	0.7%	-0.7%
Indian	0%	0.3%	0.3%	3.1%	-2.8%
Other Asian	1.4%	0%	-1.4%	1.6%	-1.6%
Black African	0%	0.3%	0.3%	2.5%	-2.2%
Black Caribbean	0%	0.3%	0.3%	1.0%	-0.7%
Mixed White and Asian	0.6%	0%	-0.6%	0.8%	-0.8%
Mixed Other	0%	0.6%	0.6%	0.8%	-0.2%
White	97.7%	96.8%	-0.9%	81.4%	15.4%
Arab	0%	0.3%	0.3%	0.6%	-0.3%
Other	0%	1.5%	1.5%	1.6%	-0.1%

Country of Birth

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	90%	85.8%	-4.2%	83.2%	2.6%
European Union	8.3%	11.3%	3.0%	6.1%	5.2%
Africa	0.3%	1.7%	1.4%	2.7%	-1.0%
Middle East and Asia	0.9%	0.9%	0.0%	5.6%	-4.7%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0.6%	0.3%	-0.3%	1.3%	-1.0%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	90%	85.5%	-4.5%	83.2%	2.3%
10+ Years	0.6%	7.5%	6.9%	9.8%	-2.3%
5-10 Years	5.1%	4.1%	-1.0%	2.9%	1.2%
2-5 Years	2.6%	2.3%	-0.3%	2.2%	0.1%
Less than 2 years	1.7%	0.6%	-1.1%	1.9%	-1.3%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	78.7%	76.7%	2.0%
Lithuania	0.6%	0.3%	0.3%
Poland	5.5%	1.3%	4.2%
Romania	2.6%	0.9%	1.7%
Other EU countries	2%	1.5%	0.5%
North Africa	0.3%	0.1%	0.2%
South and Eastern Africa	0.3%	0.2%	0.1%
No passport held	9.9%	13.5%	-3.6%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	32.8%	37.2%	-4.4%
Christian	59%	46.2%	12.8%
Hindu	0.3%	1.7%	-1.4%
Muslim	0.3%	6.5%	-6.2%
Other religion	0.3%	0.6%	-0.3%
Not answered	7.3%	6.0%	1.3%

Safety

Is Horsefair Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Horsefair was 94.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 47.9% higher than the Boroughbridge & Claro average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.

Horsefair has the 13th highest crime rate of 94 local areas in Boroughbridge & Claro and the 368th highest crime rate of 2,071 local areas in North Yorkshire .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 29.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -63.4%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

Households in this area have a similar level level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 55% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£46,100

Income Rank
6/10

Household Income in YO51 9AA, 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 - 4/10 (below 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 - 6/10 (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 - 3/10 (low )
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 - 5/10 (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) - 5/10 (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) - 3/10 (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 Horsefair are based on 134 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for North Yorkshire.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Horsefair, Boroughbridge, York, YO51 9AA

Estimated Average Property Prices for YO51 9AA

Average Price
£369,315

Semi-Detached
£699,820

Terraced
£270,340

Detached
£623,549

Flats/Maisonettes
£115,446

Other
£431,778

Estimated Average Property Prices for Horsefair

Average Price
£283,380

Semi-Detached
£407,153

Terraced
£264,390

Detached
£646,740

Flats/Maisonettes
£128,119

Other
£246,061

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on HorsefairStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
Flat 1 Mauleverer House Horsefair, York, North Yorkshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£120,000	2022-10-28	£117,970
Forge House Horsefair, York, North Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building	£327,500	2022-07-08	£340,298
Forge Bungalow Horsefair, York, North Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building	£330,000	2022-07-08	£345,000
Flat 5 Mauleverer House Horsefair, York, North Yorkshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£119,000	2021-08-24	£125,745
Flat 7 Mauleverer House Horsefair, York, North Yorkshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£121,500	2021-08-06	£128,387

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for YO51 9AA

Employment

YO51 9AA area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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 YO51 9AA area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 32% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee	98
Retired	97
Part-Time Employee	36
Self-Employed	33
Student (economically inactive)	10
Other	8
Unemployed	7
Looking after home or family	6
Long-Term Sick or disabled	6
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	2

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	29
Accommodation and food service activities	22
Human health and social work activities	22
Transport and storage	21
Professional, scientific and technical activities	19
Construction	17
Manufacturing	16
Education	13
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	10
Other	6
Administrative and support service activities	6
Financial and insurance activities	5
Information and communication	5
Agriculture, forestry and fishing	4
Real estate activities	1
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply	1

Schools

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Boroughbridge Primary School York Road , Boroughbridge YO51 9EB	3out of 4	636 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Kirby Hill Church of England Primary School Kirby Hill , Boroughbridge YO51 9DS	2out of 4	1,747 yd	Voluntary controlled school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Roecliffe Church of England Primary School Roecliffe , Boroughbridge YO51 9LY	3out of 4	2,218 yd	Voluntary controlled school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Skelton Newby Hall Church of England Primary School Skelton-on-Ure , HG4 5AJ	3out of 4	3,716 yd	Voluntary controlled school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Dishforth Airfield Community Primary School Short Road , Dishforth Airfield YO7 3DL	4out of 4	4,655 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Boroughbridge High School Wetherby Road , Boroughbridge YO51 9JX	3out of 4	946 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
Shahi Raj	15 Fishergate, Boroughbridge	89 yd
Bowe & Co	27 High Street, Boroughbridge	188 yd
Gilchrist Bakery	41 High Street, Boroughbridge	188 yd
Plenty	4 St James Square, York Road	286 yd
The Dining Room	20 St James Square, York Road	286 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
Crown Hotel	Bridge Street, Boroughbridge	75 yd
Black Bull Inn	Black Bull, 6 St James Square	286 yd
Fox And Hounds	Skelton Road, Langthorpe	862 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Flavours of India	Unit 1, Richmond House, 3 Horsefair	1 yd
Golden Bite	9-11 Horsefair, Boroughbridge	1 yd
Pizza Figaro	31 Fishergate, Boroughbridge	89 yd
Dinner Box Chinese Takeaway	20 High Street, Boroughbridge	188 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Morrisons	Wetherby Road, Boroughbridge		979 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Crown Hotel Leisure Club Bridge Street	health and fitness suite, swimming pool	76 yd
Boroughbridge Primary School YORK ROAD	grass pitches, swimming pool	533 yd
Aldborough Road Sports Ground Aldborough Road	grass pitches, tennis courts	594 yd
Boroughbridge High School WETHERBY ROAD	artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, squash courts	907 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	69.5 Mbit/s
Average download speed	57.3 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	79.98 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	79.98 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	20 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	14.5 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	20 Mbit/s

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