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About

Fishergate ward lies on the southern bank of the River Ouse, directly across from York's historic city centre. The area is primarily residential, with a mix of Victorian terraces and modern developments. It contains the Terry's chocolate factory site, now repurposed for housing and business. The main thoroughfare is Bishopthorpe Road, known locally as 'Bishy Road', which functions as a community hub with independent shops and cafes.

The ward includes the residential areas of South Bank and part of Fulford. It is bordered by the York railway station to the north and the Knavesmire, a large open common that hosts the York Racecourse. The area provides essential access routes into the city centre via several key bridges, including the modern Millennium Bridge, a dedicated pedestrian and cycle crossing.

Area overview

On average Fishergate has moderate deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 50 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 11.1% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Fishergate is £53,756 per year. There are 5 schools in Fishergate: 3 primary (0 Outstanding and 3 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Fishergate is home to around 9,555 people, with a population density of about 4,116.2 per km2.

Crime rate
2/10
Crimes per 1k residents
50
Deprivation level
3/10
Income level
8/10
Social housing
11.1%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Fishergate Population
9,555
Population density
4,116.2 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
21.66(-50%)
Anti-social behaviour
14.23(+3%)
Shoplifting
8.16(-5%)
Public order
7.43(-17%)
Criminal damage and arson
5.23(-38%)
Yorkshire and The Humber average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
6,790
71.05%
Other White
732
7.66%
Chinese
720
7.53%
Other Asian
349
3.65%
Indian
164
1.72%
Total population: 9,557

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
3,811
44.21%
Level 3 (A level)
2,505
29.06%
No qualifications
774
8.98%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
590
6.84%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
399
4.63%
Total 16+ residents: 8,621

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
1,297
35.8%
Owns outright
1,031
28.46%
Owns with a mortgage
717
19.79%
Other social rented
214
5.91%
Social rents from council
174
4.8%
Total households: 3,623

Property prices in Fishergate

Based on 88 recent sales, the median property price is £294,750 in Fishergate area, with individual transactions ranging from £96,600 up to £1,450,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Fishergate in the last year.

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Fishergate over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached2£448,500
Flats29£195,000
Semi-Detached17£365,000
Terraced40£312,750

10 years median price trend in Fishergate

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Fishergate.

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.