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About

Guildhall ward encompasses the historic core of York, directly surrounding the River Ouse. The area is defined by the city's medieval street pattern, including the Shambles and Stonegate. It contains the Guildhall itself, a historic meeting place, and the Mansion House. The ward functions as the civic and commercial heart, with a concentration of shops, markets, and government buildings alongside historic sites.

The River Ouse forms a key boundary, with Kings Staith landing stage on its banks. A notable feature is the hidden, subterranean chambers of the Guildhall, rebuilt after wartime damage and accessible beneath the modern hall. The ward includes the Peace Garden and stretches to include the modern St Helen’s Square, creating a mix of the ancient and the administrative at the city's centre.

Area overview

On average Guildhall has moderate deprivation and high crime levels, with around 254 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 19.2% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Guildhall is £47,392 per year. There are 5 schools in Guildhall: 3 primary (0 Outstanding and 3 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Guildhall is home to around 14,553 people, with a population density of about 5,049.1 per km2.

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
254
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
19.2%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Guildhall Population
14,553
Population density
5,049.1 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
128.36(+190%)
Anti-social behaviour
109.74(+668%)
Shoplifting
68.92(+687%)
Criminal damage and arson
23.29(+171%)
Public order
21.16(+140%)
Yorkshire and The Humber average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
11,001
75.6%
Other White
1,223
8.4%
Chinese
634
4.36%
Other Asian
230
1.58%
Indian
224
1.54%
Total population: 14,552

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
6,046
44.94%
Level 3 (A level)
4,113
30.57%
No qualifications
1,090
8.1%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,000
7.43%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
614
4.56%
Total 16+ residents: 13,453

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
2,873
45.21%
Owns outright
1,199
18.87%
Owns with a mortgage
878
13.82%
Social rents from council
708
11.14%
Other social rented
461
7.25%
Total households: 6,355

Property prices in Guildhall

Based on 174 recent sales, the median property price is £242,500 in Guildhall area, with individual transactions ranging from £82,250 up to £5,100,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Guildhall 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 Guildhall over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached3£450,000
Semi-Detached7£355,000
Terraced57£378,500
Flats107£203,500

10 years median price trend in Guildhall

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

All postcodes in Guildhall

YO19XA

Rowntree Wharf

YO18AN

Little Stonegate

YO103UN

Olympian Court

YO103EQ

Nicholas Street

YO17JH

Chapter House Street

YO317QN

Abbot Street

YO19UL

Navigation Road

YO307BH

Marygate

YO17BX

Aldwark

YO317NX

Jackson Street

YO19WT

Coppergate Walk

YO19UG

Navigation Road

YO103UR

Bull Lane

YO19RD

Clifford Street

YO317PP

Penleys Grove Street

YO10SL

Station Rise

YO19RZ

Tower Place

YO18RU

Parliament Street

YO19QB

George Street

YO19SE

Dixons Yard

YO17PX

Peasholme Green

YO317QQ

Brook Street

YO317EN

Clarence Street

YO318JZ

Haxby Road

YO17NP

The Stonebow

YO317EE

Lowther Street

YO317PN

Penleys Grove Street

YO17DP

Lendal Bridge

YO18NW

Hungate

YO318JW

Haxby Road

YO318SU

Haley's Terrace

YO18AJ

Grape Lane

YO318JA

Maplehurst Avenue

YO19TS

Paver Lane

YO317DE

Clarence Street

YO103DR

Hazel Court

YO318YY

Belgrave Street

YO318LJ

Earle Street

YO318NH

Amber Street

YO19SU

Dixon's Yard

YO318AJ

Guildhall

YO19TF

Fossgate

YO18AD

Back Swinegate

YO18QP

St Helens Square

YO317SQ

Eboracum Way

YO18RL

St Sampsons Square

YO317UL

Foss Islands Road

YO318RN

Huntington Road

YO318LY

Whitecross Gardens

YO17HT

Low Petergate

YO10TF

Station Rise

YO19QY

Dixon Lane

YO17BP

St Andrew Place

YO104UT

Margaret Street

YO317AH

Penleys Grove Street

YO317AF

Foss Islands Road

YO317SA

Townend Street

YO17AB

The Purey Cust

YO317LD

Jackson Street

YO104UP

Long Close Lane

YO19QN

Coney Street

YO318RB

Huntington Road

YO19RG

Clifford Street

YO318YZ

Guildhall

YO18NN

St Saviourgate

YO103DX

Hilda Street

YO317AJ

Mansfield Street

YO17LA

Newgate

YO19RP

Castlegate

YO19QH

Leadmill Lane

YO19UR

Lady Pecketts Yard

YO19UW

St Margarets Terrace

YO317QS

High Newbiggin Street

YO317RW

Penleys Court

YO318AZ

William Street

YO18RZ

High Ousegate

YO318NN

Walpole Street

YO19TN

Guildhall

YO317UU

Redeness Street

YO318BA

Clarence Street

YO103DY

Granville Terrace

YO104UR

Hope Street

YO318FJ

Hansom Place

YO19TB

Malt Shovel Court

YO318HY

Feversham Gate

YO19AA

Nelsons Yard

YO10SE

Station Rise

YO19US

Lady Pecketts Yard

YO307BP

Bootham Row

YO317RB

Brook Street

YO318HS

Vyner Street

YO317EW

Clarence Street

YO17PP

Guildhall

YO18RA

New Street

YO10SQ

Station Rise

YO317LY

Lowther Street

YO317LF

Lowther Street

YO17JQ

Minster Yard

YO10TE

Station Rise

YO317PL

Jewbury

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/06/2026.