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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 196 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

196

Deprivation level

5/10

Income level

6/10

Connectivity

N/A

Area Profile

Guildhall Population

14,553

Population density

5,049.1 per km²

Crime

Violence and sexual offences

95.38(+119%)

Anti-social behaviour

86.17(+526%)

Shoplifting

55.86(+547%)

Criminal damage and arson

18.14(+114%)

Public order

17.11(+91%)

Yorkshire and The Humber average

Demographics

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

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

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 154 recent sales, the median property price is £248,475 in Guildhall area, with individual transactions ranging from £90,000 up to £1,500,000.

Price distribution per property type (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.
Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Detached	3	£450,000	£247,500	£337,500	£975,000	£1,395,000
Flats	90	£205,250	£119,743	£165,000	£250,750	£456,875
Semi-Detached	4	£292,500	£216,000	£240,000	£340,000	£352,000
Terraced	57	£357,000	£221,800	£250,000	£460,000	£775,238

10 years median price trend in Guildhall

Data Sources

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

HM Land Registry • Police.uk • DfE • ONS • TfL • National Rail

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Area Profile

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Crime per 1,000 population

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Economics

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Housing

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Property prices in Guildhall

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