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Guildhall

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 average deprivation and high crime levels, with around 254 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 2.3× the Yorkshire and The Humber average of 113 per 1,000. 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 3 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

Connectivity

N/A

Area Profile

Guildhall Population

14,553

Population density

5,049.1 per km²

Crime

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

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

Median price£233,750

Price per sq ft£343

Sales (last 12 months)152

Typical range (middle 50%)£195K – £370K

Based on 152 recent sales, the median property price is £233,750 (about £343 per square foot) in Guildhall area, with individual transactions ranging from £82,250 up to £5,100,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Guildhall over the last year.
Type	Sales	Median	£/sq ft	P5	P25	P75	P95
Detached	3	£750,000	£467	£277,500	£487,500	£1,350,000	£1,830,000
Semi-Detached	5	£450,000	£303	£218,000	£250,000	£507,500	£621,500
Terraced	61	£350,000	£354	£194,000	£248,500	£525,000	£980,000
Flats	83	£200,000	£326	£122,585	£170,000	£230,000	£478,900

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Guildhall

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Guildhall.
Year	Detached	Flats	Semi-Detached	Terraced
2016	£355,000	£182,500	£241,500	£263,500
2017	£388,000	£197,280	£231,750	£257,000
2018	£332,475	£179,000	£271,250	£283,750
2019	£870,000	£198,000	£255,000	£284,000
2020	£1,265,000	£180,000	£242,500	£290,000
2021	£462,500	£222,222	£280,000	£320,000
2022	£265,000	£220,000	£270,000	£298,000
2023	£370,000	£221,750	£400,000	£342,500
2024	£405,000	£250,000	£453,750	£350,000
2025	£600,000	£207,000	£355,000	£362,500
2026	£1,950,000	£200,000	—	£326,680

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Guildhall.
Year	Detached	Flats	Semi-Detached	Terraced
2016	£317	£345	£267	£248
2017	£325	£337	£312	£250
2018	£485	£303	£251	£267
2019	£347	£295	£357	£282
2020	£384	£316	£261	£279
2021	£374	£375	£318	£300
2022	£380	£366	£347	£343
2023	£318	£389	£443	£346
2024	£352	£419	£427	£343
2025	£388	£342	£337	£354
2026	£467	£331	—	£350

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.

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