York Data Intelligence Hub is an online resource delivered in partnership with York St John University Business School, which provides in-kind support through a dedicated data analyst. It is funded by the York & North Yorkshire Combined Authority and supported by a growing network of contributing partners, including City of York Council and Hospitality Association York.

The core objectives of the data hub are to:

• Equip local businesses with actionable intelligence to support operational and strategic decision-making
• Provide a robust evidence base to assess the impact of projects and strengthen the case for future investment
• Support public and private sector stakeholders in making informed policy and planning decisions
• Promote a consistent, data-led narrative around York’s economic health to build business and investor confidence

This webpage is structured into sections highlighting key indicators of commercial activity, such as spend, footfall, hotel occupancy etc. and is updated monthly. Other resources such as an archive of historical reports, recording from past Economic Snapshot webinars and a glossary of terms can be found at the bottom of the page.

All merchant and customer data presented in this report is strictly anonymised and aggregated, ensuring full compliance with GDPR and data protection regulations.