Postcode Analysis York, Yorkshire and The Humber

BAD BARGAIN LANE, YO31 0LF House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BAD BARGAIN LANE, YO31 0LF.

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Population

344

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Avg Age

42

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Avg Income

£ 45,500 /yr

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Employed

47%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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9/10
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10/10
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2/10
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8/10
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3/10
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7/10
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4/10
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9/10
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9/10
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Area Character

Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, YO31 0LF combines high owner-occupation (90%), strong property values (£406k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. Low crime and mid-career demographics put this at peak family desirability. Property prices are trending down 37.0% year-on-year.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

YO31 0LF is a sought-after residential area on Bad Bargain Lane, 0.5km from Burnholme in York. Administratively it sits within Heworth Without ward and the York Outer constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in YO31, YO31 0LF offers a well-established suburb with a mixed age range and strong community feel. An average age of 42 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 90% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 9 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £406k, down 37.0% year-on-year. The area ranks among the least deprived 20% in England — a strong signal of community wellbeing, good schools, and low crime.

Census 2021 statistics for YO31 0LF are sourced from Output Area E00067587 (shared with 18 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for YO31 0LF. The average age is 42.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British94.5%
Asian / British Asian1.7%
Black / African / Caribbean0.3%
Other / Mixed3.5%

Economic Activity

47%Active
FT: 31%
Unemployed: 0%
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Area Vibe: Established and family-oriented. The area is largely populated by middle-aged homeowners, providing a deeply rooted community feel.

home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 342,000

5 sales · Mean £ 363,400

Semi-Detached

£ 432,500

2 sales · Mean £ 432,500

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

YO31 0LF has low crime rates — 9 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are anti-social behaviour and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Anti-social behaviour8
Violence and sexual offences6
Other theft3
Criminal damage and arson2
Public order1

school Local Schools

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Applefields School

Good195 pupils0.6 km
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Hempland Primary School

Good424 pupils0.6 km
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St Aelred's Catholic Primary School - a Catholic Voluntary Academy

Good193 pupils0.7 km
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Osbaldwick Primary Academy

Requires Improvement293 pupils1.1 km
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Heworth Church of England Primary School

Good145 pupils1.2 km
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Tang Hall Primary Academy

Good251 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

4 nearby
  • Shop Local0.7 km
  • Spar0.3 km
  • Thomas the Baker1.0 km
  • Your Local Boots Pharmacy1.0 km
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Pub, NightClub

3 nearby
  • The Walnut Tree0.8 km
  • Derwent Arms0.9 km
  • Burnholme Social Club0.6 km
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Restaurant, Cafe

3 nearby
  • Explore Burnholme0.5 km
  • Heworth Christ Church0.8 km
  • Pip Stop Cafe (Tue & Wed only)0.6 km
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Takeaway Shop

6 nearby
  • Tang Hall Chinese Takeaway1.0 km
  • Buffalo Pizza1.0 km
  • China Wok1.0 km
  • JoJo's Place0.7 km
  • B Jaans Sizzling Fast Food1.0 km
  • + 1 more
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Co-op Late Shop1.0 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • York3.5 km
  • Poppleton7.0 km
  • Hammerton16.1 km

Bus Stops

  • Stray Road0.2 km
  • Stray Road0.2 km
  • Ashley Park0.3 km
  • Ashley Park0.3 km
  • Hazel Garth0.4 km