YO31 0LJ is a sought-after residential area on Burnholme Drive, 0.1km from Burnholme in York. Administratively it sits within Heworth ward and the York Central constituency.
For serious buyers, YO31 0LJ is a diverse outer suburb with a large South Asian community, settled families. The daytime character shifts — large schools, colleges, and universities, nationally widespread. The 35 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 74% 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 17 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £264k. 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 0LJ are sourced from Output Area E00067556 (shared with 21 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BURNHOLME DRIVE, YO31 0LJ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BURNHOLME DRIVE, YO31 0LJ.
362
35
£ 47,000 /yr
44%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.
Area Character
Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, YO31 0LJ combines high owner-occupation (74%), strong property values (£264k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. £264k prices and low crime — this postcode commands a premium for good reason.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for YO31 0LJ. The average age is 35.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A balanced, mature neighborhood. The average age points to a solid foundation of mid-career individuals.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 240,975
4 sales · Mean £ 247,975
Detached
£ 245,000
1 sales · Mean £ 245,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
YO31 0LJ has low crime rates — 17 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.
school Local Schools
Applefields School
St Aelred's Catholic Primary School - a Catholic Voluntary Academy
Hempland Primary School
Heworth Church of England Primary School
Tang Hall Primary Academy
Osbaldwick Primary Academy
Archbishop Holgate's School, A Church of England Academy
Park Grove Primary Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
10 nearby- No 3 Heworth0.5 km
- Shop Local0.1 km
- Spar0.3 km
- One Stop0.7 km
- Bread & Things0.6 km
- + 5 more
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- The Walnut Tree0.4 km
- Burnholme Social Club0.0 km
- The Heworth Inn1.0 km
- The Nags Head0.7 km
Restaurant, Cafe
7 nearby- Explore Burnholme0.2 km
- Heworth Christ Church0.9 km
- 2 Many Wines1.0 km
- CJs Chicken and Pizza0.7 km
- Cornerstone Cafe1.0 km
- + 2 more
Takeaway Shop
8 nearby- Tang Hall Chinese Takeaway0.6 km
- Buffalo Pizza0.6 km
- China Wok0.6 km
- Tang Hall Fish and Chips0.6 km
- Heworth Plaice0.7 km
- + 3 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Ascot House Guest House0.8 km
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Co-op Late Shop0.6 km
- Co-op Late Shop1.0 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- York2.9 km
- Poppleton6.5 km
- Hammerton15.6 km
Bus Stops
- Gerard Avenue0.1 km
- Gerard Avenue0.1 km
- Applefields School0.1 km
- Applefields School0.1 km
- Bad Bargain Lane0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: YO310LJ · Data under Open Government Licence