YO31 0LP is a sought-after residential area on Bad Bargain Lane, 0.1km from Burnholme in York. Administratively it sits within Heworth ward and the York Central constituency.
For serious buyers, YO31 0LP is a diverse outer suburb with a large South Asian community, settled families. During the day, large schools, colleges, and universities, nationally widespread. A balanced community with an average age of 35 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 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 14 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £292k, up 144.1% 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 0LP are sourced from Output Area E00067556 (shared with 21 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BAD BARGAIN LANE, YO31 0LP House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BAD BARGAIN LANE, YO31 0LP.
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
A sought-after, premium postcode. YO31 0LP's low deprivation rank, 74% ownership, and £292k median price place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. £292k prices and low crime — this postcode commands a premium for good reason. Property prices are trending up 144.1% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for YO31 0LP. 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
Age Profile: A mature, mid-life demographic. The population consists largely of established adults in their late thirties and forties.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 280,000
4 sales · Mean £ 286,250
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
YO31 0LP has low crime rates — 14 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
Osbaldwick Primary Academy
Tang Hall Primary Academy
Archbishop Holgate's School, A Church of England Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
9 nearby- No 3 Heworth0.6 km
- Shop Local0.1 km
- Spar0.2 km
- One Stop0.7 km
- Thomas the Baker0.6 km
- + 4 more
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- The Walnut Tree0.4 km
- Burnholme Social Club0.1 km
- The Nags Head0.8 km
Restaurant, Cafe
6 nearby- Explore Burnholme0.1 km
- Heworth Christ Church0.9 km
- Pip Stop Cafe (Tue & Wed only)0.0 km
- CJs Chicken and Pizza0.7 km
- Cornerstone Cafe1.0 km
- + 1 more
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Co-op Late Shop0.6 km
Takeaway Shop
8 nearby- Buffalo Pizza0.6 km
- China Wok0.6 km
- Tang Hall Chinese Takeaway0.6 km
- JoJo's Place0.2 km
- Heworth Plaice0.8 km
- + 3 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Ascot House Guest House0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- York3.0 km
- Poppleton6.6 km
- Hammerton15.7 km
Bus Stops
- Applefields School0.0 km
- Applefields School0.0 km
- Gerard Avenue0.1 km
- Gerard Avenue0.1 km
- Bad Bargain Lane0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: YO310LP · Data under Open Government Licence