YO31 0LZ is a sought-after residential area on Thirlmere Drive, 0.1km from Burnholme in York. Administratively it sits within Heworth ward and the York Central constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in YO31, YO31 0LZ offers a well-established suburb with a mixed age range and strong community feel. During the day, large schools, colleges, and universities, nationally widespread. A balanced community with an average age of 37 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 83% 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 13 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £350k, down 11.8% 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 0LZ are sourced from Output Area E00067549 (shared with 16 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
THIRLMERE DRIVE, YO31 0LZ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for THIRLMERE DRIVE, YO31 0LZ.
354
37
£ 47,000 /yr
57%
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. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
YO31 0LZ is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £350k, 83% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. Low crime and mid-career demographics put this at peak family desirability. Property prices are trending down 11.8% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for YO31 0LZ. The average age is 37.3. 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 & Housing: A settled, mid-life demographic of homeowners. The population consists largely of established adults and families who own their properties.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 345,000
8 sales · Mean £ 315,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
YO31 0LZ has low crime rates — 13 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
Hempland Primary School
St Aelred's Catholic Primary School - a Catholic Voluntary Academy
Heworth Church of England Primary School
Tang Hall Primary Academy
Osbaldwick Primary Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
8 nearby- No 3 Heworth0.5 km
- Shop Local0.3 km
- Spar0.3 km
- One Stop0.8 km
- Thomas the Baker0.9 km
- + 3 more
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- The Walnut Tree0.3 km
- Burnholme Social Club0.2 km
- The Nags Head0.8 km
Restaurant, Cafe
4 nearby- Explore Burnholme0.3 km
- Heworth Christ Church0.7 km
- Pip Stop Cafe (Tue & Wed only)0.3 km
- CJs Chicken and Pizza0.8 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Co-op Late Shop0.9 km
Takeaway Shop
7 nearby- Buffalo Pizza0.9 km
- China Wok0.9 km
- Tang Hall Chinese Takeaway0.9 km
- JoJo's Place0.3 km
- Heworth Plaice0.7 km
- + 2 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Ascot House Guest House0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- York3.0 km
- Poppleton6.5 km
- Hammerton15.7 km
Bus Stops
- Applefields School0.2 km
- Applefields School0.2 km
- Ashley Park0.3 km
- Gerard Avenue0.3 km
- Gerard Avenue0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: YO310LZ · Data under Open Government Licence