YO31 0NU is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Meadlands, 0.5km from Burnholme in York. Administratively it sits within Osbaldwick & Derwent ward and the York Outer constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in YO31, YO31 0NU offers a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. The 50 average age signals a mature family neighbourhood — long-term residents, good local schools, and high levels of owner-occupation. 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 23 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £325k.
Census 2021 statistics for YO31 0NU are sourced from Output Area E00185536 (shared with 23 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
MEADLANDS, YO31 0NU House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MEADLANDS, YO31 0NU.
331
50
£ 47,000 /yr
46%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: YO31 0NU is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.
Area Character
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. YO31 0NU spans multiple life stages — average age 50, moderate ownership and renting. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for YO31 0NU. The average age is 49.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 308,025
4 sales · Mean £ 311,512
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
YO31 0NU has low crime rates — 23 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
Osbaldwick Primary Academy
Heworth Church of England Primary School
Tang Hall Primary Academy
Archbishop Holgate's School, A Church of England Academy
Badger Hill Primary Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
6 nearby- No 3 Heworth1.0 km
- Shop Local0.5 km
- Spar0.2 km
- Thomas the Baker0.7 km
- Your Local Boots Pharmacy0.7 km
- + 1 more
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- The Walnut Tree0.8 km
- Derwent Arms0.7 km
- Burnholme Social Club0.5 km
Restaurant, Cafe
4 nearby- Explore Burnholme0.3 km
- Cornerstone Cafe1.0 km
- The Kitchen Osbaldwick0.8 km
- Pip Stop Cafe (Tue & Wed only)0.4 km
Takeaway Shop
8 nearby- Tang Hall Chinese Takeaway0.7 km
- Buffalo Pizza0.7 km
- China Wok0.7 km
- Osbaldwick Fisheries0.8 km
- Tang Hall Fish and Chips0.7 km
- + 3 more
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Co-op Late Shop0.7 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- York3.3 km
- Poppleton7.0 km
- Hammerton16.1 km
Bus Stops
- Stray Road0.2 km
- Stray Road0.2 km
- Derwenthorpe0.3 km
- Applefields School0.3 km
- Applefields School0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: YO310NU · Data under Open Government Licence