Postcode Analysis York, Yorkshire and The Humber

MAIN AVENUE, YO31 0RU House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MAIN AVENUE, YO31 0RU.

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Population

325

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Avg Age

40

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Avg Income

£ 45,500 /yr

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Employed

38%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: YO31 0RU represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.

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6/10
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6/10
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6/10
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4/10
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4/10
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6/10
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9/10
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7/10
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2/10
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Area Character

YO31 0RU is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £405k, 72% 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.

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

YO31 0RU is a sought-after residential area on Main Avenue, 0.7km from Heworth in York. Administratively it sits within Heworth ward and the York Central constituency.

For serious buyers, YO31 0RU is a terrace-heavy neighbourhood — tight-knit community, affordable housing. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 40) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 72% 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 35 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £405k. 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 0RU are sourced from Output Area E00067554 (shared with 16 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 0RU. The average age is 39.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British93.3%
Asian / British Asian2.7%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed4.0%

Economic Activity

38%Active
FT: 26%
Unemployed: 2%
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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

£ 325,000

5 sales · Mean £ 339,900

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

YO31 0RU has low crime rates — 35 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences89
Anti-social behaviour53
Shoplifting34
Burglary13
Criminal damage and arson11

school Local Schools

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Tang Hall Primary Academy

Good251 pupils0.2 km
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Heworth Church of England Primary School

Good145 pupils0.3 km
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Applefields School

Good195 pupils0.8 km
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Park Grove Primary Academy

Good272 pupils0.8 km
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St Wilfrid's Catholic Primary School - a Catholic Voluntary Academy

Good275 pupils0.9 km
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Hempland Primary School

Good424 pupils1.0 km
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St Aelred's Catholic Primary School - a Catholic Voluntary Academy

Good193 pupils1.0 km
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Haxby Road Primary Academy

Good250 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

16 nearby
  • One Stop0.8 km
  • Fully Filled0.8 km
  • Home Bargains1.0 km
  • Mariners Coffee Merchants0.9 km
  • One Stop0.3 km
  • + 11 more
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

11 nearby
  • Amor Matris Guest House0.8 km
  • Bowen House0.8 km
  • City Guest House0.9 km
  • Doubletree by Hilton York1.0 km
  • Foss Bank Guest House0.8 km
  • + 6 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

7 nearby
  • Black Horse0.9 km
  • The Black Swan0.9 km
  • Heworth and Bootham Conservative Club0.3 km
  • The Walnut Tree0.6 km
  • The Nags Head0.3 km
  • + 2 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

19 nearby
  • Costa Coffee0.6 km
  • Doe Bakehouse0.7 km
  • Hungry Horace0.7 km
  • York Community and Gymnastics0.6 km
  • Starbucks1.0 km
  • + 14 more
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Supermarkets

7 nearby
  • Lidl0.8 km
  • Sainsbury's0.8 km
  • Zam Zam Supermarket0.8 km
  • Waitrose1.0 km
  • Co-op Late Shop0.2 km
  • + 2 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

6 nearby
  • SFC0.8 km
  • Heworth Chinese Takeaway0.3 km
  • JoJo's Place0.6 km
  • Heworth Plaice0.3 km
  • Jim Collis Fish & Chips0.9 km
  • + 1 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • York2.2 km
  • Poppleton5.8 km
  • Hammerton14.9 km

Bus Stops

  • Tang Hall Primary School0.2 km
  • Glen Gardens0.2 km
  • Glen Gardens0.2 km
  • Heworth Church0.2 km
  • Heworth Church0.2 km