YO31 1EL is a sought-after residential area on Stray Garth, 0.4km from Heworth in York. Administratively it sits within Heworth Without ward and the York Outer constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in YO31, YO31 1EL offers a quiet, spacious area popular with retirees — large homes, very low turnover. A well-settled, later-life community (average age 55) — very low tenant turnover, high ownership, and a quiet residential character. 95% 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 6 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £1.7M. 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 1EL are sourced from Output Area E00067586 (shared with 22 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
STRAY GARTH, YO31 1EL House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for STRAY GARTH, YO31 1EL.
273
55
£ 45,500 /yr
35%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: YO31 1EL is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.
Area Character
Mature homeowners dominate this postcode. With 95% owner-occupation and an average age of 55, YO31 1EL is established retirement territory. With £1.7M prices and low crime, this is a premium retirement postcode.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for YO31 1EL. The average age is 55.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
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
£ 1,350,000
3 sales · Mean £ 1,097,666
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
YO31 1EL has low crime rates — 6 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
Heworth Church of England Primary School
Hempland Primary School
Yearsley Grove Primary School
Tang Hall Primary Academy
Park Grove Primary Academy
Applefields School
Haxby Road Primary Academy
St Wilfrid's Catholic Primary School - a Catholic Voluntary Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
5 nearby- The Heworth Inn0.7 km
- Heworth and Bootham Conservative Club0.9 km
- The Walnut Tree0.6 km
- Living Word Church1.0 km
- The Nags Head0.6 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Co-op Late Shop0.8 km
Takeaway Shop
6 nearby- Heworth Chinese Takeaway0.9 km
- JoJo's Place1.0 km
- Jim Collis Fish & Chips0.7 km
- Naz Spice0.7 km
- Marcianos0.8 km
- + 1 more
Restaurant, Cafe
4 nearby- 2 Many Wines0.8 km
- Heworth Christ Church0.8 km
- Clubhouse Catering0.4 km
- Kiosk in The Park0.9 km
Retailers - Other
9 nearby- Boots UK Ltd0.9 km
- Macraes First Stop0.9 km
- Spar0.9 km
- Monkton Road Pharmacy0.7 km
- No 3 Heworth0.6 km
- + 4 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Ascot House Guest House0.8 km
- Bowen House0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- York2.7 km
- Poppleton5.8 km
- Hammerton14.9 km
Bus Stops
- Monk Stray0.1 km
- Monk Stray0.2 km
- Straylands Grove0.2 km
- Straylands Grove0.2 km
- Lime Avenue0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: YO311EL · Data under Open Government Licence