YO31 7PR is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Penleys Grove Street, 0.3km from The Groves in York. Administratively it sits within Guildhall ward and the York Central constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, YO31 7PR is a university campus area — mostly students in halls, very high turnover. The daytime character shifts — large schools, colleges, and universities, nationally widespread. The 36 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 37% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 76 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area.
Census 2021 statistics for YO31 7PR are sourced from Output Area E00067486 (shared with 40 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
PENLEYS GROVE STREET, YO31 7PR House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PENLEYS GROVE STREET, YO31 7PR.
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£ 38,900 /yr
39%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: YO31 7PR falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
YO31 7PR has a significant social housing presence — 37% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. The 36-year average age reflects a younger, more transient social housing population.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for YO31 7PR. The average age is 35.9. 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: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around YO31 7PR is moderate at 76 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.
school Local Schools
St Wilfrid's Catholic Primary School - a Catholic Voluntary Academy
Park Grove Primary Academy
Haxby Road Primary Academy
Tang Hall Primary Academy
Heworth Church of England Primary School
Clifton Green Primary School
Fishergate Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
78 nearby- The Heworth Inn0.9 km
- York Burton Lane C I U0.7 km
- Hole In The Wall0.5 km
- The Three Legged Mare0.6 km
- The Black Swan0.7 km
- + 73 more
Restaurant, Cafe
219 nearby- Red Goat Climbing Wall and Cafe0.7 km
- York Gym Shop0.4 km
- 22 Yards Wine Bar & Merchant0.6 km
- Costa Coffee0.6 km
- Mamma Mia0.4 km
- + 214 more
Supermarkets
13 nearby- Co-op Late Shop0.9 km
- Sainsbury's0.4 km
- Marks & Spencer0.8 km
- Tesco0.4 km
- Sainsbury's0.9 km
- + 8 more
Takeaway Shop
56 nearby- Heworth Chinese Takeaway0.8 km
- Cocoa Joe's0.7 km
- Cornish Bakery0.8 km
- Doner Summer0.4 km
- Dough0.8 km
- + 51 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
40 nearby- Grange Lodge Guest House0.7 km
- The Brentwood Guest House0.7 km
- Forest at Galtres Lodge0.6 km
- Moxy Hotel0.7 km
- Travelodge York Central Layerthorpe0.5 km
- + 35 more
Retailers - Other
91 nearby- Chinese Medical Centre0.4 km
- Cohens Chemist0.4 km
- Kingdom of Sweets0.7 km
- Love Cheese0.4 km
- River Island0.9 km
- + 86 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- York1.3 km
- Poppleton4.7 km
- Hammerton13.8 km
Bus Stops
- Penley's Grove Street0.0 km
- Willerby House0.1 km
- Townend Street0.1 km
- St Thomas' Church0.2 km
- Park Grove School0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: YO317PR · Data under Open Government Licence