YO31 7QJ is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Del Pyke, 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 7QJ is these neighbourhoods are mainly comprised of flats, interspersed with occasional detached, semi-detached or terraced houses. there are many families with children, and marriage and civil partnership is less common than in the group as a whole. rates of use of english as the main language are slightly lower than group average and residents are less likely to be affiliated with any religion. there are more students and there is slightly higher unemployment than elsewhere in the group. employment is heavily skewed towards the provision of routine services. The daytime character shifts — large schools, colleges, and universities, nationally widespread. The 40 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 72% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. Full-time employment stands at 19% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.
Safety: Crime rates are above average at 94 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: With prices averaging £150k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.
Census 2021 statistics for YO31 7QJ are sourced from Output Area E00067484 (shared with 24 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
DEL PYKE, YO31 7QJ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for DEL PYKE, YO31 7QJ.
202
40
£ 38,900 /yr
44%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: YO31 7QJ 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
With 72% social renting, YO31 7QJ is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. The 40-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 7QJ. The average age is 40.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 131,000
2 sales · Mean £ 131,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around YO31 7QJ is above average at 94 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
Clifton Green Primary School
Heworth Church of England Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
77 nearby- The Heworth Inn0.9 km
- York Burton Lane C I U0.6 km
- Hole In The Wall0.5 km
- The Three Legged Mare0.6 km
- The Black Swan0.7 km
- + 72 more
Restaurant, Cafe
205 nearby- Red Goat Climbing Wall and Cafe0.7 km
- York Gym Shop0.5 km
- 22 Yards Wine Bar & Merchant0.6 km
- Costa Coffee0.6 km
- Mamma Mia0.4 km
- + 200 more
Supermarkets
12 nearby- Co-op Late Shop0.9 km
- Sainsbury's0.4 km
- Marks & Spencer0.8 km
- Tesco0.4 km
- Sainsbury's0.9 km
- + 7 more
Takeaway Shop
55 nearby- Heworth Chinese Takeaway0.8 km
- Cocoa Joe's0.7 km
- Cornish Bakery0.8 km
- Doner Summer0.4 km
- Dough0.7 km
- + 50 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
40 nearby- Grange Lodge Guest House0.6 km
- The Brentwood Guest House0.6 km
- Forest at Galtres Lodge0.6 km
- Moxy Hotel0.8 km
- Travelodge York Central Layerthorpe0.6 km
- + 35 more
Retailers - Other
90 nearby- Chinese Medical Centre0.4 km
- Cohens Chemist0.4 km
- Kingdom of Sweets0.7 km
- Love Cheese0.4 km
- River Island0.9 km
- + 85 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- York1.3 km
- Poppleton4.6 km
- Hammerton13.8 km
Bus Stops
- Penley's Grove Street0.1 km
- Townend Street0.1 km
- Willerby House0.1 km
- St Thomas' Church0.2 km
- York St John University0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: YO317QJ · Data under Open Government Licence