YO31 7YA is a safe, established residential area on Hawthorn Grove, 0.4km from Layerthorpe in York. Administratively it sits within Heworth ward and the York Central constituency.
This is a well-established rental postcode — an area with a high proportion of elderly residents, often in communal housing. During the day, traditional retail areas with professional services and self-employed, often in market towns and higher status areas. A balanced community with an average age of 38 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 44% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 51 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £354k.
Census 2021 statistics for YO31 7YA are sourced from Output Area E00170138 (shared with 21 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
HAWTHORN GROVE, YO31 7YA House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HAWTHORN GROVE, YO31 7YA.
262
38
£ 39,900 /yr
52%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: YO31 7YA 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.
Area Character
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. YO31 7YA spans multiple life stages — average age 38, moderate ownership and renting. £354k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for YO31 7YA. The average age is 38.5. 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.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 354,000
2 sales · Mean £ 354,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around YO31 7YA is moderate at 51 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
Tang Hall Primary Academy
Park Grove Primary Academy
St Wilfrid's Catholic Primary School - a Catholic Voluntary Academy
Heworth Church of England Primary School
Haxby Road Primary Academy
Applefields School
Hempland Primary School
St Lawrence's Church of England Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
36 nearby- The Heworth Inn0.3 km
- Vudu Lounge1.0 km
- Black Horse0.5 km
- The Black Swan0.6 km
- Brew York Craft Brewery & Tap Room0.9 km
- + 31 more
Restaurant, Cafe
122 nearby- Red Goat Climbing Wall and Cafe0.4 km
- York Gym Shop0.3 km
- Yourcafe0.7 km
- Starbucks0.9 km
- Ambiente Tapas Restaurant1.0 km
- + 117 more
Supermarkets
10 nearby- Co-op Late Shop0.2 km
- Food Warehouse0.9 km
- Lidl0.7 km
- Sainsbury's0.4 km
- Zam Zam Supermarket0.4 km
- + 5 more
Takeaway Shop
29 nearby- Heworth Chinese Takeaway0.1 km
- Fish Cottage1.0 km
- Jim Collis Fish & Chips0.7 km
- Naz Spice0.7 km
- St John Takeaway1.0 km
- + 24 more
Retailers - Other
64 nearby- Fully Filled0.7 km
- Home Bargains0.9 km
- Mariners Coffee Merchants0.9 km
- One Stop0.6 km
- Bread & Things0.6 km
- + 59 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
14 nearby- Amor Matris Guest House0.5 km
- Bowen House0.4 km
- Burton Villa Guest House0.9 km
- City Guest House0.5 km
- Doubletree by Hilton York0.6 km
- + 9 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- York1.8 km
- Poppleton5.4 km
- Hammerton14.5 km
Bus Stops
- Glen Road0.0 km
- Glen Road0.1 km
- Glen Avenue0.1 km
- Mill Lane0.2 km
- Eboracum Way0.2 km
Generated by PostcodeInfo.uk
Postcode Profile: YO317YA · Data under Open Government Licence