YO31 8RU is a sought-after residential area on Huntington Road, 0.5km from Muncastergate in York. Administratively it sits within Guildhall ward and the York Central constituency.
This is a classic working-class terrace area — densely packed streets, low ethnic diversity. During the day, manufacturing, energy and utilities. A balanced community with an average age of 35 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 41 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £184k.
Census 2021 statistics for YO31 8RU are sourced from Output Area E00067352 (shared with 11 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
HUNTINGTON ROAD, YO31 8RU House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HUNTINGTON ROAD, YO31 8RU.
277
35
£ 39,900 /yr
48%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: YO31 8RU 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
Owner-occupied, family-oriented, and settled. YO31 8RU's 52% ownership and 35-year average age put it squarely in the established family zone. Low crime and mid-range prices — a genuinely accessible family postcode.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for YO31 8RU. The average age is 35.1. 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: 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
Terraced
£ 184,000
1 sales · Mean £ 184,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
YO31 8RU has low crime rates — 41 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.
school Local Schools
Haxby Road Primary Academy
Park Grove Primary Academy
Yearsley Grove Primary School
St Wilfrid's Catholic Primary School - a Catholic Voluntary Academy
Burton Green Primary School
Heworth Church of England Primary School
Clifton Green Primary School
Tang Hall Primary Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
5 nearby- The Heworth Inn0.9 km
- The Punch Bowl0.7 km
- York Clarence Club & Institute0.9 km
- York Hospital Sports & Social Club0.3 km
- Living Word Church0.4 km
Restaurant, Cafe
15 nearby- York Gym Shop0.9 km
- Monkey and the Dog0.9 km
- Clubhouse Catering0.5 km
- Jaipur Spice Restaurant0.5 km
- Mrs Greedy's0.9 km
- + 10 more
Retailers - Other
20 nearby- Reindeer Londis0.9 km
- Chapmans Butchers0.9 km
- Heron Foods0.9 km
- Lloyds Pharmacy0.8 km
- Spar0.8 km
- + 15 more
Takeaway Shop
20 nearby- Pepperoni Place0.4 km
- Cod Father Fish & Chips Shop0.9 km
- D'oh Pizzeria & Grill1.0 km
- Dhillons Bridge Fisheries0.8 km
- Pizza Dela Sosa0.9 km
- + 15 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- The Coop0.8 km
- Sainsbury's0.9 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
9 nearby- Monkbridge House0.8 km
- Amor Matris Guest House0.7 km
- Bowen House0.6 km
- Burton Villa Guest House0.7 km
- Diamonds Lodge0.5 km
- + 4 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- York2.1 km
- Poppleton4.9 km
- Hammerton14.0 km
Bus Stops
- Kitchener Street0.0 km
- Kitchener Street0.1 km
- Fossway0.1 km
- Haley's Terrace0.1 km
- Fossway0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: YO318RU · Data under Open Government Licence