YO31 9AJ is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Monkton Road, 0.3km from Muncastergate in York. Administratively it sits within Heworth ward and the York Central constituency.
For families considering a move, YO31 9AJ represents an area with a high proportion of elderly residents, often in communal housing. The 41 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 73% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 49 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £280k.
Census 2021 statistics for YO31 9AJ are sourced from Output Area E00067571 (shared with 18 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
MONKTON ROAD, YO31 9AJ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MONKTON ROAD, YO31 9AJ.
272
41
£ 45,500 /yr
54%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
YO31 9AJ is a mixed residential postcode — average age 41, 73% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for YO31 9AJ. The average age is 41.0. 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 balanced, mature neighborhood. The average age points to a solid foundation of mid-career individuals.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 210,000
7 sales · Mean £ 233,086
Terraced
£ 188,500
6 sales · Mean £ 228,050
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
YO31 9AJ has low crime rates — 49 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
Yearsley Grove Primary School
Haxby Road Primary Academy
Heworth Church of England Primary School
Park Grove Primary Academy
Hempland Primary School
Burton Green Primary School
St Wilfrid's Catholic Primary School - a Catholic Voluntary Academy
Tang Hall Primary Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
8 nearby- Nelsons Bakery0.4 km
- One Stop0.8 km
- Today's Local1.0 km
- Monkton Road Pharmacy0.3 km
- Macraes First Stop0.7 km
- + 3 more
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- Living Word Church0.4 km
- York Hospital Sports & Social Club0.9 km
Restaurant, Cafe
4 nearby- Volunteer Cafe within Foss Park Hospital0.7 km
- Rose Cafe0.9 km
- Starbucks (Sodexo)0.7 km
- Clubhouse Catering0.3 km
Takeaway Shop
6 nearby- China Inn0.6 km
- Chop Suey House0.7 km
- Jim Collis Fish & Chips0.7 km
- Naz Spice0.7 km
- Brockfield Fisheries1.0 km
- + 1 more
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Tesco0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- York2.7 km
- Poppleton5.4 km
- Hammerton14.4 km
Bus Stops
- St Paulinus Church0.0 km
- St Paulinus Church0.0 km
- Bell View Court0.2 km
- Bell View Court0.2 km
- Monkton Road Shops0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: YO319AJ · Data under Open Government Licence