YO31 9HW is a safe, established residential area on Meadowfields Drive, 0.0km from Meadowfields in Huntington (York). Administratively it sits within Huntington & New Earswick ward and the York Outer constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in YO31, YO31 9HW offers a well-established suburb with a mixed age range and strong community feel. Outside of residential hours, includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. At 38 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 84% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 31 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £463k, up 5.8% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for YO31 9HW are sourced from Output Area E00067671 (shared with 18 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
MEADOWFIELDS DRIVE, YO31 9HW House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MEADOWFIELDS DRIVE, YO31 9HW.
493
38
£ 40,600 /yr
49%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.
Area Character
A sought-after, premium postcode. YO31 9HW's low deprivation rank, 84% ownership, and £463k median price place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. Low crime and mid-career demographics put this at peak family desirability. Property prices are trending up 5.8% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for YO31 9HW. The average age is 38.2. 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: Established and family-oriented. The area is largely populated by middle-aged homeowners, providing a deeply rooted community feel.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 280,000
9 sales · Mean £ 298,111
Terraced
£ 440,000
3 sales · Mean £ 361,273
Detached
£ 527,500
3 sales · Mean £ 552,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
YO31 9HW has low crime rates — 31 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
Huntington School
New Earswick Primary School
Burton Green Primary School
Haxby Road Primary Academy
Huntington Primary Academy
Joseph Rowntree School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
12 nearby- Scarletts Sweets0.8 km
- Monkton Road Pharmacy0.8 km
- Cooplands0.6 km
- Spar0.7 km
- Bouquets of Love with Mum & Me0.9 km
- + 7 more
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- Hogs Head0.7 km
- Living Word Church0.7 km
Restaurant, Cafe
3 nearby- The Range1.0 km
- The Hound Lounge Coffee House0.7 km
- Starbucks (Sodexo)0.9 km
Takeaway Shop
6 nearby- Brockfield Fisheries0.5 km
- Thistle Do Nicely0.9 km
- Marcianos0.7 km
- Hotwinds0.7 km
- Banner's Fisheries0.8 km
- + 1 more
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Tesco0.2 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- York3.2 km
- Poppleton5.1 km
- Hammerton14.0 km
Bus Stops
- Meadowfields Drive0.2 km
- Meadowfields Drive0.2 km
- Yearsley Grove0.3 km
- Foss Park Hospital0.3 km
- Foss Park Hospital0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: YO319HW · Data under Open Government Licence