YO31 9LS is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Elmfield Avenue, 0.5km from Muncastergate in York. Administratively it sits within Heworth ward and the York Central constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in YO31, YO31 9LS offers a diverse rural area with a mix of families, workers and retirees. An average age of 45 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 72% 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 25 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £385k.
Census 2021 statistics for YO31 9LS are sourced from Output Area E00067568 (shared with 12 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
ELMFIELD AVENUE, YO31 9LS House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ELMFIELD AVENUE, YO31 9LS.
276
45
£ 45,500 /yr
50%
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
No single demographic signal dominates YO31 9LS — age 45, 72% ownership, 15% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. £385k 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 9LS. The average age is 44.6. 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
£ 292,500
4 sales · Mean £ 291,250
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
YO31 9LS has low crime rates — 25 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
Hempland Primary School
Heworth Church of England Primary School
Haxby Road Primary Academy
Park Grove Primary Academy
Applefields School
Tang Hall Primary Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Takeaway Shop
4 nearby- Jim Collis Fish & Chips1.0 km
- Naz Spice1.0 km
- Heworth Plaice1.0 km
- Marcianos0.6 km
Retailers - Other
6 nearby- Monkton Road Pharmacy0.3 km
- Nelsons Bakery0.8 km
- One Stop1.0 km
- Spar0.8 km
- Costcutter1.0 km
- + 1 more
Restaurant, Cafe
6 nearby- Heworth Christ Church0.8 km
- Little Yorkshire Coffee Company1.0 km
- LNER Community Stadium1.0 km
- Clubhouse Catering0.5 km
- Puttstars York0.9 km
- + 1 more
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- Living Word Church0.9 km
- Toby Carvery at Hopgrove0.9 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Holiday Inn Express0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- York3.0 km
- Poppleton5.8 km
- Hammerton14.8 km
Bus Stops
- Elmfield Avenue0.1 km
- Elmfield Avenue0.1 km
- Laburnum Garth0.2 km
- Thorn Nook0.2 km
- Laburnum Garth0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: YO319LS · Data under Open Government Licence