Postcode Analysis York, Yorkshire and The Humber

APPLECROFT ROAD, YO31 0HQ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for APPLECROFT ROAD, YO31 0HQ.

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Population

248

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Avg Age

52

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Avg Income

£ 45,500 /yr

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Employed

49%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.

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9/10
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7/10
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2/10
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4/10
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1/10
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4/10
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6/10
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10/10
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5/10
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Area Character

A sought-after, premium postcode. YO31 0HQ's low deprivation rank, 89% ownership, and £273k 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 down 4.5% year-on-year.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

YO31 0HQ is a sought-after residential area on Applecroft Road, 0.4km from Burnholme in York. Administratively it sits within Heworth Without ward and the York Outer constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in YO31, YO31 0HQ offers a well-established suburb with a mixed age range and strong community feel. The 52 average age signals a mature family neighbourhood — long-term residents, good local schools, and high levels of owner-occupation. 89% 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 8 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £273k, down 4.5% year-on-year. The area ranks among the least deprived 20% in England — a strong signal of community wellbeing, good schools, and low crime.

Census 2021 statistics for YO31 0HQ are sourced from Output Area E00067593 (shared with 14 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for YO31 0HQ. The average age is 52.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British95.2%
Asian / British Asian2.8%
Black / African / Caribbean0.4%
Other / Mixed1.6%

Economic Activity

49%Active
FT: 29%
Unemployed: 2%
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Area Vibe: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 273,750

2 sales · Mean £ 273,750

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

YO31 0HQ has low crime rates — 8 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are anti-social behaviour and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Anti-social behaviour13
Violence and sexual offences12
Other theft5
Criminal damage and arson2
Public order1

school Local Schools

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Hempland Primary School

Good424 pupils0.3 km
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Applefields School

Good195 pupils0.6 km
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St Aelred's Catholic Primary School - a Catholic Voluntary Academy

Good193 pupils0.8 km
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Heworth Church of England Primary School

Good145 pupils1.0 km
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Osbaldwick Primary Academy

Requires Improvement293 pupils1.3 km
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Tang Hall Primary Academy

Good251 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

3 nearby
  • No 3 Heworth0.8 km
  • Shop Local0.6 km
  • Spar0.4 km
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Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • The Walnut Tree0.6 km
  • Burnholme Social Club0.5 km
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Restaurant, Cafe

3 nearby
  • Explore Burnholme0.5 km
  • Heworth Christ Church0.5 km
  • Pip Stop Cafe (Tue & Wed only)0.6 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

1 nearby
  • JoJo's Place0.7 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • York3.3 km
  • Poppleton6.7 km
  • Hammerton15.9 km

Bus Stops

  • Ashley Park0.1 km
  • Ashley Park0.1 km
  • Hazel Garth0.1 km
  • Hazel Garth0.1 km
  • Stray Road0.4 km