YO31 0LW is a sought-after residential area on Bad Bargain Lane, 0.2km from Burnholme in York. Administratively it sits within Heworth ward and the York Central constituency.
For serious buyers, YO31 0LW is a well-established suburb with a mixed age range and strong community feel. During the day, large schools, colleges, and universities, nationally widespread. A balanced community with an average age of 37 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 83% 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 16 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. 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 0LW are sourced from Output Area E00067549 (shared with 16 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BAD BARGAIN LANE, YO31 0LW House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BAD BARGAIN LANE, YO31 0LW.
354
37
£ 47,000 /yr
57%
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. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
A sought-after, premium postcode. YO31 0LW's low deprivation rank, 83% ownership place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. prices and low crime — this postcode commands a premium for good reason.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for YO31 0LW. The average age is 37.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: A settled, mid-life demographic of homeowners. The population consists largely of established adults and families who own their properties.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
YO31 0LW has low crime rates — 16 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.
school Local Schools
Applefields School
St Aelred's Catholic Primary School - a Catholic Voluntary Academy
Hempland Primary School
Osbaldwick Primary Academy
Heworth Church of England Primary School
Tang Hall Primary Academy
Archbishop Holgate's School, A Church of England Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
10 nearby- No 3 Heworth0.7 km
- Shop Local0.3 km
- Spar0.1 km
- One Stop0.8 km
- Thomas the Baker0.6 km
- + 5 more
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- The Walnut Tree0.5 km
- Derwent Arms1.0 km
- Burnholme Social Club0.2 km
- The Nags Head0.9 km
Restaurant, Cafe
6 nearby- Explore Burnholme0.0 km
- Heworth Christ Church0.9 km
- Pip Stop Cafe (Tue & Wed only)0.1 km
- CJs Chicken and Pizza0.8 km
- Cornerstone Cafe1.0 km
- + 1 more
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Co-op Late Shop0.6 km
Takeaway Shop
8 nearby- Buffalo Pizza0.6 km
- China Wok0.6 km
- Tang Hall Chinese Takeaway0.6 km
- JoJo's Place0.3 km
- Heworth Plaice0.9 km
- + 3 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Ascot House Guest House1.0 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- York3.1 km
- Poppleton6.7 km
- Hammerton15.8 km
Bus Stops
- Applefields School0.1 km
- Applefields School0.1 km
- Gerard Avenue0.2 km
- Gerard Avenue0.2 km
- Stray Road0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: YO310LW · Data under Open Government Licence