Postcode Analysis York, Yorkshire and The Humber

KIRKSTONE DRIVE, YO31 0LY House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for KIRKSTONE DRIVE, YO31 0LY.

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Population

292

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Avg Age

41

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Avg Income

£ 47,000 /yr

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Employed

55%

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. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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8/10
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9/10
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3/10
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8/10
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4/10
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7/10
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9/10
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8/10
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6/10
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Area Character

A sought-after, premium postcode. YO31 0LY's low deprivation rank, 82% ownership, and £261k median price place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. £261k prices and low crime — this postcode commands a premium for good reason. Property prices are trending up 4.5% year-on-year.

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

YO31 0LY is a sought-after residential area on Kirkstone Drive, 0.1km from Burnholme in York. Administratively it sits within Heworth ward and the York Central constituency.

For serious buyers, YO31 0LY is a family suburb with many younger renters, often with small children. During the day, large schools, colleges, and universities, nationally widespread. A balanced community with an average age of 41 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 82% 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 13 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £261k, up 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 0LY are sourced from Output Area E00067550 (shared with 16 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 0LY. The average age is 41.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British97.9%
Asian / British Asian1.4%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed0.7%

Economic Activity

55%Active
FT: 34%
Unemployed: 1%
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Age & Housing: A settled, mid-life demographic of homeowners. The population consists largely of established adults and families who own their properties.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 355,000

2 sales · Mean £ 355,000

Semi-Detached

£ 235,000

15 sales · Mean £ 239,480

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

YO31 0LY has low crime rates — 13 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 behaviour40
Violence and sexual offences19
Other theft9
Public order4
Criminal damage and arson3

school Local Schools

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Applefields School

Good195 pupils0.3 km
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Hempland Primary School

Good424 pupils0.3 km
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St Aelred's Catholic Primary School - a Catholic Voluntary Academy

Good193 pupils0.6 km
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Heworth Church of England Primary School

Good145 pupils0.7 km
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Tang Hall Primary Academy

Good251 pupils0.9 km
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Osbaldwick Primary Academy

Requires Improvement293 pupils1.2 km
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Park Grove Primary Academy

Good272 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

10 nearby
  • No 3 Heworth0.5 km
  • Shop Local0.2 km
  • Spar0.3 km
  • One Stop0.8 km
  • Bread & Things0.7 km
  • + 5 more
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Pub, NightClub

4 nearby
  • The Walnut Tree0.3 km
  • Burnholme Social Club0.2 km
  • The Heworth Inn1.0 km
  • The Nags Head0.7 km
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Restaurant, Cafe

6 nearby
  • Explore Burnholme0.3 km
  • Heworth Christ Church0.7 km
  • 2 Many Wines1.0 km
  • CJs Chicken and Pizza0.8 km
  • Pip Stop Cafe (Tue & Wed only)0.3 km
  • + 1 more
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Takeaway Shop

7 nearby
  • Tang Hall Chinese Takeaway0.8 km
  • Buffalo Pizza0.8 km
  • China Wok0.8 km
  • Tang Hall Fish and Chips0.8 km
  • Heworth Plaice0.7 km
  • + 2 more
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Ascot House Guest House0.8 km
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Co-op Late Shop0.8 km
  • Co-op Late Shop1.0 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • York3.0 km
  • Poppleton6.5 km
  • Hammerton15.6 km

Bus Stops

  • Applefields School0.2 km
  • Applefields School0.2 km
  • Field Court0.3 km
  • Field Court0.3 km
  • Gerard Avenue0.3 km