Postcode Analysis York, Yorkshire and The Humber

MELROSEGATE, YO31 0SA House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MELROSEGATE, YO31 0SA.

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Population

297

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Avg Age

41

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Avg Income

£ 45,500 /yr

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Employed

48%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: YO31 0SA is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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6/10
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3/10
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5/10
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9/10
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3/10
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8/10
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9/10
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6/10
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Area Character

YO31 0SA is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £300k, 73% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. Very low crime and mature demographics confirm this as a prestige address.

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

YO31 0SA is a sought-after residential area on Melrosegate, 0.5km from Tang Hall in York. Administratively it sits within Heworth ward and the York Central constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in YO31, YO31 0SA offers a family suburb with many younger renters, often with small children. A balanced community with an average age of 41 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 73% 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 36 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £300k. 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 0SA are sourced from Output Area E00067548 (shared with 24 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 0SA. The average age is 40.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British95.3%
Asian / British Asian3.7%
Black / African / Caribbean0.3%
Other / Mixed0.7%

Economic Activity

48%Active
FT: 33%
Unemployed: 0%
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Area Vibe: Highly settled. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic, providing a stable community feel.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 300,000

1 sales · Mean £ 300,000

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

YO31 0SA has low crime rates — 36 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.

Violence and sexual offences94
Anti-social behaviour64
Shoplifting32
Criminal damage and arson13
Burglary12

school Local Schools

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Heworth Church of England Primary School

Good145 pupils0.3 km
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Tang Hall Primary Academy

Good251 pupils0.3 km
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Applefields School

Good195 pupils0.6 km
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Hempland Primary School

Good424 pupils0.8 km
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St Aelred's Catholic Primary School - a Catholic Voluntary Academy

Good193 pupils0.8 km
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Park Grove Primary Academy

Good272 pupils1.0 km
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St Wilfrid's Catholic Primary School - a Catholic Voluntary Academy

Good275 pupils1.1 km
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Osbaldwick Primary Academy

Requires Improvement293 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Takeaway Shop

13 nearby
  • Tang Hall Chinese Takeaway0.8 km
  • Heworth Chinese Takeaway0.5 km
  • JoJo's Place0.4 km
  • Jim Collis Fish & Chips1.0 km
  • Naz Spice1.0 km
  • + 8 more
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

6 nearby
  • Bull Lodge Guest House1.0 km
  • Travelodge York Central Layerthorpe0.9 km
  • Bowen House0.9 km
  • Foss Bank Guest House1.0 km
  • Ascot House Guest House0.3 km
  • + 1 more
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Pub, NightClub

5 nearby
  • Burnholme Social Club0.6 km
  • The Heworth Inn0.5 km
  • Heworth and Bootham Conservative Club0.5 km
  • The Walnut Tree0.4 km
  • The Nags Head0.3 km
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Restaurant, Cafe

15 nearby
  • Red Goat Climbing Wall and Cafe0.9 km
  • York Gym Shop0.8 km
  • Yourcafe0.5 km
  • Costa Coffee0.8 km
  • Doe Bakehouse0.9 km
  • + 10 more
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Supermarkets

5 nearby
  • Co-op Late Shop0.4 km
  • Zam Zam Supermarket1.0 km
  • Lidl0.9 km
  • Asda0.9 km
  • Co-op Late Shop0.8 km
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Retailers - Other

16 nearby
  • One Stop0.9 km
  • Fully Filled0.9 km
  • Mariners Coffee Merchants1.0 km
  • One Stop0.3 km
  • Boots UK Ltd0.5 km
  • + 11 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • York2.3 km
  • Poppleton6.0 km
  • Hammerton15.1 km

Bus Stops

  • Cornborough Avenue0.1 km
  • Heworth Church Hall0.1 km
  • Heworth Church Hall0.1 km
  • Ninth Avenue0.1 km
  • Ninth Avenue0.1 km