Postcode Analysis York, Yorkshire and The Humber

HEMPLAND LANE, YO31 1BB House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HEMPLAND LANE, YO31 1BB.

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Population

246

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Avg Age

47

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Avg Income

£ 45,500 /yr

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Employed

50%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: YO31 1BB is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.

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8/10
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9/10
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5/10
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5/10
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1/10
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9/10
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10/10
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Area Character

YO31 1BB is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £765k, 92% 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 1BB is a sought-after residential area on Hempland Lane, 0.2km from Burnholme in York. Administratively it sits within Heworth ward and the York Central constituency.

For serious buyers, YO31 1BB is a mature suburban area dominated by older, retired homeowners. Residents average 47 years old — this is a settled, predominantly owner-occupied area with a stable, community-minded population. 92% 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: Prices average £765k. 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 1BB are sourced from Output Area E00067578 (shared with 15 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 1BB. The average age is 47.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British97.2%
Asian / British Asian1.2%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed1.6%

Economic Activity

50%Active
FT: 32%
Unemployed: 2%
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Age & Housing: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.

home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 765,000

2 sales · Mean £ 765,000

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

YO31 1BB 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 behaviour39
Violence and sexual offences21
Other theft7
Public order3
Criminal damage and arson3

school Local Schools

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Hempland Primary School

Good424 pupils0.2 km
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Applefields School

Good195 pupils0.3 km
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Heworth Church of England Primary School

Good145 pupils0.7 km
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St Aelred's Catholic Primary School - a Catholic Voluntary Academy

Good193 pupils0.7 km
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Tang Hall Primary Academy

Good251 pupils1.0 km
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Osbaldwick Primary Academy

Requires Improvement293 pupils1.2 km
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Park Grove Primary Academy

Good272 pupils1.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

8 nearby
  • No 3 Heworth0.5 km
  • Shop Local0.3 km
  • Spar0.4 km
  • One Stop0.8 km
  • Bread & Things0.8 km
  • + 3 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

4 nearby
  • The Walnut Tree0.3 km
  • Burnholme Social Club0.3 km
  • The Heworth Inn1.0 km
  • The Nags Head0.7 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

4 nearby
  • Explore Burnholme0.4 km
  • Heworth Christ Church0.7 km
  • CJs Chicken and Pizza0.8 km
  • Pip Stop Cafe (Tue & Wed only)0.3 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

7 nearby
  • Tang Hall Chinese Takeaway0.9 km
  • Buffalo Pizza0.9 km
  • China Wok0.9 km
  • Tang Hall Fish and Chips0.9 km
  • Heworth Plaice0.7 km
  • + 2 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Ascot House Guest House0.8 km
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Co-op Late Shop0.9 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

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

Bus Stops

  • Field Court0.2 km
  • Field Court0.2 km
  • Applefields School0.3 km
  • Applefields School0.3 km
  • Ashley Park0.3 km