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.
HEMPLAND LANE, YO31 1BB House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HEMPLAND LANE, YO31 1BB.
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£ 45,500 /yr
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Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
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.
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.
mapGeographic Location
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
Economic Activity
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.
school Local Schools
Hempland Primary School
Applefields School
Heworth Church of England Primary School
St Aelred's Catholic Primary School - a Catholic Voluntary Academy
Tang Hall Primary Academy
Osbaldwick Primary Academy
Park Grove Primary Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
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
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, 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
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, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Ascot House Guest House0.8 km
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
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Postcode Profile: YO311BB · Data under Open Government Licence