YO31 1DA is a sought-after residential area on Hempland Avenue, 0.5km from Burnholme in York. Administratively it sits within Heworth ward and the York Central constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in YO31, YO31 1DA offers a mature suburban area dominated by older, retired homeowners. The 47 average age signals a mature family neighbourhood — long-term residents, good local schools, and high levels of owner-occupation. 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 9 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £350k. 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 1DA are sourced from Output Area E00067578 (shared with 15 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
HEMPLAND AVENUE, YO31 1DA House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HEMPLAND AVENUE, YO31 1DA.
246
47
£ 45,500 /yr
50%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: YO31 1DA 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
A sought-after, premium postcode. YO31 1DA's low deprivation rank, 92% ownership, and £350k median price place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. £350k prices with low crime and a mature community — a long-term hold.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for YO31 1DA. 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
Area Vibe: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 350,000
1 sales · Mean £ 350,000
Detached
£ 623,000
1 sales · Mean £ 623,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
YO31 1DA has low crime rates — 9 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
Heworth Church of England Primary School
Applefields School
Tang Hall Primary Academy
St Aelred's Catholic Primary School - a Catholic Voluntary Academy
Park Grove Primary Academy
Osbaldwick Primary Academy
Yearsley Grove Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
5 nearby- Burnholme Social Club0.5 km
- The Heworth Inn0.7 km
- Heworth and Bootham Conservative Club0.9 km
- The Walnut Tree0.2 km
- The Nags Head0.5 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Co-op Late Shop0.8 km
Takeaway Shop
3 nearby- Heworth Chinese Takeaway0.9 km
- JoJo's Place0.5 km
- Heworth Plaice0.4 km
Retailers - Other
8 nearby- One Stop0.8 km
- Bread & Things0.8 km
- No 3 Heworth0.3 km
- Shop Local0.5 km
- Spar0.7 km
- + 3 more
Restaurant, Cafe
7 nearby- 2 Many Wines0.8 km
- CJs Chicken and Pizza0.8 km
- Explore Burnholme0.7 km
- Heworth Christ Church0.7 km
- Pip Stop Cafe (Tue & Wed only)0.6 km
- + 2 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Ascot House Guest House0.6 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- York2.8 km
- Poppleton6.1 km
- Hammerton15.3 km
Bus Stops
- Hempland Drive0.1 km
- Hempland Drive0.1 km
- Field Court0.1 km
- Field Court0.1 km
- Herberts Way0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: YO311DA · Data under Open Government Licence