YO31 1EU is a sought-after residential area on Whitby Avenue, 0.5km from Burnholme in York. Administratively it sits within Heworth Without ward and the York Outer constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in YO31, YO31 1EU offers a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. The 44 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 96% 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 6 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £272k, up 4.4% 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 1EU are sourced from Output Area E00067582 (shared with 22 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
WHITBY AVENUE, YO31 1EU House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WHITBY AVENUE, YO31 1EU.
348
44
£ 45,500 /yr
48%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: YO31 1EU 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 1EU is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £272k, 96% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. Low crime and mid-career demographics put this at peak family desirability. Property prices are trending up 4.4% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for YO31 1EU. The average age is 44.0. 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: 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
Semi-Detached
£ 275,000
3 sales · Mean £ 297,000
Detached
£ 302,500
6 sales · Mean £ 289,083
Flat
£ 155,000
2 sales · Mean £ 155,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
YO31 1EU has low crime rates — 6 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
Yearsley Grove Primary School
Park Grove Primary Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
4 nearby- No 3 Heworth0.6 km
- Shop Local0.6 km
- Spar0.6 km
- Costcutter0.8 km
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- The Walnut Tree0.4 km
- Burnholme Social Club0.6 km
- The Nags Head0.8 km
Restaurant, Cafe
3 nearby- Explore Burnholme0.7 km
- Heworth Christ Church0.4 km
- Pip Stop Cafe (Tue & Wed only)0.6 km
Takeaway Shop
2 nearby- JoJo's Place0.6 km
- Heworth Plaice0.8 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Ascot House Guest House1.0 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- York3.1 km
- Poppleton6.4 km
- Hammerton15.5 km
Bus Stops
- Whitby Avenue0.2 km
- Whitby Avenue0.2 km
- Hempland Drive0.2 km
- Hempland Lane0.2 km
- Hempland Drive0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: YO311EU · Data under Open Government Licence