Postcode Analysis York, Yorkshire and The Humber

LARCHFIELD, YO31 1JS House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LARCHFIELD, YO31 1JS.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-02 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

303

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Avg Age

50

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Avg Income

£ 45,500 /yr

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Employed

46%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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9/10
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9/10
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2/10
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9/10
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4/10
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7/10
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3/10
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9/10
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2/10
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Area Character

YO31 1JS is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £355k, 88% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. £355k prices with low crime and a mature community — a long-term hold.

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

YO31 1JS is a sought-after residential area on Larchfield, 0.9km 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 1JS offers a well-established suburb with a mixed age range and strong community feel. With an average age of 50, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 88% 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 4 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £355k. 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 1JS are sourced from Output Area E00067591 (shared with 10 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 1JS. The average age is 49.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British97.0%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed3.0%

Economic Activity

46%Active
FT: 33%
Unemployed: 0%
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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.

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home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 260,000

5 sales · Mean £ 269,700

Detached

£ 402,500

2 sales · Mean £ 402,500

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

YO31 1JS has low crime rates — 4 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 behaviour5
Violence and sexual offences4
Other theft3

school Local Schools

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Hempland Primary School

Good424 pupils0.6 km
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Applefields School

Good195 pupils1.0 km
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St Aelred's Catholic Primary School - a Catholic Voluntary Academy

Good193 pupils1.3 km
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Heworth Church of England Primary School

Good145 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

1 nearby
  • Spar0.8 km
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Pub, NightClub

3 nearby
  • The Walnut Tree1.0 km
  • Burnholme Social Club1.0 km
  • Toby Carvery at Hopgrove0.9 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

3 nearby
  • Explore Burnholme0.9 km
  • Heworth Christ Church0.4 km
  • Pip Stop Cafe (Tue & Wed only)1.0 km
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Holiday Inn Express0.9 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • York3.7 km
  • Poppleton6.9 km
  • Hammerton16.0 km

Bus Stops

  • Galtres Road0.2 km
  • Galtres Road0.2 km
  • Galtres Road0.2 km
  • High Oaks0.3 km
  • Christ Church0.3 km