YO31 1JT is a sought-after residential area on Galtres Avenue, 0.9km from Burnholme in York. Administratively it sits within Heworth Without ward and the York Outer constituency.
For serious buyers, YO31 1JT is a well-established suburb with a mixed age range and strong community feel. Residents average 50 years old — this is a settled, predominantly owner-occupied area with a stable, community-minded population. 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 5 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £326k, up 7.5% 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 1JT are sourced from Output Area E00067591 (shared with 10 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
GALTRES AVENUE, YO31 1JT House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for GALTRES AVENUE, YO31 1JT.
303
50
£ 45,500 /yr
46%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
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.
Area Character
YO31 1JT is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £326k, 88% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. £326k prices with low crime and a mature community — a long-term hold. Property prices are trending up 7.5% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for YO31 1JT. 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
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 231,250
6 sales · Mean £ 284,333
Detached
£ 287,170
2 sales · Mean £ 287,170
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
YO31 1JT has low crime rates — 5 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
St Aelred's Catholic Primary School - a Catholic Voluntary Academy
Heworth Church of England Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
1 nearby- Spar0.8 km
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- The Walnut Tree0.9 km
- Burnholme Social Club1.0 km
- Toby Carvery at Hopgrove0.9 km
Restaurant, Cafe
3 nearby- Explore Burnholme1.0 km
- Heworth Christ Church0.3 km
- Pip Stop Cafe (Tue & Wed only)1.0 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Holiday Inn Express0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- York3.7 km
- Poppleton6.9 km
- Hammerton15.9 km
Bus Stops
- Galtres Road0.2 km
- Galtres Road0.2 km
- High Oaks0.2 km
- Galtres Road0.2 km
- Christ Church0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: YO311JT · Data under Open Government Licence