YO31 1LQ is a sought-after residential area on Stockton Lane, 0.8km 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 1LQ offers a quiet, spacious area popular with retirees — large homes, very low turnover. An established, mature community with an average age of 59 — quiet, long-term residents, low turnover. 91% 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. 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 1LQ are sourced from Output Area E00067592 (shared with 12 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
STOCKTON LANE, YO31 1LQ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for STOCKTON LANE, YO31 1LQ.
208
59
£ 45,500 /yr
31%
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.
Area Character
YO31 1LQ is a settled retirement community — average age 59, 91% owner-occupied, very low turnover, and strong community continuity. With prices and low crime, this is a premium retirement postcode.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for YO31 1LQ. The average age is 59.3. 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.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
YO31 1LQ has low crime rates — 6 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. 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
Yearsley Grove Primary School
Tang Hall Primary Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
3 nearby- No 3 Heworth1.0 km
- Shop Local0.9 km
- Spar0.8 km
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- The Walnut Tree0.8 km
- Burnholme Social Club0.9 km
- Toby Carvery at Hopgrove0.8 km
Restaurant, Cafe
3 nearby- Explore Burnholme0.9 km
- Heworth Christ Church0.1 km
- Pip Stop Cafe (Tue & Wed only)0.9 km
Takeaway Shop
1 nearby- JoJo's Place1.0 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Holiday Inn Express0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- York3.4 km
- Poppleton6.6 km
- Hammerton15.7 km
Bus Stops
- Christ Church0.0 km
- Christ Church0.0 km
- High Oaks0.1 km
- Hazel Garth0.3 km
- Galtres Road0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: YO311LQ · Data under Open Government Licence