YO31 7LF is a mixed residential area located 0.0km from The Groves in York. Administratively it sits within Guildhall ward and the York Central constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, YO31 7LF is these neighbourhoods are mainly comprised of flats, interspersed with occasional detached, semi-detached or terraced houses. there are many families with children, and marriage and civil partnership is less common than in the group as a whole. rates of use of english as the main language are slightly lower than group average and residents are less likely to be affiliated with any religion. there are more students and there is slightly higher unemployment than elsewhere in the group. employment is heavily skewed towards the provision of routine services. By day, the area transitions to a healthcare and public administration character: major hospitals and public administration with diverse workforces. An average age of 36 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 73% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 61 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area.
Census 2021 statistics for YO31 7LF are sourced from Output Area E00067483 (shared with 24 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
YO31 7LF House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for YO31 7LF.
230
36
£ 38,900 /yr
45%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: YO31 7LF falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
With 73% social renting, YO31 7LF is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. The 36-year average age reflects a younger, more transient social housing population.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for YO31 7LF. The average age is 35.7. 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: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around YO31 7LF is moderate at 61 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
Park Grove Primary Academy
St Wilfrid's Catholic Primary School - a Catholic Voluntary Academy
Haxby Road Primary Academy
Tang Hall Primary Academy
Heworth Church of England Primary School
Clifton Green Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
76 nearby- HMV UK1.0 km
- Krispy Kreme York1.0 km
- New Look0.9 km
- Sugarize1.0 km
- Boots UK Ltd0.8 km
- + 71 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
24 nearby- Guy Fawkes Inn0.8 km
- Forest at Galtres Lodge0.7 km
- Moxy Hotel0.7 km
- Travelodge York Central Layerthorpe0.5 km
- Monkbridge House0.1 km
- + 19 more
Pub, NightClub
62 nearby- Forage Bar0.8 km
- Harkers1.0 km
- House of Trembling Madness1.0 km
- Kennedys0.9 km
- The Old Bank1.0 km
- + 57 more
Restaurant, Cafe
182 nearby- Barley Hall Coffee Shop0.8 km
- ASK0.9 km
- Bettys Cafe Tea Rooms0.9 km
- Bills Restaurant1.0 km
- Brew and Brownie0.9 km
- + 177 more
Supermarkets
12 nearby- Lidl1.0 km
- Marks & Spencer0.9 km
- Tesco0.7 km
- Sainsbury's1.0 km
- Co-op0.8 km
- + 7 more
Takeaway Shop
44 nearby- Cocoa Joe's0.9 km
- Cornish Bakery1.0 km
- Doner Summer0.7 km
- Fish Cottage0.9 km
- Harpos Pizza1.0 km
- + 39 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- York1.5 km
- Poppleton4.9 km
- Hammerton14.0 km
Bus Stops
- Park Grove School0.0 km
- Lowther Street0.1 km
- Lowther Street0.1 km
- Monk Bridge0.2 km
- Willerby House0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: YO317LF · Data under Open Government Licence