Postcode Analysis York, Yorkshire and The Humber

ST JOHN STREET, YO31 7QR House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ST JOHN STREET, YO31 7QR.

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Population

277

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Avg Age

41

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Avg Income

£ 38,900 /yr

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Employed

42%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: YO31 7QR is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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Area Character

YO31 7QR is a mixed residential postcode — average age 41, 41% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £408k.

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YO31 7QR is an active urban area on St John Street, 0.4km from Groves, The in York. Administratively it sits within Guildhall ward and the York Central constituency.

This is a well-established rental postcode — a high-density urban area of young, single, transient residents. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a eat, drink and be merry zone — areas dominated by food and entertainment. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 41) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 52% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.

Safety: Crime rates are above average at 117 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: Prices average £408k.

Census 2021 statistics for YO31 7QR are sourced from Output Area E00067473 (shared with 40 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 7QR. The average age is 40.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British92.1%
Asian / British Asian2.9%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed5.1%

Economic Activity

42%Active
FT: 29%
Unemployed: 3%
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Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 420,000

9 sales · Mean £ 428,559

Detached

£ 415,000

2 sales · Mean £ 415,000

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

Crime around YO31 7QR is above average at 117 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.

Violence and sexual offences198
Anti-social behaviour181
Shoplifting126
Other theft43
Criminal damage and arson41

school Local Schools

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St Wilfrid's Catholic Primary School - a Catholic Voluntary Academy

Good275 pupils0.2 km
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Park Grove Primary Academy

Good272 pupils0.4 km
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Haxby Road Primary Academy

Good250 pupils0.8 km
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Tang Hall Primary Academy

Good251 pupils1.0 km
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Heworth Church of England Primary School

Good145 pupils1.2 km
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Clifton Green Primary School

Good400 pupils1.3 km
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Fishergate Primary School

Good324 pupils1.5 km
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Scarcroft Primary School

Good384 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

88 nearby
  • The Heworth Inn0.9 km
  • York Burton Lane C I U0.7 km
  • Hole In The Wall0.4 km
  • The Three Legged Mare0.5 km
  • Postern Gate0.9 km
  • + 83 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

252 nearby
  • Red Goat Climbing Wall and Cafe0.6 km
  • York Gym Shop0.5 km
  • Cafe West1.0 km
  • Starbucks (within Malmaison Hotel)0.9 km
  • 22 Yards Wine Bar & Merchant0.5 km
  • + 247 more
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Supermarkets

16 nearby
  • Co-op Late Shop0.9 km
  • Sainsbury's0.4 km
  • Marks & Spencer0.6 km
  • Tesco0.4 km
  • Tesco0.9 km
  • + 11 more
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Takeaway Shop

58 nearby
  • Heworth Chinese Takeaway0.8 km
  • Cocoa Joe's0.6 km
  • Cornish Bakery0.7 km
  • Dogs Nose Tacos (XNI PEC TACOS)0.9 km
  • Doner Summer0.4 km
  • + 53 more
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

48 nearby
  • Grange Lodge Guest House0.7 km
  • The Brentwood Guest House0.7 km
  • The Grand York1.0 km
  • Hampton by Hilton York Piccadilly0.9 km
  • The Parisi0.9 km
  • + 43 more
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Retailers - Other

93 nearby
  • Chinese Medical Centre0.4 km
  • Cohens Chemist0.4 km
  • Kingdom of Sweets0.5 km
  • Love Cheese0.4 km
  • River Island0.7 km
  • + 88 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • York1.2 km
  • Poppleton4.7 km
  • Hammerton13.9 km

Bus Stops

  • Lord Mayor's Walk0.1 km
  • Monk Bar0.2 km
  • Penley's Grove Street0.2 km
  • Trinity Methodist Church0.2 km
  • Townend Street0.3 km