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.
ST JOHN STREET, YO31 7QR House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ST JOHN STREET, YO31 7QR.
277
41
£ 38,900 /yr
42%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
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.
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.
mapGeographic Location
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
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.
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.
school Local Schools
St Wilfrid's Catholic Primary School - a Catholic Voluntary Academy
Park Grove Primary Academy
Haxby Road Primary Academy
Tang Hall Primary Academy
Heworth Church of England Primary School
Clifton Green Primary School
Fishergate Primary School
Scarcroft Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
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, 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
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
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
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
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
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Postcode Profile: YO317QR · Data under Open Government Licence