LAYERTHORPE, YO31 7TZ House Prices & Local Information

YO31 7TZ is a vibrant, youthful neighbourhood on Layerthorpe, 0.2km from Layerthorpe in York. Administratively it sits within Heworth ward and the York Central constituency.

This is a well-established rental postcode — a university campus area — mostly students in halls, very high turnover. The daytime character shifts — traditional retail areas with professional services and self-employed, often in market towns and higher status areas. With an average age of just 23, this is a transient, student-oriented area — ideal for those who want a social neighbourhood, less suited to those seeking quiet stability. 53% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 56 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £161k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, down 3.0% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for YO31 7TZ are sourced from Output Area E00185515 (shared with 24 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.