Postcode Analysis York, Yorkshire and The Humber

HANSOM PLACE, YO31 8FJ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HANSOM PLACE, YO31 8FJ.

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Population

321

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Avg Age

34

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Avg Income

£ 36,600 /yr

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Employed

51%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: YO31 8FJ represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.

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3/10
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1/10
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5/10
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6/10
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6/10
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6/10
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10/10
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3/10
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5/10
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Area Character

YO31 8FJ is a mixed residential postcode — average age 34, 44% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Balanced crime and pricing reflect a genuinely average but liveable neighbourhood. Property prices are trending down 35.2% year-on-year.

home £381,900 median price shield Safety 3/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

YO31 8FJ is a well-regarded residential area on Hansom Place, 0.5km from Groves, The in York. Administratively it sits within Guildhall ward and the York Central constituency.

This is a well-established rental postcode — a classic working-class terrace area — densely packed streets, low ethnic diversity. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a healthcare and public administration zone — major hospitals and public administration with diverse workforces. The 34 average age reflects a thriving young professional community — a good mix of renters and first-time buyers, with strong employment rates. 50% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 73 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £381k, down 35.2% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for YO31 8FJ are sourced from Output Area E00067368 (shared with 16 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 8FJ. The average age is 33.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British95.3%
Asian / British Asian3.1%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed1.6%

Economic Activity

51%Active
FT: 35%
Unemployed: 2%
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Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.

home Property Prices by Type

Flat

£ 254,500

1 sales · Mean £ 254,500

Detached

£ 450,000

2 sales · Mean £ 450,000

Semi-Detached

£ 372,500

2 sales · Mean £ 372,500

Terraced

£ 420,000

1 sales · Mean £ 420,000

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

Crime around YO31 8FJ is moderate at 73 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 offences216
Anti-social behaviour108
Criminal damage and arson48
Vehicle crime34
Public order31

school Local Schools

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Haxby Road Primary Academy

Good250 pupils0.3 km
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Park Grove Primary Academy

Good272 pupils0.5 km
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St Wilfrid's Catholic Primary School - a Catholic Voluntary Academy

Good275 pupils0.7 km
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Clifton Green Primary School

Good400 pupils0.9 km
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Burton Green Primary School

Good133 pupils1.2 km
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Heworth Church of England Primary School

Good145 pupils1.3 km
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Tang Hall Primary Academy

Good251 pupils1.4 km
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Vale of York Academy

Good653 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

75 nearby
  • York Gym Shop0.7 km
  • 22 Yards Wine Bar & Merchant0.9 km
  • Costa Coffee0.2 km
  • Mamma Mia0.7 km
  • Big Fat Toastie Co @ The Hilt1.0 km
  • + 70 more
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

33 nearby
  • Grange Lodge Guest House0.6 km
  • The Brentwood Guest House0.6 km
  • Forest at Galtres Lodge1.0 km
  • Best Western Plus Dean Court Hotel0.9 km
  • Arnot House0.6 km
  • + 28 more
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Pub, NightClub

26 nearby
  • York Burton Lane C I U0.6 km
  • Hole In The Wall0.9 km
  • The Three Legged Mare0.9 km
  • The Habit1.0 km
  • Keystones0.8 km
  • + 21 more
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Retailers - Other

38 nearby
  • Chinese Medical Centre0.7 km
  • Cohens Chemist0.7 km
  • Love Cheese0.7 km
  • Reindeer Londis0.4 km
  • Ammas Oven0.3 km
  • + 33 more
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Supermarkets

8 nearby
  • Sainsbury's0.7 km
  • Tesco0.7 km
  • Tesco1.0 km
  • Asda1.0 km
  • Sainsbury's0.8 km
  • + 3 more
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Takeaway Shop

29 nearby
  • Doner Summer0.7 km
  • Dough0.8 km
  • Harpos Pizza0.5 km
  • Jim Collis Fish & Chips0.6 km
  • Lukes Takeaway0.9 km
  • + 24 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • York1.6 km
  • Poppleton4.5 km
  • Hammerton13.6 km

Bus Stops

  • Clarence Gardens0.1 km
  • York Hospital0.1 km
  • Walpole Street0.1 km
  • York Hospital0.1 km
  • Hospital Car Park0.2 km