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.
HANSOM PLACE, YO31 8FJ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HANSOM PLACE, YO31 8FJ.
321
34
£ 36,600 /yr
51%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
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.
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.
mapGeographic Location
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
Economic Activity
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.
school Local Schools
Haxby Road Primary Academy
Park Grove Primary Academy
St Wilfrid's Catholic Primary School - a Catholic Voluntary Academy
Clifton Green Primary School
Burton Green Primary School
Heworth Church of England Primary School
Tang Hall Primary Academy
Vale of York Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
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
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
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
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
Supermarkets
8 nearby- Sainsbury's0.7 km
- Tesco0.7 km
- Tesco1.0 km
- Asda1.0 km
- Sainsbury's0.8 km
- + 3 more
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
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Postcode Profile: YO318FJ · Data under Open Government Licence