YO31 8HJ is a well-regarded residential area on Wigginton Road, 0.7km from The Groves 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. During the day, major hospitals and public administration with diverse workforces. The community skews young professional (average age 32) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. 48% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 68 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Prices average £623k.
Census 2021 statistics for YO31 8HJ are sourced from Output Area E00067365 (shared with 14 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
WIGGINTON ROAD, YO31 8HJ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WIGGINTON ROAD, YO31 8HJ.
432
32
£ 36,600 /yr
37%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. YO31 8HJ spans multiple life stages — average age 32, moderate ownership and renting. Balanced crime and pricing reflect a genuinely average but liveable neighbourhood.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for YO31 8HJ. The average age is 32.2. 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
£ 557,500
6 sales · Mean £ 546,250
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around YO31 8HJ is moderate at 68 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
Clifton Green Primary School
St Wilfrid's Catholic Primary School - a Catholic Voluntary Academy
Burton Green Primary School
Vale of York Academy
Heworth Church of England Primary School
Yearsley Grove Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
34 nearby- York Gym Shop0.9 km
- Costa Coffee0.2 km
- Mamma Mia0.9 km
- Coconut Lagoon0.5 km
- Oleria Patisserie1.0 km
- + 29 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
22 nearby- Grange Lodge Guest House0.7 km
- The Brentwood Guest House0.7 km
- Bowman Guest House0.6 km
- Minster Hotel1.0 km
- B&B York0.8 km
- + 17 more
Pub, NightClub
12 nearby- York Burton Lane C I U0.7 km
- Exhibition Hotel1.0 km
- The Punch Bowl0.4 km
- The White Horse1.0 km
- York Clarence Club & Institute0.5 km
- + 7 more
Retailers - Other
26 nearby- Chinese Medical Centre0.9 km
- Cohens Chemist0.9 km
- Love Cheese0.9 km
- Reindeer Londis0.6 km
- Chapmans Butchers0.4 km
- + 21 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Sainsbury's0.8 km
- Tesco0.9 km
- The Coop0.4 km
- Sainsbury's0.4 km
Takeaway Shop
28 nearby- Doner Summer0.9 km
- Dough0.9 km
- Harpos Pizza0.4 km
- Jim Collis Fish & Chips0.7 km
- Lukes Takeaway0.7 km
- + 23 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- York1.7 km
- Poppleton4.4 km
- Hammerton13.5 km
Bus Stops
- Feversham Crescent0.0 km
- Feversham Crescent0.1 km
- Hospital Car Park0.2 km
- Haxby Road School0.2 km
- Walpole Street0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: YO318HJ · Data under Open Government Licence