BRIGGS STREET, YO31 8HW House Prices & Local Information

YO31 8HW is a well-regarded residential area on Briggs Street, 0.6km from The Groves 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. The daytime character shifts — major hospitals and public administration with diverse workforces. An average age of 34 points to a young professional and early-career population — ambitious, mobile, and predominantly renting. 50% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 76 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £223k.

Census 2021 statistics for YO31 8HW are sourced from Output Area E00067368 (shared with 16 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.