YO31 8HX is a well-regarded residential area on Scaife Gardens, 0.5km from Groves, The in York. Administratively it sits within Guildhall ward and the York Central constituency.
For renters and young professionals, YO31 8HX offers 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 73 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £215k.
Census 2021 statistics for YO31 8HX are sourced from Output Area E00067365 (shared with 14 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SCAIFE GARDENS, YO31 8HX House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SCAIFE GARDENS, YO31 8HX.
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
YO31 8HX is a mixed residential postcode — average age 32, 52% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Young average age (32) and budget pricing suggest early gentrification potential.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for YO31 8HX. 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
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
Terraced
£ 207,500
6 sales · Mean £ 214,833
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around YO31 8HX 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
Yearsley Grove Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
21 nearby- The Heworth Inn1.0 km
- York Burton Lane C I U0.7 km
- Hole In The Wall0.9 km
- The Three Legged Mare1.0 km
- Keystones0.9 km
- + 16 more
Restaurant, Cafe
54 nearby- York Gym Shop0.7 km
- 22 Yards Wine Bar & Merchant1.0 km
- Costa Coffee0.3 km
- Mamma Mia0.8 km
- Coconut Lagoon0.4 km
- + 49 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
25 nearby- Grange Lodge Guest House0.7 km
- The Brentwood Guest House0.7 km
- Bowman Guest House0.7 km
- Minster Hotel0.9 km
- B&B York0.8 km
- + 20 more
Retailers - Other
30 nearby- Chinese Medical Centre0.8 km
- Cohens Chemist0.8 km
- Love Cheese0.8 km
- Reindeer Londis0.5 km
- Chapmans Butchers0.6 km
- + 25 more
Supermarkets
7 nearby- Sainsbury's0.8 km
- Tesco0.8 km
- The Coop0.3 km
- Asda1.0 km
- Sainsbury's0.8 km
- + 2 more
Takeaway Shop
28 nearby- Doner Summer0.8 km
- Dough0.9 km
- Harpos Pizza0.5 km
- Jim Collis Fish & Chips0.6 km
- Lukes Takeaway0.9 km
- + 23 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- York1.7 km
- Poppleton4.5 km
- Hammerton13.7 km
Bus Stops
- Clarence Gardens0.1 km
- Walpole Street0.1 km
- York Hospital0.2 km
- Hospital Car Park0.2 km
- York Hospital0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: YO318HX · Data under Open Government Licence