Postcode Analysis York, Yorkshire and The Humber

PINSENT COURT, YO31 8SY House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PINSENT COURT, YO31 8SY.

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Population

381

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Avg Age

41

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Avg Income

£ 39,900 /yr

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Employed

54%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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5/10
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3/10
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4/10
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9/10
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7/10
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6/10
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9/10
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4/10
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4/10
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Area Character

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. YO31 8SY spans multiple life stages — average age 41, moderate ownership and renting. £343k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

YO31 8SY is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Pinsent Court, 0.2km from Muncastergate in York. Administratively it sits within Heworth ward and the York Central constituency.

This is an area with a high proportion of elderly residents, often in communal housing. A balanced community with an average age of 41 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 41 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £343k.

Census 2021 statistics for YO31 8SY are sourced from Output Area E00067572 (shared with 17 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 8SY. The average age is 40.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British91.0%
Asian / British Asian6.9%
Black / African / Caribbean1.1%
Other / Mixed1.1%

Economic Activity

54%Active
FT: 38%
Unemployed: 1%
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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

Semi-Detached

£ 293,750

2 sales · Mean £ 293,750

Detached

£ 310,000

8 sales · Mean £ 315,639

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

YO31 8SY has low crime rates — 41 incidents 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 offences65
Anti-social behaviour41
Shoplifting22
Criminal damage and arson17
Public order12

school Local Schools

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Haxby Road Primary Academy

Good250 pupils0.6 km
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Yearsley Grove Primary School

Good414 pupils0.7 km
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Park Grove Primary Academy

Good272 pupils0.9 km
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Heworth Church of England Primary School

Good145 pupils1.0 km
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Burton Green Primary School

Good133 pupils1.2 km
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St Wilfrid's Catholic Primary School - a Catholic Voluntary Academy

Good275 pupils1.3 km
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Tang Hall Primary Academy

Good251 pupils1.4 km
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Hempland Primary School

Good424 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

10 nearby
  • Bouquets of Love with Mum & Me0.9 km
  • Nelsons Bakery0.5 km
  • One Stop0.6 km
  • Today's Local0.7 km
  • Monkton Road Pharmacy0.5 km
  • + 5 more
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

8 nearby
  • Amor Matris Guest House0.9 km
  • Bowen House0.8 km
  • Burton Villa Guest House1.0 km
  • Diamonds Lodge0.8 km
  • Foss Bank Guest House1.0 km
  • + 3 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

3 nearby
  • Living Word Church0.3 km
  • The Heworth Inn0.9 km
  • York Hospital Sports & Social Club0.6 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

5 nearby
  • Volunteer Cafe within Foss Park Hospital0.4 km
  • Rose Cafe0.6 km
  • Starbucks (Sodexo)0.5 km
  • Jaipur Spice Restaurant0.9 km
  • Clubhouse Catering0.3 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

7 nearby
  • China Inn0.3 km
  • Chop Suey House0.4 km
  • Goodfillas0.8 km
  • Jim Collis Fish & Chips0.5 km
  • Naz Spice0.5 km
  • + 2 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • York2.4 km
  • Poppleton5.1 km
  • Hammerton14.2 km

Bus Stops

  • Bell View Court0.1 km
  • Bell View Court0.1 km
  • Fossway0.2 km
  • Fossway0.2 km
  • Yearsley Bridge0.3 km