YO31 8UA is a safe, established residential area on Arran Place, 0.5km from Groves, The in York. Administratively it sits within Heworth ward and the York Central constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, YO31 8UA is residents in this subgroup are typically single or divorced eu-born migrants who live alone. many are aged 25 to 44 and are employed in sales and customer service occupations or are process, plant and machine operatives. a higher than group average proportion identify with the white ethnic group or other asian ethnicities, and many do not speak english very well or well. housing is principally in flats in the social or private rented sector, with households typically overcrowded, and home ownership rare. The 37 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 49% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 36 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.
Census 2021 statistics for YO31 8UA are sourced from Output Area E00067575 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
ARRAN PLACE, YO31 8UA House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ARRAN PLACE, YO31 8UA.
295
37
£ 39,900 /yr
52%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: YO31 8UA falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
With 49% social renting, YO31 8UA is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for YO31 8UA. The average age is 37.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
YO31 8UA has low crime rates — 36 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.
school Local Schools
Haxby Road Primary Academy
Park Grove Primary Academy
St Wilfrid's Catholic Primary School - a Catholic Voluntary Academy
Heworth Church of England Primary School
Tang Hall Primary Academy
Yearsley Grove Primary School
Burton Green Primary School
Clifton Green Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
10 nearby- The Heworth Inn0.6 km
- Heworth and Bootham Conservative Club0.8 km
- Black Horse0.8 km
- Living Word Church0.7 km
- The Nags Head0.8 km
- + 5 more
Restaurant, Cafe
21 nearby- York Gym Shop0.6 km
- Coconut Lagoon0.8 km
- Rose Cafe0.4 km
- Starbucks (Sodexo)0.6 km
- The 30 Clarence Street Wellbeing Café0.8 km
- + 16 more
Supermarkets
5 nearby- Co-op Late Shop0.7 km
- Sainsbury's0.8 km
- Zam Zam Supermarket0.9 km
- The Coop0.7 km
- Asda0.9 km
Takeaway Shop
18 nearby- Heworth Chinese Takeaway0.8 km
- Jim Collis Fish & Chips0.1 km
- Naz Spice0.1 km
- St John Takeaway0.8 km
- China Inn0.4 km
- + 13 more
Retailers - Other
21 nearby- Boots0.8 km
- Monkton Road Pharmacy1.0 km
- Diamond Mini Market0.8 km
- Nelsons Bakery1.0 km
- One Stop0.2 km
- + 16 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
13 nearby- Amor Matris Guest House0.4 km
- Bowen House0.3 km
- Burton Villa Guest House0.6 km
- City Guest House0.8 km
- Diamonds Lodge0.6 km
- + 8 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- York2.0 km
- Poppleton5.0 km
- Hammerton14.1 km
Bus Stops
- Saxon Place0.0 km
- Saxon Place0.1 km
- Ramsay Close0.1 km
- Ramsay Close0.1 km
- Grove Terrace Lane0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: YO318UA · Data under Open Government Licence