Postcode Analysis York, Yorkshire and The Humber

ELMFIELD AVENUE, YO31 9LS House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ELMFIELD AVENUE, YO31 9LS.

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Population

276

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Avg Age

45

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Avg Income

£ 45,500 /yr

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Employed

50%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.

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6/10
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7/10
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4/10
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5/10
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3/10
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6/10
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9/10
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7/10
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2/10
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Area Character

No single demographic signal dominates YO31 9LS — age 45, 72% ownership, 15% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. £385k 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 9LS is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Elmfield Avenue, 0.5km from Muncastergate in York. Administratively it sits within Heworth ward and the York Central constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in YO31, YO31 9LS offers a diverse rural area with a mix of families, workers and retirees. An average age of 45 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 72% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 25 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £385k.

Census 2021 statistics for YO31 9LS are sourced from Output Area E00067568 (shared with 12 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 9LS. The average age is 44.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British97.5%
Asian / British Asian0.4%
Black / African / Caribbean1.1%
Other / Mixed1.1%

Economic Activity

50%Active
FT: 33%
Unemployed: 2%
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Area Vibe: Established and family-oriented. The area is largely populated by middle-aged homeowners, providing a deeply rooted community feel.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 292,500

4 sales · Mean £ 291,250

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

YO31 9LS has low crime rates — 25 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 offences32
Anti-social behaviour24
Criminal damage and arson12
Vehicle crime7
Public order5

school Local Schools

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Yearsley Grove Primary School

Good414 pupils0.7 km
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Hempland Primary School

Good424 pupils1.0 km
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Heworth Church of England Primary School

Good145 pupils1.0 km
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Haxby Road Primary Academy

Good250 pupils1.3 km
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Park Grove Primary Academy

Good272 pupils1.4 km
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Applefields School

Good195 pupils1.4 km
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Tang Hall Primary Academy

Good251 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

fastfood

Takeaway Shop

4 nearby
  • Jim Collis Fish & Chips1.0 km
  • Naz Spice1.0 km
  • Heworth Plaice1.0 km
  • Marcianos0.6 km
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Retailers - Other

6 nearby
  • Monkton Road Pharmacy0.3 km
  • Nelsons Bakery0.8 km
  • One Stop1.0 km
  • Spar0.8 km
  • Costcutter1.0 km
  • + 1 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

6 nearby
  • Heworth Christ Church0.8 km
  • Little Yorkshire Coffee Company1.0 km
  • LNER Community Stadium1.0 km
  • Clubhouse Catering0.5 km
  • Puttstars York0.9 km
  • + 1 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • Living Word Church0.9 km
  • Toby Carvery at Hopgrove0.9 km
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Holiday Inn Express0.9 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • York3.0 km
  • Poppleton5.8 km
  • Hammerton14.8 km

Bus Stops

  • Elmfield Avenue0.1 km
  • Elmfield Avenue0.1 km
  • Laburnum Garth0.2 km
  • Thorn Nook0.2 km
  • Laburnum Garth0.2 km