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YO31 9LB

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Heworth

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Overview

Postcode YO31 9LB is located in an urban city, within the Heworth ward of York in the Yorkshire and The Humber region, and forms part of the Heworth North & Stockton area. It has high deprivation and average crime levels, with around 61.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 46% below the Yorkshire and The Humber average of 113 per 1,000. The average income per household in Heworth North & Stockton is £54,223 per year. The nearest station is York, about 1.6 miles away. There are 8 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest medium park is King George's Field.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
61
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
8/10
Social housing
9.2%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Low

Deprivation level

8/10

Heworth North & Stockton has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 8,680 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 26% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

6/10

Heworth North & Stockton has an average crime rate, with approximately 61.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

9.2%

Approximately 9.2% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 9.6% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

8/10

The average income per household in Heworth North & Stockton is £54,223 per year.

Noise Level

Low

Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 164 ft away from YO31 9LB.

Flood risk

No risk

Heworth North & Stockton near YO31 9LB has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is York located about 1.6 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for YO31 9LB
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.3 miKing George's FieldMediumWalking directions to King George's Field

Area Profile

Population
275
Population density
4,365.1 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
32.35(-27%)
Anti-social behaviour
16.53(+16%)
Criminal damage and arson
10.78(+25%)
Vehicle crime
4.31(-23%)
Public order
2.88(-67%)
Yorkshire and The Humber average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
236
86.76%
Other White
20
7.35%
Other Asian
6
2.21%
White and Asian (mixed)
4
1.47%
Chinese
2
0.74%
Total population: 272

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
104
43.51%
Level 3 (A level)
38
15.9%
No qualifications
24
10.04%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
24
10.04%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
23
9.62%
Total 16+ residents: 239

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
49
40.83%
Owns outright
39
32.5%
Private landlord or letting agency
18
15%
Social rents from council
7
5.83%
Other social rented
4
3.33%
Total households: 120

Property prices in Heworth

Median price£285,000
Price per sq ft£332
Sales (last 12 months)111
Typical range (middle 50%)£223K – £351K

Based on 111 recent sales, the median property price is £285,000 (about £332 per square foot) in Heworth area, with individual transactions ranging from £81,000 up to £667,500.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Heworth over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached4£355,000£383
Semi-Detached44£320,000£346
Terraced50£270,000£308
Flats13£180,000£320

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Heworth

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Heworth.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£255,000£155,000£223,000£186,000
2017£290,000£150,000£230,000£185,000
2018£329,000£155,000£245,000£207,750
2019£325,000£161,250£243,000£202,000
2020£375,000£147,500£250,000£230,000
2021£398,500£161,250£321,750£235,000
2022£455,000£177,250£320,000£248,000
2023£375,100£190,000£331,250£255,000
2024£485,000£190,000£325,000£264,836
2025£335,000£194,200£322,500£245,000
2026£201,000£317,500£346,100
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Heworth.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Heworth.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£215£282£239£233
2017£278£242£238£227
2018£316£263£251£242
2019£296£262£260£257
2020£310£322£288£263
2021£316£253£306£291
2022£352£307£336£307
2023£370£317£330£318
2024£407£394£336£327
2025£371£376£348£301
2026£256£383£315
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Heworth.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Heworth in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 47 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near YO31 9LB.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near YO31 9LB
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
20 Jan 20263, Templemead, York, YO31 9LQSemi-DetachedFreehold£650,000
17 Oct 20254, Templemead, York, YO31 9LQSemi-DetachedFreehold£667,500
23 Jun 202519, The Crossway, York, YO31 9LGSemi-DetachedFreehold£285,150
08 Aug 2025129, Fossway, York, YO31 8SQTerracedFreehold£198,000
15 Aug 202579, Byland Avenue, York, YO31 9AHSemi-DetachedFreehold£295,000

Schools

In the YO31 9LB postcode area, located within Heworth North & Stockton, there are 8 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for YO31 9LB
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.5 miPrimaryYearsley Grove Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.5 miPrimaryHeworth Church of England Primary SchoolAcademy converter

Good

0.5 miPrimaryHaxby Road Primary AcademyAcademy sponsor led

Good

Local amenities

4 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of YO31 9LB

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for YO31 9LB
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miThe Stop Gap73-75 Monkton Road, York, YO31 9ALWalking directions to The Stop Gap
0.3 miSparTurner Close, York, YO31 9FDWalking directions to Spar
0.4 miOne StopDodsworth Avenue, York, YO31 8UFWalking directions to One Stop
0.4 miMacRae's First StopHaley's Terrace, York, YO31 8RRWalking directions to MacRae's First Stop

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for York district (2025-26).

Band A£1,450
Band B£1,692
Band C£1,933
Band D£2,175
Band E£2,658
Band F£3,142
Band G£3,625
Band H£4,350

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for YO31 9LB, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Anna Catherine Perrett

Heworth - Elected 15 Jan 2026

Labour Party

Member of parliament

Rachael Maskell

York Central - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour and Co-operative Party

Geographic Information

DistrictYorkE06000014
Parliamentary ConstituencyYork CentralE14001604
WardHeworthE05010320
ParishYork, unparished areaE43000013
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Heworth North & StocktonE02002779
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)York 008CE01013385
Police ForceNorth Yorkshire
Postcode Introduced1998-06-01

Frequently asked questions about YO31 9LB

Is YO31 9LB (Heworth North & Stockton) safe?

The area around YO31 9LB records about 61 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 6 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across Yorkshire and The Humber as a whole the rate is about 113 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and shoplifting.

What is the average house price near YO31 9LB?

The median sale price around YO31 9LB in Heworth North & Stockton is £285,000 (about £332 per square foot) based on 111 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near YO31 9LB?

There are 10 schools close to YO31 9LB, including Yearsley Grove Primary School (Good), Heworth Church of England Primary School (Good) and Haxby Road Primary Academy (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around YO31 9LB?

YO31 9LB scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 8,680 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents YO31 9LB (Heworth North & Stockton) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for York Central covering YO31 9LB is Rachael Maskell (Labour and Co-operative Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Anna Catherine Perrett (Labour Party).

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.