Living in YO31, York
What the open data says about house prices, schools, crime and flood risk around YO31 in York. Built from the same sources as every property report on this site, not opinion or marketing copy.
House prices
Average price in York: £309,611, up 4.8% on a year ago (2026-06). The wider Yorkshire and The Humber average is £207,948.
What actually sold around YO31
83 recorded home sales on the streets around central YO31 in the last 2 years, with a median of £357,000 and a range from £81,000 to £1,250,000. Mostly terraced houses.
| Address | Type | Sold for | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8 HARRISON STREET, YO31 1DG | terraced | £253,000 | 2026-06-09 |
| 4 CLARKS TERRACE, YO31 1DQ | terraced | £334,000 | 2026-05-22 |
| 7 HARRISON STREET, YO31 1DG | terraced | £341,200 | 2026-05-08 |
| 15 HEWORTH HALL DRIVE, YO31 1AG | semi-detached | £555,000 | 2026-04-13 |
| 15 RAMSEY HOUSE ST JOHNS WALK, YO31 7SG | flat-maisonette | £220,000 | 2026-04-10 |
| 53 LANGLEY HOUSE DODSWORTH AVENUE, YO31 7TR | flat-maisonette | £81,000 | 2026-04-02 |
Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. Every sale of a registered property in England and Wales appears here once it completes, so the most recent weeks are always still filling in.
Schools nearby
39 schools within 3 miles , of which 94% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
| Nearest well-rated schools | Stage | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Archbishop Holgate's School, A Church of England Academy | Secondary | Outstanding | 1.5 mi |
| All Saints Catholic School York | Secondary | Outstanding | 1.7 mi |
| Lord Deramore's Primary School | Primary | Outstanding | 1.8 mi |
| Knavesmire Primary School | Primary | Outstanding | 2.0 mi |
| Fulford School | Secondary | Outstanding | 2.2 mi |
| Tang Hall Primary Academy | Primary | Good | 0.4 mi |
25 state primary and 7 state secondary schools within range, plus 5 fee-paying schools.
Private schools
5 fee-paying schools within 3 miles: Bootham School, OneSchool Global York Campus, St Peter's School 2-18, The Mount School (York), York Steiner School.
All 5 fee-paying schools near YO31, with ages and admissions →
Fee-paying schools are inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate, not Ofsted, and the ISI publishes no open data feed. That is why they carry no rating here. A missing grade means we cannot see one, not that the school was judged poorly.
Universities
2 higher education institutions within 3 miles: University of York, York St John University.
Relevant beyond study: a large student population shapes rental demand, and term-time letting is a different market from family letting.
What people here do for work
The most common occupations among working residents, from the 2021 Census. This is occupation rather than industry: it says what people do, not which industries employ them.
| Occupation group | Share of workers |
|---|---|
| Professional occupations | 22.9% |
| Elementary occupations | 16.1% |
| Associate professional and technical | 11.4% |
| Sales and customer service | 10.4% |
| Skilled trades | 9.0% |
Source: ONS Census 2021, table TS063, for this district's small area.
Crime
435 crimes recorded within roughly a mile of central YO31 in 2026-06, most commonly violent crime.
Flood risk
Zone 1 (low probability). This is the Environment Agency's flood zone for the area's centre point, an individual property's own risk can differ, especially near a specific watercourse.
Deprivation
This area falls in decile 5 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation (moderately deprived ), based on York's figures.
Common questions about YO31
What is the average house price in YO31?
The average sold price in York is £309,611 as of 2026-06, according to the UK House Price Index.
Are house prices rising in YO31?
Prices in York are up 4.8% on a year ago (UK House Price Index).
What do houses actually sell for in YO31?
The median of 83 recorded sales around central YO31 in the last 2 years is £357,000, ranging from £81,000 to £1,250,000 (HM Land Registry Price Paid Data).
Are the schools good in YO31?
39 schools sit within 3 miles of central YO31, and 94% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
How much crime is there in YO31?
435 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central YO31 in 2026-06, most commonly violent crime (Police.uk).
Is YO31 at risk of flooding?
Central YO31 sits in Zone 1 (low probability) for river and sea flooding (Environment Agency). Individual addresses vary, so check the full report for a specific property.
Is YO31 a good place to live?
That depends on what you need, so here is what the official data says rather than an opinion: 94% of nearby schools are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted; the median home sells for £357,000; the area sits in decile 5 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation; 435 crimes were recorded within about a mile. Every one of those figures names its source on this page.
Is YO31 safe?
435 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central YO31 in 2026-06, according to Police.uk. The most common category was violent crime. Crime counts follow how many people are around, so a busy district records more than a quiet one of the same size.
Neighbouring districts
Weighing two up? YO31 or YO1, YO31 or YO10, YO31 or YO90.
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