Postcode report
Is YO31 8AD a Good Place to Live? Crime, Schools & Area Insights
About YO31 8AD: area rating, property, schools and local change
YO31 8AD is a postcode in Guildhall, York, Yorkshire and The Humber, England. This postcode area guide brings together crime, schools, demographics, property prices, planning applications, HMO licences and roadworks near YO31 8AD, then scores the surrounding small area 62/100 - top 34% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.
The strongest signals around YO31 8AD are housing and local prosperity, while health is the main area to examine before moving, renting or buying here. LocaleIQ uses these local signals as a practical area rating rather than a single raw statistic, so read the score alongside the detailed map layers and source records.
The demographic profile for YO31 8AD is based on York 010 Census 2021. It covers 10,104 residents, 5,941 people per square kilometre. The median age is around 29, helping show whether the area skews younger, family-sized or older. Housing tenure is 44% owner-occupied, 33% privately rented, 21% social rented, useful context for renters, buyers and landlords comparing the local property market. On the official England neighbourhood wellbeing index the area ranks in decile 9/10.
For property prices near YO31 8AD, LocaleIQ uses Land Registry sold-price evidence for the YO31 postcode district. The latest median sold price is £215k from 65 rolling sales. The Property tab separates flats, terraced, semi-detached and detached homes where enough sales exist.
Families checking schools near YO31 8AD can compare 11 state schools within one mile, including 9 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted or the equivalent inspectorate. The Schools tab adds phase, school type, distance, rating and a dedicated school map so the education context is easier to judge.
The Kids & Clubs tab adds 3 nearby child-friendly activities from open activity feeds, including 1 records marked free and 3 with booking links where the source provides them.
For safety, the Crime tab breaks down recorded crime near YO31 8AD by category and map position. Crime pressure is running hotter than the previous month. Use it with the LocaleIQ safety score because police data can lag and does not capture every local issue.
Local change around YO31 8AD is tracked through nearby planning permissions, HMO licensing and roadworks. This report currently shows 18 street-disruption records in the Planning tab, with dates, distance and source links. Large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.
FAQ
Common questions about YO31 8AD
Is YO31 8AD a good area to live?
LocaleIQ scores the surrounding small area 62/100 (top 34% nationally). The report combines local records with wider official context, so use it as a decision aid rather than a single verdict.
What is crime like near YO31 8AD?
Crime pressure is running hotter than the previous month. Crime data can lag real events; check the Crime tab for source labels and proxy notes.
What schools are near YO31 8AD?
11 open state schools are matched within 1 mile. The Schools tab lists distance, phase and rating where available.
Are there kids clubs or activities near YO31 8AD?
LocaleIQ currently matches 3 nearby child-friendly activities from open activity feeds. The Kids & Clubs tab lists venue, distance, age range, price and booking links where available.
What demographics are available for YO31 8AD?
LocaleIQ matched YO31 8AD to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.
What are typical property prices in YO31 8AD?
The latest median sold price is £215k based on 65 Land Registry sales. The Property tab breaks down by property type and shows the recent trend.
Is there much building or roadworks around YO31 8AD?
LocaleIQ currently shows 18 roadworks records in this report. Open the Planning tab for individual records; large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.