Burnholme Drive is in York and in York district. YO31 0LH is located in the Heworth electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of York Central. This postcode has been in use since 1998-06-01.
StreetScan combines information about Burnholme Drive, York, YO31 0LH and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: YO31 0LQ, YO31 0LE, YO31 0LX, YO31 0QP, YO31 0LU, YO31 0PJ, YO31 0LY, YO31 0QS, YO31 0LJ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding YO31 0LH has a slightly higher male population, with 52.4% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.9% | 47.6% | -4.3% | 51.0% | -3.4% |
| Male | 48.1% | 52.4% | 4.3% | 49.0% | 3.4% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 35.9% | 34.9% | -1.0% | 37.9% | -3.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 44.4% | 49.2% | 4.8% | 44.2% | 5.0% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Separated | 2% | 2.1% | 0.1% | 2.2% | -0.1% |
| Divorced | 10.1% | 6.7% | -3.4% | 9.1% | -2.4% |
| Widowed | 7.7% | 6.3% | -1.4% | 6.1% | 0.2% |
Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.
Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (88%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 47.5% | 46.6% | -0.9% | 48.4% | -1.8% |
| Good health | 37.6% | 41.4% | 3.8% | 33.6% | 7.8% |
| Fair health | 12.2% | 8.2% | -4.0% | 12.7% | -4.5% |
| Bad health | 2% | 3.1% | 1.1% | 4.0% | -0.9% |
| Very bad health | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 15.3% | 10.9% | -4.4% | 18.2% | -7.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.7% | 4.6% | -7.1% | 9.6% | -5.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.7% | 14.2% | -1.5% | 13.4% | 0.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 7.3% | 9.2% | 1.9% | 5.3% | 3.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.9% | 19.7% | 4.8% | 16.9% | 2.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 32.3% | 38.5% | 6.2% | 33.8% | 4.7% |
| Other | 2.8% | 2.9% | 0.1% | 2.8% | 0.1% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97.9% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Indian | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 3.1% | -2.8% |
| Pakistani | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 1.6% | -0.9% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| White | 96.9% | 97.9% | 1.0% | 81.4% | 16.5% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Other | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 95.2% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 96.6% | 95.2% | -1.4% | 83.2% | 12.0% |
| European Union | 2% | 3.4% | 1.4% | 6.1% | -2.7% |
| Africa | 1% | 0.3% | -0.7% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 5.6% | -4.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96.6% | 94.6% | -2.0% | 83.2% | 11.4% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 3.1% | 2.8% | 9.8% | -6.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 1.4% | 1.1% | 2.9% | -1.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 1% | 0.3% | -0.7% | 2.2% | -1.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.7% | 0.7% | -1.0% | 1.9% | -1.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 80.6% | 76.7% | 3.9% |
| Ireland | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Spain | 1.4% | 0.4% | 1.0% |
| Poland | 0.7% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 2.4% | 1.5% | 0.9% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 13.9% | 13.5% | 0.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 47.3% | 37.2% | 10.1% |
| Christian | 44.9% | 46.2% | -1.3% |
| Hindu | 0.3% | 1.7% | -1.4% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 7.2% | 6.0% | 1.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Burnholme Drive was 81.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 21.3% higher than the Heworth average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Burnholme Drive has the 6th highest crime rate of 23 local areas in Heworth and the 190th highest crime rate of 631 local areas in York .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 10.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -30.4%.

Households in this area have a similar level level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 58% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 21 Burnholme Drive, York, York Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £182,000 | 2010-04-30 | £330,200 |
| 17 Burnholme Drive, York, York Detached, an established residential building | £120,000 | 2000-10-27 | £451,128 |
| 17 Burnholme Drive, York, York Detached, an established residential building | £85,000 | 1997-08-12 | £433,673 |
YO31 0LH area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 12% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 14% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
YO31 0LH area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
| Full-Time Employee | 78 |
| Retired | 50 |
| Part-Time Employee | 46 |
| Self-Employed | 34 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 15 |
| Looking after home or family | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 5 |
| Other | 2 |
| Unemployed | 2 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Human health and social work activities | 39 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 36 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 17 |
| Construction | 16 |
| Education | 14 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 11 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 9 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Paul's Nursery School Kingsway North , YO30 6JA | 3out of 4 | 3,059 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hempland Junior School Whitby Avenue , Heworth YO31 1ET | - not rated | 449 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hempland County Infant School Whitby Avenue , Heworth YO31 1ET | - not rated | 449 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hempland Primary School Whitby Avenue , Stockton Lane YO31 1ET | 3out of 4 | 449 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hempland Primary School Whitby Avenue , Stockton Lane YO31 1ET | - not rated | 449 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Aelred's Roman Catholic Voluntary Aided Primary School Fifth Avenue , YO31 0QQ | - not rated | 555 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Burnholme Community College Bad Bargain Lane , YO31 0GW | - not rated | 240 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Archbishop Holgate's School, A Church of England Academy Hull Road , YO10 5ZA | 4out of 4 | 1,805 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Archbishop Holgate's School Hull Road , YO10 5ZA | - not rated | 1,805 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Queen Anne School Queen Anne Road , YO30 7WA | - not rated | 3,033 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Huntington School Huntington Road , Huntington YO32 9WT | 4out of 4 | 3,122 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Galtres School Bad Bargain Lane , Burnholme YO31 0LW | - not rated | 203 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Applefields School Bad Bargain Lane , Burnholme YO31 0LW | 3out of 4 | 424 yd | Academy special converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Applefields School Bad Bargain Lane , Burnholme YO31 0LW | - not rated | 424 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Real School York Environmental Community , Centre YO10 3EN | - not rated | 1,480 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| York St John University Lord Mayor's Walk , YO31 7EX | - not rated | 2,026 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pip Stop Cafe (Tue & Wed only) | Applefields School, Bad Bargain Lane | 201 yd | |
| Explore Burnholme | Moss Dale Avenue | 298 yd | |
| CJs Chicken and Pizza | 74 Fourth Avenue | 746 yd | |
| Heworth Christ Church | Christ Church, Stockton Lane | 914 yd | |
| St Hilda's Church Community Cafe | St Hildas Church, Tang Hall Lane | 923 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Burnholme Social Club | Burnholme Drive | 135 yd | |
| The Walnut Tree | 73 Heworth Village | 284 yd | |
| The Nags Head | 56 Heworth Road | 726 yd | |
| The Heworth Inn | 64 Heworth Green | 1,025 yd | |
| Heworth and Bootham Conservative Club | 16 East Parade | 1,093 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| JoJo's Place | 1A Gerard Avenue | 194 yd | |
| Heworth Plaice | 83B Heworth Road | 692 yd | |
| Buffalo Pizza | 137 Tang Hall Lane | 822 yd | |
| Tang Hall Chinese Takeaway | 147-149 Tang Hall Lane | 822 yd | |
| Tang Hall Fish and Chips | 141 Tang Hall Lane | 822 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-op Late Shop | 143-145 Tang Hall Lane | 822 yd | |
| Co-op Late Shop | 75 East Parade | 1,007 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Burnholme Community Hub Bad Bargain Lane | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 239 yd |
| Burnholme Community College (Closed) Bad Bargain Lane | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 239 yd |
| Hempland Lane Hempland Lane | grass pitches | 362 yd |
| Applefields School BAD BARGAIN LANE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 425 yd |
| Hempland Primary School WHITBY AVENUE | grass pitches | 451 yd |
| St Aelreds Rc Primary School FIFTH AVENUE | grass pitches | 550 yd |
| The Playing Fields (City Of York Council) EIGHTH AVENUE | grass pitches | 732 yd |
| Heworth Tennis Club TENNIS COURTS TENNIS COURTS EAST PARADE | tennis courts | 787 yd |
| Monk Stray (Closed) Malton Road | grass pitches | 868 yd |
| Tang Hall Community Centre FIFTH AVENUE | 881 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Median download speed | 40 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 51.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 12.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.