Bad Bargain Lane is in York and in York district. YO31 0QN 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 Bad Bargain Lane, York, YO31 0QN and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: YO31 0QW, YO31 0QL, YO31 0LJ, YO31 0LL, YO31 0QU, YO31 0QP, YO31 0PJ, YO31 0QR, YO31 0LP.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around YO31 0QN is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 48.2% | 50.8% | 2.6% | 51.0% | -0.2% |
| Male | 51.8% | 49.2% | -2.6% | 49.0% | 0.2% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around YO31 0QN, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 47.1% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 48.4% | 47.1% | -1.3% | 37.9% | 9.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 37.1% | 34.6% | -2.5% | 44.2% | -9.6% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Separated | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 2.2% | -1.2% |
| Divorced | 7.8% | 9.2% | 1.4% | 9.1% | 0.1% |
| Widowed | 6.6% | 7.8% | 1.2% | 6.1% | 1.7% |
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 (85.7%) 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 | 51.1% | 51.1% | 0.0% | 48.4% | 2.7% |
| Good health | 32.5% | 34.6% | 2.1% | 33.6% | 1.0% |
| Fair health | 14.1% | 11.3% | -2.8% | 12.7% | -1.4% |
| Bad health | 2% | 2.5% | 0.5% | 4.0% | -1.5% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 1.2% | -0.7% |
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 | 15.6% | 11.6% | -4.0% | 18.2% | -6.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 9.8% | 6.5% | -3.3% | 9.6% | -3.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.5% | 12.6% | 0.1% | 13.4% | -0.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 8.2% | 7.1% | -1.1% | 5.3% | 1.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 28.1% | 29.3% | 1.2% | 16.9% | 12.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 21.5% | 30.3% | 8.8% | 33.8% | -3.5% |
| Other | 4.3% | 2.7% | -1.6% | 2.8% | -0.1% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 88.4% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Indian | 0.7% | 2.8% | 2.1% | 3.1% | -0.3% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 2.7% | -1.9% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 1.6% | -0.5% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 2.5% | -1.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.7% | 1.7% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| White | 96.7% | 88.4% | -8.3% | 81.4% | 7.0% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.3% | 1.4% | 1.1% | 0.1% | 1.3% |
| Arab | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
In this area, 88.2% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 95.7% | 88.2% | -7.5% | 83.2% | 5.0% |
| European Union | 3% | 4.7% | 1.7% | 6.1% | -1.4% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 2.7% | 2.4% | 2.7% | 0.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.3% | 4.4% | 4.1% | 5.6% | -1.2% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| British Overseas | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95.1% | 88.4% | -6.7% | 83.2% | 5.2% |
| 10+ Years | 2% | 3.9% | 1.9% | 9.8% | -5.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% | 2.9% | -2.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.7% | 4.1% | 3.4% | 2.2% | 1.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 2% | 2.8% | 0.8% | 1.9% | 0.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 82.7% | 76.7% | 6.0% |
| Ireland | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| France | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Spain | 0.5% | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Poland | 1.9% | 1.3% | 0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 1.1% | 1.5% | -0.4% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1.4% | 0.2% | 1.2% |
| Eastern Asia | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Southern Asia | 0.8% | 1.2% | -0.4% |
| No passport held | 9.1% | 13.5% | -4.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 48.6% | 37.2% | 11.4% |
| Christian | 38.4% | 46.2% | -7.8% |
| Hindu | 1.1% | 1.7% | -0.6% |
| Jewish | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Muslim | 3.9% | 6.5% | -2.6% |
| Other religion | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Not answered | 6.6% | 6.0% | 0.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Bad Bargain Lane was 117.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 48.6% higher than the Heworth average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Bad Bargain Lane has the 3rd highest crime rate of 23 local areas in Heworth and the 129th highest crime rate of 639 local areas in York .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 34.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 87.1%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 59 Bad Bargain Lane, York, York Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £261,000 | 2021-01-22 | £309,119 |
| 55 Bad Bargain Lane, York, York Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £147,500 | 2013-09-20 | £247,050 |
| 59 Bad Bargain Lane, York, York Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £54,500 | 1999-10-29 | £265,950 |
YO31 0QN 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.
The percentage of student residents living in YO31 0QN area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Full-Time Employee | 100 |
| Retired | 51 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 43 |
| Part-Time Employee | 31 |
| Self-Employed | 26 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 24 |
| Looking after home or family | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 22 |
| Education | 18 |
| Human health and social work activities | 14 |
| Other | 13 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Manufacturing | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Paul's Nursery School 12 St Paul's Square , YO24 4BD | 3out of 4 | 3,620 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Aelred's Catholic Primary School - a Catholic Voluntary Academy Fifth Avenue , YO31 0QQ | 3out of 4 | 498 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hempland Primary School Whitby Avenue , Stockton Lane YO31 1ET | 4out of 4 | 607 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Heworth Church of England Primary Academy 53 Heworth Road , YO31 0AA | 3out of 4 | 639 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Tang Hall Primary Academy Sixth Avenue , YO31 0UT | 3out of 4 | 721 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Osbaldwick Primary Academy The Leyes/The Lane , Osbaldwick YO10 3AX | 2out of 4 | 1,370 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Archbishop Holgate's School, A Church of England Academy Hull Road , YO10 5ZA | 4out of 4 | 1,721 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Huntington School Huntington Road , Huntington YO32 9WT | 4out of 4 | 3,223 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Millthorpe School Nunthorpe Avenue , YO23 1WF | 3out of 4 | 3,340 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| All Saints RC School Mill Mount Lane , YO24 1BJ | 4out of 4 | 3,435 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Fulford School Fulfordgate , Heslington Lane YO10 4FY | 4out of 4 | 3,616 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Applefields School Bad Bargain Lane , Burnholme YO31 0LW | 3out of 4 | 494 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| York St John University Lord Mayor's Walk , YO31 7EX | - not rated | 1,938 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| University of York Heslington , YO10 5DD | - not rated | 1,998 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bootham School 51 Bootham , YO30 7BU | - not rated | 2,501 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Peter's School 2-18 Clifton , YO30 6AB | - not rated | 2,868 yd | Other independent school | Yes | 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 | 81 yd | |
| Explore Burnholme | Moss Dale Avenue | 208 yd | |
| CJs Chicken and Pizza | 74 Fourth Avenue | 689 yd | |
| St Hilda's Church Community Cafe | St Hildas Church, Tang Hall Lane | 762 yd | |
| Yourcafe | Tang Hall Community Centre, Fifth Avenue | 881 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Burnholme Social Club | Burnholme Drive | 64 yd | |
| The Walnut Tree | 73 Heworth Village | 416 yd | |
| The Nags Head | 56 Heworth Road | 794 yd | |
| The Heworth Inn | 64 Heworth Green | 1,086 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| JoJo's Place | 1A Gerard Avenue | 137 yd | |
| Buffalo Pizza | 137 Tang Hall Lane | 661 yd | |
| Tang Hall Chinese Takeaway | 147-149 Tang Hall Lane | 661 yd | |
| Tang Hall Fish and Chips | 141 Tang Hall Lane | 661 yd | |
| China Wok | 139 Tang Hall Lane | 661 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-op Late Shop | 143-145 Tang Hall Lane | 661 yd | |
| Co-op Late Shop | 75 East Parade | 1,040 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Burnholme Community Hub Bad Bargain Lane | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 119 yd |
| Burnholme Community College (Closed) Bad Bargain Lane | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 119 yd |
| Applefields School BAD BARGAIN LANE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 381 yd |
| St Aelreds Rc Primary School FIFTH AVENUE | grass pitches | 400 yd |
| Hempland Lane Hempland Lane | grass pitches | 504 yd |
| Hempland Primary School WHITBY AVENUE | grass pitches | 575 yd |
| The Playing Fields (City Of York Council) EIGHTH AVENUE | grass pitches | 652 yd |
| Tang Hall Community Centre FIFTH AVENUE | 770 yd | |
| Heworth Tennis Club TENNIS COURTS TENNIS COURTS EAST PARADE | tennis courts | 812 yd |
| Glen Gardens East Parade | tennis courts | 964 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.