Melrosegate is in York and in York district. YO31 0SD 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 Melrosegate, York, YO31 0SD and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: YO31 0SE, YO31 0UA, YO31 0SB, YO31 0TY, YO31 0TZ, YO31 0UB, YO31 0SF, YO31 0YA, YO31 1SG.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding YO31 0SD has a slightly higher male population, with 52.6% 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 | 54.7% | 47.4% | -7.3% | 51.0% | -3.6% |
| Male | 45.3% | 52.6% | 7.3% | 49.0% | 3.6% |
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 0SD, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 71.8% 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 | 68% | 71.8% | 3.8% | 37.9% | 33.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 17.1% | 20.5% | 3.4% | 44.2% | -23.7% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 1.2% | 1.4% | 0.2% | 2.2% | -0.8% |
| Divorced | 7.9% | 4.9% | -3.0% | 9.1% | -4.2% |
| Widowed | 5.2% | 1.4% | -3.8% | 6.1% | -4.7% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 46.7% | 48.2% | 1.5% | 48.4% | -0.2% |
| Good health | 38.5% | 34.5% | -4.0% | 33.6% | 0.9% |
| Fair health | 11% | 12.9% | 1.9% | 12.7% | 0.2% |
| Bad health | 2.2% | 3.6% | 1.4% | 4.0% | -0.4% |
| Very bad health | 1.6% | 0.8% | -0.8% | 1.2% | -0.4% |
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.
This area stands out for its low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 21.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 21% | 14.4% | -6.6% | 18.2% | -3.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 9.5% | 5.5% | -4.0% | 9.6% | -4.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 9.1% | 9.8% | 0.7% | 13.4% | -3.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 3% | 4.9% | 1.9% | 5.3% | -0.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 32.3% | 42.1% | 9.8% | 16.9% | 25.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 19.8% | 21.9% | 2.1% | 33.8% | -11.9% |
| Other | 5.2% | 1.4% | -3.8% | 2.8% | -1.4% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 90.2% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 2.7% | 0% | -2.7% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 2.5% | 0.8% | -1.7% | 0.7% | 0.1% |
| Indian | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 3.1% | -1.8% |
| Pakistani | 0.3% | 1% | 0.7% | 2.7% | -1.7% |
| Other Asian | 0.5% | 1.3% | 0.8% | 1.6% | -0.3% |
| Black African | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.4% | 1.3% | -0.1% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 90.7% | 90.2% | -0.5% | 81.4% | 8.8% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.1% | 0.9% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Other | 0.3% | 1.6% | 1.3% | 1.6% | 0.0% |
In this area, 84.6% 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 | 82.4% | 84.6% | 2.2% | 83.2% | 1.4% |
| European Union | 7.4% | 9.8% | 2.4% | 6.1% | 3.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.9% | 0.8% | -1.1% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 6.9% | 3.3% | -3.6% | 5.6% | -2.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 1.3% | 0.8% | 1.3% | 0.0% |
| Oceania | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 82.1% | 85% | 2.9% | 83.2% | 1.8% |
| 10+ Years | 7.4% | 6.2% | -1.2% | 9.8% | -3.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.8% | 3.1% | -0.7% | 2.9% | 0.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.7% | 3.1% | 0.4% | 2.2% | 0.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.8% | 2.6% | -1.2% | 1.9% | 0.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 76.5% | 76.7% | -0.2% |
| Ireland | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| France | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Germany | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Lithuania | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Poland | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.0% |
| Romania | 0.8% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 3.6% | 1.5% | 2.1% |
| North Africa | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 1.3% | 1.2% | 0.1% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| No passport held | 10.8% | 13.5% | -2.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 60.8% | 37.2% | 23.6% |
| Christian | 28.1% | 46.2% | -18.1% |
| Buddhist | 1.5% | 0.5% | 1.0% |
| Hindu | 0.3% | 1.7% | -1.4% |
| Muslim | 3.6% | 6.5% | -2.9% |
| Other religion | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Not answered | 4.6% | 6.0% | -1.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Melrosegate was 180.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 42.8% lower than the Guildhall average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Melrosegate has the 39th highest crime rate of 130 local areas in Guildhall and the 77th highest crime rate of 639 local areas in York .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 90.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 18.1%.
Households in this area have a slightly lower level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 68% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.
| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 56 Melrosegate, York, York Terraced, an established residential building | £440,000 | 2025-07-11 | £436,995 |
| 42 Melrosegate, York, York Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £345,000 | 2021-06-04 | £386,080 |
| 56 Melrosegate, York, York Terraced, an established residential building | £280,000 | 2017-08-25 | £370,663 |
| 42 Melrosegate, York, York Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £195,500 | 2015-08-14 | £288,419 |
| 48 Melrosegate, York, York Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £157,000 | 2013-03-08 | £277,139 |
YO31 0SD 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 0SD 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 | 92 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 79 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 68 |
| Part-Time Employee | 32 |
| Retired | 26 |
| Self-Employed | 17 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 14 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Other | 6 |
| Unemployed | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 38 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 30 |
| Human health and social work activities | 28 |
| Education | 15 |
| Transport and storage | 14 |
| Manufacturing | 10 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Construction | 6 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 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 | 3,018 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tang Hall Primary Academy Sixth Avenue , YO31 0UT | 3out of 4 | 123 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Heworth Church of England Primary Academy 53 Heworth Road , YO31 0AA | 3out of 4 | 463 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Aelred's Catholic Primary School - a Catholic Voluntary Academy Fifth Avenue , YO31 0QQ | 3out of 4 | 935 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hempland Primary School Whitby Avenue , Stockton Lane YO31 1ET | 4out of 4 | 1,146 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Park Grove Primary Academy Park Grove , YO31 8LG | 3out of 4 | 1,178 yd | Academy converter | No | 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 | 1,913 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Millthorpe School Nunthorpe Avenue , YO23 1WF | 3out of 4 | 2,769 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| All Saints RC School Mill Mount Lane , YO24 1BJ | 4out of 4 | 2,843 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Vale of York Academy Rawcliffe Drive , Clifton Without YO30 6ZS | 1out of 4 | 3,281 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Huntington School Huntington Road , Huntington YO32 9WT | 4out of 4 | 3,293 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| York College Sim Balk Lane , YO23 2BB | - not rated | 5,127 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | 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 | 1,085 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| York St John University Lord Mayor's Walk , YO31 7EX | - not rated | 1,382 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| University of York Heslington , YO10 5DD | - not rated | 1,869 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bootham School 51 Bootham , YO30 7BU | - not rated | 1,937 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Peter's School 2-18 Clifton , YO30 6AB | - not rated | 2,320 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| CJs Chicken and Pizza | 74 Fourth Avenue | 114 yd | |
| Yourcafe | Tang Hall Community Centre, Fifth Avenue | 384 yd | |
| 2 Many Wines | 69 East Parade | 550 yd | |
| Kiosk in The Park | Glen Gardens, East Parade | 588 yd | |
| Pip Stop Cafe (Tue & Wed only) | Applefields School, Bad Bargain Lane | 676 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Nags Head | 56 Heworth Road | 489 yd | |
| Heworth and Bootham Conservative Club | 16 East Parade | 588 yd | |
| The Walnut Tree | 73 Heworth Village | 602 yd | |
| Burnholme Social Club | Burnholme Drive | 659 yd | |
| The Heworth Inn | 64 Heworth Green | 674 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| JoJo's Place | 1A Gerard Avenue | 472 yd | |
| Heworth Plaice | 83B Heworth Road | 502 yd | |
| Heworth Chinese Takeaway | 14 East Parade | 588 yd | |
| Buffalo Pizza | 137 Tang Hall Lane | 793 yd | |
| Tang Hall Chinese Takeaway | 147-149 Tang Hall Lane | 793 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-op Late Shop | 75 East Parade | 550 yd | |
| Co-op Late Shop | 143-145 Tang Hall Lane | 793 yd | |
| Lidl | Lidl Store, James Street | 888 yd | |
| Asda | 77 Layerthorpe | 1,005 yd | |
| Zam Zam Supermarket | 33-37 Layerthorpe | 1,035 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| The Playing Fields (City Of York Council) EIGHTH AVENUE | grass pitches | 180 yd |
| Heworth Tennis Club TENNIS COURTS TENNIS COURTS EAST PARADE | tennis courts | 346 yd |
| Tang Hall Community Centre FIFTH AVENUE | 402 yd | |
| Glen Gardens East Parade | tennis courts | 436 yd |
| Burnholme Community Hub Bad Bargain Lane | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 704 yd |
| Burnholme Community College (Closed) Bad Bargain Lane | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 704 yd |
| Monk Stray (Closed) Malton Road | grass pitches | 772 yd |
| St Aelreds Rc Primary School FIFTH AVENUE | grass pitches | 818 yd |
| Hull Road Park Alcuin Avenue | tennis courts | 915 yd |
| Ultraflex York LAYERTHORPE | health and fitness suite | 952 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 | 75.2 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 93.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 13 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 13.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.