Third Avenue is in York and in York district. YO31 0TX 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 Third Avenue, York, YO31 0TX and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: YO31 0TU, YO31 0RX, YO31 0RU, YO31 0RT, YO31 0UJ, YO31 0TZ, YO31 0UT, YO31 0TY, YO31 0RY.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding YO31 0TX, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53.7% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 53.2% | 53.7% | 0.5% | 51.0% | 2.7% |
| Male | 46.8% | 46.3% | -0.5% | 49.0% | -2.7% |
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 0TX, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 51.3% 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 | 43.4% | 51.3% | 7.9% | 37.9% | 13.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 43.1% | 37.9% | -5.2% | 44.2% | -6.3% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 1.4% | 2.3% | 0.9% | 2.2% | 0.1% |
| Divorced | 8.9% | 4.7% | -4.2% | 9.1% | -4.4% |
| Widowed | 2.5% | 3.7% | 1.2% | 6.1% | -2.4% |
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 | 54.4% | 46.6% | -7.8% | 48.4% | -1.8% |
| Good health | 33.9% | 37.5% | 3.6% | 33.6% | 3.9% |
| Fair health | 8.9% | 11.9% | 3.0% | 12.7% | -0.8% |
| Bad health | 2.8% | 4% | 1.2% | 4.0% | 0.0% |
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.
In the area around YO31 0TX this area, 9.7% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 16.4% | 9.7% | -6.7% | 18.2% | -8.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 5.3% | 5.7% | 0.4% | 9.6% | -3.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.6% | 6.4% | -8.2% | 13.4% | -7.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 5% | 2.3% | -2.7% | 5.3% | -3.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 23.8% | 36.6% | 12.8% | 16.9% | 19.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 30.6% | 37.6% | 7.0% | 33.8% | 3.8% |
| Other | 4.3% | 1.7% | -2.6% | 2.8% | -1.1% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 93.3% 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 | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% | 0.7% | -0.1% |
| Indian | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 3.1% | -2.2% |
| Pakistani | 0.3% | 1.2% | 0.9% | 2.7% | -1.5% |
| Other Asian | 1.8% | 0% | -1.8% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| 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 | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| White | 94.5% | 93.3% | -1.2% | 81.4% | 11.9% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.0% | 1.6% | -0.4% |
In this area, 90.2% 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 | 93% | 90.2% | -2.8% | 83.2% | 7.0% |
| European Union | 2.8% | 3% | 0.2% | 6.1% | -3.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Africa | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% | 2.7% | -1.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.1% | 1.8% | -0.3% | 5.6% | -3.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 2.7% | 2.4% | 1.3% | 1.4% |
| Oceania | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 93% | 90.2% | -2.8% | 83.2% | 7.0% |
| 10+ Years | 1.5% | 5.2% | 3.7% | 9.8% | -4.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.1% | 2.1% | 0.0% | 2.9% | -0.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 2.2% | -1.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.1% | 2.1% | -1.0% | 1.9% | 0.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 87.2% | 76.7% | 10.5% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Italy | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Portugal | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Poland | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Romania | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.8% | 0.3% | 1.5% |
| No passport held | 8.3% | 13.5% | -5.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 47.4% | 37.2% | 10.2% |
| Christian | 42.2% | 46.2% | -4.0% |
| Buddhist | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Hindu | 0.3% | 1.7% | -1.4% |
| Muslim | 2.1% | 6.5% | -4.4% |
| Sikh | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 6.7% | 6.0% | 0.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Third Avenue was 82.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 72.2% lower than the Guildhall average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Third Avenue has the 62nd lowest crime rate of 130 local areas in Guildhall and the 187th highest crime rate of 631 local areas in York .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 17.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -55.0%.

Households in this area have a similar level level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 52% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Third Avenue, York, York Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £283,000 | 2025-02-07 | £290,432 |
| 7 Third Avenue, York, York Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £320,000 | 2024-06-04 | £326,754 |
| 24 Third Avenue, York, York Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £143,738 | 2023-01-16 | £146,038 |
| 17 Third Avenue, York, York Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £350,000 | 2019-10-25 | £440,099 |
| 7 Third Avenue, York, York Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £246,000 | 2017-01-19 | £334,586 |
YO31 0TX area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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 0TX 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 | 76 |
| Retired | 64 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 63 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 31 |
| Part-Time Employee | 25 |
| Self-Employed | 21 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 5 |
| Other | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 27 |
| Education | 24 |
| Human health and social work activities | 23 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 19 |
| Construction | 16 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 12 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 11 |
| Other | 11 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Manufacturing | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation 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 | 2,411 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tang Hall Junior School Sixth Avenue , YO31 0UT | - not rated | 63 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Tang Hall County Infant School Sixth Avenue , YO31 0UT | - not rated | 63 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Tang Hall Primary Academy Sixth Avenue , YO31 0UT | 3out of 4 | 63 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Tang Hall Primary School Sixth Avenue , YO31 0UT | - not rated | 63 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Heworth Church of England Primary School 53 Heworth Road , YO31 0AA | 3out of 4 | 420 yd | Academy converter | No | 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 | 915 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Archbishop Holgate's School, A Church of England Academy Hull Road , YO10 5ZA | 4out of 4 | 2,033 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Archbishop Holgate's School Hull Road , YO10 5ZA | - not rated | 2,033 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Queen Anne School Queen Anne Road , YO30 7WA | - not rated | 2,262 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Millthorpe School Nunthorpe Avenue , YO23 1WF | 3out of 4 | 2,719 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 5,088 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | 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 | 884 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Real School York Environmental Community , Centre YO10 3EN | - not rated | 954 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Applefields School Bad Bargain Lane , Burnholme YO31 0LW | 3out of 4 | 1,186 yd | Academy special converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Applefields School Bad Bargain Lane , Burnholme YO31 0LW | - not rated | 1,186 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| York St John University Lord Mayor's Walk , YO31 7EX | - not rated | 1,263 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| CJs Chicken and Pizza | 74 Fourth Avenue | 251 yd | |
| 2 Many Wines | 69 East Parade | 319 yd | |
| Kiosk in The Park | Glen Gardens, East Parade | 348 yd | |
| Yourcafe | Tang Hall Community Centre, Fifth Avenue | 464 yd | |
| Costa Coffee | Costa Coffee, Eboracum Way | 690 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heworth and Bootham Conservative Club | 16 East Parade | 348 yd | |
| The Nags Head | 56 Heworth Road | 378 yd | |
| The Heworth Inn | 64 Heworth Green | 468 yd | |
| The Walnut Tree | 73 Heworth Village | 690 yd | |
| Burnholme Social Club | Burnholme Drive | 855 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heworth Chinese Takeaway | 14 East Parade | 348 yd | |
| Heworth Plaice | 83B Heworth Road | 411 yd | |
| JoJo's Place | 1A Gerard Avenue | 668 yd | |
| SFC | 33-37 Layerthorpe | 820 yd | |
| Alishaan Bengal Balti | 200 Melrosegate | 1,005 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-op Late Shop | 75 East Parade | 319 yd | |
| Lidl | Lidl Store, James Street | 785 yd | |
| Asda | 77 Layerthorpe | 789 yd | |
| Zam Zam Supermarket | 33-37 Layerthorpe | 820 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Foss Bank | 881 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Heworth Tennis Club TENNIS COURTS TENNIS COURTS EAST PARADE | tennis courts | 168 yd |
| Glen Gardens East Parade | tennis courts | 199 yd |
| The Playing Fields (City Of York Council) EIGHTH AVENUE | grass pitches | 366 yd |
| Tang Hall Community Centre FIFTH AVENUE | 562 yd | |
| Monk Stray (Closed) Malton Road | grass pitches | 653 yd |
| Ultraflex York LAYERTHORPE | health and fitness suite | 747 yd |
| York St John University (Heworth Croft) HEWORTH GREEN | artificial grass pitch | 833 yd |
| Burnholme Community Hub Bad Bargain Lane | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 915 yd |
| Burnholme Community College (Closed) Bad Bargain Lane | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 915 yd |
| Hull Road Park Alcuin Avenue | tennis courts | 1,048 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 223.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 900 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 900 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 17.4 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 115.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 900 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.