Melrose Close is in York and in York district. YO31 0YA 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 Melrose Close, York, YO31 0YA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: YO31 0SS, YO31 0SH, YO31 0SN, YO31 0SF, YO31 0ST, YO31 1SJ, YO31 0SL, YO31 0SU, YO31 0SB.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding YO31 0YA, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 55.5% 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 | 43.7% | 55.5% | 11.8% | 51.0% | 4.5% |
| Male | 56.3% | 44.5% | -11.8% | 49.0% | -4.5% |
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 0YA, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 52.3% 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 | 52.4% | 52.3% | -0.1% | 37.9% | 14.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 33.2% | 35.1% | 1.9% | 44.2% | -9.1% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 1.1% | 0.4% | -0.7% | 2.2% | -1.8% |
| Divorced | 8.9% | 7% | -1.9% | 9.1% | -2.1% |
| Widowed | 3.4% | 5.3% | 1.9% | 6.1% | -0.8% |
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 (87.5%) 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 | 58.3% | 50.2% | -8.1% | 48.4% | 1.8% |
| Good health | 30.7% | 37.3% | 6.6% | 33.6% | 3.7% |
| Fair health | 9% | 10.4% | 1.4% | 12.7% | -2.3% |
| Bad health | 1.8% | 1.5% | -0.3% | 4.0% | -2.5% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
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 0YA this area, 9.9% 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 | 12% | 9.9% | -2.1% | 18.2% | -8.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 9.5% | 6.4% | -3.1% | 9.6% | -3.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.9% | 11.7% | -1.2% | 13.4% | -1.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.3% | 2.8% | -1.5% | 5.3% | -2.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 18.6% | 27.7% | 9.1% | 16.9% | 10.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 40.7% | 39.7% | -1.0% | 33.8% | 5.9% |
| Other | 2% | 1.8% | -0.2% | 2.8% | -1.0% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 91.2% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 8.2% | 0% | -8.2% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 0.3% | 2.1% | 1.8% | 3.1% | -1.0% |
| Pakistani | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 9.7% | 0% | -9.7% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1% | 2.7% | 1.7% | 0.8% | 1.9% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.8% | 0.3% | -0.5% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| White | 77.7% | 91.2% | 13.5% | 81.4% | 9.8% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Arab | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| Other | 1.8% | 0% | -1.8% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 92.7% 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 | 75.7% | 92.7% | 17.0% | 83.2% | 9.5% |
| European Union | 9.2% | 3.3% | -5.9% | 6.1% | -2.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 0.8% | 0.6% | -0.2% | 2.7% | -2.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 12.5% | 2.1% | -10.4% | 5.6% | -3.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.8% | 1.2% | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.1% |
| Oceania | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 74.9% | 93% | 18.1% | 83.2% | 9.8% |
| 10+ Years | 13% | 4% | -9.0% | 9.8% | -5.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 5.9% | 0.9% | -5.0% | 2.9% | -2.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.6% | 1.5% | -1.1% | 2.2% | -0.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.6% | 0.6% | -3.0% | 1.9% | -1.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 86.9% | 76.7% | 10.2% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Portugal | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Lithuania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Romania | 0.6% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 0.3% | 1.5% | -1.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 10.1% | 13.5% | -3.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 49.2% | 37.2% | 12.0% |
| Christian | 40.7% | 46.2% | -5.5% |
| Muslim | 1.8% | 6.5% | -4.7% |
| Sikh | 2.1% | 0.9% | 1.2% |
| Other religion | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Not answered | 4.9% | 6.0% | -1.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Melrose Close was 18.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 94.3% lower than the Guildhall average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Melrose Close has the 15th lowest crime rate of 130 local areas in Guildhall and the 128th lowest crime rate of 639 local areas in York .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 3.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -54.4%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 Melrose Close, York, York Other, an established residential building | £257,000 | 2020-08-14 | £305,322 |
| 9 Melrose Close, York, York Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £203,500 | 2016-11-04 | £282,949 |
| 7 Melrose Close, York, York Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £180,000 | 2016-10-21 | £252,000 |
| 3 Melrose Close, York, York Terraced, an established residential building | £177,000 | 2012-12-21 | £301,314 |
| 8 Melrose Close, York, York Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £158,000 | 2012-02-10 | £281,351 |
YO31 0YA area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 0% 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 0YA 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 | 85 |
| Retired | 57 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 39 |
| Part-Time Employee | 34 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 33 |
| Self-Employed | 24 |
| Other | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 2 |
| Looking after home or family | 1 |
| Unemployed | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 35 |
| Human health and social work activities | 25 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 22 |
| Education | 18 |
| Construction | 17 |
| Manufacturing | 14 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 11 |
| Other | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 2 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Financial and insurance 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 | 3,177 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 | 289 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Heworth Church of England Primary Academy 53 Heworth Road , YO31 0AA | 3out of 4 | 494 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 | 772 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hempland Primary School Whitby Avenue , Stockton Lane YO31 1ET | 4out of 4 | 1,018 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Park Grove Primary Academy Park Grove , YO31 8LG | 3out of 4 | 1,331 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 | 1,798 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Millthorpe School Nunthorpe Avenue , YO23 1WF | 3out of 4 | 2,901 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| All Saints RC School Mill Mount Lane , YO24 1BJ | 4out of 4 | 2,989 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Huntington School Huntington Road , Huntington YO32 9WT | 4out of 4 | 3,315 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Fulford School Fulfordgate , Heslington Lane YO10 4FY | 4out of 4 | 3,334 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 | 5,248 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 | 922 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| York St John University Lord Mayor's Walk , YO31 7EX | - not rated | 1,547 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| University of York Heslington , YO10 5DD | - not rated | 1,834 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bootham School 51 Bootham , YO30 7BU | - not rated | 2,103 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Peter's School 2-18 Clifton , YO30 6AB | - not rated | 2,485 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 | 243 yd | |
| Yourcafe | Tang Hall Community Centre, Fifth Avenue | 462 yd | |
| Pip Stop Cafe (Tue & Wed only) | Applefields School, Bad Bargain Lane | 517 yd | |
| Explore Burnholme | Moss Dale Avenue | 634 yd | |
| 2 Many Wines | 69 East Parade | 696 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Burnholme Social Club | Burnholme Drive | 507 yd | |
| The Walnut Tree | 73 Heworth Village | 534 yd | |
| The Nags Head | 56 Heworth Road | 570 yd | |
| Heworth and Bootham Conservative Club | 16 East Parade | 745 yd | |
| The Heworth Inn | 64 Heworth Green | 800 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| JoJo's Place | 1A Gerard Avenue | 325 yd | |
| Heworth Plaice | 83B Heworth Road | 570 yd | |
| Buffalo Pizza | 137 Tang Hall Lane | 666 yd | |
| Tang Hall Chinese Takeaway | 147-149 Tang Hall Lane | 666 yd | |
| Tang Hall Fish and Chips | 141 Tang Hall Lane | 666 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-op Late Shop | 143-145 Tang Hall Lane | 666 yd | |
| Co-op Late Shop | 75 East Parade | 696 yd | |
| Lidl | Lidl Store, James Street | 1,026 yd | |
| Oriental Express | 5 Matmer House, Hull Road | 1,070 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| The Playing Fields (City Of York Council) EIGHTH AVENUE | grass pitches | 223 yd |
| Tang Hall Community Centre FIFTH AVENUE | 408 yd | |
| Heworth Tennis Club TENNIS COURTS TENNIS COURTS EAST PARADE | tennis courts | 476 yd |
| Burnholme Community Hub Bad Bargain Lane | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 543 yd |
| Burnholme Community College (Closed) Bad Bargain Lane | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 543 yd |
| Glen Gardens East Parade | tennis courts | 591 yd |
| St Aelreds Rc Primary School FIFTH AVENUE | grass pitches | 654 yd |
| Applefields School BAD BARGAIN LANE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 816 yd |
| Monk Stray (Closed) Malton Road | grass pitches | 837 yd |
| Hempland Lane Hempland Lane | grass pitches | 855 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 | 9.5 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 27.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 100 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 100 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 1.2 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 2.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.