Stockton Lane is in York and in York district. YO31 1DJ is located in the Heworth Without electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of York Outer. This postcode has been in use since 1998-06-01.
StreetScan combines information about Stockton Lane, York, YO31 1DJ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: YO31 1BE, YO31 1BW, YO31 1BN, YO31 1BS, YO31 1BU, YO31 1EQ, YO31 1EL, YO31 1BP, YO31 1BR.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding YO31 1DJ has a female population much higher than UK average, with 57.4% of the population 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 | 54.2% | 57.4% | 3.2% | 51.0% | 6.4% |
| Male | 45.8% | 42.6% | -3.2% | 49.0% | -6.4% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of YO31 1DJ there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 58.8% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 21.5% | 20.8% | -0.7% | 37.9% | -17.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 60.3% | 58.8% | -1.5% | 44.2% | 14.6% |
| Separated | 2.1% | 1.2% | -0.9% | 2.2% | -1.0% |
| Divorced | 7.9% | 8.6% | 0.7% | 9.1% | -0.5% |
| Widowed | 8.3% | 10.6% | 2.3% | 6.1% | 4.5% |
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 | 42.4% | 43.4% | 1.0% | 48.4% | -5.0% |
| Good health | 40.5% | 38.4% | -2.1% | 33.6% | 4.8% |
| Fair health | 14% | 13.6% | -0.4% | 12.7% | 0.9% |
| Bad health | 2.7% | 3.2% | 0.5% | 4.0% | -0.8% |
| Very bad health | 0.4% | 1.4% | 1.0% | 1.2% | 0.2% |
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 1DJ this area, 9.3% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%. This area stands out for its high percentage of residents with higher education degree or similar. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 49.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 12.8% | 9.3% | -3.5% | 18.2% | -8.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 7.9% | 6.5% | -1.4% | 9.6% | -3.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.1% | 14.2% | -1.9% | 13.4% | 0.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.1% | 5.7% | 1.6% | 5.3% | 0.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.9% | 13.8% | 3.9% | 16.9% | -3.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 47.5% | 49.2% | 1.7% | 33.8% | 15.4% |
| Other | 1.7% | 1.2% | -0.5% | 2.8% | -1.6% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 99.3% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| White | 100% | 99.3% | -0.7% | 81.4% | 17.9% |
In this area, 98.6% 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 | 95.5% | 98.6% | 3.1% | 83.2% | 15.4% |
| European Union | 2.3% | 0.4% | -1.9% | 6.1% | -5.7% |
| Africa | 0.4% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -2.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 5.6% | -5.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.5% | 0% | -1.5% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95.1% | 98.9% | 3.8% | 83.2% | 15.7% |
| 10+ Years | 0.8% | 1.1% | 0.3% | 9.8% | -8.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 3% | 0% | -3.0% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 88.8% | 76.7% | 12.1% |
| Italy | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 0.4% | 1.5% | -1.1% |
| No passport held | 10.5% | 13.5% | -3.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 41.9% | 37.2% | 4.7% |
| Christian | 50.9% | 46.2% | 4.7% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Not answered | 6.9% | 6.0% | 0.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Stockton Lane was 11.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 96.2% lower than the Guildhall average. The most reported crime type was Burglary.
Stockton Lane has the 8th lowest crime rate of 130 local areas in Guildhall and the 67th lowest crime rate of 631 local areas in York .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 0.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -56.6%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8 Monkstray House Stockton Lane, York, York Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £247,999 | 2024-11-27 | £241,724 |
| 6 Monkstray House Stockton Lane, York, York Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £161,000 | 2023-05-31 | £157,885 |
| 1 Monkstray House Stockton Lane, York, York Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £195,000 | 2023-04-21 | £189,874 |
| 5 Monkstray House Stockton Lane, York, York Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £175,000 | 2023-02-01 | £167,188 |
| 16 Monkstray House Stockton Lane, York, York Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £215,000 | 2022-10-31 | £202,786 |
YO31 1DJ 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 retired residents living in YO31 1DJ area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 50% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 122 |
| Full-Time Employee | 53 |
| Self-Employed | 23 |
| Part-Time Employee | 22 |
| Other | 6 |
| Looking after home or family | 6 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Unemployed | 0 |
| Education | 23 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 18 |
| Human health and social work activities | 15 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Manufacturing | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Construction | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Paul's Nursery School Kingsway North , YO30 6JA | 3out of 4 | 2,347 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heworth Church of England Primary School 53 Heworth Road , YO31 0AA | 3out of 4 | 404 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Heworth Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School 53 Heworth Road , YO31 0AA | - not rated | 404 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Tang Hall Junior School Sixth Avenue , YO31 0UT | - not rated | 883 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Tang Hall County Infant School Sixth Avenue , YO31 0UT | - not rated | 883 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Tang Hall Primary Academy Sixth Avenue , YO31 0UT | 3out of 4 | 883 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 1,073 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Huntington School Huntington Road , Huntington YO32 9WT | 4out of 4 | 2,437 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Queen Anne School Queen Anne Road , YO30 7WA | - not rated | 2,496 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Archbishop Holgate's School, A Church of England Academy Hull Road , YO10 5ZA | 4out of 4 | 2,583 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Archbishop Holgate's School Hull Road , YO10 5ZA | - not rated | 2,583 yd | Voluntary aided school | 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 | 1,035 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Applefields School Bad Bargain Lane , Burnholme YO31 0LW | 3out of 4 | 1,236 yd | Academy special converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Applefields School Bad Bargain Lane , Burnholme YO31 0LW | - not rated | 1,236 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| York St John University Lord Mayor's Walk , YO31 7EX | - not rated | 1,536 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Real School York Environmental Community , Centre YO10 3EN | - not rated | 1,773 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clubhouse Catering | 3 Muncastergate | 583 yd | |
| 2 Many Wines | 69 East Parade | 700 yd | |
| Kiosk in The Park | Glen Gardens, East Parade | 805 yd | |
| Heworth Christ Church | Christ Church, Stockton Lane | 961 yd | |
| York Community and Gymnastics | York Community And Gymnastic F, Heworth Green | 991 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Nags Head | 56 Heworth Road | 442 yd | |
| The Walnut Tree | 73 Heworth Village | 556 yd | |
| The Heworth Inn | 64 Heworth Green | 560 yd | |
| Heworth and Bootham Conservative Club | 16 East Parade | 805 yd | |
| Burnholme Social Club | Burnholme Drive | 968 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heworth Plaice | 83B Heworth Road | 411 yd | |
| Jim Collis Fish & Chips | 3 Saxon Place | 741 yd | |
| Naz Spice | 4 Saxon Place | 741 yd | |
| Heworth Chinese Takeaway | 14 East Parade | 805 yd | |
| JoJo's Place | 1A Gerard Avenue | 882 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-op Late Shop | 75 East Parade | 700 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Monk Stray (Closed) Malton Road | grass pitches | 209 yd |
| Heworth Golf Club MUNCASTERGATE | golf | 434 yd |
| Heworth Tennis Club TENNIS COURTS TENNIS COURTS EAST PARADE | tennis courts | 657 yd |
| Glen Gardens East Parade | tennis courts | 762 yd |
| York St John University (Heworth Croft) HEWORTH GREEN | artificial grass pitch | 800 yd |
| Hempland Lane Hempland Lane | grass pitches | 809 yd |
| Heworth Cricket Club ELMPARK WAY | grass pitches | 843 yd |
| Hempland Primary School WHITBY AVENUE | grass pitches | 915 yd |
| Heworth Amateur Rugby League Football Club ELMPARK WAY | grass pitches | 1,022 yd |
| Bell Farm Social Hall Bell Farm Social Hall Bell Farm Social Hall Roche Avenue | 1,043 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 | 12.1 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 10.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 13.18 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 13.18 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 1.2 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 1.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 1.18 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.