Elmfield Terrace, York, YO31 1EH

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding YO31 1EH 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%

Partnership Status

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 1EH 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%

Health

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%

Education and Qualifications

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 1EH 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%

Culture

Ethnic Group

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%

Country of Birth

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%

Length of Residence

	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%

Passport Held

	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%

Religion

	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%

Safety

Is Elmfield Terrace Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Elmfield Terrace was 11.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 96.2% lower than the Guildhall average. The most reported crime type was Burglary.

Elmfield Terrace 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%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

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.

Average Household Income
£45,500

Income Rank
6/10

Household Income in YO31 1EH, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 1/10 (very low )
Indices of multiple deprivation (IMD) is used to classify the relative deprivation (a measure of poverty) of the area. It considers the following domains:
Income Deprivation Domain - 1/10 (very low )
The Income Deprivation Domain measures the percentage of people in the population who are experiencing poverty due to having a low income. It includes both those who are unemployed and those who are employed but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Employment Deprivation Domain - 1/10 (very low )
The Employment Deprivation Domain measures the proportion of the working-age population in an area involuntarily excluded from the labour market. This includes people who would like to work but are unable to do so due to unemployment, sickness or disability, or caring responsibilities.
Education, Skills and Training Domain - 1/10 (very low )
The Education, Skills, and Training Deprivation Domain measures the lack of education and skills in a local area. It has two parts: one for children and young people, and one for adults. The part for children and young people looks at their school achievements ('flow'), while the part for adults looks at the number of adults without qualifications ('stock').
Health Deprivation and Disability Domain - 3/10 (low )
The Health Deprivation and Disability Domain measures the risk of early death and poor quality of life due to bad physical or mental health. It looks at illness, disability, and early death, but not at behaviors or environments that might affect future health.
Crime Domain - 1/10 (very low )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 5/10 (average )
The Barriers to Housing and Services Domain measures how easy or hard it is to access housing and local services. It has two parts: one looks at how close local services are, and the other looks at issues like how affordable housing is.
Living Environment Deprivation Domain - 4/10 (below average )
The Living Environment Deprivation Domain measures the quality of the local environment. It has two parts: the "indoors" part looks at housing quality, and the "outdoors" part looks at air quality and road traffic accidents.
Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) - 1/10 (very low )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) measures how many children aged 0 to 15 live in low-income families. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low incomes. This includes both those who are unemployed and those who work but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) - 1/10 (very low )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) measures the percentage of people aged 60 or older who have low income. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low income, including both unemployed people and those with low-paying jobs (and who satisfy the respective means tests).

Property Prices

Average property prices on Elmfield Terrace are based on 19 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for York.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Elmfield Terrace, York, YO31 1EH

Estimated Average Property Prices for YO31 1EH

Average Price
£634,125

Semi-Detached
£654,959

Terraced
£568,980

Detached
£635,885

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Elmfield Terrace

Average Price
£659,294

Semi-Detached
£661,115

Terraced
£689,239

Detached
£603,246

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Elmfield TerraceStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
17 Elmfield Terrace, York, York Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£620,000	2022-08-08	£623,066
1 Elmfield Terrace, York, York Terraced, an established residential building	£420,000	2022-06-30	£433,645
19 Elmfield Terrace, York, York Detached, an established residential building	£555,000	2019-10-03	£685,185
15 Elmfield Terrace, York, York Terraced, an established residential building	£560,000	2018-10-05	£723,659
19 Elmfield Terrace, York, York Detached, an established residential building	£355,000	2016-09-09	£483,651

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for YO31 1EH

Employment

YO31 1EH 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 1EH 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%.

Economic Activity

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

Employment Industry

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

Schools

Nursery

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
St Paul's Nursery School Kingsway North , YO30 6JA	3out of 4	2,348 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Primary

	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	746 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Heworth Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School 53 Heworth Road , YO31 0AA	- not rated	746 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
Yearsley Grove Infant School Yearsley Grove , Huntington YO31 9BX	- not rated	869 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Yearsley Grove Junior School Yearsley Grove , Huntington YO31 9BX	- not rated	869 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Yearsley Grove Primary School Yearsley Grove , Huntington YO31 9BX	3out of 4	869 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Burnholme Community College Bad Bargain Lane , YO31 0GW	- not rated	1,333 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Huntington School Huntington Road , Huntington YO32 9WT	4out of 4	2,098 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Queen Anne School Queen Anne Road , YO30 7WA	- not rated	2,613 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	2,882 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Archbishop Holgate's School Hull Road , YO10 5ZA	- not rated	2,882 yd	Voluntary aided school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Galtres School Bad Bargain Lane , Burnholme YO31 0LW	- not rated	1,296 yd	Community special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Applefields School Bad Bargain Lane , Burnholme YO31 0LW	3out of 4	1,449 yd	Academy special converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Applefields School Bad Bargain Lane , Burnholme YO31 0LW	- not rated	1,449 yd	Community special school	No	Mixed	More About School
York St John University Lord Mayor's Walk , YO31 7EX	- not rated	1,711 yd	Higher education institutions	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Suncliffe School New Lane , Huntington YO3 9NQ	- not rated	1,887 yd	Other independent school	Not Applicable	Not applicable	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
Clubhouse Catering	3 Muncastergate	434 yd
Heworth Christ Church	Christ Church, Stockton Lane	904 yd
2 Many Wines	69 East Parade	1,008 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
The Nags Head	56 Heworth Road	782 yd
The Walnut Tree	73 Heworth Village	829 yd
The Heworth Inn	64 Heworth Green	844 yd
Living Word Church	187-189 Huntington Road	978 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Marcianos	13 Middleham Avenue	734 yd
Heworth Plaice	83B Heworth Road	752 yd
Jim Collis Fish & Chips	3 Saxon Place	815 yd
Naz Spice	4 Saxon Place	815 yd
China Inn	23 Haleys Terrace	1,040 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Co-op Late Shop	75 East Parade		1,008 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Heworth Golf Club MUNCASTERGATE	golf	231 yd
Monk Stray (Closed) Malton Road	grass pitches	517 yd
Heworth Cricket Club ELMPARK WAY	grass pitches	626 yd
Bell Farm Social Hall Bell Farm Social Hall Bell Farm Social Hall Roche Avenue		769 yd
Heworth Amateur Rugby League Football Club ELMPARK WAY	grass pitches	797 yd
Yearsley Grove Primary School YEARSLEY GROVE	grass pitches	880 yd
Hempland Lane Hempland Lane	grass pitches	959 yd
York St John University (Heworth Croft) HEWORTH GREEN	artificial grass pitch	966 yd
Heworth Tennis Club TENNIS COURTS TENNIS COURTS EAST PARADE	tennis courts	995 yd
Hempland Primary School WHITBY AVENUE	grass pitches	1,038 yd

Broadband

Technology Aviability

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%

Speed Aviability

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%

Download Speed

Median download speed	100 Mbit/s
Average download speed	363.8 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	900 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	900 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	10 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	322.5 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	900 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.

Overview of YO31 1EH