Stockton Lane is in York and in York district. YO31 1EY 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 1EY and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: YO31 1AB, YO31 1JA, YO31 1HS, YO31 1HB, YO31 1EX, YO31 1HD, YO31 1JD, YO31 1EU, YO31 1ES.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding YO31 1EY has a slightly higher male population, with 50.1% 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 | 51.3% | 49.9% | -1.4% | 51.0% | -1.1% |
| Male | 48.7% | 50.1% | 1.4% | 49.0% | 1.1% |
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 1EY there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 64.4% 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 | 17.7% | 20.1% | 2.4% | 37.9% | -17.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 69.5% | 64.4% | -5.1% | 44.2% | 20.2% |
| Separated | 0.4% | 2.1% | 1.7% | 2.2% | -0.1% |
| Divorced | 5.3% | 5.6% | 0.3% | 9.1% | -3.5% |
| Widowed | 7.1% | 7.7% | 0.6% | 6.1% | 1.6% |
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 (87.4%) 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 | 48.1% | 59.5% | 11.4% | 48.4% | 11.1% |
| Good health | 34.3% | 27.9% | -6.4% | 33.6% | -5.7% |
| Fair health | 13.5% | 9.7% | -3.8% | 12.7% | -3.0% |
| Bad health | 3.5% | 2.3% | -1.2% | 4.0% | -1.7% |
| Very bad health | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% | 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 1EY this area, 6% 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 59.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 12.1% | 6% | -6.1% | 18.2% | -12.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 6.7% | 5.3% | -1.4% | 9.6% | -4.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11% | 10.9% | -0.1% | 13.4% | -2.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.6% | 4.9% | 0.3% | 5.3% | -0.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.1% | 11.6% | -1.5% | 16.9% | -5.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 49.6% | 59.2% | 9.6% | 33.8% | 25.4% |
| Other | 2.8% | 2.1% | -0.7% | 2.8% | -0.7% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 95.4% 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 | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 3.1% | -1.4% |
| Pakistani | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 1.2% | 0.3% | -0.9% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 95.7% | 95.4% | -0.3% | 81.4% | 14.0% |
| Arab | 0.6% | 1.7% | 1.1% | 0.6% | 1.1% |
In this area, 89.9% 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 | 93.7% | 89.9% | -3.8% | 83.2% | 6.7% |
| European Union | 1.4% | 3.6% | 2.2% | 6.1% | -2.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Africa | 0.9% | 0.8% | -0.1% | 2.7% | -1.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.7% | 4.2% | 0.5% | 5.6% | -1.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 1.3% | -0.7% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 93.4% | 90.4% | -3.0% | 83.2% | 7.2% |
| 10+ Years | 1.4% | 6.2% | 4.8% | 9.8% | -3.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.9% | -2.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.9% | 2.3% | 1.4% | 2.2% | 0.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 4% | 1.1% | -2.9% | 1.9% | -0.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 91.3% | 76.7% | 14.6% |
| Ireland | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Other EU countries | 1.4% | 1.5% | -0.1% |
| Middle East | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 5.9% | 13.5% | -7.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 40.4% | 37.2% | 3.2% |
| Christian | 50.3% | 46.2% | 4.1% |
| Hindu | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.0% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 1.1% | 6.5% | -5.4% |
| Not answered | 6.2% | 6.0% | 0.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Stockton Lane was 5.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 98.4% lower than the Guildhall average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Stockton Lane has the lowest crime rate of 130 local areas in Guildhall and the 27th lowest crime rate of 639 local areas in York .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 2.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -70.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 194 Stockton Lane, York, York Detached, an established residential building | £692,000 | 2025-06-12 | £696,913 |
| 182 Stockton Lane, York, York Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £320,000 | 2025-03-03 | £321,621 |
| 212 Stockton Lane, York, York Detached, an established residential building | £610,000 | 2020-07-13 | £745,973 |
| 206 Stockton Lane, York, York Detached, an established residential building | £825,000 | 2020-03-30 | £1,003,952 |
| 184 Stockton Lane, York, York Terraced, an established residential building | £445,250 | 2019-01-21 | £576,672 |
YO31 1EY 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 88 |
| Retired | 82 |
| Part-Time Employee | 44 |
| Self-Employed | 29 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 12 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Other | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 3 |
| Unemployed | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 22 |
| Education | 21 |
| Human health and social work activities | 20 |
| Construction | 17 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 14 |
| Information and communication | 14 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Other | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Manufacturing | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 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 | 4,041 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hempland Primary School Whitby Avenue , Stockton Lane YO31 1ET | 4out of 4 | 449 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Heworth Church of England Primary Academy 53 Heworth Road , YO31 0AA | 3out of 4 | 873 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 | 1,242 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Tang Hall Primary Academy Sixth Avenue , YO31 0UT | 3out of 4 | 1,301 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Yearsley Grove Primary School Yearsley Grove , Huntington YO31 9BX | 3out of 4 | 1,324 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Huntington School Huntington Road , Huntington YO32 9WT | 4out of 4 | 2,445 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Archbishop Holgate's School, A Church of England Academy Hull Road , YO10 5ZA | 4out of 4 | 2,489 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Joseph Rowntree School Haxby Road , New Earswick YO32 4BZ | 3out of 4 | 3,443 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Vale of York Academy Rawcliffe Drive , Clifton Without YO30 6ZS | 1out of 4 | 3,556 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Millthorpe School Nunthorpe Avenue , YO23 1WF | 3out of 4 | 3,947 yd | Academy converter | No | 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 | 937 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| York St John University Lord Mayor's Walk , YO31 7EX | - not rated | 2,181 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bootham School 51 Bootham , YO30 7BU | - not rated | 2,720 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| University of York Heslington , YO10 5DD | - not rated | 2,857 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Peter's School 2-18 Clifton , YO30 6AB | - not rated | 3,014 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heworth Christ Church | Christ Church, Stockton Lane | 240 yd | |
| Pip Stop Cafe (Tue & Wed only) | Applefields School, Bad Bargain Lane | 866 yd | |
| Explore Burnholme | Moss Dale Avenue | 889 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Walnut Tree | 73 Heworth Village | 627 yd | |
| Burnholme Social Club | Burnholme Drive | 811 yd | |
| The Nags Head | 56 Heworth Road | 1,010 yd | |
| Toby Carvery at Hopgrove | Hopgrove, Malton Road | 1,038 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| JoJo's Place | 1A Gerard Avenue | 885 yd | |
| Heworth Plaice | 83B Heworth Road | 963 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Hempland Primary School WHITBY AVENUE | grass pitches | 365 yd |
| Hempland Lane Hempland Lane | grass pitches | 367 yd |
| Heworth Cricket Club ELMPARK WAY | grass pitches | 523 yd |
| Heworth Amateur Rugby League Football Club ELMPARK WAY | grass pitches | 623 yd |
| Applefields School BAD BARGAIN LANE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 872 yd |
| Burnholme Community Hub Bad Bargain Lane | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 888 yd |
| Burnholme Community College (Closed) Bad Bargain Lane | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 888 yd |
| Monk Stray (Closed) Malton Road | grass pitches | 932 yd |
| Heworth Golf Club MUNCASTERGATE | golf | 995 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 | 80 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 270.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 900 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 900 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 225.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 900 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.