Stockton Lane is in York and in York district. YO31 1JG 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 1JG and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: YO31 1LQ, YO31 1JF, YO31 1HB, YO31 1JQ, YO31 1LB, YO31 1JX, YO31 1JE, YO31 1JY, YO31 1JD.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding YO31 1JG, 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 | 55% | 55.5% | 0.5% | 51.0% | 4.5% |
| Male | 45% | 44.5% | -0.5% | 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 vicinity of YO31 1JG there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 60.4% 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 | 17.3% | 15.7% | -1.6% | 37.9% | -22.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 61.4% | 60.4% | -1.0% | 44.2% | 16.2% |
| Married: Same sex | 1% | 1% | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.1% | 0.9% |
| Separated | 2% | 1% | -1.0% | 2.2% | -1.2% |
| Divorced | 6.9% | 10.2% | 3.3% | 9.1% | 1.1% |
| Widowed | 11.4% | 10.7% | -0.7% | 6.1% | 4.6% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 35.8% | 32.7% | -3.1% | 48.4% | -15.7% |
| Good health | 34.9% | 42.8% | 7.9% | 33.6% | 9.2% |
| Fair health | 25.7% | 19.2% | -6.5% | 12.7% | 6.5% |
| Bad health | 1.8% | 4.8% | 3.0% | 4.0% | 0.8% |
| Very bad health | 1.8% | 0.5% | -1.3% | 1.2% | -0.7% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 27.2% | 21.3% | -5.9% | 18.2% | 3.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 7.9% | 7.6% | -0.3% | 9.6% | -2.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.4% | 16.8% | 3.4% | 13.4% | 3.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 11.9% | 5.6% | -6.3% | 5.3% | 0.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.4% | 13.2% | 3.8% | 16.9% | -3.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 25.7% | 31.5% | 5.8% | 33.8% | -2.3% |
| Other | 4.5% | 4.1% | -0.4% | 2.8% | 1.3% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 99% 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 | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Other Asian | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 2.5% | -2.0% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| White | 98.2% | 99% | 0.8% | 81.4% | 17.6% |
In this area, 95.7% 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 | 96.3% | 95.7% | -0.6% | 83.2% | 12.5% |
| European Union | 1.4% | 1.9% | 0.5% | 6.1% | -4.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 2.7% | -1.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 5.6% | -5.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95.9% | 95.7% | -0.2% | 83.2% | 12.5% |
| 10+ Years | 0.5% | 4.3% | 3.8% | 9.8% | -5.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.3% | 0% | -2.3% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 84.1% | 76.7% | 7.4% |
| Ireland | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Oceania | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| No passport held | 15% | 13.5% | 1.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 20.6% | 37.2% | -16.6% |
| Christian | 72.7% | 46.2% | 26.5% |
| Other religion | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Not answered | 6.2% | 6.0% | 0.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Stockton Lane was 10.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 96.4% lower than the Guildhall average. The most reported crime type was Other theft.
Stockton Lane has the 7th lowest crime rate of 130 local areas in Guildhall and the 59th 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 risen by about 8.3%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 187 Stockton Lane, York, York Detached, an established residential building | £440,000 | 2021-12-10 | £461,700 |
| 187 Stockton Lane, York, York Detached, an established residential building | £250,000 | 2006-10-13 | £445,633 |
| 187 Stockton Lane, York, York Detached, an established residential building | £230,000 | 2004-09-01 | £444,874 |
| 127 Stockton Lane, York, York Detached, an established residential building | £102,000 | 1997-10-21 | £507,463 |
YO31 1JG area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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 1JG area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 60% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 119 |
| Full-Time Employee | 31 |
| Self-Employed | 18 |
| Part-Time Employee | 16 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Other | 2 |
| Looking after home or family | 1 |
| Unemployed | 1 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 15 |
| Construction | 14 |
| Human health and social work activities | 12 |
| Education | 11 |
| Other | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Manufacturing | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Real estate 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 | 3,250 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hempland Junior School Whitby Avenue , Heworth YO31 1ET | - not rated | 508 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hempland County Infant School Whitby Avenue , Heworth YO31 1ET | - not rated | 508 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hempland Primary School Whitby Avenue , Stockton Lane YO31 1ET | 3out of 4 | 508 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hempland Primary School Whitby Avenue , Stockton Lane YO31 1ET | - not rated | 508 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Heworth Church of England Primary School 53 Heworth Road , YO31 0AA | 3out of 4 | 1,183 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 | 1,073 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Huntington School Huntington Road , Huntington YO32 9WT | 4out of 4 | 2,442 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Archbishop Holgate's School, A Church of England Academy Hull Road , YO10 5ZA | 4out of 4 | 2,571 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Archbishop Holgate's School Hull Road , YO10 5ZA | - not rated | 2,571 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Joseph Rowntree School Haxby Road , New Earswick YO32 4BZ | 3out of 4 | 3,425 yd | Voluntary controlled school | 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 | 999 yd | Academy special converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Applefields School Bad Bargain Lane , Burnholme YO31 0LW | - not rated | 999 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Galtres School Bad Bargain Lane , Burnholme YO31 0LW | - not rated | 1,056 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Suncliffe School New Lane , Huntington YO3 9NQ | - not rated | 2,048 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Real School York Environmental Community , Centre YO10 3EN | - not rated | 2,366 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heworth Christ Church | Christ Church, Stockton Lane | 2 yd | |
| Pip Stop Cafe (Tue & Wed only) | Applefields School, Bad Bargain Lane | 1,054 yd | |
| Explore Burnholme | Moss Dale Avenue | 1,056 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Toby Carvery at Hopgrove | Hopgrove, Malton Road | 842 yd | |
| The Walnut Tree | 73 Heworth Village | 864 yd | |
| Burnholme Social Club | Burnholme Drive | 1,006 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Heworth Cricket Club ELMPARK WAY | grass pitches | 471 yd |
| Heworth Amateur Rugby League Football Club ELMPARK WAY | grass pitches | 501 yd |
| Hempland Primary School WHITBY AVENUE | grass pitches | 506 yd |
| Hempland Lane Hempland Lane | grass pitches | 556 yd |
| Applefields School BAD BARGAIN LANE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 1,003 yd |
| Burnholme Community Hub Bad Bargain Lane | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 1,071 yd |
| Burnholme Community College (Closed) Bad Bargain Lane | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 1,071 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.