Diamond Street is in York and in York district. YO31 8LH is located in the Guildhall electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of York Central. This postcode has been in use since 1998-06-01.
StreetScan combines information about Diamond Street, York, YO31 8LH and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: YO31 8LT, YO31 8LQ, YO31 8LJ, YO31 8PL, YO31 8NG, YO31 8RL, YO31 8LN, YO31 8LL, YO31 8RN.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding YO31 8LH has a female population much higher than UK average, with 58.5% 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 | 53.8% | 58.5% | 4.7% | 51.0% | 7.5% |
| Male | 46.2% | 41.5% | -4.7% | 49.0% | -7.5% |
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 8LH, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 64.9% 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 | 64.5% | 64.9% | 0.4% | 37.9% | 27.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 26.4% | 20.9% | -5.5% | 44.2% | -23.3% |
| Separated | 2.7% | 1.9% | -0.8% | 2.2% | -0.3% |
| Divorced | 4.5% | 9.5% | 5.0% | 9.1% | 0.4% |
| Widowed | 1.8% | 2.8% | 1.0% | 6.1% | -3.3% |
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 (88.2%) 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 | 55.7% | 41.5% | -14.2% | 48.4% | -6.9% |
| Good health | 34% | 46.7% | 12.7% | 33.6% | 13.1% |
| Fair health | 7.9% | 8.3% | 0.4% | 12.7% | -4.4% |
| Bad health | 1.2% | 2.6% | 1.4% | 4.0% | -1.4% |
| Very bad health | 1.2% | 0.9% | -0.3% | 1.2% | -0.3% |
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 8LH this area, 2.4% 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 51.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 6.8% | 2.4% | -4.4% | 18.2% | -15.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 8.6% | 3.8% | -4.8% | 9.6% | -5.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.6% | 8.1% | -5.5% | 13.4% | -5.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.0% | 5.3% | -3.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 27.7% | 31.9% | 4.2% | 16.9% | 15.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 36.8% | 51.9% | 15.1% | 33.8% | 18.1% |
| Other | 5% | 0.5% | -4.5% | 2.8% | -2.3% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 90% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.1% | -0.7% |
| Chinese | 1.2% | 2.2% | 1.0% | 0.7% | 1.5% |
| Indian | 0.4% | 0.9% | 0.5% | 3.1% | -2.2% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 2.7% | -1.8% |
| Other Asian | 2.4% | 0.9% | -1.5% | 1.6% | -0.7% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 2.5% | -1.6% |
| Other Black | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Mixed Other | 2% | 0.9% | -1.1% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| White | 92.9% | 90% | -2.9% | 81.4% | 8.6% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Other | 0.4% | 0.9% | 0.5% | 1.6% | -0.7% |
In this area, 85.5% 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 | 83.4% | 85.5% | 2.1% | 83.2% | 2.3% |
| European Union | 9.9% | 8.8% | -1.1% | 6.1% | 2.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Africa | 0.8% | 0.9% | 0.1% | 2.7% | -1.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 5.1% | 1.8% | -3.3% | 5.6% | -3.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.8% | 1.8% | 1.0% | 1.3% | 0.5% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 81.4% | 85.2% | 3.8% | 83.2% | 2.0% |
| 10+ Years | 5.5% | 8.3% | 2.8% | 9.8% | -1.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 4.3% | 2.6% | -1.7% | 2.9% | -0.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.8% | 1.7% | -1.1% | 2.2% | -0.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.9% | 2.2% | -3.7% | 1.9% | 0.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 85.1% | 76.7% | 8.4% |
| Ireland | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Germany | 1.3% | 0.2% | 1.1% |
| Italy | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Poland | 0.9% | 1.3% | -0.4% |
| Other EU countries | 1.8% | 1.5% | 0.3% |
| Turkey | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Other Europe | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| South-East Asia | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| No passport held | 6.1% | 13.5% | -7.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 57.6% | 37.2% | 20.4% |
| Christian | 30.1% | 46.2% | -16.1% |
| Hindu | 0.4% | 1.7% | -1.3% |
| Muslim | 1.7% | 6.5% | -4.8% |
| Other religion | 2.2% | 0.6% | 1.6% |
| Not answered | 7.9% | 6.0% | 1.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Diamond Street was 65.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 79.2% lower than the Guildhall average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Diamond Street has the 53rd lowest crime rate of 130 local areas in Guildhall and the 241st highest crime rate of 639 local areas in York .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 35.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -53.3%.

Households in this area have a slightly lower level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 68% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24 Diamond Street, York, York Terraced, an established residential building | £225,000 | 2025-06-16 | £228,821 |
| 9 Diamond Street, York, York Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £210,000 | 2025-05-30 | £213,363 |
| 10 Diamond Street, York, York Terraced, an established residential building | £232,500 | 2025-03-31 | £235,040 |
| 27 Diamond Street, York, York Terraced, an established residential building | £210,000 | 2024-12-06 | £214,639 |
| 12 Diamond Street, York, York Terraced, an established residential building | £240,000 | 2024-11-29 | £244,810 |
YO31 8LH area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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 8LH 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 | 64 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 36 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 30 |
| Part-Time Employee | 26 |
| Retired | 23 |
| Self-Employed | 15 |
| Other | 6 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 3 |
| Looking after home or family | 3 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 28 |
| Human health and social work activities | 21 |
| Education | 18 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 18 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 14 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 12 |
| Other | 12 |
| Manufacturing | 6 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Construction | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation 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 | 2,421 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Park Grove Primary Academy Park Grove , YO31 8LG | 3out of 4 | 207 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Haxby Road Primary Academy 154 Haxby Road , YO31 8JN | 3out of 4 | 389 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Wilfrid's Catholic Primary School - a Catholic Voluntary Academy Monkgate , YO31 7PB | 4out of 4 | 601 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Heworth Church of England Primary Academy 53 Heworth Road , YO31 0AA | 3out of 4 | 1,118 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Tang Hall Primary Academy Sixth Avenue , YO31 0UT | 3out of 4 | 1,202 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vale of York Academy Rawcliffe Drive , Clifton Without YO30 6ZS | 1out of 4 | 1,984 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| All Saints RC School Mill Mount Lane , YO24 1BJ | 4out of 4 | 2,519 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Millthorpe School Nunthorpe Avenue , YO23 1WF | 3out of 4 | 2,647 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Huntington School Huntington Road , Huntington YO32 9WT | 4out of 4 | 2,681 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Archbishop Holgate's School, A Church of England Academy Hull Road , YO10 5ZA | 4out of 4 | 3,198 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | 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 | 4,993 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| York St John University Lord Mayor's Walk , YO31 7EX | - not rated | 561 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bootham School 51 Bootham , YO30 7BU | - not rated | 983 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Peter's School 2-18 Clifton , YO30 6AB | - not rated | 1,237 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Applefields School Bad Bargain Lane , Burnholme YO31 0LW | 3out of 4 | 2,218 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Mount School (York) Dalton Terrace , YO24 4DD | - not rated | 2,548 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| York Community and Gymnastics | York Community And Gymnastic F, Heworth Green | 411 yd | |
| York Gym Shop | Heworth Green | 411 yd | |
| York Tandoori | 1 Mansfield House, Lowther Street | 417 yd | |
| Chocolate & Co | 4 Mansfield House, Lowther Street | 422 yd | |
| Jaipur Spice Restaurant | 103 Haxby Road | 434 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Punch Bowl | 134 Lowther Street | 388 yd | |
| York Hospital Sports & Social Club | 37 White Cross Road | 392 yd | |
| Black Horse | 29 Monkgate | 559 yd | |
| Brigadier Gerard | 84 Monkgate | 598 yd | |
| York St John Students Union | York St John University, Lord Mayors Walk | 614 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pepperoni Place | 25 Walpole Street | 261 yd | |
| Goodfillas | 72 Haxby Road | 307 yd | |
| Jim Collis Fish & Chips | 3 Saxon Place | 328 yd | |
| Naz Spice | 4 Saxon Place | 328 yd | |
| Monkey King Chinese Takeaway | 8 Mansfield House, Lowther Street | 417 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Coop | Groves Chapel, Union Terrace | 551 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Foss Bank | 647 yd | |
| Co-op Late Shop | 75 East Parade | 752 yd | |
| Asda | 77 Layerthorpe | 755 yd | |
| Zam Zam Supermarket | 33-37 Layerthorpe | 761 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| York St John University (Heworth Croft) HEWORTH GREEN | artificial grass pitch | 256 yd |
| Bootham & Monk Ward Conservative Club CLARENCE STREET | 574 yd | |
| York St John University Sports Hall And Fitness Centre LORD MAYORS WALK | health and fitness suite | 607 yd |
| Ultraflex York LAYERTHORPE | health and fitness suite | 831 yd |
| Monk Stray (Closed) Malton Road | grass pitches | 866 yd |
| Glen Gardens East Parade | tennis courts | 869 yd |
| Yearsley Swimming Pool HALEYS TERRACE | swimming pool | 889 yd |
| Heworth Golf Club MUNCASTERGATE | golf | 956 yd |
| Heworth Tennis Club TENNIS COURTS TENNIS COURTS EAST PARADE | tennis courts | 969 yd |
| Nestle Uk Ltd (York) Football Field HAXBY ROAD | grass pitches | 972 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 | 200 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 418.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 900 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 900 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 354.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 900 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.