Pinsent Court is in York and in York district. YO31 8SZ is located in the Heworth electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of York Central. This postcode has been in use since 2004-02-01.
StreetScan combines information about Pinsent Court, York, YO31 8SZ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: YO31 8SY, YO31 8FF, YO31 8FE, YO31 8FB, YO31 8SX, YO31 8FD, YO31 9FD, YO31 9AB, YO31 9AD.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around YO31 8SZ is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 54.6% | 50.9% | -3.7% | 51.0% | -0.1% |
| Male | 45.4% | 49.1% | 3.7% | 49.0% | 0.1% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around YO31 8SZ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 49.8% 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 | 47.8% | 49.8% | 2.0% | 37.9% | 11.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 33% | 28.9% | -4.1% | 44.2% | -15.3% |
| Married: Same sex | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 1.2% | 0.6% | -0.6% | 2.2% | -1.6% |
| Divorced | 11.8% | 14.3% | 2.5% | 9.1% | 5.2% |
| Widowed | 5% | 6.4% | 1.4% | 6.1% | 0.3% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 49.1% | 50.7% | 1.6% | 48.4% | 2.3% |
| Good health | 33.4% | 30.9% | -2.5% | 33.6% | -2.7% |
| Fair health | 13% | 11.6% | -1.4% | 12.7% | -1.1% |
| Bad health | 3.2% | 5.8% | 2.6% | 4.0% | 1.8% |
| Very bad health | 1.2% | 1.1% | -0.1% | 1.2% | -0.1% |
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 | 23.6% | 15.2% | -8.4% | 18.2% | -3.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.5% | 8.5% | -3.0% | 9.6% | -1.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.9% | 10.9% | -3.0% | 13.4% | -2.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.5% | 5.5% | 2.0% | 5.3% | 0.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.5% | 15.2% | 0.7% | 16.9% | -1.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 29.8% | 41.5% | 11.7% | 33.8% | 7.7% |
| Other | 3.2% | 3.3% | 0.1% | 2.8% | 0.5% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 91% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 3.2% | 2.9% | -0.3% | 1.1% | 1.8% |
| Chinese | 0.2% | 1.1% | 0.9% | 0.7% | 0.4% |
| Indian | 3% | 1.8% | -1.2% | 3.1% | -1.3% |
| Other Asian | 1% | 1.1% | 0.1% | 1.6% | -0.5% |
| Black African | 0.2% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 2.5% | -2.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 1.0% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| White | 91.5% | 91% | -0.5% | 81.4% | 9.6% |
| Arab | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Other | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 82.9% 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 | 90% | 82.9% | -7.1% | 83.2% | -0.3% |
| European Union | 3% | 7.1% | 4.1% | 6.1% | 1.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 1% | 0.8% | -0.2% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Africa | 0.7% | 2.4% | 1.7% | 2.7% | -0.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4% | 5.3% | 1.3% | 5.6% | -0.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 1.1% | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.2% |
| Oceania | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 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 | 89.8% | 83.3% | -6.5% | 83.2% | 0.1% |
| 10+ Years | 0.7% | 10.1% | 9.4% | 9.8% | 0.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.2% | 3.4% | 1.2% | 2.9% | 0.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 3% | 0% | -3.0% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.2% | 3.2% | -1.0% | 1.9% | 1.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 76.7% | 76.7% | 0.0% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Poland | 2.4% | 1.3% | 1.1% |
| Other EU countries | 2.9% | 1.5% | 1.4% |
| Other Europe | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Middle East | 1.1% | 0.1% | 1.0% |
| Southern Asia | 0.8% | 1.2% | -0.4% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 14.6% | 13.5% | 1.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 45.4% | 37.2% | 8.2% |
| Christian | 40.6% | 46.2% | -5.6% |
| Buddhist | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Hindu | 1.6% | 1.7% | -0.1% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 4% | 6.5% | -2.5% |
| Other religion | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Not answered | 6.1% | 6.0% | 0.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Pinsent Court was 108.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 65.6% lower than the Guildhall average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Pinsent Court has the 58th highest crime rate of 130 local areas in Guildhall and the 137th highest crime rate of 639 local areas in York .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 57.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 20.1%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 Yearsley House Pinsent Court, York, York Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £180,000 | 2025-07-30 | £180,364 |
| 2 Yearsley House Pinsent Court, York, York Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £277,500 | 2023-07-31 | £272,285 |
| 21 Yearsley House Pinsent Court, York, York Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £171,000 | 2023-02-07 | £168,286 |
| 4 Yearsley House Pinsent Court, York, York Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £167,500 | 2022-04-01 | £173,626 |
| 17 Yearsley House Pinsent Court, York, York Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £165,500 | 2021-09-30 | £178,452 |
YO31 8SZ area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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 | 125 |
| Retired | 63 |
| Part-Time Employee | 46 |
| Self-Employed | 25 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 18 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 13 |
| Other | 12 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 11 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 41 |
| Human health and social work activities | 35 |
| Education | 27 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 16 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 15 |
| Transport and storage | 14 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 14 |
| Manufacturing | 13 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 13 |
| Other | 12 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 10 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| 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 | 3,146 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Haxby Road Primary Academy 154 Haxby Road , YO31 8JN | 3out of 4 | 468 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Yearsley Grove Primary School Yearsley Grove , Huntington YO31 9BX | 3out of 4 | 857 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Park Grove Primary Academy Park Grove , YO31 8LG | 3out of 4 | 978 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Heworth Church of England Primary Academy 53 Heworth Road , YO31 0AA | 3out of 4 | 1,281 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Burton Green Primary School Burton Green , Clifton YO30 6JE | 3out of 4 | 1,364 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 1,893 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Vale of York Academy Rawcliffe Drive , Clifton Without YO30 6ZS | 1out of 4 | 2,040 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Joseph Rowntree School Haxby Road , New Earswick YO32 4BZ | 3out of 4 | 2,777 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| All Saints RC School Mill Mount Lane , YO24 1BJ | 4out of 4 | 3,293 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Millthorpe School Nunthorpe Avenue , YO23 1WF | 3out of 4 | 3,436 yd | Academy converter | No | 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 | 1,347 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bootham School 51 Bootham , YO30 7BU | - not rated | 1,678 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Peter's School 2-18 Clifton , YO30 6AB | - not rated | 1,810 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Applefields School Bad Bargain Lane , Burnholme YO31 0LW | 3out of 4 | 2,264 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Mount School (York) Dalton Terrace , YO24 4DD | - not rated | 3,306 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clubhouse Catering | 3 Muncastergate | 344 yd | |
| Volunteer Cafe within Foss Park Hospital | Foss Park Hospital, Haxby Road | 381 yd | |
| Starbucks (Sodexo) | Nestle UK, Haxby Road | 444 yd | |
| Rose Cafe | 169 Haxby Road | 561 yd | |
| Jaipur Spice Restaurant | 103 Haxby Road | 871 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Living Word Church | 187-189 Huntington Road | 269 yd | |
| York Hospital Sports & Social Club | 37 White Cross Road | 571 yd | |
| The Heworth Inn | 64 Heworth Green | 1,026 yd | |
| The Punch Bowl | 134 Lowther Street | 1,062 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| China Inn | 23 Haleys Terrace | 298 yd | |
| Marcianos | 13 Middleham Avenue | 357 yd | |
| Chop Suey House | 71 Kitchener Street | 388 yd | |
| Jim Collis Fish & Chips | 3 Saxon Place | 548 yd | |
| Naz Spice | 4 Saxon Place | 548 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Yearsley Swimming Pool HALEYS TERRACE | swimming pool | 374 yd |
| Bell Farm Social Hall Bell Farm Social Hall Bell Farm Social Hall Roche Avenue | 397 yd | |
| Nestle Uk Ltd (York) Football Field HAXBY ROAD | grass pitches | 523 yd |
| Heworth Golf Club MUNCASTERGATE | golf | 539 yd |
| York St John University (Haxby Road) HAXBY ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 603 yd |
| York St John University (Heworth Croft) HEWORTH GREEN | artificial grass pitch | 809 yd |
| Yearsley Grove Primary School YEARSLEY GROVE | grass pitches | 822 yd |
| Monk Stray (Closed) Malton Road | grass pitches | 925 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 | 35 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 35.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 48.78 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 48.78 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 12.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 19.63 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.