Bell Farm Avenue is in York and in York district. YO31 9AZ is located in the Heworth electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of York Central. This postcode has been in use since 1998-06-01.
StreetScan combines information about Bell Farm Avenue, York, YO31 9AZ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: YO31 9BQ, YO31 9BA, YO31 9BB, YO31 9AY, YO31 9BD, YO31 9AA, YO31 9BE, YO31 9BL, YO31 9AB.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding YO31 9AZ, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53.9% 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 | 52% | 53.9% | 1.9% | 51.0% | 2.9% |
| Male | 48% | 46.1% | -1.9% | 49.0% | -2.9% |
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 9AZ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 47.2% 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 | 48% | 47.2% | -0.8% | 37.9% | 9.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 33.3% | 27.2% | -6.1% | 44.2% | -17.0% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Separated | 4.9% | 4.6% | -0.3% | 2.2% | 2.4% |
| Divorced | 8% | 14.4% | 6.4% | 9.1% | 5.3% |
| Widowed | 5.8% | 5.6% | -0.2% | 6.1% | -0.5% |
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 | 43% | 41.3% | -1.7% | 48.4% | -7.1% |
| Good health | 41% | 32.7% | -8.3% | 33.6% | -0.9% |
| Fair health | 11.3% | 18.6% | 7.3% | 12.7% | 5.9% |
| Bad health | 3.7% | 7.4% | 3.7% | 4.0% | 3.4% |
| Very bad health | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 1.2% | -1.2% |
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.
This area stands out for its low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 21.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 31.1% | 24.9% | -6.2% | 18.2% | 6.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17.8% | 10.9% | -6.9% | 9.6% | 1.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.2% | 20.7% | 6.5% | 13.4% | 7.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.1% | 5.2% | 2.1% | 5.3% | -0.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.3% | 13.5% | 0.2% | 16.9% | -3.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 13.8% | 21.2% | 7.4% | 33.8% | -12.6% |
| Other | 6.7% | 3.6% | -3.1% | 2.8% | 0.8% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 90.4% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 2% | 2.2% | 0.2% | 1.1% | 1.1% |
| Chinese | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 0.3% | 1.8% | 1.5% | 3.1% | -1.3% |
| Pakistani | 2% | 1.5% | -0.5% | 2.7% | -1.2% |
| Other Asian | 2% | 2.2% | 0.2% | 1.6% | 0.6% |
| Black African | 2.3% | 0.4% | -1.9% | 2.5% | -2.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 86.3% | 90.4% | 4.1% | 81.4% | 9.0% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
In this area, 87.7% 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 | 87.7% | 87.7% | 0.0% | 83.2% | 4.5% |
| European Union | 3% | 4.8% | 1.8% | 6.1% | -1.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Africa | 2.3% | 0.4% | -1.9% | 2.7% | -2.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 5.3% | 5.6% | 0.3% | 5.6% | 0.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.4% | -0.3% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| British Overseas | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 86.7% | 86.8% | 0.1% | 83.2% | 3.6% |
| 10+ Years | 2.3% | 11% | 8.7% | 9.8% | 1.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.3% | 0.7% | -0.6% | 2.9% | -2.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 4% | 0.4% | -3.6% | 2.2% | -1.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.7% | 1.1% | -4.6% | 1.9% | -0.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 59.6% | 76.7% | -17.1% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Poland | 1.1% | 1.3% | -0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 0.4% | 1.5% | -1.1% |
| Southern Asia | 2.9% | 1.2% | 1.7% |
| Oceania | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| No passport held | 34.9% | 13.5% | 21.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 59% | 37.2% | 21.8% |
| Christian | 25.1% | 46.2% | -21.1% |
| Buddhist | 2.2% | 0.5% | 1.7% |
| Hindu | 1.1% | 1.7% | -0.6% |
| Muslim | 3.3% | 6.5% | -3.2% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 8.9% | 6.0% | 2.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Bell Farm Avenue was 126.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 57.7% lower than the Guildhall average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Bell Farm Avenue has the 50th highest crime rate of 130 local areas in Guildhall and the 116th highest crime rate of 631 local areas in York .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 68.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -63.6%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 65 Bell Farm Avenue, York, York Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £150,000 | 2022-11-07 | £151,041 |
| 61 Bell Farm Avenue, York, York Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £200,000 | 2021-03-26 | £234,371 |
| 61 Bell Farm Avenue, York, York Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £160,000 | 2018-10-05 | £205,772 |
| 73 Bell Farm Avenue, York, York Terraced, an established residential building | £132,000 | 2014-04-11 | £212,748 |
| 61 Bell Farm Avenue, York, York Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £110,000 | 2009-08-21 | £203,942 |
| Full-Time Employee | 57 |
| Part-Time Employee | 32 |
| Looking after home or family | 28 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 23 |
| Retired | 20 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 10 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 8 |
| Self-Employed | 6 |
| Other | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 32 |
| Human health and social work activities | 19 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 12 |
| Manufacturing | 12 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 11 |
| Education | 6 |
| Construction | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Information and communication | 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 Kingsway North , YO30 6JA | 3out of 4 | 1,857 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yearsley Grove Infant School Yearsley Grove , Huntington YO31 9BX | - not rated | 495 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Yearsley Grove Junior School Yearsley Grove , Huntington YO31 9BX | - not rated | 495 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Yearsley Grove Primary School Yearsley Grove , Huntington YO31 9BX | 3out of 4 | 495 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Haxby Road Primary School 154 Haxby Road , YO31 8JN | - not rated | 834 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Haxby Road Primary Academy 154 Haxby Road , YO31 8JN | 3out of 4 | 834 yd | Academy sponsor led | 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 | 1,565 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Burnholme Community College Bad Bargain Lane , YO31 0GW | - not rated | 2,128 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Vale of York Academy Rawcliffe Drive , Clifton Without YO30 6ZS | - not rated | 2,266 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Vale of York Academy Rawcliffe Drive , Clifton Without YO30 6ZS | 3out of 4 | 2,266 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Queen Anne School Queen Anne Road , YO30 7WA | - not rated | 2,367 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Suncliffe School New Lane , Huntington YO3 9NQ | - not rated | 1,559 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| York St John University Lord Mayor's Walk , YO31 7EX | - not rated | 1,703 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bootham School 51 Bootham , YO30 7BU | - not rated | 2,044 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Minster School Deangate , YO1 7JA | - not rated | 2,074 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Galtres School Bad Bargain Lane , Burnholme YO31 0LW | - not rated | 2,090 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | 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 | 507 yd | |
| Starbucks (Sodexo) | Nestle UK, Haxby Road | 588 yd | |
| Volunteer Cafe within Foss Park Hospital | Foss Park Hospital, Haxby Road | 610 yd | |
| Rose Cafe | 169 Haxby Road | 829 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Living Word Church | 187-189 Huntington Road | 264 yd | |
| York Hospital Sports & Social Club | 37 White Cross Road | 879 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marcianos | 13 Middleham Avenue | 89 yd | |
| China Inn | 23 Haleys Terrace | 548 yd | |
| Chop Suey House | 71 Kitchener Street | 684 yd | |
| Jim Collis Fish & Chips | 3 Saxon Place | 868 yd | |
| Naz Spice | 4 Saxon Place | 868 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | Huntington Road | 799 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bell Farm Social Hall Bell Farm Social Hall Bell Farm Social Hall Roche Avenue | 91 yd | |
| York St John University (Haxby Road) HAXBY ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 391 yd |
| Yearsley Swimming Pool HALEYS TERRACE | swimming pool | 490 yd |
| Yearsley Grove Primary School YEARSLEY GROVE | grass pitches | 517 yd |
| Nestle Uk Ltd (York) Football Field HAXBY ROAD | grass pitches | 605 yd |
| Heworth Golf Club MUNCASTERGATE | golf | 632 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 | 425 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 498.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 900 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 900 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 42.5 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 418.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 900 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.