Meadowfields Drive is in York and in Ryedale district. YO31 9HN is located in the Huntington & New Earswick electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of York Outer. This postcode has been in use since 1998-06-01.
StreetScan combines information about Meadowfields Drive, York, YO31 9HN and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: YO31 9HL, YO31 9HW, YO31 9HJ, YO31 9BS, YO31 9HP, YO31 9HG, YO31 9DA, YO31 9HH, YO31 9DZ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around YO31 9HN is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 47.9% | 51.7% | 3.8% | 51.0% | 0.7% |
| Male | 52.1% | 48.3% | -3.8% | 49.0% | -0.7% |
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 9HN there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 56.6% 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 | 23.6% | 27.9% | 4.3% | 37.9% | -10.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 55.2% | 56.6% | 1.4% | 44.2% | 12.4% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Separated | 2.3% | 0.5% | -1.8% | 2.2% | -1.7% |
| Divorced | 12.7% | 9.5% | -3.2% | 9.1% | 0.4% |
| Widowed | 6.2% | 4.3% | -1.9% | 6.1% | -1.8% |
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 (89.6%) 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 | 48.2% | 54.4% | 6.2% | 48.4% | 6.0% |
| Good health | 35.1% | 35.2% | 0.1% | 33.6% | 1.6% |
| Fair health | 12.5% | 7.7% | -4.8% | 12.7% | -5.0% |
| Bad health | 3% | 1.8% | -1.2% | 4.0% | -2.2% |
| Very bad health | 1.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% | 1.2% | -0.4% |
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 | 23.2% | 11.1% | -12.1% | 18.2% | -7.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.7% | 8.7% | -4.0% | 9.6% | -0.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.5% | 14.6% | 1.1% | 13.4% | 1.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 9.3% | 7.6% | -1.7% | 5.3% | 2.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.6% | 18.7% | 7.1% | 16.9% | 1.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 24.3% | 37.9% | 13.6% | 33.8% | 4.1% |
| Other | 5.4% | 1.4% | -4.0% | 2.8% | -1.4% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 94.7% 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 | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 1.1% | -0.1% |
| Chinese | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 3.1% | -2.5% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 2.7% | -2.5% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 1% | 0.7% | 1.6% | -0.6% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 2.5% | -2.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.2% | -0.1% | 0.9% | -0.7% |
| White | 98.4% | 94.7% | -3.7% | 81.4% | 13.3% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
In this area, 94.3% 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 | 94.8% | 94.3% | -0.5% | 83.2% | 11.1% |
| European Union | 3% | 2.2% | -0.8% | 6.1% | -3.9% |
| Africa | 1.3% | 0.4% | -0.9% | 2.7% | -2.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1% | 1.8% | 0.8% | 5.6% | -3.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 1.3% | -0.3% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 94.1% | 94.5% | 0.4% | 83.2% | 11.3% |
| 10+ Years | 2.3% | 3.1% | 0.8% | 9.8% | -6.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.9% | -2.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 2.2% | -1.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.3% | 1.4% | -1.9% | 1.9% | -0.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 84.1% | 76.7% | 7.4% |
| Ireland | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| France | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 0.2% | 1.5% | -1.3% |
| North Africa | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Middle East | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 0.4% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| No passport held | 12.4% | 13.5% | -1.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 42.5% | 37.2% | 5.3% |
| Christian | 48.2% | 46.2% | 2.0% |
| Muslim | 3% | 6.5% | -3.5% |
| Other religion | 1.6% | 0.6% | 1.0% |
| Not answered | 4.7% | 6.0% | -1.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Meadowfields Drive was 26.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 69.1% lower than the Huntington & New Earswick average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Meadowfields Drive has the 13th lowest crime rate of 42 local areas in Huntington & New Earswick and the 194th lowest crime rate of 639 local areas in York .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 10.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 18.2%.

Households in this area have a slightly lower level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 66% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 22 Meadowfields Drive, York, York Terraced, an established residential building | £250,000 | 2025-03-31 | £252,731 |
| 10 Meadowfields Drive, York, York Terraced, an established residential building | £315,000 | 2021-02-09 | £375,492 |
| 44 Meadowfields Drive, York, York Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £270,500 | 2020-07-16 | £338,125 |
| 10 Meadowfields Drive, York, York Terraced, an established residential building | £275,000 | 2018-06-01 | £357,992 |
| 18 Meadowfields Drive, York, York Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £250,000 | 2017-07-31 | £329,118 |
YO31 9HN 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 | 143 |
| Retired | 86 |
| Part-Time Employee | 59 |
| Self-Employed | 31 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 16 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 12 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 9 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Other | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 32 |
| Manufacturing | 23 |
| Human health and social work activities | 17 |
| Education | 12 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 11 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Transport and storage | 11 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Mining and quarrying | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Information and communication | 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 | 3,985 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yearsley Grove Primary School Yearsley Grove , Huntington YO31 9BX | 3out of 4 | 706 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| New Earswick Primary School Hawthorn Terrace , New Earswick YO32 4BY | 1out of 4 | 1,091 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Haxby Road Primary Academy 154 Haxby Road , YO31 8JN | 3out of 4 | 1,404 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Burton Green Primary School Burton Green , Clifton YO30 6JE | 3out of 4 | 1,542 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Huntington Primary Academy North Moor Road , Huntington YO32 9QT | 3out of 4 | 1,704 yd | Academy converter | No | 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 | 937 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Joseph Rowntree School Haxby Road , New Earswick YO32 4BZ | 3out of 4 | 1,770 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Vale of York Academy Rawcliffe Drive , Clifton Without YO30 6ZS | 1out of 4 | 2,234 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| All Saints RC School Mill Mount Lane , YO24 1BJ | 4out of 4 | 4,210 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Archbishop Holgate's School, A Church of England Academy Hull Road , YO10 5ZA | 4out of 4 | 4,363 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 2,314 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bootham School 51 Bootham , YO30 7BU | - not rated | 2,541 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Peter's School 2-18 Clifton , YO30 6AB | - not rated | 2,558 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Applefields School Bad Bargain Lane , Burnholme YO31 0LW | 3out of 4 | 2,917 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Mount School (York) Dalton Terrace , YO24 4DD | - not rated | 4,193 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Hound Lounge Coffee House | Petland, 26 Station Avenue | 741 yd | |
| The Range | Jockey Lane | 985 yd | |
| Starbucks (Sodexo) | Nestle UK, Haxby Road | 1,021 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hogs Head | 424 Huntington Road | 767 yd | |
| Living Word Church | 187-189 Huntington Road | 794 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brockfield Fisheries | 29 Brockfield Park Drive | 503 yd | |
| Hotwinds | 62 Brockfield Park Drive | 647 yd | |
| Belly Buster Square Pan | 14A Roland Court | 721 yd | |
| Marcianos | 13 Middleham Avenue | 732 yd | |
| Banner's Fisheries | 18 Hawthorn Terrace, Hawthorn Terrace Central | 929 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | Huntington Road | 161 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| York St John University (Haxby Road) HAXBY ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 476 yd |
| Yearsley Grove Primary School YEARSLEY GROVE | grass pitches | 601 yd |
| New Earswick Indoor Bowls Club HUNTINGTON ROAD | indoor bowls | 650 yd |
| Bell Farm Social Hall Bell Farm Social Hall Bell Farm Social Hall Roche Avenue | 685 yd | |
| New Earswick Folk Hall HAWTHORN TERRACE | 769 yd | |
| New Earswick Swimming Pool Hawthorn Terrace | swimming pool | 784 yd |
| Huntington School HUNTINGTON ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 914 yd |
| Yearsley Swimming Pool HALEYS TERRACE | swimming pool | 944 yd |
| Nestle Uk Ltd (York) Football Field HAXBY ROAD | grass pitches | 953 yd |
| New Earswick Sports And Social Club White Rose Avenue | grass pitches, tennis courts | 1,048 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 | 160 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 134.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 330 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 330 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 30 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 24.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.