Muncastergate is in York and in York district. YO31 9JZ 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 Muncastergate, York, YO31 9JZ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: YO31 8SX, YO31 9AD, YO31 9AE, YO31 8SL, YO31 8FF, YO31 8FD, YO31 8SY, YO31 8SF, YO31 8SG.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding YO31 9JZ is primarily male, with 55.8% of the population being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.9% | 44.2% | -6.7% | 51.0% | -6.8% |
| Male | 49.1% | 55.8% | 6.7% | 49.0% | 6.8% |
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 9JZ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 57% 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 | 50.5% | 57% | 6.5% | 37.9% | 19.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 27.8% | 20.7% | -7.1% | 44.2% | -23.5% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.1% | 1.0% |
| Separated | 1.5% | 2.8% | 1.3% | 2.2% | 0.6% |
| Divorced | 12.4% | 12.8% | 0.4% | 9.1% | 3.7% |
| Widowed | 7.2% | 5.6% | -1.6% | 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 | 35% | 38.8% | 3.8% | 48.4% | -9.6% |
| Good health | 39.4% | 35.4% | -4.0% | 33.6% | 1.8% |
| Fair health | 18.1% | 15.5% | -2.6% | 12.7% | 2.8% |
| Bad health | 4.9% | 9.7% | 4.8% | 4.0% | 5.7% |
| Very bad health | 2.7% | 0.5% | -2.2% | 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 | 37.6% | 18.9% | -18.7% | 18.2% | 0.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.9% | 14.3% | -0.6% | 9.6% | 4.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16% | 16.6% | 0.6% | 13.4% | 3.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.1% | 4% | 0.9% | 5.3% | -1.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.9% | 17.1% | 5.2% | 16.9% | 0.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 13.9% | 25.7% | 11.8% | 33.8% | -8.1% |
| Other | 2.6% | 3.4% | 0.8% | 2.8% | 0.6% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 86.6% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 2.2% | 2% | -0.2% | 1.1% | 0.9% |
| Chinese | 1.3% | 4.5% | 3.2% | 0.7% | 3.8% |
| Indian | 2.2% | 1% | -1.2% | 3.1% | -2.1% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 2% | 2.0% | 1.6% | 0.4% |
| Black African | 2.7% | 0% | -2.7% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 2% | 1.6% | 0.8% | 1.2% |
| Mixed Other | 1.3% | 0.5% | -0.8% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| White | 88.9% | 86.6% | -2.3% | 81.4% | 5.2% |
| Other | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 1.6% | -0.1% |
In this area, 83.5% 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 | 89.8% | 83.5% | -6.3% | 83.2% | 0.3% |
| European Union | 5.3% | 7.3% | 2.0% | 6.1% | 1.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.8% | 1.5% | -0.3% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| Africa | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.8% | 7.8% | 6.0% | 5.6% | 2.2% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 88.9% | 83.5% | -5.4% | 83.2% | 0.3% |
| 10+ Years | 1.8% | 11.2% | 9.4% | 9.8% | 1.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.7% | 3.9% | 1.2% | 2.9% | 1.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.2% | 1.5% | -0.7% | 2.2% | -0.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.4% | 0% | -4.4% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 70.5% | 76.7% | -6.2% |
| Germany | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Italy | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Poland | 5.8% | 1.3% | 4.5% |
| Romania | 0.5% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Other EU countries | 1% | 1.5% | -0.5% |
| Southern Asia | 0.5% | 1.2% | -0.7% |
| South-East Asia | 2.9% | 0.2% | 2.7% |
| No passport held | 17.9% | 13.5% | 4.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 53.4% | 37.2% | 16.2% |
| Christian | 33.5% | 46.2% | -12.7% |
| Buddhist | 1.9% | 0.5% | 1.4% |
| Muslim | 3.4% | 6.5% | -3.1% |
| Other religion | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Not answered | 6.8% | 6.0% | 0.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Muncastergate was 165.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 47.5% lower than the Guildhall average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Muncastergate has the 45th highest crime rate of 130 local areas in Guildhall and the 92nd highest crime rate of 639 local areas in York .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 80.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -46.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 44 Muncastergate, York, York Detached, an established residential building | £650,000 | 2021-09-24 | £731,803 |
| 44 Muncastergate, York, York Detached, an established residential building | £330,000 | 2012-09-28 | £555,407 |
YO31 9JZ 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 55 |
| Part-Time Employee | 34 |
| Retired | 19 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 17 |
| Other | 15 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Self-Employed | 9 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 28 |
| Human health and social work activities | 13 |
| Manufacturing | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Education | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Construction | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| 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 | 3,134 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 | 489 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Yearsley Grove Primary School Yearsley Grove , Huntington YO31 9BX | 3out of 4 | 877 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Park Grove Primary Academy Park Grove , YO31 8LG | 3out of 4 | 895 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Heworth Church of England Primary Academy 53 Heworth Road , YO31 0AA | 3out of 4 | 1,095 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Wilfrid's Catholic Primary School - a Catholic Voluntary Academy Monkgate , YO31 7PB | 4out of 4 | 1,308 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 | 1,995 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Vale of York Academy Rawcliffe Drive , Clifton Without YO30 6ZS | 1out of 4 | 2,184 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Joseph Rowntree School Haxby Road , New Earswick YO32 4BZ | 3out of 4 | 2,907 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| All Saints RC School Mill Mount Lane , YO24 1BJ | 4out of 4 | 3,248 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 | 3,359 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 | 1,289 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bootham School 51 Bootham , YO30 7BU | - not rated | 1,673 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Peter's School 2-18 Clifton , YO30 6AB | - not rated | 1,846 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Applefields School Bad Bargain Lane , Burnholme YO31 0LW | 3out of 4 | 2,082 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Mount School (York) Dalton Terrace , YO24 4DD | - not rated | 3,274 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 | 177 yd | |
| Volunteer Cafe within Foss Park Hospital | Foss Park Hospital, Haxby Road | 515 yd | |
| Starbucks (Sodexo) | Nestle UK, Haxby Road | 610 yd | |
| Rose Cafe | 169 Haxby Road | 649 yd | |
| Jaipur Spice Restaurant | 103 Haxby Road | 903 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Living Word Church | 187-189 Huntington Road | 452 yd | |
| York Hospital Sports & Social Club | 37 White Cross Road | 608 yd | |
| The Heworth Inn | 64 Heworth Green | 859 yd | |
| The Nags Head | 56 Heworth Road | 1,001 yd | |
| The Punch Bowl | 134 Lowther Street | 1,052 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| China Inn | 23 Haleys Terrace | 430 yd | |
| Marcianos | 13 Middleham Avenue | 433 yd | |
| Jim Collis Fish & Chips | 3 Saxon Place | 436 yd | |
| Naz Spice | 4 Saxon Place | 436 yd | |
| Chop Suey House | 71 Kitchener Street | 462 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-op Late Shop | 75 East Parade | 1,040 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Heworth Golf Club MUNCASTERGATE | golf | 380 yd |
| Bell Farm Social Hall Bell Farm Social Hall Bell Farm Social Hall Roche Avenue | 481 yd | |
| Yearsley Swimming Pool HALEYS TERRACE | swimming pool | 550 yd |
| York St John University (Heworth Croft) HEWORTH GREEN | artificial grass pitch | 692 yd |
| Nestle Uk Ltd (York) Football Field HAXBY ROAD | grass pitches | 699 yd |
| Monk Stray (Closed) Malton Road | grass pitches | 739 yd |
| York St John University (Haxby Road) HAXBY ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 773 yd |
| Yearsley Grove Primary School YEARSLEY GROVE | grass pitches | 864 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 | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| 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 | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 100.0% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.