Area guide
Everything you need to know about buying property in the YO31 postcode area, covering York and surrounding areas. All price data sourced from HM Land Registry — updated July 2026.
Average price
£199,336
Median price
£170,000
5-year trend
+26.3%
Total sales
17,030
The YO31 area has 716 individual postcodes with 17,030 registered sales. Prices are +49.8% below the national average, with the largest concentration in York. The five-year price movement is +26.3%.
A historic walled city with a premium housing market, excellent schools and fast trains to London Kings Cross and Edinburgh.
🚆 Main station
York
⏱️ London commute
~110 min by train
🏫 Notable school
St Peter's School (Outstanding)
YO31 averages £199,336, placing it in the affordable category, +49.8% below the national average. Affordable areas can offer good value for first-time buyers and investors seeking lower entry points. The dataset includes 17,030 recorded sales across 716 postcodes.
The five-year price trend in YO31 is +26.3%, significantly outpacing many other areas. This level of growth may reflect improving local amenities, transport links or broader regeneration.
YO31 8FQ
£106,681 avg · 152 sales
YO31 7TR
£57,683 avg · 145 sales
YO31 8LW
£139,910 avg · 132 sales
YO31 8JF
£113,538 avg · 118 sales
YO31 8SA
£111,773 avg · 118 sales
YO31 8JH
£145,751 avg · 116 sales
YO31 8RY
£100,035 avg · 109 sales
YO31 8JJ
£162,528 avg · 104 sales
YO31 8NR
£212,716 avg · 96 sales
This YO31 area guide is based on HM Land Registry Price Paid Data, covering registered residential property sales in England and Wales from January 1995 onwards. All figures are historical sold prices, not current valuations or asking prices.
Data last updated: July 2026 · View methodology
The average sold price in the YO31 postcode area is £199,336, based on 17,030 HM Land Registry transactions. The largest town in this area is York.
Properties in YO31 average £199,336, which is +49.8% below the national average of £396,803 for England and Wales.
The median price (£170,000) is 14.7% below the average (£199,336), suggesting a mix of property types or a few high-value sales pulling the mean upward. This is common in areas with both affordable and premium housing.
Prices in YO31 have moved +26.3% over five years, reflecting broader UK house price growth. The large sample size gives confidence in this trend.
No. All figures on this page are historical completed sale prices from HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. They are not current valuations, estate agent asking prices, or financial advice. Always seek professional advice before making property decisions.
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