YO31 in York has recorded modest price appreciation of 2.5% annually over the past five years, placing it in the average range at the 24th percentile nationally with a trajectory score of 45.5/100. Rental growth has outpaced capital growth, expanding at 5.6% per annum, suggesting investor demand for lettings rather than purchase-driven appreciation. Population growth remains subdued at 0.5% over the five-year period. The district is classified in the latent gentrification stage, indicating limited redevelopment activity or neighbourhood transformation to date. These metrics suggest a relatively stable but unremarkable market profile, characterised by rental yield potential exceeding capital growth prospects.
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- 1Property prices up 1.9% over 5 years (5yr CAGR)
- 2Rents growing at 5.6% per year
- 3Population growing at 0.5% per year
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What's changing in York · June 2026
The trajectory score moved down 0.5 points this month to 45/100, driven mainly by safety.
35 planning applications submitted in YO31 over the last six months.
- Dropped kerb and driveway to frontJul 2026 · Awaiting decision
- Single storey side extensionJun 2026 · Awaiting decision
- Installation of external wall insulation to front, side and rear elevations with rendered finishJun 2026 · Awaiting decision
York (YO31) common questions
Is York up and coming?
York (YO31) has a trajectory score of 45/100 (Average), placing it in the top 77% of postcode districts in England and Wales. The score is up 2.3 points over the last 12 months. The score combines price momentum, demand, transformation, economy, safety and risk signals from public data, updated monthly.
Is York safe?
York has a safety score of 77/100 on Praesago's index, based on police.uk recorded crime data.
What is the average house price in York?
The average property price in York (YO31) is £329k as of January 2026, based on UK House Price Index data. Prices have grown at 1.9% per year over the last five years.
What is the average rent in York?
The median monthly rent in York (YO31) is £1,151 (2026), based on ONS private rental data.
Which areas are near York?
Neighbouring postcode districts include Redcar (TS11), Guisborough (TS14), Redcar (TS10), Middlesbrough (TS6), Middlesbrough (TS3). Each has its own monthly data page on Praesago.
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