Flood Risk & Hydrological Appraisal
Statutory Environment Agency RoFSW & Flood Zone Telemetry
Environment Agency hydrological modelling indicates minimal overall flood hazard for YO31 7EW. The area is positioned firmly within Zone 1, reflecting an annual fluvial (river and coastal) probability of less than 0.1% (1 in 1,000 years). Furthermore, Risk of Flooding from Surface Water (RoFSW) telemetry is rated as Low. Buildings insurance premiums for residential properties on this postcode typically do not suffer special flood excesses or exclusions, ensuring frictionless conveyancing clearance and mortgage lending approval.
Police Street Crime & Public Safety
Official Police.uk Telemetry within 250m Radius • Period: August 2026
Public safety data compiled by the territorial police force for YO31 7EW logged 22 incidents within 250 metres during the latest published period (August 2026). This puts community safety at a moderate urban benchmark consistent with wider York averages. Leading categories included violent crime (45%), anti social behaviour (18%), public order (14%). The incident density aligns with typical UK residential neighbourhoods with standard street illumination and community policing presence.
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HM Land Registry Sold Prices & Tenure
Official Statutory Price Paid Records
Official HM Land Registry Price Paid datasets record 5 recent property transactions on the immediate streets surrounding YO31 7EW, reflecting an average recorded sale price of £458,033. The most recent registered transaction completed at 66 CLARENCE STREET (Otherpropertytype) for £1,190,000 on 7 July 2025. Dominant residential tenure across the micro-area is predominantly Freehold, providing solid baseline equity stability for local freehold and leasehold assets.
| Address | Type | Date | Price Paid |
|---|---|---|---|
| 66 CLARENCE STREET | Otherpropertytype | 7 July 2025 | £1,190,000 |
| 58 CLARENCE STREET | Otherpropertytype | 26 February 2024 | £320,000 |
| 74 CLARENCE STREET | Otherpropertytype | 15 December 2023 | £89,833 |
| 72 CLARENCE STREET | Otherpropertytype | 15 December 2023 | £89,833 |
| 42 CLARENCE STREET | Terraced House | 26 October 2023 | £600,500 |
Local Schools & Ofsted Ratings
Catchment Analysis within Statutory Walking Proximity
Educational catchment access for families residing in YO31 7EW is well-served, featuring 4 primary and secondary schools within statutory commuting proximity. Notable local establishments include Bootham School (rated Outstanding by Ofsted, situated 🚶 6 min walk (0.28 mi) • 🚗 2 min). In total, 4 nearby educational institutions hold Ofsted 'Good' or 'Outstanding' inspection accreditations, supporting sustained family demand in local school catchment ballots.
Frequently Asked Questions: YO31 7EW
Pre-Acquisition Legal & Environmental Due Diligence
Is YO31 7EW at risk of flooding? ▼
According to Environment Agency models, YO31 7EW falls within Flood Zone 1 with a surface water flood risk classified as Low. Properties in this zone are subject to standard conveyancing search enquiries.
What is the crime density in YO31 7EW? ▼
Police.uk records logged 22 street-level incidents within 250m over the latest 30-day census period, placing this micro-location in the Moderate density category for York.
What are the latest property sold prices around YO31 7EW? ▼
Official HM Land Registry Price Paid records indicate an average sold property price of £458,033 across recent recorded residential transactions.
Which administrative authority manages YO31 7EW? ▼
YO31 7EW is located in the local authority district of York, within the parliamentary constituency of York Central in the Yorkshire and The Humber region of England.