YO26 is a postcode district in York, Yorkshire and The Humber, covering 856 active and 284 retired postcodes.
The largest share of YO26 (9%) is characterised by a quiet, leafy suburb popular with retirees in large detached homes, alongside a rural commuter area popular with professional households (8%). This mix of 6 distinct neighbourhood types makes YO26 one of the more varied districts in the region.
Property: Average house prices in YO26 are around £350k, down 2.3% year-on-year. Safety: Crime runs above average across YO26 at 174 per 1,000 residents — driven partly by commercial activity and transport hubs. Individual street-level data is available by selecting a specific postcode below. An average age of 42 points to a settled, predominantly family community — stable, long-term residents alongside newer arrivals.
Select any postcode below to explore street-level crime, nearby schools, sold house prices, and census data — or view the full YO26 demographics profile for district-wide census breakdowns.
YO26 House Prices, Crime & Local Stats
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for the YO26 postcode area.
21,810
42
£ 43,457 /yr
51%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Area Character
Families dominate this postcode. With 67% owner-occupation and average age 42, YO26 has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £350k. Property prices are trending down 2.3% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
Census-aligned analysis of population structure and socioeconomic drivers.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
Recent reported incidents and common crime categories.
school Local Schools
Carr Infant School
Poppleton Road Primary School
Great Ouseburn Community Primary School
Saint Barnabas Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
Green Hammerton Church of England Primary School
Kirk Hammerton Church of England Primary School
Long Marston Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
Nun Monkton Primary Foundation School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Grove House B & B
Pub, NightClub
19 nearby- The Spotted Ox
- York Bridge Club
- Bay Horse
- Green Hammerton Social Club
- The Boot & Shoe
- + 14 more
Restaurant, Cafe
32 nearby- Alice Hawthorn Inn
- Anchor Inn
- Sweet Basil
- The Tickled Trout
- Tockwith Multidrive Centre
- + 27 more
Supermarkets
6 nearby- Co-op Late Shop
- Co-op Late Shop
- Co-op Late Shop
- Co-op Service Station
- Co-op Service Station
- + 1 more
Takeaway Shop
13 nearby- Bartons Fish and Chips
- Golden City Chinese Takeaway
- Lucky Dragon
- New Hong Kong
- Papasito
- + 8 more
Retailers - Other
25 nearby- Green Hammerton Post Office
- Pool Bridge Farm Shop
- Post Office And Village Shop
- Tancred Farm Shop
- BP Uk Ltd
- + 20 more
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