Area Analysis York, Yorkshire and The Humber

YO26 House Prices, Crime & Local Stats

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for the YO26 postcode area.

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Population

21,810

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Avg Age

42

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Avg Income

£ 43,457 /yr

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Employed

51%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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7/10
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6/10
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6/10
workEmployment
9/10
diversity_3Diversity
4/10
paymentsAffluence
7/10
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7/10
homeHome Ownership
5/10
trending_upInvestment
9/10
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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.

home £350,526 median price
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

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.

mapGeographic Location

Demographic Deep-Dive

Census-aligned analysis of population structure and socioeconomic drivers.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British96.4%
Asian / British Asian1.2%
Black / African / Caribbean0.4%
Other / Mixed1.9%

Economic Activity

51%Active
FT: 35%
Unemployed: 2%

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)

Recent reported incidents and common crime categories.

Violence and sexual offences1382
Anti-social behaviour902
Criminal damage and arson306
Other theft263
Public order208

school Local Schools

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Carr Infant School

Good229 pupils
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Poppleton Road Primary School

Good399 pupils
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Great Ouseburn Community Primary School

Good96 pupils
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Saint Barnabas Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School

Requires Improvement98 pupils
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Green Hammerton Church of England Primary School

Good109 pupils
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Kirk Hammerton Church of England Primary School

Good65 pupils
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Long Marston Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School

Requires Improvement45 pupils
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Nun Monkton Primary Foundation School

Good43 pupils

storefront Nearby Amenities

hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Grove House B & B
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Pub, NightClub

19 nearby
  • The Spotted Ox
  • York Bridge Club
  • Bay Horse
  • Green Hammerton Social Club
  • The Boot & Shoe
  • + 14 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

32 nearby
  • Alice Hawthorn Inn
  • Anchor Inn
  • Sweet Basil
  • The Tickled Trout
  • Tockwith Multidrive Centre
  • + 27 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

13 nearby
  • Lucky Dragon
  • New Hong Kong
  • Papasito
  • Pizza Base
  • Pizza Doner
  • + 8 more
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Retailers - Other

25 nearby
  • Co-operative Group
  • Pool Bridge Farm Shop
  • Post Office And Village Shop
  • BP Uk Ltd
  • Cardland (York)
  • + 20 more
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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