YO26 4AB is a mixed residential area located 0.7km from Bishophill in York. Administratively it sits within Holgate ward and the York Central constituency.
This is a well-established rental postcode — a classic working-class terrace area — densely packed streets, low ethnic diversity. The daytime character shifts — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. The 39 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 44% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. Employment levels are high (54% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.
Safety: Crime rates are above average at 97 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below.
Census 2021 statistics for YO26 4AB are sourced from Output Area E00067617 (shared with 11 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
YO26 4AB House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for YO26 4AB.
231
39
£ 49,100 /yr
74%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: YO26 4AB is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
Families dominate this postcode. With 53% owner-occupation and average age 39, YO26 4AB has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. Moderate crime is broadly expected in an active family area — street-level variation matters.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for YO26 4AB. The average age is 39.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around YO26 4AB is above average at 97 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are anti-social behaviour and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
St Paul's Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
St Paul's Nursery School
All Saints RC School
Scarcroft Primary School
Our Lady Queen of Martyrs Catholic Primary School - a Catholic Voluntary Academy
Millthorpe School
Saint Barnabas Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
Acomb Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
42 nearby- B'n'T Stores0.7 km
- Costa Verde0.3 km
- Everyman0.3 km
- P T & H J Richardson0.3 km
- York Gin Company0.4 km
- + 37 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
34 nearby- Elmbank Hotel with Leetham's Brasserie at Elm Bank0.6 km
- Hotel Du Vin & Bistro York0.4 km
- Kilima Hotel0.4 km
- Principal York Hotel0.4 km
- St Paul's Lodge0.3 km
- + 29 more
Pub, NightClub
50 nearby- Duke of York0.4 km
- Longboat0.3 km
- The Bay Horse0.3 km
- The Windmill0.3 km
- Ziggy's0.6 km
- + 45 more
Restaurant, Cafe
98 nearby- Burger King Limited0.4 km
- Cafe West0.6 km
- Caffe La Tazzina0.4 km
- Costa Coffee - Old Signal Box0.4 km
- Delrio's Restaurant0.4 km
- + 93 more
Takeaway Shop
20 nearby- Fryways0.3 km
- Pizza Choice0.3 km
- Subway0.3 km
- Pizza Peppinas0.7 km
- Krunchy's Sandwich Bar0.7 km
- + 15 more
Supermarkets
5 nearby- Sainsbury's1.0 km
- Sainsbury's0.7 km
- Sainsburys0.4 km
- Regency Supermarket0.7 km
- Tesco1.0 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- York0.3 km
- Poppleton4.0 km
- Hammerton13.0 km
Bus Stops
- Cambridge Street0.3 km
- Cambridge Street0.3 km
- York Railway Station0.3 km
- Rear Entrance0.3 km
- Blossom Street0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: YO264AB · Data under Open Government Licence