YO26 4LP is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.5km from Carr Hill in York. Administratively it sits within Holgate ward and the York Central constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, YO26 4LP is a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a non-metropolitan suburban areas zone — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. The 32 average age reflects a thriving young professional community — a good mix of renters and first-time buyers, with strong employment rates. 76% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. Full-time employment stands at 19% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 78 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area.
Census 2021 statistics for YO26 4LP are sourced from Output Area E00067614 (shared with 15 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
YO26 4LP House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for YO26 4LP.
304
32
£ 40,300 /yr
36%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: YO26 4LP falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
YO26 4LP has a significant social housing presence — 76% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. The 32-year average age reflects a younger, more transient social housing population.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for YO26 4LP. The average age is 32.0. 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 4LP is moderate at 78 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
Acomb Primary School
Poppleton Road Primary School
Hob Moor Oaks Academy
Hob Moor Community Primary Academy
Our Lady Queen of Martyrs Catholic Primary School - a Catholic Voluntary Academy
Carr Infant School
Carr Junior School
St Paul's Nursery School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
25 nearby- Khangura Stores0.6 km
- Lloyds Pharmacy0.7 km
- Sweet Freaks York0.8 km
- One Stop0.7 km
- Morrisons Daily0.6 km
- + 20 more
Pub, NightClub
13 nearby- Poppleton Road Working Mens Club0.6 km
- The Clock House0.7 km
- Fox Inn1.0 km
- Acomb W.M.C & Institute0.6 km
- Marcia Grey0.5 km
- + 8 more
Takeaway Shop
15 nearby- Rocco’s0.6 km
- Happy Chef0.7 km
- Papa Johns0.3 km
- Zeera Spice0.2 km
- Belly Buster0.7 km
- + 10 more
Restaurant, Cafe
8 nearby- Goodwill Community Cafe0.5 km
- Laughing Llama Coffee & Bistro0.4 km
- Explore Acomb Library Cafe0.6 km
- Indian Ocean0.8 km
- Rubys Coffee House0.7 km
- + 3 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Co-op Late Shop0.1 km
- Morrisons0.6 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- York1.7 km
- Poppleton2.9 km
- Hammerton11.6 km
Bus Stops
- The Regent0.1 km
- Sowerby Road0.1 km
- Sowerby Road0.2 km
- The Regent0.2 km
- Howe Hill Close0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: YO264LP · Data under Open Government Licence