YO26 4LS is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Pateley Place, 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 4LS is a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. During the day, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. The community skews young professional (average age 32) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. 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 61 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £147k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.
Census 2021 statistics for YO26 4LS are sourced from Output Area E00067614 (shared with 15 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
PATELEY PLACE, YO26 4LS House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PATELEY PLACE, YO26 4LS.
304
32
£ 40,300 /yr
36%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: YO26 4LS 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
Social renting makes up 76% of tenure in YO26 4LS — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. 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 4LS. 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
Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 147,500
1 sales · Mean £ 147,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around YO26 4LS is moderate at 61 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
Carr Junior School
Carr Infant School
Hob Moor Oaks Academy
Hob Moor Community Primary Academy
Our Lady Queen of Martyrs Catholic Primary School - a Catholic Voluntary Academy
St Paul's Nursery School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
26 nearby- Corking Food and Wines1.0 km
- Khangura Stores0.5 km
- Lloyds Pharmacy0.8 km
- Sweet Freaks York0.9 km
- One Stop0.7 km
- + 21 more
Pub, NightClub
13 nearby- Poppleton Road Working Mens Club0.5 km
- The Clock House0.8 km
- Acomb W.M.C & Institute0.6 km
- Marcia Grey0.6 km
- Severus Social Club (Acomb)0.4 km
- + 8 more
Takeaway Shop
14 nearby- Rocco’s0.5 km
- Happy Chef0.7 km
- Papa Johns0.3 km
- Zeera Spice0.1 km
- Belly Buster0.8 km
- + 9 more
Restaurant, Cafe
8 nearby- Goodwill Community Cafe0.6 km
- Laughing Llama Coffee & Bistro0.5 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
- Poppleton2.8 km
- Hammerton11.6 km
Bus Stops
- Sowerby Road0.1 km
- Sowerby Road0.1 km
- The Regent0.2 km
- The Regent0.2 km
- Howe Hill Close0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: YO264LS · Data under Open Government Licence