Postcode Analysis York, Yorkshire and The Humber

WILLANS GROVE, YO26 4QY House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WILLANS GROVE, YO26 4QY.

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Population

364

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Avg Age

36

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Avg Income

£ 40,300 /yr

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Employed

62%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: YO26 4QY represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.

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6/10
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3/10
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7/10
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6/10
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4/10
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5/10
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9/10
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3/10
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4/10
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Area Character

YO26 4QY is a mixed residential postcode — average age 36, 44% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.

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YO26 4QY is a safe, established residential area on Willans Grove, 0.2km from Holgate in York. Administratively it sits within Holgate ward and the York Central constituency.

YO26 4QY is these neighbourhoods include younger than group average individuals, frequently born in the eu. many residents are of mixed or multiple ethnicities. many are unmarried or divorced. many reside in privately rented detached houses or flats, some of which are underoccupied. individuals are more likely than the group average to be educated to a level/highers or degree level, and to work in managerial occupations. unemployment rates are lower than the group average. many of these neighbourhoods are found close to industrial estates. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a public administration and security zone — public administration and security with mainly white workforces. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 36) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 33 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £299k.

Census 2021 statistics for YO26 4QY are sourced from Output Area E00067601 (shared with 21 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for YO26 4QY. The average age is 36.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British94.0%
Asian / British Asian1.6%
Black / African / Caribbean0.3%
Other / Mixed4.1%

Economic Activity

62%Active
FT: 38%
Unemployed: 4%
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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

£ 299,950

3 sales · Mean £ 279,966

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

YO26 4QY has low crime rates — 33 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences59
Anti-social behaviour37
Criminal damage and arson23
Drugs9
Public order8

school Local Schools

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Poppleton Road Primary School

Good399 pupils0.3 km
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Acomb Primary School

Good322 pupils0.6 km
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Saint Barnabas Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School

Requires Improvement98 pupils0.7 km
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St Paul's Nursery School

Good64 pupils0.8 km
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St Paul's Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School

Good189 pupils0.9 km
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Our Lady Queen of Martyrs Catholic Primary School - a Catholic Voluntary Academy

Good420 pupils0.9 km
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Carr Infant School

Good229 pupils1.1 km
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Carr Junior School

Requires Improvement314 pupils1.1 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

16 nearby
  • Corking Food and Wines0.4 km
  • Khangura Stores0.2 km
  • Holgate Bridge Store1.0 km
  • One Stop0.5 km
  • Premier0.5 km
  • + 11 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

8 nearby
  • Poppleton Road Working Mens Club0.3 km
  • Fox Inn0.7 km
  • Leeman Hotel/Cafe Leemo0.4 km
  • The Ainsty0.7 km
  • Severus Social Club (Acomb)1.0 km
  • + 3 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

7 nearby
  • Rocco’s0.2 km
  • York Tasty House0.5 km
  • Happy Chef0.5 km
  • Papa Johns0.9 km
  • Zeera Spice0.5 km
  • + 2 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

5 nearby
  • Kilima Hotel0.9 km
  • St Paul's Lodge1.0 km
  • Astor York1.0 km
  • Holmwood House Hotel1.0 km
  • New Holgate Hotel1.0 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

4 nearby
  • Brunch Time0.2 km
  • Goodwill Community Cafe0.7 km
  • Pastelle Kitchen & Events0.5 km
  • Restaurant Associates1.0 km
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Co-op Late Shop0.7 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • York1.2 km
  • Poppleton3.0 km
  • Hammerton12.0 km

Bus Stops

  • Grantham Drive0.1 km
  • Grantham Drive0.1 km
  • Grantham Drive0.2 km
  • Grantham Drive0.2 km
  • Holgate Park0.3 km