YO26 4RE is a safe, established residential area on Lister Court, 0.4km from Holgate in York. Administratively it sits within Holgate ward and the York Central constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a classic working-class terrace area — densely packed streets, low ethnic diversity. During the day, public administration and security with mainly white workforces. A balanced community with an average age of 38 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 62% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment. Employment levels are high (48% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 39 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £150k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, up 30.8% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for YO26 4RE are sourced from Output Area E00067605 (shared with 10 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
LISTER COURT, YO26 4RE House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LISTER COURT, YO26 4RE.
234
38
£ 40,300 /yr
70%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: YO26 4RE 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
Owner-occupied, family-oriented, and settled. YO26 4RE's 62% ownership and 38-year average age put it squarely in the established family zone. Low crime and a maturing demographic make this one of the more stable postcodes in the district. Property prices are trending up 30.8% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for YO26 4RE. The average age is 37.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age Profile: A mature, mid-life demographic. The population consists largely of established adults in their late thirties and forties.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 130,000
3 sales · Mean £ 139,333
Terraced
£ 149,500
1 sales · Mean £ 149,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
YO26 4RE has low crime rates — 39 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.
school Local Schools
Poppleton Road Primary School
Acomb Primary School
Saint Barnabas Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
Carr Junior School
Carr Infant School
St Paul's Nursery School
Our Lady Queen of Martyrs Catholic Primary School - a Catholic Voluntary Academy
St Paul's Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
20 nearby- Corking Food and Wines0.5 km
- Khangura Stores0.1 km
- News & Booze1.0 km
- One Stop0.6 km
- Danebury Drive Community Foodbank - The Holy Redeemer Chuch1.0 km
- + 15 more
Pub, NightClub
7 nearby- Poppleton Road Working Mens Club0.1 km
- Fox Inn0.9 km
- Leeman Hotel/Cafe Leemo0.5 km
- The Ainsty0.5 km
- Severus Social Club (Acomb)0.9 km
- + 2 more
Restaurant, Cafe
6 nearby- Danebury Drive Community Cafe1.0 km
- Brunch Time0.1 km
- Goodwill Community Cafe0.8 km
- Laughing Llama Coffee & Bistro0.9 km
- Pastelle Kitchen & Events0.6 km
- + 1 more
Takeaway Shop
10 nearby- Rocco’s0.1 km
- The Crispy Duck1.0 km
- York Tasty House0.5 km
- Kashmir0.9 km
- Happy Chef0.6 km
- + 5 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Co-op Service Station1.0 km
- Co-op Late Shop0.6 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- York1.4 km
- Poppleton2.8 km
- Hammerton11.8 km
Bus Stops
- Seldon Road0.2 km
- Seldon Road0.2 km
- Grantham Drive0.2 km
- Grantham Drive0.2 km
- Grantham Drive0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: YO264RE · Data under Open Government Licence