YO26 4RH is a sought-after residential area located 0.5km from Ouse Acres in York. Administratively it sits within Holgate ward and the York Central constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in YO26, YO26 4RH offers a popular retirement area with older residents and low crime. The daytime character shifts — mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. The 42 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 76% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 33 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. The area ranks among the least deprived 20% in England — a strong signal of community wellbeing, good schools, and low crime.
Census 2021 statistics for YO26 4RH are sourced from Output Area E00067634 (shared with 16 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
YO26 4RH House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for YO26 4RH.
294
42
£ 42,400 /yr
62%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.
Area Character
YO26 4RH is a premium owner-occupier postcode — 76% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. Low crime and mid-career demographics put this at peak family desirability.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for YO26 4RH. The average age is 42.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A highly stable neighborhood of property owners. The average age points to mid-career individuals heavily invested in the local area.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
YO26 4RH 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.
school Local Schools
Poppleton Road Primary School
Saint Barnabas Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
Carr Junior School
Carr Infant School
Acomb Primary School
St Paul's Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
St Paul's Nursery School
Vale of York Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
6 nearby- Danebury Drive Community Foodbank - The Holy Redeemer Chuch0.9 km
- Premier0.5 km
- The One Stop Shop0.4 km
- Corking Food and Wines0.4 km
- Khangura Stores0.4 km
- + 1 more
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- Leeman Hotel/Cafe Leemo0.4 km
- The Ainsty0.5 km
- Poppleton Road Working Mens Club0.4 km
Restaurant, Cafe
3 nearby- Brunch Time0.4 km
- Pastelle Kitchen & Events0.3 km
- Danebury Drive Community Cafe0.9 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Co-op Service Station0.9 km
Takeaway Shop
6 nearby- Bartons Fish and Chips1.0 km
- Papasito1.0 km
- York Tasty House0.4 km
- Zeera Spice0.8 km
- Rocco’s0.4 km
- + 1 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Clifton Bridge Hotel0.9 km
- YHA York1.0 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- York1.5 km
- Poppleton2.6 km
- Hammerton11.7 km
Bus Stops
- Landing Lane0.2 km
- Salisbury Road0.3 km
- Sailsbury Road0.3 km
- Lindsey Avenue0.4 km
- Seldon Road0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: YO264RH · Data under Open Government Licence