Postcode Analysis York, Yorkshire and The Humber

LINDSEY AVENUE, YO26 4RJ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LINDSEY AVENUE, YO26 4RJ.

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Population

267

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Avg Age

42

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Avg Income

£ 40,300 /yr

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Employed

51%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: YO26 4RJ 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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5/10
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5/10
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5/10
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10/10
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4/10
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6/10
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Area Character

Owner-occupied, family-oriented, and settled. YO26 4RJ's 57% ownership and 42-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 22.7% year-on-year.

home £163,666 median price shield Safety 6/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

YO26 4RJ is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Lindsey Avenue, 0.4km from Carr Hill in York. Administratively it sits within Holgate ward and the York Central constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, YO26 4RJ 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. During the day, public administration and security with mainly white workforces. A balanced community with an average age of 42 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 32% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 32 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £163k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, up 22.7% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for YO26 4RJ are sourced from Output Area E00067604 (shared with 10 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 4RJ. The average age is 42.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British95.8%
Asian / British Asian1.5%
Black / African / Caribbean0.4%
Other / Mixed2.3%

Economic Activity

51%Active
FT: 35%
Unemployed: 3%
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Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.

home Property Prices by Type

Flat

£ 130,000

7 sales · Mean £ 127,071

Terraced

£ 172,500

4 sales · Mean £ 173,250

Semi-Detached

£ 225,000

1 sales · Mean £ 225,000

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

YO26 4RJ has low crime rates — 32 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 offences86
Anti-social behaviour57
Criminal damage and arson27
Public order14
Burglary8

school Local Schools

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Poppleton Road Primary School

Good399 pupils0.3 km
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Carr Junior School

Requires Improvement314 pupils0.6 km
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Carr Infant School

Good229 pupils0.6 km
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Acomb Primary School

Good322 pupils0.8 km
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Saint Barnabas Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School

Requires Improvement98 pupils1.0 km
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Our Lady Queen of Martyrs Catholic Primary School - a Catholic Voluntary Academy

Good420 pupils1.2 km
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Hob Moor Oaks Academy

Good108 pupils1.2 km
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Hob Moor Community Primary Academy

Good311 pupils1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

23 nearby
  • Acorn Meats0.8 km
  • Cooplands0.7 km
  • Greengrocer of Acomb0.7 km
  • JoJos Afro-Caribbean Supermarket0.7 km
  • Thomas the Baker0.7 km
  • + 18 more
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Pub, NightClub

9 nearby
  • Acomb & District Conservative Club1.0 km
  • Carlton Tavern0.6 km
  • Holgate W M C & Institute0.9 km
  • Acomb W.M.C & Institute1.0 km
  • Marcia Grey0.9 km
  • + 4 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

7 nearby
  • Explore Acomb Library Cafe1.0 km
  • Town Coffee House0.8 km
  • Pastelle Kitchen & Events0.7 km
  • Goodwill Community Cafe0.9 km
  • Laughing Llama Coffee & Bistro0.8 km
  • + 2 more
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Supermarkets

3 nearby
  • Morrisons1.0 km
  • Co-op Late Shop0.6 km
  • Co-op Service Station0.7 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

16 nearby
  • Acomb Kebab House1.0 km
  • Domino's Pizza0.7 km
  • Kings Fish and Chips0.9 km
  • Pizza Peppinas1.0 km
  • The Sandwich Hut0.9 km
  • + 11 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • York1.7 km
  • Poppleton2.6 km
  • Hammerton11.5 km

Bus Stops

  • Lindsey Avenue0.1 km
  • Lindsey Avenue0.1 km
  • Lindsey Avenue0.2 km
  • Seldon Road0.2 km
  • Seldon Road0.2 km