YO26 4RL is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Lindsey Avenue, 0.3km from Carr Hill in York. Administratively it sits within Holgate ward and the York Central constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, YO26 4RL is an area with a high proportion of elderly residents, often in communal housing. The daytime character shifts — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. An average age of 33 points to a young professional and early-career population — ambitious, mobile, and predominantly renting. 38% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 39 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £200k, up 7.5% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for YO26 4RL are sourced from Output Area E00067609 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
LINDSEY AVENUE, YO26 4RL House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LINDSEY AVENUE, YO26 4RL.
309
33
£ 40,300 /yr
50%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: YO26 4RL 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.
Area Character
With 38% social renting, YO26 4RL is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. Low crime and a young population give this estate more upside than first impressions suggest. Property prices are trending up 7.5% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for YO26 4RL. The average age is 33.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 170,000
7 sales · Mean £ 174,071
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
YO26 4RL 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
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
Saint Barnabas Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
26 nearby- Corking Food and Wines0.9 km
- Khangura Stores0.4 km
- News & Booze0.8 km
- One Stop0.8 km
- Morrisons Daily0.9 km
- + 21 more
Pub, NightClub
12 nearby- Poppleton Road Working Mens Club0.4 km
- Acomb W.M.C & Institute0.8 km
- Marcia Grey0.7 km
- Severus Social Club (Acomb)0.6 km
- Acomb & District Conservative Club0.8 km
- + 7 more
Restaurant, Cafe
10 nearby- Danebury Drive Community Cafe0.8 km
- Pastelle Kitchen & Events0.9 km
- Goodwill Community Cafe0.8 km
- Laughing Llama Coffee & Bistro0.6 km
- Explore Acomb Library Cafe0.8 km
- + 5 more
Takeaway Shop
18 nearby- Rocco’s0.4 km
- The Crispy Duck0.8 km
- Happy Chef0.8 km
- Lucky Dragon1.0 km
- Papa Johns0.4 km
- + 13 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Co-op Late Shop0.3 km
- Morrisons0.8 km
- Co-op Service Station0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- York1.7 km
- Poppleton2.6 km
- Hammerton11.5 km
Bus Stops
- Lindsey Avenue0.1 km
- Lindsey Avenue0.1 km
- Sowerby Road0.2 km
- Sowerby Road0.2 km
- Howe Hill Close0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: YO264RL · Data under Open Government Licence