Postcode Analysis York, Yorkshire and The Humber

AMBERLEY STREET, YO26 4SD House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for AMBERLEY STREET, YO26 4SD.

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Population

234

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Avg Age

38

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Avg Income

£ 40,300 /yr

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Employed

70%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: YO26 4SD 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.

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5/10
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1/10
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8/10
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9/10
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5/10
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8/10
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9/10
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5/10
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5/10
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Area Character

Families dominate this postcode. With 62% owner-occupation and average age 38, YO26 4SD has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. Low crime and mid-range prices — a genuinely accessible family postcode. Property prices are trending down 18.6% year-on-year.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

YO26 4SD is a safe, established residential area on Amberley Street, 0.5km from Holgate in York. Administratively it sits within Holgate ward and the York Central constituency.

For families considering a move, YO26 4SD represents a classic working-class terrace area — densely packed streets, low ethnic diversity. By day, the area transitions to a public administration and security character: public administration and security with mainly white workforces. An average age of 38 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 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 38 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £213k, down 18.6% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for YO26 4SD are sourced from Output Area E00067605 (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 4SD. 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

White / British95.3%
Asian / British Asian1.7%
Black / African / Caribbean0.4%
Other / Mixed2.6%

Economic Activity

70%Active
FT: 48%
Unemployed: 4%
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Community Makeup: A balanced, mature neighborhood. The average age points to a solid foundation of mid-career individuals.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 180,000

15 sales · Mean £ 196,166

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

YO26 4SD has low crime rates — 38 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 offences76
Anti-social behaviour58
Criminal damage and arson25
Public order14
Drugs9

school Local Schools

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Poppleton Road Primary School

Good399 pupils0.1 km
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Acomb Primary School

Good322 pupils0.7 km
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Saint Barnabas Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School

Requires Improvement98 pupils0.8 km
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Carr Junior School

Requires Improvement314 pupils0.8 km
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Carr Infant School

Good229 pupils0.8 km
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St Paul's Nursery School

Good64 pupils1.1 km
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Our Lady Queen of Martyrs Catholic Primary School - a Catholic Voluntary Academy

Good420 pupils1.1 km
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St Paul's Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School

Good189 pupils1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

6 nearby
  • Pastelle Kitchen & Events0.6 km
  • Brunch Time0.1 km
  • Town Coffee House0.9 km
  • Goodwill Community Cafe0.9 km
  • Laughing Llama Coffee & Bistro0.9 km
  • + 1 more
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Takeaway Shop

10 nearby
  • Happy Chef0.8 km
  • Papa Johns0.8 km
  • Zeera Spice0.4 km
  • York Tasty House0.6 km
  • Domino's Pizza0.8 km
  • + 5 more
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Retailers - Other

20 nearby
  • Danebury Drive Community Foodbank - The Holy Redeemer Chuch0.9 km
  • Premier0.7 km
  • The One Stop Shop0.2 km
  • One Stop0.8 km
  • Acorn Meats1.0 km
  • + 15 more
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Pub, NightClub

7 nearby
  • Leeman Hotel/Cafe Leemo0.5 km
  • The Ainsty0.4 km
  • Fox Inn1.0 km
  • Carlton Tavern0.6 km
  • Holgate W M C & Institute0.8 km
  • + 2 more
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Co-op Service Station0.9 km
  • Co-op Late Shop0.6 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

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

Bus Stops

  • Seldon Road0.1 km
  • Seldon Road0.1 km
  • Lindsey Avenue0.2 km
  • Lindsey Avenue0.2 km
  • Lindsey Avenue0.3 km