YO26 4SF is a safe, established residential area on Poplar Street, 0.5km from Holgate in York. Administratively it sits within Holgate ward and the York Central constituency.
Day-to-day life in YO26 4SF has the character of 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. The daytime character shifts — public administration and security with mainly white workforces. The 36 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down.
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 £232k, down 3.6% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for YO26 4SF are sourced from Output Area E00067601 (shared with 21 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
POPLAR STREET, YO26 4SF House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for POPLAR STREET, YO26 4SF.
364
36
£ 40,300 /yr
62%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: YO26 4SF 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
YO26 4SF is a mixed residential postcode — average age 36, 44% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending down 3.6% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for YO26 4SF. The average age is 36.2. 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 & 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
Terraced
£ 182,000
15 sales · Mean £ 195,033
Semi-Detached
£ 236,000
6 sales · Mean £ 259,916
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
YO26 4SF 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
Saint Barnabas Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
Acomb Primary School
Carr Junior School
Carr Infant School
St Paul's Nursery School
St Paul's Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
Our Lady Queen of Martyrs Catholic Primary School - a Catholic Voluntary Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
4 nearby- Pastelle Kitchen & Events0.4 km
- Brunch Time0.1 km
- Goodwill Community Cafe1.0 km
- Danebury Drive Community Cafe0.9 km
Takeaway Shop
8 nearby- Happy Chef0.8 km
- Papa Johns0.9 km
- Zeera Spice0.5 km
- York Tasty House0.4 km
- Domino's Pizza1.0 km
- + 3 more
Retailers - Other
15 nearby- Danebury Drive Community Foodbank - The Holy Redeemer Chuch0.9 km
- Premier0.6 km
- The One Stop Shop0.2 km
- One Stop0.8 km
- Cooplands1.0 km
- + 10 more
Pub, NightClub
6 nearby- Leeman Hotel/Cafe Leemo0.4 km
- The Ainsty0.5 km
- Fox Inn1.0 km
- Carlton Tavern0.7 km
- Holgate W M C & Institute0.9 km
- + 1 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Co-op Service Station0.9 km
- Co-op Late Shop0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- York1.4 km
- Poppleton2.7 km
- Hammerton11.7 km
Bus Stops
- Seldon Road0.1 km
- Seldon Road0.1 km
- Lindsey Avenue0.2 km
- Grantham Drive0.3 km
- Malvern Avenue0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: YO264SF · Data under Open Government Licence