Postcode Analysis York, Yorkshire and The Humber

BAILDON CLOSE, YO26 4LR House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BAILDON CLOSE, YO26 4LR.

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Population

265

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Avg Age

35

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Avg Income

£ 40,300 /yr

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Employed

46%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: YO26 4LR falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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5/10
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1/10
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7/10
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2/10
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8/10
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2/10
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9/10
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1/10
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7/10
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Area Character

YO26 4LR has a significant social housing presence — 77% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. The 35-year average age reflects a younger, more transient social housing population.

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

YO26 4LR is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Baildon Close, 0.6km from Carr Hill in York. Administratively it sits within Holgate ward and the York Central constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, YO26 4LR is these neighbourhoods are mainly comprised of flats, interspersed with occasional detached, semi-detached or terraced houses. there are many families with children, and marriage and civil partnership is less common than in the group as a whole. rates of use of english as the main language are slightly lower than group average and residents are less likely to be affiliated with any religion. there are more students and there is slightly higher unemployment than elsewhere in the group. employment is heavily skewed towards the provision of routine services. The daytime character shifts — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. The 35 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 77% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. Full-time employment stands at 24% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 59 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £150k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.

Census 2021 statistics for YO26 4LR are sourced from Output Area E00067613 (shared with 26 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 4LR. The average age is 35.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British95.1%
Asian / British Asian1.9%
Black / African / Caribbean0.7%
Other / Mixed2.2%

Economic Activity

46%Active
FT: 24%
Unemployed: 4%
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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

Flat

£ 133,627

4 sales · Mean £ 137,063

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

Crime around YO26 4LR is moderate at 59 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are anti-social behaviour and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Anti-social behaviour112
Violence and sexual offences109
Criminal damage and arson37
Shoplifting37
Burglary15

school Local Schools

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Acomb Primary School

Good322 pupils0.4 km
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Poppleton Road Primary School

Good399 pupils0.6 km
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Hob Moor Oaks Academy

Good108 pupils0.7 km
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Hob Moor Community Primary Academy

Good311 pupils0.7 km
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Our Lady Queen of Martyrs Catholic Primary School - a Catholic Voluntary Academy

Good420 pupils0.8 km
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Carr Infant School

Good229 pupils0.9 km
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Carr Junior School

Requires Improvement314 pupils0.9 km
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St Paul's Nursery School

Good64 pupils1.1 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

26 nearby
  • Morrisons Daily0.6 km
  • Acorn Meats0.5 km
  • Cooplands0.3 km
  • Greengrocer of Acomb0.3 km
  • JoJos Afro-Caribbean Supermarket0.3 km
  • + 21 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

15 nearby
  • Belly Buster0.7 km
  • Pizza Pan1.0 km
  • Acomb Kebab House0.6 km
  • Chips N Things0.8 km
  • Domino's Pizza0.3 km
  • + 10 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

14 nearby
  • Acomb & District Conservative Club0.6 km
  • Carlton Tavern0.1 km
  • Holgate W M C & Institute0.6 km
  • The Crooked Tap0.9 km
  • The Inn on the Green0.8 km
  • + 9 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

8 nearby
  • Explore Acomb Library Cafe0.6 km
  • Indian Ocean0.8 km
  • Rubys Coffee House0.7 km
  • Tea On The Green0.8 km
  • Town Coffee House0.5 km
  • + 3 more
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Morrisons0.6 km
  • Co-op Late Shop0.1 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • York1.6 km
  • Poppleton2.9 km
  • Hammerton11.7 km

Bus Stops

  • Sowerby Road0.1 km
  • The Regent0.1 km
  • Sowerby Road0.1 km
  • The Regent0.2 km
  • West Bank0.2 km