Postcode Analysis York, Yorkshire and The Humber

YO26 4LT House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for YO26 4LT.

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Population

284

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Avg Age

50

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Avg Income

£ 40,300 /yr

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Employed

40%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: YO26 4LT 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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2/10
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5/10
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6/10
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7/10
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2/10
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6/10
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9/10
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9/10
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4/10
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Area Character

YO26 4LT is a mixed residential postcode — average age 50, 86% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Young average age (50) and budget pricing suggest early gentrification potential.

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

YO26 4LT is a mixed residential area located 0.5km from Acomb in York. Administratively it sits within Holgate ward and the York Central constituency.

For families considering a move, YO26 4LT represents a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. During the day, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 50) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 86% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 75 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area.

Census 2021 statistics for YO26 4LT are sourced from Output Area E00067610 (shared with 19 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 4LT. The average age is 50.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British95.0%
Asian / British Asian1.8%
Black / African / Caribbean0.4%
Other / Mixed2.8%

Economic Activity

40%Active
FT: 28%
Unemployed: 0%
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Area Vibe: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.

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

Crime around YO26 4LT is moderate at 75 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 behaviour170
Violence and sexual offences121
Shoplifting50
Criminal damage and arson38
Public order21

school Local Schools

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Acomb Primary School

Good322 pupils0.4 km
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Poppleton Road Primary School

Good399 pupils0.7 km
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Hob Moor Community Primary Academy

Good311 pupils0.7 km
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Hob Moor Oaks Academy

Good108 pupils0.7 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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Our Lady Queen of Martyrs Catholic Primary School - a Catholic Voluntary Academy

Good420 pupils0.9 km
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York High School

Good724 pupils1.1 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

25 nearby
  • Khangura Stores0.6 km
  • Lloyds Pharmacy0.7 km
  • Sweet Freaks York0.8 km
  • One Stop0.8 km
  • Morrisons Daily0.6 km
  • + 20 more
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Pub, NightClub

12 nearby
  • Poppleton Road Working Mens Club0.7 km
  • The Clock House0.7 km
  • Acomb W.M.C & Institute0.5 km
  • Marcia Grey0.5 km
  • Severus Social Club (Acomb)0.3 km
  • + 7 more
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Takeaway Shop

15 nearby
  • Rocco’s0.6 km
  • Happy Chef0.8 km
  • Papa Johns0.2 km
  • Zeera Spice0.3 km
  • Belly Buster0.7 km
  • + 10 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

8 nearby
  • Goodwill Community Cafe0.6 km
  • Laughing Llama Coffee & Bistro0.4 km
  • Explore Acomb Library Cafe0.5 km
  • Indian Ocean0.7 km
  • Rubys Coffee House0.6 km
  • + 3 more
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Co-op Late Shop0.0 km
  • Morrisons0.5 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • York1.8 km
  • Poppleton2.9 km
  • Hammerton11.6 km

Bus Stops

  • The Regent0.0 km
  • The Regent0.1 km
  • Sowerby Road0.2 km
  • Sowerby Road0.2 km
  • West Bank0.3 km