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.
YO26 4LT House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for YO26 4LT.
284
50
£ 40,300 /yr
40%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
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.
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.
mapGeographic Location
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
Economic Activity
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.
school Local Schools
Acomb Primary School
Poppleton Road Primary School
Hob Moor Community Primary Academy
Hob Moor Oaks Academy
Carr Infant School
Carr Junior School
Our Lady Queen of Martyrs Catholic Primary School - a Catholic Voluntary Academy
York High School
storefront Nearby Amenities
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
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
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, 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
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
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Postcode Profile: YO264LT · Data under Open Government Licence