YO26 4QX is a safe, established residential area on Thompson Place, 0.3km from Holgate in York. Administratively it sits within Holgate ward and the York Central constituency.
Within the YO26 district, this postcode is characterised by 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. By day, the area transitions to a public administration and security character: public administration and security with mainly white workforces. An average age of 36 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 34 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £172k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.
Census 2021 statistics for YO26 4QX are sourced from Output Area E00067601 (shared with 21 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
THOMPSON PLACE, YO26 4QX House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for THOMPSON PLACE, YO26 4QX.
364
36
£ 40,300 /yr
62%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: YO26 4QX 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
No single demographic signal dominates YO26 4QX — age 36, 44% ownership, 22% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for YO26 4QX. 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
Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 172,500
1 sales · Mean £ 172,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
YO26 4QX has low crime rates — 34 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
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
Carr Infant School
Carr Junior School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
4 nearby- Pastelle Kitchen & Events0.4 km
- Brunch Time0.1 km
- Restaurant Associates1.0 km
- Goodwill Community Cafe0.9 km
Takeaway Shop
7 nearby- Happy Chef0.6 km
- Papa Johns0.9 km
- Zeera Spice0.5 km
- York Tasty House0.4 km
- Domino's Pizza1.0 km
- + 2 more
Retailers - Other
13 nearby- Premier0.5 km
- The One Stop Shop0.4 km
- One Stop0.6 km
- Cooplands1.0 km
- Greengrocer of Acomb1.0 km
- + 8 more
Pub, NightClub
6 nearby- Leeman Hotel/Cafe Leemo0.3 km
- The Ainsty0.6 km
- Fox Inn0.8 km
- Carlton Tavern0.7 km
- Holgate W M C & Institute0.7 km
- + 1 more
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Co-op Late Shop0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- York1.3 km
- Poppleton2.9 km
- Hammerton11.9 km
Bus Stops
- Grantham Drive0.2 km
- Grantham Drive0.2 km
- Seldon Road0.2 km
- Seldon Road0.2 km
- Grantham Drive0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: YO264QX · Data under Open Government Licence