YO26 4RJ is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Lindsey Avenue, 0.4km from Carr Hill in York. Administratively it sits within Holgate ward and the York Central constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, YO26 4RJ is 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. During the day, public administration and security with mainly white workforces. A balanced community with an average age of 42 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 32% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 32 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £163k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, up 22.7% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for YO26 4RJ are sourced from Output Area E00067604 (shared with 10 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
LINDSEY AVENUE, YO26 4RJ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LINDSEY AVENUE, YO26 4RJ.
267
42
£ 40,300 /yr
51%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: YO26 4RJ 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
Owner-occupied, family-oriented, and settled. YO26 4RJ's 57% ownership and 42-year average age put it squarely in the established family zone. Low crime and a maturing demographic make this one of the more stable postcodes in the district. Property prices are trending up 22.7% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for YO26 4RJ. The average age is 42.0. 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
Flat
£ 130,000
7 sales · Mean £ 127,071
Terraced
£ 172,500
4 sales · Mean £ 173,250
Semi-Detached
£ 225,000
1 sales · Mean £ 225,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
YO26 4RJ has low crime rates — 32 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
Carr Junior School
Carr Infant School
Acomb Primary School
Saint Barnabas Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
Our Lady Queen of Martyrs Catholic Primary School - a Catholic Voluntary Academy
Hob Moor Oaks Academy
Hob Moor Community Primary Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
23 nearby- Acorn Meats0.8 km
- Cooplands0.7 km
- Greengrocer of Acomb0.7 km
- JoJos Afro-Caribbean Supermarket0.7 km
- Thomas the Baker0.7 km
- + 18 more
Pub, NightClub
9 nearby- Acomb & District Conservative Club1.0 km
- Carlton Tavern0.6 km
- Holgate W M C & Institute0.9 km
- Acomb W.M.C & Institute1.0 km
- Marcia Grey0.9 km
- + 4 more
Restaurant, Cafe
7 nearby- Explore Acomb Library Cafe1.0 km
- Town Coffee House0.8 km
- Pastelle Kitchen & Events0.7 km
- Goodwill Community Cafe0.9 km
- Laughing Llama Coffee & Bistro0.8 km
- + 2 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Morrisons1.0 km
- Co-op Late Shop0.6 km
- Co-op Service Station0.7 km
Takeaway Shop
16 nearby- Acomb Kebab House1.0 km
- Domino's Pizza0.7 km
- Kings Fish and Chips0.9 km
- Pizza Peppinas1.0 km
- The Sandwich Hut0.9 km
- + 11 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- York1.7 km
- Poppleton2.6 km
- Hammerton11.5 km
Bus Stops
- Lindsey Avenue0.1 km
- Lindsey Avenue0.1 km
- Lindsey Avenue0.2 km
- Seldon Road0.2 km
- Seldon Road0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: YO264RJ · Data under Open Government Licence