Postcode Analysis York, Yorkshire and The Humber

LINDSEY AVENUE, YO26 4RS House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LINDSEY AVENUE, YO26 4RS.

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Population

304

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Avg Age

32

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Avg Income

£ 40,300 /yr

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Employed

36%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: YO26 4RS 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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2/10
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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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8/10
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1/10
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2/10
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Area Character

Social renting makes up 76% of tenure in YO26 4RS — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. Low crime and a young population give this estate more upside than first impressions suggest.

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

YO26 4RS 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 4RS is a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. Outside of residential hours, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. At 32 years average, this is a working-age, professionally active neighbourhood with good transport links and a dynamic social mix. 76% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. Full-time employment stands at 19% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 41 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £147k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.

Census 2021 statistics for YO26 4RS are sourced from Output Area E00067614 (shared with 15 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 4RS. The average age is 32.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British97.0%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean1.0%
Other / Mixed2.0%

Economic Activity

36%Active
FT: 19%
Unemployed: 1%
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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

£ 131,750

2 sales · Mean £ 131,750

Terraced

£ 158,000

3 sales · Mean £ 156,333

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

YO26 4RS has low crime rates — 41 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.

Violence and sexual offences109
Anti-social behaviour74
Shoplifting35
Criminal damage and arson33
Public order16

school Local Schools

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Poppleton Road Primary School

Good399 pupils0.4 km
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Acomb Primary School

Good322 pupils0.6 km
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Carr Junior School

Requires Improvement314 pupils0.7 km
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Carr Infant School

Good229 pupils0.7 km
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Hob Moor Oaks Academy

Good108 pupils1.0 km
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Hob Moor Community Primary Academy

Good311 pupils1.0 km
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Our Lady Queen of Martyrs Catholic Primary School - a Catholic Voluntary Academy

Good420 pupils1.0 km
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Saint Barnabas Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School

Requires Improvement98 pupils1.1 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

27 nearby
  • Corking Food and Wines0.9 km
  • Khangura Stores0.4 km
  • News & Booze0.9 km
  • Lloyds Pharmacy1.0 km
  • One Stop0.8 km
  • + 22 more
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Pub, NightClub

13 nearby
  • Poppleton Road Working Mens Club0.4 km
  • The Clock House0.9 km
  • Acomb W.M.C & Institute0.7 km
  • Marcia Grey0.7 km
  • Severus Social Club (Acomb)0.6 km
  • + 8 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

10 nearby
  • Danebury Drive Community Cafe0.9 km
  • Pastelle Kitchen & Events0.9 km
  • Goodwill Community Cafe0.7 km
  • Laughing Llama Coffee & Bistro0.6 km
  • Explore Acomb Library Cafe0.7 km
  • + 5 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

16 nearby
  • Rocco’s0.4 km
  • The Crispy Duck0.9 km
  • Happy Chef0.8 km
  • Papa Johns0.4 km
  • Zeera Spice0.0 km
  • + 11 more
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Supermarkets

3 nearby
  • Co-op Late Shop0.3 km
  • Morrisons0.7 km
  • Co-op Service Station0.9 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • York1.7 km
  • Poppleton2.7 km
  • Hammerton11.5 km

Bus Stops

  • Sowerby Road0.1 km
  • Sowerby Road0.1 km
  • Lindsey Avenue0.2 km
  • Howe Hill Close0.2 km
  • Lindsey Avenue0.2 km