Postcode Analysis York, Yorkshire and The Humber

WINCHESTER GROVE, YO26 4RX House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WINCHESTER GROVE, YO26 4RX.

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Population

267

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Avg Age

42

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Avg Income

£ 40,300 /yr

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Employed

51%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: YO26 4RX 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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6/10
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3/10
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7/10
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5/10
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5/10
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5/10
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10/10
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4/10
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6/10
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Area Character

YO26 4RX is an established family neighbourhood — 57% owner-occupation and an average age of 42 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Low crime and mid-range prices — a genuinely accessible family postcode.

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

YO26 4RX is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Winchester Grove, 0.5km from Carr Hill in York. Administratively it sits within Holgate ward and the York Central constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, YO26 4RX 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. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a public administration and security zone — public administration and security with mainly white workforces. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 42) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 32% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 46 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £270k.

Census 2021 statistics for YO26 4RX are sourced from Output Area E00067604 (shared with 10 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 4RX. 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

White / British95.8%
Asian / British Asian1.5%
Black / African / Caribbean0.4%
Other / Mixed2.3%

Economic Activity

51%Active
FT: 35%
Unemployed: 3%
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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

Semi-Detached

£ 270,000

1 sales · Mean £ 270,000

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

YO26 4RX has low crime rates — 46 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 offences105
Anti-social behaviour71
Shoplifting38
Criminal damage and arson29
Public order16

school Local Schools

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Poppleton Road Primary School

Good399 pupils0.2 km
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Acomb Primary School

Good322 pupils0.7 km
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Carr Junior School

Requires Improvement314 pupils0.8 km
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Carr Infant School

Good229 pupils0.8 km
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Saint Barnabas Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School

Requires Improvement98 pupils0.9 km
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Our Lady Queen of Martyrs Catholic Primary School - a Catholic Voluntary Academy

Good420 pupils1.1 km
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Hob Moor Oaks Academy

Good108 pupils1.1 km
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Hob Moor Community Primary Academy

Good311 pupils1.1 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

23 nearby
  • Corking Food and Wines0.7 km
  • Khangura Stores0.2 km
  • News & Booze0.8 km
  • One Stop0.8 km
  • Danebury Drive Community Foodbank - The Holy Redeemer Chuch0.8 km
  • + 18 more
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Pub, NightClub

9 nearby
  • Poppleton Road Working Mens Club0.2 km
  • Leeman Hotel/Cafe Leemo0.7 km
  • The Ainsty0.4 km
  • Acomb W.M.C & Institute0.9 km
  • Marcia Grey0.9 km
  • + 4 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

7 nearby
  • Danebury Drive Community Cafe0.8 km
  • Brunch Time0.3 km
  • Goodwill Community Cafe0.8 km
  • Laughing Llama Coffee & Bistro0.8 km
  • Pastelle Kitchen & Events0.7 km
  • + 2 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

15 nearby
  • Rocco’s0.2 km
  • The Crispy Duck0.8 km
  • Bartons Fish and Chips1.0 km
  • Papasito1.0 km
  • York Tasty House0.7 km
  • + 10 more
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Supermarkets

3 nearby
  • Co-op Service Station0.8 km
  • Co-op Late Shop0.5 km
  • Morrisons0.9 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • York1.6 km
  • Poppleton2.7 km
  • Hammerton11.6 km

Bus Stops

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