Postcode Analysis York, Yorkshire and The Humber

AMBERLEY STREET, YO26 4SB House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for AMBERLEY STREET, YO26 4SB.

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Population

277

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Avg Age

39

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Avg Income

£ 40,300 /yr

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Employed

59%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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4/10
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2/10
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7/10
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9/10
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5/10
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7/10
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8/10
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6/10
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8/10
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Area Character

YO26 4SB is an established family neighbourhood — 70% owner-occupation and an average age of 39 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 4SB is a safe, established residential area on Amberley Street, 0.5km from Holgate in York. Administratively it sits within Holgate ward and the York Central constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — a classic working-class terrace area — densely packed streets, low ethnic diversity. 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 39) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 70% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 39 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £235k.

Census 2021 statistics for YO26 4SB are sourced from Output Area E00067607 (shared with 12 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 4SB. The average age is 38.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British90.6%
Asian / British Asian3.2%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed6.1%

Economic Activity

59%Active
FT: 42%
Unemployed: 2%
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Area Vibe: Highly settled. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic, providing a stable community feel.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 202,500

15 sales · Mean £ 215,933

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

YO26 4SB has low crime rates — 39 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 offences82
Anti-social behaviour60
Criminal damage and arson26
Public order15
Drugs9

school Local Schools

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Poppleton Road Primary School

Good399 pupils0.1 km
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Acomb Primary School

Good322 pupils0.7 km
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Saint Barnabas Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School

Requires Improvement98 pupils0.8 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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St Paul's Nursery School

Good64 pupils1.1 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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St Paul's Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School

Good189 pupils1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Restaurant, Cafe

6 nearby
  • Pastelle Kitchen & Events0.6 km
  • Brunch Time0.2 km
  • Town Coffee House0.9 km
  • Goodwill Community Cafe0.9 km
  • Laughing Llama Coffee & Bistro0.9 km
  • + 1 more
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Takeaway Shop

10 nearby
  • Happy Chef0.8 km
  • Papa Johns0.7 km
  • Zeera Spice0.3 km
  • York Tasty House0.6 km
  • Domino's Pizza0.8 km
  • + 5 more
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Retailers - Other

20 nearby
  • Danebury Drive Community Foodbank - The Holy Redeemer Chuch0.9 km
  • Premier0.7 km
  • The One Stop Shop0.2 km
  • One Stop0.8 km
  • Acorn Meats0.9 km
  • + 15 more
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Pub, NightClub

7 nearby
  • Leeman Hotel/Cafe Leemo0.6 km
  • The Ainsty0.4 km
  • Fox Inn1.0 km
  • Carlton Tavern0.6 km
  • Holgate W M C & Institute0.8 km
  • + 2 more
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Co-op Service Station0.9 km
  • Co-op Late Shop0.6 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

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

Bus Stops

  • Seldon Road0.1 km
  • Seldon Road0.1 km
  • Lindsey Avenue0.2 km
  • Lindsey Avenue0.2 km
  • Lindsey Avenue0.2 km