YO26 4SD 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.
For families considering a move, YO26 4SD represents a classic working-class terrace area — densely packed streets, low ethnic diversity. By day, the area transitions to a public administration and security character: public administration and security with mainly white workforces. An average age of 38 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 62% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment. Employment levels are high (48% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 38 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £213k, down 18.6% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for YO26 4SD are sourced from Output Area E00067605 (shared with 10 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
AMBERLEY STREET, YO26 4SD House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for AMBERLEY STREET, YO26 4SD.
234
38
£ 40,300 /yr
70%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: YO26 4SD is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
Families dominate this postcode. With 62% owner-occupation and average age 38, YO26 4SD has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. Low crime and mid-range prices — a genuinely accessible family postcode. Property prices are trending down 18.6% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for YO26 4SD. The average age is 37.6. 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 balanced, mature neighborhood. The average age points to a solid foundation of mid-career individuals.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 180,000
15 sales · Mean £ 196,166
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
YO26 4SD has low crime rates — 38 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
Acomb Primary School
Saint Barnabas Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
Carr Junior School
Carr Infant School
St Paul's Nursery School
Our Lady Queen of Martyrs Catholic Primary School - a Catholic Voluntary Academy
St Paul's Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
6 nearby- Pastelle Kitchen & Events0.6 km
- Brunch Time0.1 km
- Town Coffee House0.9 km
- Goodwill Community Cafe0.9 km
- Laughing Llama Coffee & Bistro0.9 km
- + 1 more
Takeaway Shop
10 nearby- Happy Chef0.8 km
- Papa Johns0.8 km
- Zeera Spice0.4 km
- York Tasty House0.6 km
- Domino's Pizza0.8 km
- + 5 more
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 Meats1.0 km
- + 15 more
Pub, NightClub
7 nearby- Leeman Hotel/Cafe Leemo0.5 km
- The Ainsty0.4 km
- Fox Inn1.0 km
- Carlton Tavern0.6 km
- Holgate W M C & Institute0.8 km
- + 2 more
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 Avenue0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: YO264SD · Data under Open Government Licence