YO26 4SE is a safe, established residential area on Oak Street, 0.4km from Holgate in York. Administratively it sits within Holgate ward and the York Central constituency.
YO26 4SE is 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 37) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. Employment levels are high (51% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 42 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £189k, up 23.3% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for YO26 4SE are sourced from Output Area E00067606 (shared with 21 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
OAK STREET, YO26 4SE House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for OAK STREET, YO26 4SE.
259
37
£ 40,300 /yr
69%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
YO26 4SE is an established family neighbourhood — 51% owner-occupation and an average age of 37 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. Property prices are trending up 23.3% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for YO26 4SE. The average age is 36.8. 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 dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 180,000
11 sales · Mean £ 178,886
Semi-Detached
£ 156,000
1 sales · Mean £ 156,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
YO26 4SE has low crime rates — 42 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
Saint Barnabas Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
Acomb Primary School
Carr Junior School
Carr Infant School
St Paul's Nursery School
St Paul's Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
Our Lady Queen of Martyrs Catholic Primary School - a Catholic Voluntary Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
4 nearby- Pastelle Kitchen & Events0.5 km
- Brunch Time0.0 km
- Goodwill Community Cafe0.9 km
- Danebury Drive Community Cafe1.0 km
Takeaway Shop
8 nearby- Happy Chef0.7 km
- Papa Johns0.8 km
- Zeera Spice0.5 km
- York Tasty House0.5 km
- Domino's Pizza0.9 km
- + 3 more
Retailers - Other
17 nearby- Danebury Drive Community Foodbank - The Holy Redeemer Chuch1.0 km
- Premier0.6 km
- The One Stop Shop0.3 km
- One Stop0.7 km
- Cooplands0.9 km
- + 12 more
Pub, NightClub
7 nearby- Leeman Hotel/Cafe Leemo0.4 km
- The Ainsty0.5 km
- Fox Inn0.9 km
- Carlton Tavern0.6 km
- Holgate W M C & Institute0.8 km
- + 2 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Co-op Service Station1.0 km
- Co-op Late Shop0.7 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- York1.3 km
- Poppleton2.8 km
- Hammerton11.8 km
Bus Stops
- Seldon Road0.2 km
- Seldon Road0.2 km
- Grantham Drive0.2 km
- Grantham Drive0.2 km
- Grantham Drive0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: YO264SE · Data under Open Government Licence