Postcode Analysis York, Yorkshire and The Humber

POPLAR STREET, YO26 4SF House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for POPLAR STREET, YO26 4SF.

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Population

364

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Avg Age

36

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Avg Income

£ 40,300 /yr

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Employed

62%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: YO26 4SF 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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6/10
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4/10
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5/10
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9/10
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3/10
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4/10
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Area Character

YO26 4SF is a mixed residential postcode — average age 36, 44% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending down 3.6% year-on-year.

home £232,785 median price shield Safety 6/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

YO26 4SF is a safe, established residential area on Poplar Street, 0.5km from Holgate in York. Administratively it sits within Holgate ward and the York Central constituency.

Day-to-day life in YO26 4SF has the character of 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. The daytime character shifts — public administration and security with mainly white workforces. The 36 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down.

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 £232k, down 3.6% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for YO26 4SF are sourced from Output Area E00067601 (shared with 21 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 4SF. The average age is 36.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British94.0%
Asian / British Asian1.6%
Black / African / Caribbean0.3%
Other / Mixed4.1%

Economic Activity

62%Active
FT: 38%
Unemployed: 4%
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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

Terraced

£ 182,000

15 sales · Mean £ 195,033

Semi-Detached

£ 236,000

6 sales · Mean £ 259,916

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

YO26 4SF 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 offences68
Anti-social behaviour54
Criminal damage and arson25
Public order9
Drugs8

school Local Schools

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Poppleton Road Primary School

Good399 pupils0.1 km
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Saint Barnabas Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School

Requires Improvement98 pupils0.7 km
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Acomb Primary School

Good322 pupils0.8 km
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Carr Junior School

Requires Improvement314 pupils0.9 km
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Carr Infant School

Good229 pupils0.9 km
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St Paul's Nursery School

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

Good189 pupils1.1 km
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Our Lady Queen of Martyrs Catholic Primary School - a Catholic Voluntary Academy

Good420 pupils1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

4 nearby
  • Pastelle Kitchen & Events0.4 km
  • Brunch Time0.1 km
  • Goodwill Community Cafe1.0 km
  • Danebury Drive Community Cafe0.9 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

8 nearby
  • Happy Chef0.8 km
  • Papa Johns0.9 km
  • Zeera Spice0.5 km
  • York Tasty House0.4 km
  • Domino's Pizza1.0 km
  • + 3 more
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Retailers - Other

15 nearby
  • Danebury Drive Community Foodbank - The Holy Redeemer Chuch0.9 km
  • Premier0.6 km
  • The One Stop Shop0.2 km
  • One Stop0.8 km
  • Cooplands1.0 km
  • + 10 more
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Pub, NightClub

6 nearby
  • Leeman Hotel/Cafe Leemo0.4 km
  • The Ainsty0.5 km
  • Fox Inn1.0 km
  • Carlton Tavern0.7 km
  • Holgate W M C & Institute0.9 km
  • + 1 more
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Co-op Service Station0.9 km
  • Co-op Late Shop0.8 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • York1.4 km
  • Poppleton2.7 km
  • Hammerton11.7 km

Bus Stops

  • Seldon Road0.1 km
  • Seldon Road0.1 km
  • Lindsey Avenue0.2 km
  • Grantham Drive0.3 km
  • Malvern Avenue0.3 km