YO26 4UH is a sought-after residential area on Chelwood Walk, 0.2km from Holgate in York. Administratively it sits within Holgate ward and the York Central constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in YO26, YO26 4UH offers a mature suburban area dominated by older, retired homeowners. A balanced community with an average age of 44 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 98% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.
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 £280k. The area ranks among the least deprived 20% in England — a strong signal of community wellbeing, good schools, and low crime.
Census 2021 statistics for YO26 4UH are sourced from Output Area E00067616 (shared with 10 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
CHELWOOD WALK, YO26 4UH House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CHELWOOD WALK, YO26 4UH.
324
44
£ 40,300 /yr
50%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: YO26 4UH is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.
Area Character
YO26 4UH is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £280k, 98% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. Very low crime and mature demographics confirm this as a prestige address.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for YO26 4UH. The average age is 43.7. 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 highly stable neighborhood of property owners. The average age points to mid-career individuals heavily invested in the local area.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 260,000
2 sales · Mean £ 260,000
Detached
£ 280,000
1 sales · Mean £ 280,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
YO26 4UH 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
Acomb Primary School
Poppleton Road Primary School
Our Lady Queen of Martyrs Catholic Primary School - a Catholic Voluntary Academy
St Paul's Nursery School
St Paul's Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
Saint Barnabas Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
Hob Moor Community Primary Academy
Hob Moor Oaks Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
20 nearby- Morrisons Daily0.9 km
- Corking Food and Wines0.6 km
- Khangura Stores0.4 km
- Holgate Bridge Store0.8 km
- One Stop0.3 km
- + 15 more
Pub, NightClub
8 nearby- Poppleton Road Working Mens Club0.5 km
- Fox Inn0.5 km
- Leeman Hotel/Cafe Leemo0.6 km
- The Ainsty0.9 km
- Severus Social Club (Acomb)0.8 km
- + 3 more
Takeaway Shop
9 nearby- Rocco’s0.4 km
- York Tasty House0.7 km
- Kashmir1.0 km
- Happy Chef0.3 km
- Papa Johns0.8 km
- + 4 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
5 nearby- Kilima Hotel0.8 km
- St Paul's Lodge0.8 km
- Astor York0.8 km
- Holmwood House Hotel0.8 km
- New Holgate Hotel0.8 km
Restaurant, Cafe
6 nearby- Brunch Time0.4 km
- Baxterstorey0.9 km
- Goodwill Community Cafe0.5 km
- Laughing Llama Coffee & Bistro1.0 km
- Pastelle Kitchen & Events0.7 km
- + 1 more
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Co-op Late Shop0.6 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- York1.2 km
- Poppleton3.2 km
- Hammerton12.1 km
Bus Stops
- Holgate Park0.1 km
- Grantham Drive0.2 km
- Grantham Drive0.2 km
- Holgate Park0.2 km
- Grantham Drive0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: YO264UH · Data under Open Government Licence