YO26 5BZ is a safe, established residential area on Ridgeway, 0.2km from Chapel Fields in York. Administratively it sits within Westfield ward and the York Central constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in YO26, YO26 5BZ offers a transitional terrace area — improving but still facing economic pressures. A balanced community with an average age of 39 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 79% 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 37 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £439k, up 4.7% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for YO26 5BZ are sourced from Output Area E00067885 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
RIDGEWAY, YO26 5BZ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for RIDGEWAY, YO26 5BZ.
295
39
£ 34,000 /yr
50%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.
Area Character
YO26 5BZ is a mixed residential postcode — average age 39, 79% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. £439k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket. Property prices are trending up 4.7% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for YO26 5BZ. The average age is 39.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: A settled, mid-life demographic of homeowners. The population consists largely of established adults and families who own their properties.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 411,500
3 sales · Mean £ 397,483
Detached
£ 457,500
2 sales · Mean £ 457,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
YO26 5BZ has low crime rates — 37 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are anti-social behaviour and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Westfield Primary Community School
York High School
Carr Junior School
Carr Infant School
Hob Moor Oaks Academy
Hob Moor Community Primary Academy
Acomb Primary School
Poppleton Road Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
24 nearby- SKF Lo (Chemists)0.9 km
- Price Crunch0.7 km
- Cornlands Road News1.0 km
- Louise's Sweet Station0.9 km
- Acomb Post Office0.5 km
- + 19 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Co-op Late Shop0.7 km
- Freshgos0.4 km
- Morrisons0.6 km
Takeaway Shop
17 nearby- Pizza Base0.9 km
- Papa Johns0.9 km
- Golden City Chinese Takeaway0.9 km
- New Hong Kong0.8 km
- Pizza Doner0.8 km
- + 12 more
Pub, NightClub
9 nearby- The Green Tree0.9 km
- Acomb W.M.C & Institute0.6 km
- King William0.3 km
- Marcia Grey0.6 km
- Severus Social Club (Acomb)0.9 km
- + 4 more
Restaurant, Cafe
7 nearby- Laughing Llama Coffee & Bistro0.7 km
- Brunches0.4 km
- Explore Acomb Library Cafe0.6 km
- Indian Ocean0.4 km
- Rubys Coffee House0.6 km
- + 2 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Poppleton2.4 km
- York2.8 km
- Hammerton10.6 km
Bus Stops
- Wetherby Road0.1 km
- Wetherby Road0.1 km
- St Aidan's Church0.2 km
- St Aidan's Church0.2 km
- Runswick Avenue0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: YO265BZ · Data under Open Government Licence