Postcode Analysis York, Yorkshire and The Humber

COURCEY GROVE, YO26 5ET House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for COURCEY GROVE, YO26 5ET.

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Population

285

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Avg Age

42

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Avg Income

£ 42,400 /yr

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Employed

51%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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6/10
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7/10
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5/10
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9/10
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6/10
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4/10
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9/10
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6/10
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6/10
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Area Character

Owner-occupied, family-oriented, and settled. YO26 5ET's 70% ownership and 42-year average age put it squarely in the established family zone. Low crime and a maturing demographic make this one of the more stable postcodes in the district.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

YO26 5ET is a safe, established residential area on Courcey Grove, 0.5km from Beckfield Lane in York. Administratively it sits within Acomb ward and the York Central constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — 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. A balanced community with an average age of 42 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 70% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 28 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.

Census 2021 statistics for YO26 5ET are sourced from Output Area E00067309 (shared with 31 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 5ET. The average age is 42.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British98.9%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed1.1%

Economic Activity

51%Active
FT: 35%
Unemployed: 0%
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Area Vibe: Highly settled. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic, providing a stable community feel.

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

YO26 5ET has low crime rates — 28 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 offences46
Anti-social behaviour37
Shoplifting17
Criminal damage and arson13
Burglary11

school Local Schools

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Carr Infant School

Good229 pupils0.5 km
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Carr Junior School

Requires Improvement314 pupils0.5 km
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Westfield Primary Community School

Good535 pupils1.2 km
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Poppleton Road Primary School

Good399 pupils1.2 km
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York High School

Good724 pupils1.3 km
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Acomb Primary School

Good322 pupils1.3 km
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Hob Moor Oaks Academy

Good108 pupils1.4 km
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Hob Moor Community Primary Academy

Good311 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

24 nearby
  • News & Booze0.8 km
  • SKF Lo (Chemists)0.4 km
  • Danebury Drive Community Foodbank - The Holy Redeemer Chuch0.8 km
  • Price Crunch0.2 km
  • Acomb Post Office0.7 km
  • + 19 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

9 nearby
  • Danebury Drive Community Cafe0.8 km
  • Lidgett Methodist Church0.7 km
  • Laughing Llama Coffee & Bistro0.7 km
  • Brunches0.2 km
  • Explore Acomb Library Cafe0.7 km
  • + 4 more
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Supermarkets

5 nearby
  • Co-op Late Shop0.2 km
  • Co-op Service Station0.8 km
  • Co-op Late Shop0.9 km
  • Freshgos0.2 km
  • Morrisons0.7 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

19 nearby
  • Pizza Base0.4 km
  • The Crispy Duck0.8 km
  • Lucky Dragon0.8 km
  • Papa Johns0.8 km
  • Zeera Spice0.9 km
  • + 14 more
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Pub, NightClub

10 nearby
  • The Ainsty0.9 km
  • The Green Tree0.4 km
  • Acomb W.M.C & Institute0.7 km
  • King William0.9 km
  • Marcia Grey0.7 km
  • + 5 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Poppleton2.1 km
  • York2.6 km
  • Hammerton10.7 km

Bus Stops

  • Beckfield Place0.2 km
  • Turnberry Drive0.2 km
  • Beckfield Place0.2 km
  • Turnberry Drive0.2 km
  • Danebury Court0.3 km