Postcode Analysis York, Yorkshire and The Humber

FARFIELD, YO26 6BH House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for FARFIELD, YO26 6BH.

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Population

265

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Avg Age

41

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Avg Income

£ 42,400 /yr

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Employed

61%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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8/10
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5/10
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5/10
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10/10
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6/10
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5/10
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5/10
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6/10
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10/10
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Area Character

A sought-after, premium postcode. YO26 6BH's low deprivation rank, 72% ownership, and £255k median price place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. Low crime and mid-career demographics put this at peak family desirability.

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

YO26 6BH is a sought-after residential area on Farfield, 0.4km from Ouse Acres in York. Administratively it sits within Acomb ward and the York Central constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in YO26, YO26 6BH offers a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. At 41 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 72% 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 20 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £255k. 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 6BH are sourced from Output Area E00170151 (shared with 13 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 6BH. The average age is 41.4. 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 Asian3.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.4%
Other / Mixed2.6%

Economic Activity

61%Active
FT: 45%
Unemployed: 2%
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Area Vibe: Highly settled. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic, providing a stable community feel.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 252,000

5 sales · Mean £ 239,400

Terraced

£ 260,000

1 sales · Mean £ 260,000

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

YO26 6BH has low crime rates — 20 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 offences35
Anti-social behaviour21
Criminal damage and arson11
Shoplifting4
Other theft3

school Local Schools

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Carr Infant School

Good229 pupils0.6 km
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Carr Junior School

Requires Improvement314 pupils0.6 km
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Poppleton Road Primary School

Good399 pupils1.0 km
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Manor Church of England Academy

Good1149 pupils1.1 km
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Saint Barnabas Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School

Requires Improvement98 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Restaurant, Cafe

6 nearby
  • Point Zero0.9 km
  • Stimul8 Inclusive Cafe0.9 km
  • Agility Parks0.9 km
  • Tangerine Confectionary Staff Restaurant0.5 km
  • Danebury Drive Community Cafe0.2 km
  • + 1 more
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Takeaway Shop

9 nearby
  • Lucky Dragon0.2 km
  • Bartons Fish and Chips0.1 km
  • Golden City Chinese Takeaway0.7 km
  • New Hong Kong0.9 km
  • Papasito0.1 km
  • + 4 more
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Retailers - Other

7 nearby
  • Danebury Drive Community Foodbank - The Holy Redeemer Chuch0.2 km
  • Price Crunch0.9 km
  • The One Stop Shop0.8 km
  • York Wholesale Meats Ltd0.7 km
  • News & Booze0.2 km
  • + 2 more
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Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • The Ainsty0.6 km
  • The Green Tree0.7 km
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Supermarkets

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

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Poppleton1.7 km
  • York2.4 km
  • Hammerton10.8 km

Bus Stops

  • Plantation Drive0.2 km
  • Plantation Drive0.2 km
  • Wheatlands Grove0.3 km
  • Wheatlands Grove0.3 km
  • Cranbrook Avenue0.3 km