YO26 — YORK | Property Prices, Crime & Area Data

Property Prices in YO26

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data

The average property price in YO26 is £379,785, which is 7% above the North Yorkshire average of £354,925.

Properties in YO26 cost 32.3% more than the England and Wales average of £287,000.

House prices in YO26 have fallen 5.7% over the past 12 months and risen 0.0% over five years.

Average Price by Property Type

Type	Average Price	Sales (12m)
Detached	£533,496	491
Semi-detached	£326,386	539
Terraced	£249,959	374
Flat	£185,680	129
All types	£379,785	1607

5-Year Price History

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Crime & Safety in YO26

Source: data.police.uk (rolling 12 months)

With 5.0 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents, YO26 has a crime rate well 94% below the national average of 81.3 per 1,000.

Crime by Type vs National Average

Violent crime

0.1 per 1,000 (avg: 22.1 per 1,000)

Burglary

0.0 per 1,000 (avg: 6.8 per 1,000)

Vehicle crime

0.0 per 1,000 (avg: 8.4 per 1,000)

Antisocial behaviour

0.1 per 1,000 (avg: 16.2 per 1,000)

Other theft

0.1 per 1,000 (avg: 9.5 per 1,000)

This area

National average

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Schools in YO26

Source: DfE Get Information About Schools / Ofsted

YO26 has 14 schools within or near its boundaries, including 5 rated Good by Ofsted.

Nearest Schools

School	Type	Ofsted	Distance
Carr Infant School	Primary	Not inspected	mi
Great Ouseburn Community Primary School	Primary	Not inspected	mi
Saint Barnabas Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School	Primary	Not inspected	mi
Green Hammerton Church of England Primary School	Primary	Not inspected	mi
Kirk Hammerton Church of England Primary School	Primary	Not inspected	mi

Outstanding

Good

Requires improvement

Inadequate

Demographics

Source: ONS Census 2021

28,133

Population

Median Age

62%

Owner-Occupied

72%

Economically Active

Tenure Type

Owner-occupied

62.0%

Private rent

22.0%

Social rent

16.0%

Broadband & Connectivity

Source: Ofcom Connected Nations

Average broadband download speeds in YO26 are 318.0 Mbps, with 99% of premises having access to superfast broadband and 90% with full fibre (FTTP) connectivity.

318.0 Mbps

Avg Download

57.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

91%

Superfast Coverage

78%

Ultrafast Coverage

Full Fibre (FTTP)

Council Tax

Source: Valuation Office Agency

Council tax in YO26 is collected by York Council. The Band D rate is £1,725/year.

Band A

8.0%

Band B

14.0%

Band C

25.0%

Band D

22.0%

Band E

16.0%

Band F

9.0%

Band G

5.0%

Band H

1.0%

Area Summary

YO26 — YORK

Area Summary

YO26 (YORK) offers above-average property prices (£379,785, 32% above national average), low crime (94% below national average), 14 nearby schools, and excellent broadband (318 Mbps average).

Prices

Above avg

Safety

Low crime

Schools

Weak

Broadband

Good

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average house price in YO26?

The average house price in YO26 (YORK) is £379,785, based on 1607 residential sales in the past 12 months. This is 32% above the national average of £287,000. Prices have fallen by 5.7% over the past year.

Is YO26 a safe area to live?

Crime in YO26 is significantly below the national average (5.0 crimes per 1,000 residents vs the national average of 81.3). The most common crime types recorded are violent crime (0.1 per 1,000) and antisocial behaviour (0.1 per 1,000). Crime figures are sourced from data.police.uk rolling 12-month data.

What are the schools like in YO26?

There are 14 schools in or near YO26. 36% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 0 Outstanding and 5 Good. None require improvement.

What is the council tax in YO26?

Council tax in YO26 is collected by York Council. The Band D rate is £1,725 per year (2025–26). This is the total bill including county, district, police, and fire precepts.

What broadband speeds are available in YO26?

The average broadband download speed in YO26 is 318 Mbps. Superfast broadband (30 Mbps+) is available to 91% of premises, ultrafast to 78%, and full-fibre (FTTP) to 0%. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.

What percentage of homes in YO26 are owner-occupied?

According to the ONS Census 2021, 62% of homes in YO26 are owner-occupied. 22% are privately rented and 16% are social housing. The total population is approximately 28,133.