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YO26 6HW Guide - Crime Rate, Schools & Area Review
About YO26 6HW: area rating, property, schools and local change
YO26 6HW is a postcode in Acomb, York, Yorkshire and The Humber, England. This postcode area guide brings together crime, schools, demographics, property prices, planning applications, HMO licences and roadworks near YO26 6HW, then scores the surrounding small area 83/100 - top 2% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.
The strongest signals around YO26 6HW are health and local prosperity, while housing is the main area to examine before moving, renting or buying here. LocaleIQ uses these local signals as a practical area rating rather than a single raw statistic, so read the score alongside the detailed map layers and source records.
The demographic profile for YO26 6HW is based on York 011 Census 2021. It covers 6,445 residents, 160 people per square kilometre. The median age is around 48, helping show whether the area skews younger, family-sized or older. Housing tenure is 84% owner-occupied, 9% privately rented, 6% social rented, useful context for renters, buyers and landlords comparing the local property market. On the official England neighbourhood wellbeing index the area ranks in decile 10/10.
For property prices near YO26 6HW, LocaleIQ uses Land Registry sold-price evidence for the YO26 postcode district. The latest median sold price is £325k from 63 rolling sales, up 10.2% month-on-month. The Property tab separates flats, terraced, semi-detached and detached homes where enough sales exist.
Families checking schools near YO26 6HW can compare 2 state schools within one mile, including 2 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted or the equivalent inspectorate. The Schools tab adds phase, school type, distance, rating and a dedicated school map so the education context is easier to judge.
For safety, the Crime tab breaks down recorded crime near YO26 6HW by category and map position. Crime trend is flat or improving month on month. Use it with the LocaleIQ safety score because police data can lag and does not capture every local issue.
Local change around YO26 6HW is tracked through nearby planning permissions, HMO licensing and roadworks. This report currently shows 3 street-disruption records in the Planning tab, with dates, distance and source links. Large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.
FAQ
Common questions about YO26 6HW
Is YO26 6HW a good area to live?
LocaleIQ scores the surrounding small area 83/100 (top 2% nationally). The report combines local records with wider official context, so use it as a decision aid rather than a single verdict.
What is crime like near YO26 6HW?
Crime trend is flat or improving month on month. Crime data can lag real events; check the Crime tab for source labels and proxy notes.
What schools are near YO26 6HW?
2 open state schools are matched within 1 mile. The Schools tab lists distance, phase and rating where available.
What demographics are available for YO26 6HW?
LocaleIQ matched YO26 6HW to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.
What are typical property prices in YO26 6HW?
The latest median sold price is £325k based on 63 Land Registry sales. The Property tab breaks down by property type and shows the recent trend.
Is there much building or roadworks around YO26 6HW?
LocaleIQ currently shows 3 roadworks records in this report. Open the Planning tab for individual records; large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.