Postcode report
YO26 8AZ Area Guide - Schools, Crime & Living in North Yorkshire
About YO26 8AZ: area rating, property, schools and local change
YO26 8AZ is a postcode in Ouseburn, North Yorkshire, Yorkshire and The Humber, England. This postcode area guide brings together crime, schools, demographics, property prices, planning applications, HMO licences and roadworks near YO26 8AZ, then scores the surrounding small area 80/100 - top 3% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.
The strongest signals around YO26 8AZ 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 8AZ is based on Harrogate 016 Census 2021. It covers 9,377 residents, 55 people per square kilometre. The median age is around 45, helping show whether the area skews younger, family-sized or older. Housing tenure is 76% owner-occupied, 14% privately rented, 8% 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 8/10.
For property prices near YO26 8AZ, LocaleIQ uses Land Registry sold-price evidence for the YO26 postcode district. The latest median sold price is £325k from 28 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 8AZ can compare 2 state schools within one mile. 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 8AZ 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.
LocaleIQ checks available planning, HMO and roadworks feeds near YO26 8AZ; no local change records are currently listed inside this report radius.
FAQ
Common questions about YO26 8AZ
Is YO26 8AZ a good area to live?
LocaleIQ scores the surrounding small area 80/100 (top 3% 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 8AZ?
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 8AZ?
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 8AZ?
LocaleIQ matched YO26 8AZ to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.
What are typical property prices in YO26 8AZ?
The latest median sold price is £325k based on 28 Land Registry sales. The Property tab breaks down by property type and shows the recent trend.
Is there much building or roadworks around YO26 8AZ?
LocaleIQ checks available planning, HMO and roadworks feeds for this area, but no local records are currently listed in the report radius.