YO26 Postcode District
YO26 is one of 17 Postcode Districts for the York Post town in North Yorkshire
The YO26 postcode district is located in the YO York postal area, YO26 has a population of 31,592 residents according to the 2021 England and Wales Census..
The area of the district is 52.16 square miles (135.10 square kilometres or 33,384.18 acres).
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District overview
The primary settlement in the YO26 postcode district is York, which is located in the county of North Yorkshire, England. Other significant settlements in this district include Acomb, Knapton, Nether Poppleton, Upper Poppleton, Bilton-in-Ainsty, Hutton Wandesley, Long Marston, and Tockwith. The most significant post town in the YO26 district is York.
There are 7 postcode sectors within the district. Here's a breakdown:
The sector YO26 0 is non-geographic. It's often designated for PO Boxes, large organisations, or special services.
The sector YO26 4, covers York in North Yorkshire.
The sector YO26 5, covers York in North Yorkshire.
The sector YO26 6, covers Upper Poppleton and Nether Poppleton and York in North Yorkshire.
The sector YO26 7, covers Tockwith and Long Marston and Bilton-In-Ainsty in North Yorkshire.
The sector YO26 8, covers Whixley and Green Hammerton and Kirk Hammerton and Hessay and Moor Monkton in North Yorkshire.
The sector YO26 9, covers Great Ouseburn and Little Ouseburn in North Yorkshire.
The post town for this district is YORK.
When it comes to local government, postal geography often disregards political borders. However, this district intersects the following councils: the district mostly encompasses the York (B) (607 postal codes), and finally, the North Yorkshire area (269 postal codes).
Postcode sectors and neighbouring districts
Nearest towns
To help place the district geographically, here are nearby towns and their approximate direction from the district centre.
| Town | Distance (miles) | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| Wetherby | 6.98 | SW |
| York | 7.61 | ESE |
| Tadcaster | 7.75 | S |
| Haxby | 7.81 | E |
| Knaresborough | 8.33 | W |
| Boroughbridge | 8.68 | NW |
| Easingwold | 8.94 | NNE |
| Harrogate | 11.50 | W |
| Ripon | 14.38 | NW |
| Garforth | 15.08 | SSW |
| Thirsk | 16.64 | NNW |
| Selby | 16.66 | SSE |
| Leeds | 17.99 | SW |
| Otley | 18.77 | WSW |
| Helmsley | 19.09 | NNE |
| Castleford | 19.12 | SSW |
| Rothwell | 19.31 | SSW |
| Yeadon | 19.53 | WSW |
| Knottingley | 19.87 | S |
| Pocklington | 20.22 | ESE |
Postcode information
Total geographical postcodes: 918
| Location | Post Town | Sector | Number of postcodes |
|---|---|---|---|
| YORK | YORK | YO26 5 | 235 |
| YORK | YORK | YO26 4 | 141 |
| Upper Poppleton | YORK | YO26 6 | 83 |
| Nether Poppleton | YORK | YO26 6 | 74 |
| Tockwith | YORK | YO26 7 | 34 |
| Green Hammerton | YORK | YO26 8 | 26 |
| YORK | YORK | YO26 6 | 26 |
| Great Ouseburn | YORK | YO26 9 | 24 |
| Whixley | YORK | YO26 8 | 23 |
| Kirk Hammerton | YORK | YO26 8 | 20 |
| Long Marston | YORK | YO26 7 | 17 |
| YORK | YORK | YO26 5 | 17 |
| Nether Poppleton | YORK | YO26 6 | 14 |
| Upper Poppleton | YORK | YO26 6 | 11 |
| Hessay | YORK | YO26 8 | 11 |
| Acomb | YORK | YO26 5 | 11 |
| Acomb | YORK | YO26 5 | 11 |
| Little Ouseburn | YORK | YO26 9 | 10 |
| Moor Monkton | YORK | YO26 8 | 10 |
| Hutton Wandesley | YORK | YO26 7 | 9 |
| Bilton-in-Ainsty | YORK | YO26 7 | 8 |
| Bilton-in-Ainsty | YORK | YO26 7 | 8 |
| Tockwith | YORK | YO26 7 | 7 |
| Nun Monkton | YORK | YO26 8 | 7 |
| Whixley | YORK | YO26 8 | 7 |
| Knapton | YORK | YO26 6 | 6 |
| Long Marston | YORK | YO26 7 | 5 |
| Cattal | YORK | YO26 8 | 5 |
| Thorpe Underwood | YORK | YO26 9 | 4 |
| Nun Monkton | YORK | YO26 8 | 4 |
| Little Ouseburn | YORK | YO26 9 | 4 |
| YORK | YORK | YO26 6 | 4 |
| Lower Dunsforth | YORK | YO26 9 | 4 |
| Hessay | YORK | YO26 8 | 3 |
| Moor Monkton | YORK | YO26 8 | 3 |
| Great Ouseburn | YORK | YO26 9 | 3 |
| YORK | YORK | YO26 4 | 3 |
| Green Hammerton | YORK | YO26 8 | 3 |
| YORK | YORK | YO26 9 | 2 |
| Kirk Hammerton | YORK | YO26 8 | 2 |
| Tockwith | YORK | YO26 7 | 2 |
| Upper Dunsforth | YORK | YO26 9 | 2 |
| Upper Poppleton | YORK | YO26 6 | 2 |
| Upper Poppleton | YORK | YO26 6 | 2 |
| Hutton Wandesley | YORK | YO26 7 | 2 |
| Upper Dunsforth | YORK | YO26 9 | 1 |
| Nether Poppleton | YORK | YO26 6 | 1 |
| Thorpe Underwood | YORK | YO26 9 | 1 |
| Long Marston | YORK | YO26 7 | 1 |
| Lower Dunsforth | YORK | YO26 9 | 1 |
| Green Hammerton | YORK | YO26 8 | 1 |
| YORK | YORK | YO26 8 | 1 |
| Kirk Hammerton | YORK | YO26 8 | 1 |
| Cattal | YORK | YO26 8 | 1 |
Street list for YO26
COPPER BEECH CLOSE
UPPER POPPLETON, York, North Yorkshire
Restricted Local Access Road
USRN: 16600343
Crime overview
Top streets by recorded crime
| Street | Crime count |
|---|---|
| MANOR DRIVE SOUTH | 98 |
| MANOR DRIVE SOUTH | 98 |
| BRAMHAM AVENUE | 80 |
| BECKFIELD LANE | 69 |
| LUCAS GROVE SOUTH | 63 |
| SOWERBY ROAD | 61 |
| SOWERBY ROAD | 61 |
| MILLFIELD LANE | 58 |
| YORK ROAD B1224 | 50 |
| YORK ROAD B1224 | 50 |
Most common crime types
| Crime type | Count |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 1508 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 343 |
| Other theft | 280 |
| Public order | 226 |
| Shoplifting | 195 |
| Vehicle crime | 184 |
| Burglary | 162 |
| Drugs | 112 |
| Other crime | 96 |
| Bicycle theft | 75 |
| Possession of weapons | 45 |
| Theft from the person | 21 |
| Robbery | 16 |
Retail and shopping
| Street | Town | Locality | Number of shops | Central postcode | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BOROUGHBRIDGE ROAD | YORK | 20 | YO26 6AB | View map | |
| BECKFIELD LANE | YORK | 12 | YO26 5PA | View map | |
| YORK ROAD | YORK | 8 | YO26 4LT | View map | |
| ALLERTON DRIVE | YORK | NETHER POPPLETON | 6 | YO26 6HN | View map |
| POPPLETON ROAD | YORK | 6 | YO26 4UN | View map |
Schools in the district
Poppleton Road Primary School
Phase: Primary
Address:
Poppleton Road , York
Postcode: YO26 4UP
Headteacher: Mrs Debbie Glover (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
Saint Barnabas Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
Phase: Primary
Address:
Jubilee Terrace , Leeman Road , York
Postcode: YO26 4YZ
Headteacher: Miss Karen Boardman (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Requires improvement
St Paul's Nursery School
Phase: Nursery
Address:
Ostman Road , York
Postcode: YO26 5QA
Headteacher: Mrs Claire Rigden (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
Carr Junior School
Phase: Primary
Address:
Ostman Road , Acomb , York
Postcode: YO26 5QA
Headteacher: Miss C Ryder (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Requires improvement
Carr Infant School
Phase: Primary
Address:
Ostman Road , Acomb , York
Postcode: YO26 5QA
Headteacher: Dr James Canniford (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
Carr Junior School
Phase: Primary
Address:
Ostman Road , Acomb , York
Postcode: YO26 5QA
Headteacher: Mrs Victoria Kerr (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
Poppleton Ousebank Primary School
Phase: Primary
Address:
Main Street , Upper Poppleton , York
Postcode: YO26 6JT
Headteacher: Estelle O'Hara (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Outstanding
Manor Church of England Academy
Phase: Secondary
Address:
Millfield Lane , Nether Poppleton , York
Postcode: YO26 6PA
Headteacher: Mr Jordan Cairns (Principal)
Ofsted rating: Good
Manor Church of England Voluntary Aided School, York
Phase: Secondary
Address:
Millfield Lane , Nether Poppleton , York
Postcode: YO26 6PQ
Headteacher: Mr Brian Crosby (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Outstanding
Long Marston Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
Phase: Primary
Address:
Angram Road , Long Marston , York
Postcode: YO26 7LR
Headteacher: Mrs Lauren Evans (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Requires improvement
Tockwith Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
Phase: Primary
Address:
Southfield Lane , Tockwith , York
Postcode: YO26 7RP
Headteacher: Mr Justin Reeve (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
Tockwith Church of England Primary Academy
Phase: Primary
Address:
Southfield Lane , Tockwith , York
Postcode: YO26 7RP
Headteacher: Mr Justin Reeve (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
Green Hammerton Church of England Primary School
Phase: Primary
Address:
York Road , Green Hammerton , York
Postcode: YO26 8BN
Headteacher: Mrs Davinia Pearson (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
Kirk Hammerton Church of England Primary School
Phase: Primary
Address:
St John's Grove , Kirk Hammerton , York
Postcode: YO26 8DE
Headteacher: Mrs Lauren Evans (Executive Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
Nun Monkton Primary Foundation School
Phase: Primary
Address:
The Green , Nun Monkton , York
Postcode: YO26 8ER
Headteacher: Mrs Angela Mitchell (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
Great Ouseburn Community Primary School
Phase: Primary
Address:
Main Street , Great Ouseburn , York
Postcode: YO26 9RG
Headteacher: Mr Nick Oswald (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
Healthcare services
| # | Name | Address | Type | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Almsford House (dental Surgery) | 1A ALMSFORD HOUSE, BECKFIELD LANE, ACOMB, YORK, NORTH YORKSHIRE, YO26 5PA | GENERAL DENTAL PRACTICE | No contact details listed |
| 2 | Boroughbridge Road (dental Surgery) | 175 BOROUGHBRIDGE ROAD, YORK, NORTH YORKSHIRE, YO26 6AR | GENERAL DENTAL PRACTICE | No contact details listed |
| 3 | Manor House Dental Practice | 12 BOROUGHBRIDGE ROAD, YORK, NORTH YORKSHIRE, YO26 5RU | GENERAL DENTAL PRACTICE | No contact details listed |
| 4 | Ainsty Dental Practice | 177 BOROUGHBRIDGE ROAD, YORK, YO26 6AR | GENERAL DENTAL PRACTICE | No contact details listed |
Data accessed from NHS Digital and updated monthly.
| # | Name | Address | Type | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tockwith Surgery | TOCKWITH SURGERY, 21, MARSTON ROAD, TOCKWITH, YORK, NORTH YORKSHIRE, YO26 7PR | BRANCH SURGERY | No contact details listed |
| 2 | Priory Medical Group - Lavender Grove Surgery | LAVENDER GROVE SURGERY, LAVENDER GROVE, BOROUGHBRIDGE ROAD, YORK, NORTH YORKSHIRE, YO26 5RX | BRANCH SURGERY | No contact details listed |
| 3 | Springbank Surgery | YORK ROAD, GREEN HAMMERTON, YORK, NORTH YORKSHIRE, YO26 8BN | GP PRACTICE | Call 01423 330030 |
| 4 | The Old Forge | POPPLETON HEALTH CENTRE, THE GREEN, UPPER POPPLETON, YORK, NORTH YORKSHIRE, YO26 6EQ | BRANCH SURGERY | No contact details listed |
Data accessed from NHS Digital and updated monthly.
| # | Name | Address | Type | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lo's Pharmacy | 151 BECKFIELD LANE, ACOMB, YORK, NORTH YORKSHIRE, YO26 5PJ | PHARMACY | Call 01904 798796 |
| 2 | Citywide Health-poppleton Pharmacy | THE GREEN, UPPER POPPLETON, YORK, YO26 6DF | PHARMACY | Call 01904 781022 |
| 3 | Citywide Health-water End Pharmacy | 8 BOROUGHBRIDGE ROAD, ACOMB, YORK, YO26 5RU | PHARMACY | Call 01904 793440 |
Data accessed from NHS Digital and updated monthly.
| # | Name | Address | Type | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | York 1 Domiciliary Specsavers Limited | WESTMINSTER BUSINESS CENTRE, 10 GREAT NORTH WAY, YORK BUSINESS PARK, YORK, NORTH YORKSHIRE, YO26 6RB | OPTICAL SITE | No contact details listed |
Data accessed from NHS Digital and updated monthly.
Property and housing
Yearly house price averages for the district
| Type of property | 2025 average | 2025 sales | 2024 average | 2024 sales | 2023 average | 2023 sales | 2022 average | 2022 sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | £528,801 | 145 | £528,777 | 172 | £544,863 | 182 | £531,316 | 165 |
| Semi-detached | £337,563 | 161 | £331,429 | 204 | £312,543 | 179 | £316,264 | 194 |
| Terraced | £254,608 | 129 | £249,427 | 123 | £243,730 | 127 | £261,964 | 152 |
| Flats | £182,290 | 41 | £173,848 | 46 | £200,509 | 43 | £219,200 | 50 |
Transport and connectivity
Stations in the district
Poppleton
CRS Code: POP
Operator: NT
Line: Harrogate line
Company: Northern
Accessible motorway junctions
A1(M) J47
Average Driving Time from within the district: 12.86
Average Driving Distance: 9.64
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 863
A1(M) J48
Average Driving Time from within the district: 14.47
Average Driving Distance: 12.05
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 444
A1(M) J50
Average Driving Time from within the district: 14.79
Average Driving Distance: 12.06
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 9
A1(M) J46
Average Driving Time from within the district: 14.89
Average Driving Distance: 10.75
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 863
A1(M) J49
Average Driving Time from within the district: 15.31
Average Driving Distance: 12.38
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 84
A1(M) J44
Average Driving Time from within the district: 15.56
Average Driving Distance: 13.66
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 779
A1(M) J45
Average Driving Time from within the district: 17.46
Average Driving Distance: 15.43
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 854
Royal Mail delivery and sorting offices
| Postal sector | Delivery office |
|---|---|
| YO26 0 | York West Delivery Office |
| YO26 4 | York West Delivery Office |
| YO26 5 | York West Delivery Office |
| YO26 6 | York West Delivery Office |
| YO26 7 | Marston Scale Payment Delivery Office |
| YO26 8 | Green Hammerton Scale Payment Delivery Office |
| YO26 9 | Great Ouseburn Scale Payment Delivery Office |
Postcode format
| Y | O | 2 | 6 | - | X | X | X |
| Y | O | 2 | 6 | Space | Numeric | Letter | Letter |
Tourist attractions
We found 1 visitor attractions in or around this district.
| Name | Category | Detail | Map |
|---|---|---|---|
| National Railway Museum | Museums & Art Galleries | Museum and / or Art Gallery | View map |
Administrative and boundary notes
The largest settlement in the YO26 postal code is YORK followed by Upper Poppleton, and Tockwith.
The YO26 Postcode shares a border with LS22 (WETHERBY, Collingham, Linton), HG5 (KNARESBOROUGH, Scotton, Staveley), YO51 (Boroughbridge, Marton Cum Grafton, Roecliffe), LS24 (TADCASTER, Church Fenton, Ulleskelf), YO23 (YORK, Copmanthorpe, Bishopthorpe), YO24 (YORK, Acomb, Dringhouses), YO30 (YORK, Skelton, Shipton By Beningbrough) and YO61 (Easingwold, Sutton-on-the-Forest, Huby).
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