Postcode YO26 5BZ is located in an urban city, within the Westfield ward of York in the Yorkshire and The Humber region, and forms part of the Westfield, Chapelfields & Foxwood area. It has average deprivation and average crime levels, with around 54.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 52% below the Yorkshire and The Humber average of 113 per 1,000. The average income per household in Westfield, Chapelfields & Foxwood is £44,571 per year. The nearest station is Poppleton, about 1.5 miles away. There are 6 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Bachelor Hill.
Westfield, Chapelfields & Foxwood has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 18,713 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 43% least deprived areas in England.
Westfield, Chapelfields & Foxwood has an average crime rate, with approximately 54.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 13.8% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 36.7% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Westfield, Chapelfields & Foxwood is £44,571 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near YO26 5BZ.
Westfield, Chapelfields & Foxwood near YO26 5BZ has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Poppleton located about 1.5 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Bachelor Hill | Medium | Walking directions to Bachelor Hill |
| 0.2 mi | Acomb Green | Small | Walking directions to Acomb Green |
Based on 152 recent sales, the median property price is £250,000 (about £314 per square foot) in Westfield area, with individual transactions ranging from £120,000 up to £585,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 11 | £336,000 | £322 |
| Semi-Detached | 66 | £259,250 | £310 |
| Terraced | 67 | £235,000 | £314 |
| Flats | 8 | £165,000 | £277 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £272,500 | £119,000 | £185,000 | £170,000 |
| 2017 | £263,000 | £124,000 | £185,000 | £172,000 |
| 2018 | £257,000 | £127,000 | £190,500 | £175,000 |
| 2019 | £280,000 | £135,000 | £197,300 | £185,000 |
| 2020 | £271,250 | £135,000 | £215,475 | £190,250 |
| 2021 | £318,000 | £147,500 | £225,000 | £207,500 |
| 2022 | £355,000 | £152,500 | £252,500 | £226,750 |
| 2023 | £332,500 | £148,500 | £250,000 | £230,000 |
| 2024 | £365,000 | £143,000 | £275,000 | £235,000 |
| 2025 | £345,000 | £165,000 | £260,000 | £240,000 |
| 2026 | £392,500 | £159,000 | £267,000 | £242,500 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £267 | £201 | £219 | £219 |
| 2017 | £251 | £241 | £226 | £215 |
| 2018 | £250 | £243 | £228 | £218 |
| 2019 | £268 | £258 | £232 | £229 |
| 2020 | £287 | £252 | £242 | £229 |
| 2021 | £301 | £244 | £291 | £256 |
| 2022 | £325 | £283 | £312 | £288 |
| 2023 | £382 | £286 | £324 | £278 |
| 2024 | £344 | £292 | £323 | £289 |
| 2025 | £339 | £288 | £315 | £303 |
| 2026 | £360 | £238 | £305 | £325 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near YO26 5BZ.
In the YO26 5BZ postcode area, located within Westfield, Chapelfields & Foxwood, there are 6 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
6 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of YO26 5BZ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Londis | Beckfield Lane, York, YO26 5PN | Walking directions to Londis |
| 0.2 mi | Costcutter | Bramham Road, York, YO26 5AP | Walking directions to Costcutter |
| 0.4 mi | Morrisons | 4 Front Street, Acomb, York, YO24 3BZ | Walking directions to Morrisons |
| 0.5 mi | Heron Foods | Front Street, York, YO24 3BN | Walking directions to Heron Foods |
| 0.5 mi | Mini Market | Front Street, Acomb, York, YO24 3BL | Walking directions to Mini Market |
Annual council tax rates for York district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for YO26 5BZ, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Andrew Waller
Westfield - Elected 4 May 2023
Emily Nelson
Westfield - Elected 4 May 2023
Jo Coles
Westfield - Elected 4 May 2023
Rachael Maskell
York Central - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around YO26 5BZ records about 55 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 5 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across Yorkshire and The Humber as a whole the rate is about 113 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and criminal damage and arson.
The median sale price around YO26 5BZ in Westfield, Chapelfields & Foxwood is £250,000 (about £314 per square foot) based on 152 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 9 schools close to YO26 5BZ, including Westfield Primary Community School (Good), York High School (Good) and Carr Junior School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
YO26 5BZ scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 18,713 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for York Central covering YO26 5BZ is Rachael Maskell (Labour and Co-operative Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 3 local councillors: Andrew Waller (Liberal Democrats), Emily Nelson (Labour Party) and Jo Coles (Labour Party).
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.