Postcode YO26 5JR is located in an urban city, within the Acomb ward of York in the Yorkshire and The Humber region, and forms part of the Acomb area. It has very high deprivation and average crime levels, with around 49.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 56% below the Yorkshire and The Humber average of 113 per 1,000. The average income per household in Acomb is £52,511 per year. The nearest station is York, about 1.3 miles away. There are 8 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest small park is Sovereign Park.
Acomb has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 7,375 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 22% most deprived areas in England.
Acomb has an average crime rate, with approximately 49.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 56.2% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 13.2% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Acomb is £52,511 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near YO26 5JR.
Acomb near YO26 5JR has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is York located about 1.3 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Sovereign Park | Small | Walking directions to Sovereign Park |
Based on 114 recent sales, the median property price is £303,750 (about £337 per square foot) in Acomb area, with individual transactions ranging from £137,000 up to £650,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 17 | £330,000 | £372 |
| Semi-Detached | 64 | £305,000 | £344 |
| Terraced | 23 | £300,000 | £315 |
| Flats | 10 | £162,750 | £304 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £325,000 | £147,500 | £222,500 | £204,500 |
| 2017 | £293,750 | £141,000 | £225,955 | £210,000 |
| 2018 | £267,500 | £140,000 | £232,750 | £232,000 |
| 2019 | £285,000 | £150,000 | £232,250 | £235,000 |
| 2020 | £360,000 | £155,000 | £245,000 | £247,500 |
| 2021 | £415,000 | £160,000 | £270,000 | £243,500 |
| 2022 | £325,500 | £178,750 | £292,500 | £284,500 |
| 2023 | £430,000 | £157,500 | £318,500 | £297,500 |
| 2024 | £315,000 | £164,000 | £308,250 | £310,000 |
| 2025 | £360,000 | £164,500 | £302,500 | £285,000 |
| 2026 | £397,000 | £162,750 | £305,000 | £350,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £242 | £236 | £240 | £245 |
| 2017 | £249 | £238 | £250 | £225 |
| 2018 | £278 | £232 | £264 | £222 |
| 2019 | £296 | £259 | £250 | £258 |
| 2020 | £313 | £248 | £278 | £247 |
| 2021 | £267 | £248 | £291 | £267 |
| 2022 | £338 | £284 | £336 | £323 |
| 2023 | £356 | £284 | £316 | £267 |
| 2024 | £369 | £286 | £335 | £320 |
| 2025 | £368 | £304 | £335 | £330 |
| 2026 | £349 | £263 | £357 | £315 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near YO26 5JR.
In the YO26 5JR postcode area, located within Acomb, there are 8 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
13 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of YO26 5JR
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Asda Express | 97 Boroughbridge Road, York, YO26 6AA | Walking directions to Asda Express |
| 0.3 mi | The One Stop Shop | Boroughbridge Road, York, YO26 5SE | Walking directions to The One Stop Shop |
| 0.4 mi | Magdalenka | York Road, York, YO24 4LZ | Walking directions to Magdalenka |
| 0.4 mi | Asian Fresh Foods | Severus Avenue, York, YO24 4LU | Walking directions to Asian Fresh Foods |
| 0.4 mi | Co-op Food | 10 Regent Buildings, York, YO26 4LT | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
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 5JR, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Jason Rose
Acomb - Elected 4 May 2023
Katie Lomas
Acomb - Elected 4 May 2023
Rachael Maskell
York Central - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around YO26 5JR records about 49 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 5JR in Acomb is £303,750 (about £337 per square foot) based on 114 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 11 schools close to YO26 5JR, including Carr Junior School (Good), St Paul's Nursery School (Good) and Carr Infant School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
YO26 5JR scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 7,375 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 5JR is Rachael Maskell (Labour and Co-operative Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 2 local councillors: Jason Rose (Labour and Co-operative Party) and Katie Lomas (Labour and Co-operative 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.