Living in YO26, York
What the open data says about house prices, schools, crime and flood risk around YO26 in York. Built from the same sources as every property report on this site, not opinion or marketing copy.
House prices
Average price in York: £309,611, up 4.8% on a year ago (2026-06). The wider Yorkshire and The Humber average is £207,948.
What actually sold around YO26
5 recorded home sales on the streets around central YO26, with a median of £325,000 and a range from £130,500 to £1,200,000. Mostly detached houses.
| Address | Type | Sold for | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| DUTTON FARM, YO26 8JU | detached | £1,200,000 | 2023-12-20 |
| THE WILLOWS, YO26 8JU | detached | £875,000 | 2021-12-23 |
| SHIRBUTTS, YO26 8JX | detached | £325,000 | 2005-08-01 |
| SHIRBUTTS, YO26 8JX | detached | £245,000 | 2002-07-26 |
| SHIRBUTTS, YO26 8JX | detached | £130,500 | 1995-06-02 |
Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. Every sale of a registered property in England and Wales appears here once it completes, so the most recent weeks are always still filling in.
Schools nearby
3 schools within 3 miles , of which 100% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
| Nearest well-rated schools | Stage | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poppleton Ousebank Primary School | Primary | Good | 1.2 mi |
| Rufforth Primary School | Primary | Not rated | 1.5 mi |
| Forest of Galtres Anglican/Methodist Primary School | Primary | Not rated | 3.0 mi |
3 state primary and 0 state secondary schools within range, and no fee-paying schools.
What people here do for work
The most common occupations among working residents, from the 2021 Census. This is occupation rather than industry: it says what people do, not which industries employ them.
| Occupation group | Share of workers |
|---|---|
| Professional occupations | 29.3% |
| Managers, directors and senior officials | 20.0% |
| Associate professional and technical | 14.6% |
| Administrative and secretarial | 8.4% |
| Skilled trades | 7.7% |
Source: ONS Census 2021, table TS063, for this district's small area.
Crime
3 crimes recorded within roughly a mile of central YO26 in 2026-06, most commonly other theft.
Flood risk
Zone 1 (low probability). This is the Environment Agency's flood zone for the area's centre point, an individual property's own risk can differ, especially near a specific watercourse.
Deprivation
This area falls in decile 9 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation (least deprived nationally), based on York's figures.
Common questions about YO26
What is the average house price in YO26?
The average sold price in York is £309,611 as of 2026-06, according to the UK House Price Index.
Are house prices rising in YO26?
Prices in York are up 4.8% on a year ago (UK House Price Index).
What do houses actually sell for in YO26?
The median of 5 recorded sales around central YO26 is £325,000, ranging from £130,500 to £1,200,000 (HM Land Registry Price Paid Data).
Are the schools good in YO26?
3 schools sit within 3 miles of central YO26, and 100% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
How much crime is there in YO26?
3 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central YO26 in 2026-06, most commonly other theft (Police.uk).
Is YO26 at risk of flooding?
Central YO26 sits in Zone 1 (low probability) for river and sea flooding (Environment Agency). Individual addresses vary, so check the full report for a specific property.
Is YO26 a good place to live?
That depends on what you need, so here is what the official data says rather than an opinion: 100% of nearby schools are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted; the median home sells for £325,000; the area sits in decile 9 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation; 3 crimes were recorded within about a mile. Every one of those figures names its source on this page.
Is YO26 safe?
3 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central YO26 in 2026-06, according to Police.uk. The most common category was other theft. Crime counts follow how many people are around, so a busy district records more than a quiet one of the same size.
Neighbouring districts
Weighing two up? YO26 or YO30, YO26 or YO24, YO26 or YO90.
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