Main Street is in Upper Poppleton, York and in York district. YO2 6DL is located in the Rural West York electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of York Outer. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Main Street, Upper Poppleton, York, YO2 6DL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: YO2 6DL, YO26 6DE, YO26 6DQ, YO26 6DH, YO26 6DN, YO26 6DF, YO26 6DJ, YO26 6DW, YO26 6DG.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding YO2 6DL has a slightly higher male population, with 50% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 54.7% | 50% | -4.7% | 51.0% | -1.0% |
| Male | 45.3% | 50% | 4.7% | 49.0% | 1.0% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of YO2 6DL there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 66.7% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 17.8% | 20.6% | 2.8% | 37.9% | -17.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 68% | 66.7% | -1.3% | 44.2% | 22.5% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 2.2% | -1.4% |
| Divorced | 6.6% | 5.8% | -0.8% | 9.1% | -3.3% |
| Widowed | 6.2% | 6.2% | 0.0% | 6.1% | 0.1% |
Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.
Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (87.2%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 55.3% | 51.2% | -4.1% | 48.4% | 2.8% |
| Good health | 31.7% | 36% | 4.3% | 33.6% | 2.4% |
| Fair health | 11% | 12.1% | 1.1% | 12.7% | -0.6% |
| Bad health | 1.6% | 0.7% | -0.9% | 4.0% | -3.3% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.2% | -1.2% |
During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.
In the area around YO2 6DL this area, 7.4% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%. This area stands out for its high percentage of residents with higher education degree or similar. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 61.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 11.6% | 7.4% | -4.2% | 18.2% | -10.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 5.4% | 3.3% | -2.1% | 9.6% | -6.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.7% | 9.5% | -4.2% | 13.4% | -3.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.6% | 5.4% | 0.8% | 5.3% | 0.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.5% | 12% | 2.5% | 16.9% | -4.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 54.8% | 61.2% | 6.4% | 33.8% | 27.4% |
| Other | 0.4% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 2.8% | -1.6% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98.3% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 1.6% | -0.9% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 1.3% | 0.3% | -1.0% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 98.1% | 98.3% | 0.2% | 81.4% | 16.9% |
In this area, 93.3% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 96.8% | 93.3% | -3.5% | 83.2% | 10.1% |
| European Union | 1% | 5% | 4.0% | 6.1% | -1.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 0.6% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 2.7% | -2.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1% | 0.7% | -0.3% | 5.6% | -4.9% |
| British Overseas | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96.8% | 93.3% | -3.5% | 83.2% | 10.1% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 4.7% | 4.4% | 9.8% | -5.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 2.9% | -1.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 1% | 1% | 0.0% | 2.2% | -1.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.9% | 0% | -1.9% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 88.4% | 76.7% | 11.7% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Germany | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Poland | 0.7% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 2.3% | 1.5% | 0.8% |
| No passport held | 7.6% | 13.5% | -5.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 40% | 37.2% | 2.8% |
| Christian | 53% | 46.2% | 6.8% |
| Muslim | 0.3% | 6.5% | -6.2% |
| Not answered | 6.7% | 6.0% | 0.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Main Street was 37.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 7.4% lower than the Rural West York average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Main Street has the 8th highest crime rate of 19 local areas in Rural West York and the 266th lowest crime rate of 639 local areas in York .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 12.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -58.7%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 84% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.
YO2 6DL area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
The percentage of retired residents living in YO2 6DL area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 33% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 78 |
| Full-Time Employee | 75 |
| Part-Time Employee | 33 |
| Self-Employed | 23 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 1 |
| Other | 0 |
| Education | 23 |
| Human health and social work activities | 21 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 15 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 15 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 15 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 13 |
| Information and communication | 10 |
| Other | 9 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 3 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Paul's Nursery School 12 St Paul's Square , YO24 4BD | 3out of 4 | 5,033 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Poppleton Ousebank Primary School Main Street , Upper Poppleton YO26 6JT | 4out of 4 | 296 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Carr Infant School Ostman Road , Acomb YO26 5QA | 3out of 4 | 2,806 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Skelton Primary School Brecksfield , Skelton YO30 1YB | 3out of 4 | 2,948 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Carr Junior School Ostman Road , Acomb YO26 5QA | 2out of 4 | 2,949 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Clifton With Rawcliffe Primary School Eastholme Drive , Rawcliffe YO30 5TA | 3out of 4 | 3,118 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manor Church of England Academy Millfield Lane , Nether Poppleton YO26 6PA | 4out of 4 | 1,483 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Vale of York Academy Rawcliffe Drive , Clifton Without YO30 6ZS | 1out of 4 | 3,907 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| York High School Cornlands Road , YO24 3WZ | 1out of 4 | 4,365 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hob Moor Oaks Academy Green Lane , Acomb YO24 4PS | 3out of 4 | 4,527 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Peter's School 2-18 Clifton , YO30 6AB | - not rated | 4,816 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bootham School 51 Bootham , YO30 7BU | - not rated | 5,226 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Mount School (York) Dalton Terrace , YO24 4DD | - not rated | 5,390 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coffee on the Green | Poppleton Methodist Church, The Green | 212 yd | |
| Poppleton Social | Poppleton Centre, Main Street | 361 yd | |
| The Lemon Tree | 20 Allerton Drive | 591 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| White Horse Pub and Dining | Main Street | 148 yd | |
| The Lord Collingwood | The Green | 212 yd | |
| The Lord Nelson Inn | 9 Main Street | 856 yd | |
| Red Lion | Boroughbridge Road | 950 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-op Late Shop | Cooperative Retail Services Lt, The Green | 148 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Poppleton Ousebank Primary School MAIN STREET | grass pitches | 359 yd |
| Poppleton Centre MAIN STREET | grass pitches, tennis courts | 517 yd |
| The Millfield Ground (Poppleton Juniors Football Club) MILLFIELD LANE | grass pitches | 863 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.