Baildon Close is in York and in York district. YO26 4LR is located in the Holgate electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of York Central. This postcode has been in use since 1998-06-01.
StreetScan combines information about Baildon Close, York, YO26 4LR and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: YO24 4HU, YO24 4HT, YO26 4TB, YO26 4TA, YO26 4LU, YO26 4SZ, YO26 4LS, YO24 4HD, YO24 4HA.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding YO26 4LR has a slightly higher male population, with 51.7% 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 | 49.8% | 48.3% | -1.5% | 51.0% | -2.7% |
| Male | 50.2% | 51.7% | 1.5% | 49.0% | 2.7% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around YO26 4LR, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 63.2% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 48% | 63.2% | 15.2% | 37.9% | 25.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 17.2% | 18.4% | 1.2% | 44.2% | -25.8% |
| Separated | 5.1% | 1.9% | -3.2% | 2.2% | -0.3% |
| Divorced | 20.2% | 15.6% | -4.6% | 9.1% | 6.5% |
| Widowed | 9.6% | 0.9% | -8.7% | 6.1% | -5.2% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 36.4% | 41.3% | 4.9% | 48.4% | -7.1% |
| Good health | 33.5% | 32% | -1.5% | 33.6% | -1.6% |
| Fair health | 21.8% | 18.6% | -3.2% | 12.7% | 5.9% |
| Bad health | 7.5% | 5.9% | -1.6% | 4.0% | 1.9% |
| Very bad health | 0.8% | 2.2% | 1.4% | 1.2% | 1.0% |
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 YO26 4LR this area, 28.2% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%. This area stands out for its low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 20.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 32.3% | 28.2% | -4.1% | 18.2% | 10.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 23.2% | 14.8% | -8.4% | 9.6% | 5.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.2% | 15.3% | 0.1% | 13.4% | 1.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.1% | 3.7% | -1.4% | 5.3% | -1.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 6.1% | 15.3% | 9.2% | 16.9% | -1.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 13.6% | 20.4% | 6.8% | 33.8% | -13.4% |
| Other | 4.5% | 2.3% | -2.2% | 2.8% | -0.5% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 95.1% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 3.1% | -2.7% |
| Pakistani | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 2.7% | -2.3% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 1.6% | -0.5% |
| Black African | 0.8% | 0.4% | -0.4% | 2.5% | -2.1% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 97.9% | 95.1% | -2.8% | 81.4% | 13.7% |
| Other | 0.4% | 1.1% | 0.7% | 1.6% | -0.5% |
In this area, 91.4% 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 | 94.6% | 91.4% | -3.2% | 83.2% | 8.2% |
| European Union | 0.8% | 5.2% | 4.4% | 6.1% | -0.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 2.1% | 0.4% | -1.7% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Africa | 1.3% | 0.4% | -0.9% | 2.7% | -2.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.4% | 1.5% | 1.1% | 5.6% | -4.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 1.3% | -0.2% |
| Oceania | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 94.6% | 91.4% | -3.2% | 83.2% | 8.2% |
| 10+ Years | 0.8% | 6.3% | 5.5% | 9.8% | -3.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 2.9% | -2.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.7% | 0.7% | -1.0% | 2.2% | -1.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.9% | 0.7% | -2.2% | 1.9% | -1.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 58% | 76.7% | -18.7% |
| Poland | 4.8% | 1.3% | 3.5% |
| Romania | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 0.4% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 35.7% | 13.5% | 22.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 62.4% | 37.2% | 25.2% |
| Christian | 30.8% | 46.2% | -15.4% |
| Buddhist | 2.3% | 0.5% | 1.8% |
| Hindu | 0.4% | 1.7% | -1.3% |
| Jewish | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Muslim | 0.4% | 6.5% | -6.1% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 2.6% | 6.0% | -3.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Baildon Close was 167.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 140.0% higher than the Holgate average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Baildon Close has the 9th highest crime rate of 62 local areas in Holgate and the 91st highest crime rate of 639 local areas in York .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 59.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -16.8%.

Households in this area have a slightly lower level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 67% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 35 Baildon Close, York, York Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £135,000 | 2022-07-06 | £131,681 |
| 30 Baildon Close, York, York Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £132,255 | 2020-10-01 | £155,263 |
| 9 Baildon Close, York, York Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £116,000 | 2020-01-17 | £136,180 |
| 30 Baildon Close, York, York Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £89,000 | 2013-07-05 | £133,770 |
| 35 Baildon Close, York, York Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £29,000 | 1998-04-06 | £137,646 |
| Full-Time Employee | 55 |
| Part-Time Employee | 41 |
| Retired | 31 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 28 |
| Self-Employed | 14 |
| Looking after home or family | 12 |
| Other | 11 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 21 |
| Human health and social work activities | 14 |
| Manufacturing | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Education | 4 |
| Construction | 4 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 1 |
| Real estate 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 | 1,404 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Acomb Primary School West Bank , YO24 4ES | 3out of 4 | 533 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Poppleton Road Primary School Poppleton Road , YO26 4UP | 3out of 4 | 736 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hob Moor Community Primary Academy Green Lane , Acomb YO24 4PS | 3out of 4 | 814 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Carr Junior School Ostman Road , Acomb YO26 5QA | 2out of 4 | 938 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Our Lady Queen of Martyrs Catholic Primary School - a Catholic Voluntary Academy Hamilton Drive , YO24 4JW | 3out of 4 | 1,046 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| York High School Cornlands Road , YO24 3WZ | 1out of 4 | 1,243 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| All Saints RC School Mill Mount Lane , YO24 1BJ | 4out of 4 | 1,910 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Millthorpe School Nunthorpe Avenue , YO23 1WF | 3out of 4 | 2,306 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Manor Church of England Academy Millfield Lane , Nether Poppleton YO26 6PA | 4out of 4 | 2,510 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Vale of York Academy Rawcliffe Drive , Clifton Without YO30 6ZS | 1out of 4 | 2,699 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| York College Sim Balk Lane , YO23 2BB | - not rated | 2,918 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Askham Bryan College Askham Bryan , YO23 3FR | - not rated | 5,327 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | 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 | 814 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Mount School (York) Dalton Terrace , YO24 4DD | - not rated | 1,667 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Peter's School 2-18 Clifton , YO30 6AB | - not rated | 2,238 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bootham School 51 Bootham , YO30 7BU | - not rated | 2,482 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| York St John University Lord Mayor's Walk , YO31 7EX | - not rated | 3,024 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Hand | 55 York Road | 371 yd | |
| Sojo | 50a York Road | 422 yd | |
| Goodwill Community Cafe | West Bank Park Bowls Club, James Backhouse Place | 533 yd | |
| Town Coffee House | 5 Acomb Court, Front Street | 540 yd | |
| Laughing Llama Coffee & Bistro | 8a Acomb Court, Front Street | 540 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carlton Tavern | 140 Acomb Road | 159 yd | |
| Severus Social Club (Acomb) | 11 Milner Street | 434 yd | |
| Holgate W M C & Institute | 6 New Lane | 629 yd | |
| Poppleton Road Working Mens Club | 132 Poppleton Road | 640 yd | |
| Marcia Grey | 29 Front Street | 650 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zeera Spice | 211 Lindsey Avenue | 263 yd | |
| Papa Johns | 54 York Road | 347 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | 47 York Road | 381 yd | |
| Kashmir | 9 Acomb Court, Front Street | 540 yd | |
| Yan's Express | 11 Acomb Court, Front Street | 540 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-op Late Shop | 10 Regent Buildings, York Road | 139 yd | |
| Morrisons | Front Street | 694 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Acomb Primary School WEST BANK | grass pitches | 455 yd |
| Holgate Working Mens Club NEW LANE | 590 yd | |
| Poppleton Road Memorial Hall POPPLETON ROAD MEMORIAL HALL POPPLETON ROAD MEMORIAL HALL OAK STREET | 691 yd | |
| Former Lowfield School Site FORMER LOWFIELD SCHOOL FORMER LOWFIELD SCHOOL DIJON AVENUE | grass pitches | 765 yd |
| York High School (Closed) Dijon Avenue | grass pitches | 765 yd |
| York Ri Cio YORK RAILWAY INSTITUTE CLUB YORK RAILWAY INSTITUTE CLUB HAMILTON DRIVE | grass pitches | 855 yd |
| English Martyrs Rc Primary School (Closed) Hamilton Drive | grass pitches | 940 yd |
| Our Lady Queen Of Martyrs Rc Primary School HAMILTON DRIVE | 979 yd | |
| Federation Of Hob Moor Oaks And Hob Moor Community Primary School HOB MOOR COMMUNITY PRIMARY SCHOOL HOB MOOR COMMUNITY PRIMARY SCHOOL GREEN LANE | grass pitches | 990 yd |
| Carr Junior School OSTMAN ROAD | grass pitches, swimming pool | 1,028 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Median download speed | 150 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 328.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 900 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 900 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 16.9 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 266.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 900 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.