Aldborough Way is in York and in York district. YO26 4UX 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 Aldborough Way, York, YO26 4UX and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: YO26 4XW, YO26 4XG, YO26 4XE, YO26 4UT, YO26 4YW, YO26 4UU, YO26 4YZ, YO26 4US, YO26 4WS.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around YO26 4UX is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 48.3% | 51.1% | 2.8% | 51.0% | 0.1% |
| Male | 51.7% | 48.9% | -2.8% | 49.0% | -0.1% |
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 4UX, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 47.5% 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 | 51.6% | 47.5% | -4.1% | 37.9% | 9.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 37.8% | 40% | 2.2% | 44.2% | -4.2% |
| Separated | 2.2% | 2% | -0.2% | 2.2% | -0.2% |
| Divorced | 6.2% | 8.5% | 2.3% | 9.1% | -0.6% |
| Widowed | 2.2% | 2% | -0.2% | 6.1% | -4.1% |
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 (87.5%) 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 | 45.9% | 47.1% | 1.2% | 48.4% | -1.3% |
| Good health | 41.3% | 40.4% | -0.9% | 33.6% | 6.8% |
| Fair health | 9.7% | 9% | -0.7% | 12.7% | -3.7% |
| Bad health | 2.7% | 2.7% | 0.0% | 4.0% | -1.3% |
| Very bad health | 0.4% | 0.9% | 0.5% | 1.2% | -0.3% |
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 4UX this area, 9% 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 48.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 13.8% | 9% | -4.8% | 18.2% | -9.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.7% | 4.5% | -6.2% | 9.6% | -5.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.8% | 12.9% | -0.9% | 13.4% | -0.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.7% | 7.5% | 4.8% | 5.3% | 2.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.2% | 16.9% | 2.7% | 16.9% | 0.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 41.3% | 48.8% | 7.5% | 33.8% | 15.0% |
| Other | 3.6% | 0.5% | -3.1% | 2.8% | -2.3% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 94.6% 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 | 0.4% | 1.4% | 1.0% | 0.7% | 0.7% |
| Indian | 0.4% | 1.8% | 1.4% | 3.1% | -1.3% |
| Other Asian | 1.5% | 0.9% | -0.6% | 1.6% | -0.7% |
| Black African | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.5% | 0% | -1.5% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| White | 94.2% | 94.6% | 0.4% | 81.4% | 13.2% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Arab | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 1.2% | 0.5% | -0.7% | 1.6% | -1.1% |
In this area, 80.4% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 85.7% | 80.4% | -5.3% | 83.2% | -2.8% |
| European Union | 6.6% | 9.4% | 2.8% | 6.1% | 3.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.9% | 2.2% | 0.3% | 0.8% | 1.4% |
| Africa | 1.9% | 2.2% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -0.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.3% | 3.1% | 0.8% | 5.6% | -2.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.2% | 2.7% | 1.5% | 1.3% | 1.4% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 84.9% | 80.4% | -4.5% | 83.2% | -2.8% |
| 10+ Years | 3.9% | 8.5% | 4.6% | 9.8% | -1.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.7% | 4% | 1.3% | 2.9% | 1.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.3% | 4% | 1.7% | 2.2% | 1.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 6.2% | 3.1% | -3.1% | 1.9% | 1.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 79.4% | 76.7% | 2.7% |
| Ireland | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| France | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 1.8% | 0.6% | 1.2% |
| Spain | 1.3% | 0.4% | 0.9% |
| Poland | 3.1% | 1.3% | 1.8% |
| Other EU countries | 0.9% | 1.5% | -0.6% |
| Turkey | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| Other Europe | 1.3% | 0.2% | 1.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Southern Asia | 0.9% | 1.2% | -0.3% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| No passport held | 6.7% | 13.5% | -6.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 46.6% | 37.2% | 9.4% |
| Christian | 43% | 46.2% | -3.2% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Hindu | 2.7% | 1.7% | 1.0% |
| Jewish | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Muslim | 1.3% | 6.5% | -5.2% |
| Not answered | 5.4% | 6.0% | -0.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Aldborough Way was 134.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 84.3% higher than the Holgate average. The most reported crime type was Criminal damage and arson.
Aldborough Way has the 13th highest crime rate of 61 local areas in Holgate and the 111th highest crime rate of 631 local areas in York .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 41.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -54.8%.

Households in this area have a slightly higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 65% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 23 Aldborough Way, York, York Terraced, an established residential building | £272,500 | 2026-01-14 | £269,584 |
| 46 Aldborough Way, York, York Terraced, an established residential building | £255,000 | 2025-12-04 | £255,502 |
| 37 Aldborough Way, York, York Terraced, an established residential building | £300,000 | 2025-06-26 | £314,212 |
| 31 Aldborough Way, York, York Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £250,000 | 2025-05-29 | £260,513 |
| 38 Aldborough Way, York, York Terraced, an established residential building | £240,000 | 2024-12-17 | £244,814 |
| Full-Time Employee | 102 |
| Retired | 31 |
| Self-Employed | 18 |
| Part-Time Employee | 16 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Other | 7 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 4 |
| Looking after home or family | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 32 |
| Human health and social work activities | 17 |
| Education | 16 |
| Transport and storage | 15 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 15 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 14 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 14 |
| Information and communication | 10 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Manufacturing | 9 |
| Other | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Paul's Nursery School Kingsway North , YO30 6JA | 3out of 4 | 1,225 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saint Barnabas Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Jubilee Terrace , Leeman Road YO26 4YZ | - not rated | 158 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Poppleton Road Primary School Poppleton Road , YO26 4UP | - not rated | 941 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Poppleton Road Primary School Poppleton Road , YO26 4UP | 3out of 4 | 941 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Paul's Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School St Paul's Terrace , Holgate YO24 4BJ | 3out of 4 | 998 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Clifton Green Primary School Kingsway North , Clifton YO30 6JA | 3out of 4 | 1,187 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Queen Anne School Queen Anne Road , YO30 7WA | - not rated | 649 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| All Saints Catholic School York Mill Mount Lane , YO24 1BJ | 4out of 4 | 1,519 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| All Saints RC School Mill Mount Lane , YO24 1BJ | - not rated | 1,519 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Vale of York Academy Rawcliffe Drive , Clifton Without YO30 6ZS | - not rated | 1,601 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Vale of York Academy Rawcliffe Drive , Clifton Without YO30 6ZS | 3out of 4 | 1,601 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 | 3,647 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| York Sixth Form College Sim Balk Lane , Tadcaster Road YO23 2UD | - not rated | 4,109 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clifton Preparatory School 13 the Avenue , Clifton YO30 6AS | - not rated | 674 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Peter's School 2-18 Clifton , YO30 6AB | - not rated | 801 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bootham School 51 Bootham , YO30 7BU | - not rated | 1,087 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Boothan Junior School Rawcliffe Lane , YO30 6NP | - not rated | 1,185 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Field Hospital School 31 Shipton Road , Clifton Without YO30 5RE | - not rated | 1,307 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pastelle Kitchen & Events | 22 Livingstone Street | 388 yd | |
| Restaurant Associates | National Railway Museum, Leeman Road | 500 yd | |
| Brunch Time | 2 Oak Street | 789 yd | |
| Cakes d'Licious | 61 Clifton | 845 yd | |
| Lebaneat | Platform 8, York Railway Station, Station Road | 882 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Leeman Hotel/Cafe Leemo | 47 Stamford Street East | 364 yd | |
| The Burton Stone Inn | 34 Clifton | 858 yd | |
| Poppleton Road Working Mens Club | 132 Poppleton Road | 873 yd | |
| Duke of York | Railway Station, Station Road | 882 yd | |
| York Tap | Tea Room Square, York Station, Station Road | 882 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| York Tasty House | 38 Stamford Street East | 335 yd | |
| Tony Neary: The Pie Shop | 65 Clifton | 853 yd | |
| Clifton Catering | 76 Clifton | 858 yd | |
| Rocco’s | 109 Poppleton Road | 885 yd | |
| Bellas Kitchen | 94 Clifton | 888 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsburys | York Railway Station, Station Road | 882 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Victoria Park (Leeman Road) Jubilee Terrace | grass pitches | 181 yd |
| St Peters School Clifton | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool, tennis courts | 578 yd |
| Poppleton Road Memorial Hall POPPLETON ROAD MEMORIAL HALL POPPLETON ROAD MEMORIAL HALL OAK STREET | 749 yd | |
| Principal York Hotel Health Club STATION ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 923 yd |
| York Ri Sports Centre YORK RAILWAY INSTITUTE GYMNASIUM YORK RAILWAY INSTITUTE GYMNASIUM QUEEN STREET | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 1,049 yd |
| Bootham School Bootham | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 1,087 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 105.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 11.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.