Stephenson Way is in York and in York district. YO26 4XQ 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 Stephenson Way, York, YO26 4XQ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: YO26 4YU, YO26 6AU, YO26 4YZ, YO26 4YY, YO26 4YX, YO26 4UT, YO26 4YT, YO26 4XP, YO26 4XG.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding YO26 4XQ, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 55.1% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 53.1% | 55.1% | 2.0% | 51.0% | 4.1% |
| Male | 46.9% | 44.9% | -2.0% | 49.0% | -4.1% |
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 4XQ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 53.7% 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 | 54.5% | 53.7% | -0.8% | 37.9% | 15.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 32.3% | 31.1% | -1.2% | 44.2% | -13.1% |
| Separated | 1.5% | 2.3% | 0.8% | 2.2% | 0.1% |
| Divorced | 8.3% | 8.2% | -0.1% | 9.1% | -0.9% |
| Widowed | 3.4% | 4.7% | 1.3% | 6.1% | -1.4% |
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 | 47.2% | 43.5% | -3.7% | 48.4% | -4.9% |
| Good health | 37.3% | 40.9% | 3.6% | 33.6% | 7.3% |
| Fair health | 13.2% | 11.6% | -1.6% | 12.7% | -1.1% |
| Bad health | 2.3% | 3.7% | 1.4% | 4.0% | -0.3% |
| Very bad health | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
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.
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 47.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 12.8% | 12.8% | 0.0% | 18.2% | -5.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.5% | 7.8% | -5.7% | 9.6% | -1.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11.7% | 11.7% | 0.0% | 13.4% | -1.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.9% | 3.9% | -1.0% | 5.3% | -1.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.9% | 14.8% | 3.9% | 16.9% | -2.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 42.9% | 47.5% | 4.6% | 33.8% | 13.7% |
| Other | 3.4% | 1.6% | -1.8% | 2.8% | -1.2% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 94.4% 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% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% |
| Indian | 2% | 0% | -2.0% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Other Asian | 0.7% | 1% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -0.6% |
| Black African | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1% | 1.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| White | 95% | 94.4% | -0.6% | 81.4% | 13.0% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Other | 0.3% | 1% | 0.7% | 1.6% | -0.6% |
In this area, 87.7% 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 | 88.8% | 87.7% | -1.1% | 83.2% | 4.5% |
| European Union | 4.6% | 7% | 2.4% | 6.1% | 0.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 1.7% | 1.3% | -0.4% | 2.7% | -1.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.3% | 2.7% | 0.4% | 5.6% | -2.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.0% | 1.3% | 0.0% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 88.8% | 88% | -0.8% | 83.2% | 4.8% |
| 10+ Years | 2% | 5.7% | 3.7% | 9.8% | -4.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.3% | 3% | 0.7% | 2.9% | 0.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.6% | 1.3% | -1.3% | 2.2% | -0.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.3% | 2% | -2.3% | 1.9% | 0.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 74.4% | 76.7% | -2.3% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Italy | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Spain | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Poland | 2.7% | 1.3% | 1.4% |
| Other EU countries | 2% | 1.5% | 0.5% |
| North Africa | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Central and South America | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 15.6% | 13.5% | 2.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 58.7% | 37.2% | 21.5% |
| Christian | 30.4% | 46.2% | -15.8% |
| Buddhist | 1.3% | 0.5% | 0.8% |
| Muslim | 2.3% | 6.5% | -4.2% |
| Other religion | 3% | 0.6% | 2.4% |
| Not answered | 4.3% | 6.0% | -1.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Stephenson Way was 135.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 94.4% higher than the Holgate average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Stephenson Way has the 13th highest crime rate of 62 local areas in Holgate and the 116th highest crime rate of 639 local areas in York .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 58.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 97.4%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Stephenson Way, York, York Terraced, an established residential building | £230,000 | 2021-09-29 | £264,864 |
| 2 Stephenson Way, York, York Terraced, an established residential building | £178,000 | 2015-10-08 | £259,605 |
| 6 Stephenson Way, York, York Terraced, an established residential building | £170,000 | 2015-02-20 | £256,766 |
| 1 Stephenson Way, York, York Terraced, an established residential building | £157,500 | 2014-12-19 | £241,468 |
| 13 Stephenson Way, York, York Terraced, an established residential building | £142,000 | 2013-09-05 | £233,909 |
| Full-Time Employee | 123 |
| Part-Time Employee | 45 |
| Retired | 29 |
| Self-Employed | 22 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 7 |
| Other | 5 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 32 |
| Human health and social work activities | 30 |
| Education | 23 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 19 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 15 |
| Other | 15 |
| Construction | 15 |
| Transport and storage | 14 |
| Manufacturing | 12 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| 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 | 1,243 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 | 2out of 4 | 182 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Poppleton Road Primary School Poppleton Road , YO26 4UP | 3out of 4 | 808 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Clifton Green Primary School Kingsway North , Clifton YO30 6JA | 2out of 4 | 1,139 yd | Community school | 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 | 1,271 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Our Lady Queen of Martyrs Catholic Primary School - a Catholic Voluntary Academy Hamilton Drive , YO24 4JW | 3out of 4 | 1,568 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vale of York Academy Rawcliffe Drive , Clifton Without YO30 6ZS | 1out of 4 | 1,398 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| All Saints RC School Mill Mount Lane , YO24 1BJ | 4out of 4 | 1,806 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Millthorpe School Nunthorpe Avenue , YO23 1WF | 3out of 4 | 2,211 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Manor Church of England Academy Millfield Lane , Nether Poppleton YO26 6PA | 4out of 4 | 2,593 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| York High School Cornlands Road , YO24 3WZ | 1out of 4 | 2,657 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 | 3,851 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Peter's School 2-18 Clifton , YO30 6AB | - not rated | 906 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bootham School 51 Bootham , YO30 7BU | - not rated | 1,260 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Mount School (York) Dalton Terrace , YO24 4DD | - not rated | 1,618 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| York St John University Lord Mayor's Walk , YO31 7EX | - not rated | 1,821 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hob Moor Oaks Academy Green Lane , Acomb YO24 4PS | 3out of 4 | 2,080 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | 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 | 326 yd | |
| Restaurant Associates | National Railway Museum, Leeman Road | 688 yd | |
| Cakes d'Licious | 61 Clifton | 740 yd | |
| Brunch Time | 2 Oak Street | 811 yd | |
| York Sports Club | Shipton Road | 937 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Leeman Hotel/Cafe Leemo | 47 Stamford Street East | 362 yd | |
| The Burton Stone Inn | 34 Clifton | 792 yd | |
| Poppleton Road Working Mens Club | 132 Poppleton Road | 873 yd | |
| Roots | 68 Marygate | 1,029 yd | |
| The Minster Inn | 24 Marygate | 1,029 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| York Tasty House | 38 Stamford Street East | 321 yd | |
| Tony Neary: The Pie Shop | 65 Clifton | 739 yd | |
| Bellas Kitchen | 94 Clifton | 776 yd | |
| Clifton Catering | 76 Clifton | 792 yd | |
| Rocco’s | 109 Poppleton Road | 897 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsburys | York Railway Station, Station Road | 1,078 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Victoria Park (Leeman Road) Jubilee Terrace | grass pitches | 287 yd |
| St Peters School Clifton | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool, tennis courts | 605 yd |
| Poppleton Road Memorial Hall POPPLETON ROAD MEMORIAL HALL POPPLETON ROAD MEMORIAL HALL OAK STREET | 766 yd | |
| York Sports Club Shipton Road | grass pitches, squash courts, tennis courts | 1,009 yd |
| Clifton Green Primary School KINGSWAY NORTH | grass pitches | 1,079 yd |
| Bootham School Sports Field Rawcliffe Lane | grass pitches, tennis courts | 1,084 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 | 72.4 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 93.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 328.58 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 328.58 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 21.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 49.89 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.