Hanover Street West is in York and in York district. YO26 4YB 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 Hanover Street West, York, YO26 4YB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: YO26 4YA, YO26 4YL, YO26 4YJ, YO26 4XZ, YO26 4YE, YO26 4YD, YO26 4YH, YO26 4UY, YO26 4YG.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding YO26 4YB has a slightly higher male population, with 50.3% 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 | 50% | 49.7% | -0.3% | 51.0% | -1.3% |
| Male | 50% | 50.3% | 0.3% | 49.0% | 1.3% |
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 4YB, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 63.6% 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 | 50% | 63.6% | 13.6% | 37.9% | 25.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 29.4% | 19.1% | -10.3% | 44.2% | -25.1% |
| Separated | 2.4% | 2.3% | -0.1% | 2.2% | 0.1% |
| Divorced | 15.3% | 9.8% | -5.5% | 9.1% | 0.7% |
| Widowed | 2.9% | 5.2% | 2.3% | 6.1% | -0.9% |
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 | 47.1% | 37.2% | -9.9% | 48.4% | -11.2% |
| Good health | 30.4% | 37.8% | 7.4% | 33.6% | 4.2% |
| Fair health | 16.7% | 16.3% | -0.4% | 12.7% | 3.6% |
| Bad health | 5.9% | 5.1% | -0.8% | 4.0% | 1.1% |
| Very bad health | 0% | 3.6% | 3.6% | 1.2% | 2.4% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 18.2% | 19.9% | 1.7% | 18.2% | 1.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.6% | 11.1% | 0.5% | 9.6% | 1.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 19.4% | 15.8% | -3.6% | 13.4% | 2.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.9% | 4.1% | 1.2% | 5.3% | -1.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.6% | 16.4% | 5.8% | 16.9% | -0.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 31.8% | 32.7% | 0.9% | 33.8% | -1.1% |
| Other | 6.5% | 0% | -6.5% | 2.8% | -2.8% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 95.4% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 3.1% | -2.6% |
| Other Asian | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 97.5% | 95.4% | -2.1% | 81.4% | 14.0% |
| Roma | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| Other | 0.5% | 3.1% | 2.6% | 1.6% | 1.5% |
In this area, 88.5% 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 | 90.2% | 88.5% | -1.7% | 83.2% | 5.3% |
| European Union | 5.9% | 10.5% | 4.6% | 6.1% | 4.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 1% | 0.5% | -0.5% | 2.7% | -2.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 5.6% | -5.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| British Overseas | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 88.7% | 86.7% | -2.0% | 83.2% | 3.5% |
| 10+ Years | 0.5% | 7.2% | 6.7% | 9.8% | -2.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.5% | 2.1% | 0.6% | 2.9% | -0.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 5.4% | 2.1% | -3.3% | 2.2% | -0.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.9% | 2.1% | -1.8% | 1.9% | 0.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 70.8% | 76.7% | -5.9% |
| Italy | 2.1% | 0.6% | 1.5% |
| Spain | 0.5% | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Poland | 3.1% | 1.3% | 1.8% |
| Romania | 1% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 2.1% | 1.5% | 0.6% |
| No passport held | 20.5% | 13.5% | 7.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 50.5% | 37.2% | 13.3% |
| Christian | 39.8% | 46.2% | -6.4% |
| Hindu | 0.5% | 1.7% | -1.2% |
| Other religion | 2.6% | 0.6% | 2.0% |
| Not answered | 6.6% | 6.0% | 0.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Hanover Street West was 47.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 31.3% lower than the Holgate average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Hanover Street West has the 26th lowest crime rate of 62 local areas in Holgate and the 320th lowest crime rate of 639 local areas in York .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 18.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -57.5%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 51 Hanover Street West, York, York Terraced, an established residential building | £206,000 | 2025-07-11 | £204,593 |
| 62 Hanover Street West, York, York Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £167,000 | 2025-03-07 | £167,846 |
| 32 Hanover Street West, York, York Terraced, an established residential building | £205,000 | 2024-09-20 | £200,471 |
| 48 Hanover Street West, York, York Terraced, an established residential building | £211,500 | 2024-06-11 | £214,877 |
| 49 Hanover Street West, York, York Terraced, an established residential building | £181,500 | 2024-01-12 | £187,581 |
YO26 4YB 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 82 |
| Part-Time Employee | 28 |
| Retired | 22 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 9 |
| Self-Employed | 8 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 6 |
| Looking after home or family | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Unemployed | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 22 |
| Human health and social work activities | 13 |
| Education | 13 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 8 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Other | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 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 | 1,247 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Poppleton Road Primary School Poppleton Road , YO26 4UP | 3out of 4 | 452 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Saint Barnabas Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Jubilee Terrace , Leeman Road YO26 4YZ | 2out of 4 | 498 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Paul's Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School St Paul's Terrace , Holgate YO24 4BJ | 3out of 4 | 1,286 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Carr Junior School Ostman Road , Acomb YO26 5QA | 2out of 4 | 1,286 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Acomb Primary School West Bank , YO24 4ES | 3out of 4 | 1,319 yd | Academy converter | No | 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 | 1,634 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| All Saints RC School Mill Mount Lane , YO24 1BJ | 4out of 4 | 1,845 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Millthorpe School Nunthorpe Avenue , YO23 1WF | 3out of 4 | 2,268 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| York High School Cornlands Road , YO24 3WZ | 1out of 4 | 2,338 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Manor Church of England Academy Millfield Lane , Nether Poppleton YO26 6PA | 4out of 4 | 2,386 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | 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 | 3,686 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 | 1,255 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bootham School 51 Bootham , YO30 7BU | - not rated | 1,588 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Mount School (York) Dalton Terrace , YO24 4DD | - not rated | 1,629 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hob Moor Oaks Academy Green Lane , Acomb YO24 4PS | 3out of 4 | 1,802 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| York St John University Lord Mayor's Walk , YO31 7EX | - not rated | 2,152 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pastelle Kitchen & Events | 22 Livingstone Street | 34 yd | |
| Brunch Time | 2 Oak Street | 462 yd | |
| Restaurant Associates | National Railway Museum, Leeman Road | 886 yd | |
| Cakes d'Licious | 61 Clifton | 1,087 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Leeman Hotel/Cafe Leemo | 47 Stamford Street East | 82 yd | |
| Poppleton Road Working Mens Club | 132 Poppleton Road | 517 yd | |
| The Ainsty | Boroughbridge Road | 851 yd | |
| Fox Inn | 168 Holgate Road | 1,088 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| York Tasty House | 38 Stamford Street East | 79 yd | |
| Rocco’s | 109 Poppleton Road | 544 yd | |
| Happy Chef | 8 Acomb Road | 953 yd | |
| Zeera Spice | 211 Lindsey Avenue | 963 yd | |
| Pizza Peppinas | 5 Acomb Road | 1,000 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Poppleton Road Memorial Hall POPPLETON ROAD MEMORIAL HALL POPPLETON ROAD MEMORIAL HALL OAK STREET | 417 yd | |
| Victoria Park (Leeman Road) Jubilee Terrace | grass pitches | 572 yd |
| St Peters School Clifton | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool, tennis courts | 946 yd |
| Holgate Working Mens Club NEW LANE | 1,068 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 | 121.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 11.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.