Bridle Way is in York and in York district. YO26 5AQ is located in the Westfield electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of York Central. This postcode has been in use since 1998-06-01.
StreetScan combines information about Bridle Way, York, YO26 5AQ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: YO26 5AF, YO26 5BH, YO26 5BJ, YO26 5AR, YO26 5BE, YO26 5AD, YO26 5AP, YO26 5AE, YO26 5BY.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding YO26 5AQ 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 | 56.6% | 50% | -6.6% | 51.0% | -1.0% |
| Male | 43.4% | 50% | 6.6% | 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 area around YO26 5AQ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 50% 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 | 45.5% | 50% | 4.5% | 37.9% | 12.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 33.3% | 29.5% | -3.8% | 44.2% | -14.7% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 5.7% | 3.1% | -2.6% | 2.2% | 0.9% |
| Divorced | 9.5% | 10.5% | 1.0% | 9.1% | 1.4% |
| Widowed | 5.3% | 7% | 1.7% | 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 | 45.4% | 53.5% | 8.1% | 48.4% | 5.1% |
| Good health | 34.3% | 29.8% | -4.5% | 33.6% | -3.8% |
| Fair health | 14% | 13.3% | -0.7% | 12.7% | 0.6% |
| Bad health | 5.1% | 2.4% | -2.7% | 4.0% | -1.6% |
| Very bad health | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.0% | 1.2% | -0.1% |
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 low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 19.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 30.3% | 24.8% | -5.5% | 18.2% | 6.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 23.9% | 12.4% | -11.5% | 9.6% | 2.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 21.6% | 19.4% | -2.2% | 13.4% | 6.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.3% | 8.1% | 5.8% | 5.3% | 2.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 5.7% | 14.3% | 8.6% | 16.9% | -2.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 11% | 19.4% | 8.4% | 33.8% | -14.4% |
| Other | 5.3% | 1.6% | -3.7% | 2.8% | -1.2% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97.6% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.1% | -0.8% |
| Chinese | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Indian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 3.1% | -2.8% |
| Other Asian | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.9% | 0.8% | -0.1% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 97.4% | 97.6% | 0.2% | 81.4% | 16.2% |
| Arab | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
In this area, 94.4% 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 | 96.6% | 94.4% | -2.2% | 83.2% | 11.2% |
| European Union | 2% | 4.3% | 2.3% | 6.1% | -1.8% |
| Africa | 0.6% | 1.1% | 0.5% | 2.7% | -1.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 5.6% | -5.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95.7% | 94.4% | -1.3% | 83.2% | 11.2% |
| 10+ Years | 0.6% | 4.5% | 3.9% | 9.8% | -5.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 2.9% | -2.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.9% | 1.1% | -1.8% | 1.9% | -0.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 74.9% | 76.7% | -1.8% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Lithuania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 0.8% | 1.3% | -0.5% |
| Other EU countries | 1.6% | 1.5% | 0.1% |
| North Africa | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 21.7% | 13.5% | 8.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 56.8% | 37.2% | 19.6% |
| Christian | 37.1% | 46.2% | -9.1% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 0.5% | 6.5% | -6.0% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 5.1% | 6.0% | -0.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Bridle Way was 36.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 72.0% lower than the Westfield average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Bridle Way has the 3rd lowest crime rate of 31 local areas in Westfield and the 263rd lowest crime rate of 639 local areas in York .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 13.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 102.6%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 89% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Bridle Way, York, York Terraced, an established residential building | £174,000 | 2015-04-10 | £260,488 |
| 7 Bridle Way, York, York Terraced, an established residential building | £91,000 | 2006-09-11 | £164,252 |
| 8 Bridle Way, York, York Terraced, an established residential building | £40,000 | 1999-07-20 | £208,821 |
| Full-Time Employee | 94 |
| Part-Time Employee | 53 |
| Retired | 35 |
| Self-Employed | 20 |
| Looking after home or family | 14 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 13 |
| Other | 11 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 24 |
| Human health and social work activities | 21 |
| Manufacturing | 19 |
| Transport and storage | 15 |
| Construction | 14 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Other | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Education | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Information and communication | 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 | 3,045 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Westfield Primary Community School Askham Lane , Acomb YO24 3HP | 3out of 4 | 692 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Carr Infant School Ostman Road , Acomb YO26 5QA | 3out of 4 | 1,422 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Carr Junior School Ostman Road , Acomb YO26 5QA | 2out of 4 | 1,454 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hob Moor Community Primary Academy Green Lane , Acomb YO24 4PS | 3out of 4 | 1,747 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Acomb Primary School West Bank , YO24 4ES | 3out of 4 | 1,990 yd | Academy converter | No | 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 | 1,236 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Manor Church of England Academy Millfield Lane , Nether Poppleton YO26 6PA | 4out of 4 | 2,419 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| All Saints RC School Mill Mount Lane , YO24 1BJ | 4out of 4 | 3,477 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Millthorpe School Nunthorpe Avenue , YO23 1WF | 3out of 4 | 3,825 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Vale of York Academy Rawcliffe Drive , Clifton Without YO30 6ZS | 1out of 4 | 3,942 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 | 3,484 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Askham Bryan College Askham Bryan , YO23 3FR | - not rated | 4,407 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 | 1,747 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Mount School (York) Dalton Terrace , YO24 4DD | - not rated | 3,248 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Peter's School 2-18 Clifton , YO30 6AB | - not rated | 3,835 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bootham School 51 Bootham , YO30 7BU | - not rated | 4,121 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| OneSchool Global York Campus Bishopthorpe Road , York YO23 2QA | - not rated | 4,593 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brunches | 15 Beckfield Lane | 647 yd | |
| Tea On The Green | 37A The Green | 776 yd | |
| Indian Ocean | 37 The Green | 776 yd | |
| The Knapton Lion Pub | Main Street | 899 yd | |
| Rubys Coffee House | 43 Vyner House, Front Street | 948 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| King William | Barkston Avenue | 383 yd | |
| The Crooked Tap | Unit 3, Greenside House, The Green | 688 yd | |
| The Sun Inn | 35 The Green | 776 yd | |
| The Inn on the Green | 3 The Green | 776 yd | |
| Acomb & District Conservative Club | 12A Front Street | 1,029 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Place | Sanderson Court Community House, Bramham Road | 141 yd | |
| Pizza Hut | 39 The Green | 776 yd | |
| Chips N Things | 83 Front Street | 886 yd | |
| Pizza Pan | 55a Gale Lane | 1,015 yd | |
| Pizza Doner | 4 Almsford House, Beckfield Lane | 1,018 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Freshgos | 17 Beckfield Lane | 647 yd | |
| Co-op Late Shop | 127 Beckfield Lane | 963 yd | |
| Morrisons | Front Street | 1,029 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Acomb Sports Club The Green | grass pitches | 488 yd |
| Westfield Primary Community School ASKHAM LANE | grass pitches | 608 yd |
| Westfield Place (Closed) Westfield Place | grass pitches | 955 yd |
| Old School Walk OLD SCHOOL WALK | grass pitches | 1,004 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 | 50 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 151.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 7.7 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 13.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.