Danebury Drive, York, YO26 5EG

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around YO26 5EG is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.5%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	56.1%	50.5%	-5.6%	51.0%	-0.5%
Male	43.9%	49.5%	5.6%	49.0%	0.5%

Partnership Status

Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Single	26.1%	35.1%	9.0%	37.9%	-2.8%
Married: Opposite sex	46.8%	44.6%	-2.2%	44.2%	0.4%
Married: Same sex	0.9%	0%	-0.9%	0.3%	-0.3%
Separated	1.8%	2.6%	0.8%	2.2%	0.4%
Divorced	5.5%	11.4%	5.9%	9.1%	2.3%
Widowed	18.8%	6.3%	-12.5%	6.1%	0.2%

Health

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	47.8%	45.2%	-2.6%	48.4%	-3.2%
Good health	31.4%	32.8%	1.4%	33.6%	-0.8%
Fair health	16.5%	16.9%	0.4%	12.7%	4.2%
Bad health	4.3%	4.1%	-0.2%	4.0%	0.1%
Very bad health	0%	1%	1.0%	1.2%	-0.2%

Education and Qualifications

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	33%	18.9%	-14.1%	18.2%	0.7%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	8.7%	8.1%	-0.6%	9.6%	-1.5%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	16.5%	15.6%	-0.9%	13.4%	2.2%
Apprenticeship	7.3%	7.8%	0.5%	5.3%	2.5%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	10.1%	17%	6.9%	16.9%	0.1%
Degree or Similar	20.2%	30.7%	10.5%	33.8%	-3.1%
Other	4.1%	1.9%	-2.2%	2.8%	-0.9%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97.2% 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%	0.6%	0.6%	0.7%	-0.1%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0.4%	0.9%	0.5%	0.9%	0.0%
White	99.6%	97.2%	-2.4%	81.4%	15.8%
Other	0%	1.3%	1.3%	1.6%	-0.3%

Country of Birth

In this area, 94.3% 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	97.6%	94.3%	-3.3%	83.2%	11.1%
European Union	2%	1.9%	-0.1%	6.1%	-4.2%
Middle East and Asia	0.4%	1.9%	1.5%	5.6%	-3.7%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0%	1.9%	1.9%	1.3%	0.6%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	97.6%	94.3%	-3.3%	83.2%	11.1%
10+ Years	0%	5.1%	5.1%	9.8%	-4.7%
2-5 Years	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	2.2%	-2.2%
Less than 2 years	2%	0.6%	-1.4%	1.9%	-1.3%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	83.2%	76.7%	6.5%
France	0.6%	0.3%	0.3%
Other EU countries	0.6%	1.5%	-0.9%
Middle East	0.3%	0.1%	0.2%
Eastern Asia	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%
South-East Asia	0.3%	0.2%	0.1%
Central and South America	1%	0.2%	0.8%
No passport held	13.7%	13.5%	0.2%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	39.4%	37.2%	2.2%
Christian	54.3%	46.2%	8.1%
Buddhist	0.3%	0.5%	-0.2%
Not answered	6%	6.0%	0.0%

Safety

Is Danebury Drive Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Danebury Drive was 51.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 1.3% lower than the Acomb average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Danebury Drive has the 15th highest crime rate of 31 local areas in Acomb and the 294th highest crime rate of 631 local areas in York .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 21.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -19.4%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

Households in this area have a similar level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 59% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£42,400

Income Rank
5/10

Household Income in YO26 5EG, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 4/10 (below average )
Indices of multiple deprivation (IMD) is used to classify the relative deprivation (a measure of poverty) of the area. It considers the following domains:
Income Deprivation Domain - 6/10 (average )
The Income Deprivation Domain measures the percentage of people in the population who are experiencing poverty due to having a low income. It includes both those who are unemployed and those who are employed but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Employment Deprivation Domain - 4/10 (below average )
The Employment Deprivation Domain measures the proportion of the working-age population in an area involuntarily excluded from the labour market. This includes people who would like to work but are unable to do so due to unemployment, sickness or disability, or caring responsibilities.
Education, Skills and Training Domain - 6/10 (average )
The Education, Skills, and Training Deprivation Domain measures the lack of education and skills in a local area. It has two parts: one for children and young people, and one for adults. The part for children and young people looks at their school achievements ('flow'), while the part for adults looks at the number of adults without qualifications ('stock').
Health Deprivation and Disability Domain - 4/10 (below average )
The Health Deprivation and Disability Domain measures the risk of early death and poor quality of life due to bad physical or mental health. It looks at illness, disability, and early death, but not at behaviors or environments that might affect future health.
Crime Domain - 7/10 (above average )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 2/10 (very low )
The Barriers to Housing and Services Domain measures how easy or hard it is to access housing and local services. It has two parts: one looks at how close local services are, and the other looks at issues like how affordable housing is.
Living Environment Deprivation Domain - 7/10 (above average )
The Living Environment Deprivation Domain measures the quality of the local environment. It has two parts: the "indoors" part looks at housing quality, and the "outdoors" part looks at air quality and road traffic accidents.
Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) - 6/10 (average )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) measures how many children aged 0 to 15 live in low-income families. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low incomes. This includes both those who are unemployed and those who work but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) - 7/10 (above average )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) measures the percentage of people aged 60 or older who have low income. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low income, including both unemployed people and those with low-paying jobs (and who satisfy the respective means tests).

Property Prices

Average property prices on Danebury Drive are based on 139 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for York.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Danebury Drive, York, YO26 5EG

Estimated Average Property Prices for YO26 5EG

Average Price
£300,513

Semi-Detached
£299,312

Terraced
£271,729

Detached
£346,503

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Danebury Drive

Average Price
£284,612

Semi-Detached
£287,845

Terraced
£254,444

Detached
£330,695

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Danebury DriveStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
70 Danebury Drive, York, York Terraced, an established residential building	£325,000	2025-12-12	£325,640
50 Danebury Drive, York, York Detached, an established residential building	£322,500	2025-08-26	£319,623
6 Danebury Drive, York, York Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£312,500	2023-11-20	£322,335
74 Danebury Drive, York, York Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£180,000	2023-10-12	£184,355
76 Danebury Drive, York, York Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£295,000	2022-09-30	£292,695

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for YO26 5EG

Employment

YO26 5EG area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee	104
Retired	58
Part-Time Employee	46
Self-Employed	21
Student (economically inactive)	13
Long-Term Sick or disabled	10
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	7
Looking after home or family	4
Unemployed	4
Other	1

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	23
Manufacturing	15
Human health and social work activities	14
Accommodation and food service activities	13
Education	11
Construction	9
Information and communication	8
Transport and storage	6
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	6
Other	5
Professional, scientific and technical activities	4
Financial and insurance activities	3
Administrative and support service activities	3
Real estate activities	1

Schools

Nursery

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
St Paul's Nursery School Kingsway North , YO30 6JA	3out of 4	3,128 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Carr Junior School Ostman Road , Acomb YO26 5QA	- not rated	664 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Carr Junior School Ostman Road , Acomb YO26 5QA	3out of 4	664 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Carr Infant School Ostman Road , Acomb YO26 5QA	3out of 4	722 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Westfield Primary Community School Askham Lane , Acomb YO24 3HP	3out of 4	1,166 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Westfield Junior School Askham Lane , Acomb YO24 3HP	- not rated	1,166 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Lowfield School Dijon Avenue , Acomb YO24 3DD	- not rated	767 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
York High School Cornlands Road , YO24 3WZ	3out of 4	1,126 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
Oaklands School Cornlands Road , Acomb YO24 3WZ	- not rated	1,126 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
York High School Cornlands Road , YO24 3WZ	- not rated	1,126 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Manor Church of England Academy Millfield Lane , Nether Poppleton YO26 6PA	3out of 4	2,123 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

16 plus

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
York College Sim Balk Lane , YO23 2BB	- not rated	3,264 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
York Sixth Form College Sim Balk Lane , Tadcaster Road YO23 2UD	- not rated	3,592 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Askham Bryan College Askham Bryan , YO23 3FR	- not rated	5,044 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Northfield School Beckfield Lane , Acomb YO26 5RQ	- not rated	796 yd	Community special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Lidgett Grove School Wheatlands Grove , Acomb YO26 5NH	- not rated	1,054 yd	Community special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Inspire Academy Cornlands Road , Acomb YO24 3WZ	- not rated	1,095 yd	Other independent special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Hob Moor Oaks School Green Lane , Acomb YO24 4PS	- not rated	1,181 yd	Community special school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Hob Moor Oaks Academy Green Lane , Acomb YO24 4PS	3out of 4	1,181 yd	Academy special converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
Tea On The Green	37A The Green	288 yd
Indian Ocean	37 The Green	288 yd
Brunches	15 Beckfield Lane	350 yd
Town Coffee House	5 Acomb Court, Front Street	471 yd
Laughing Llama Coffee & Bistro	8a Acomb Court, Front Street	471 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
The Crooked Tap	Unit 3, Greenside House, The Green	264 yd
The Sun Inn	35 The Green	288 yd
The Inn on the Green	3 The Green	288 yd
Marcia Grey	29 Front Street	437 yd
Acomb & District Conservative Club	12A Front Street	482 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Pizza Hut	39 The Green	288 yd
Kings Fish and Chips	1A Front Street	436 yd
The Sandwich Hut	25 Front Street	437 yd
Chips N Things	83 Front Street	447 yd
Kashmir	9 Acomb Court, Front Street	471 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Distance
Freshgos	17 Beckfield Lane	350 yd
Morrisons	Front Street	482 yd
Co-op Late Shop	127 Beckfield Lane	576 yd
Co-op Late Shop	10 Regent Buildings, York Road	753 yd
Co-op Service Station	97 Boroughbridge Road	1,027 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Acomb Sports Club The Green	grass pitches	503 yd
Carr Junior School OSTMAN ROAD	grass pitches, swimming pool	661 yd
Former Lowfield School Site FORMER LOWFIELD SCHOOL FORMER LOWFIELD SCHOOL DIJON AVENUE	grass pitches	768 yd
York High School (Closed) Dijon Avenue	grass pitches	768 yd
Old School Walk OLD SCHOOL WALK	grass pitches	853 yd
Westfield Primary Community School ASKHAM LANE	grass pitches	1,068 yd

Broadband

Technology Aviability

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%

Speed Aviability

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%

Download Speed

Median download speed	100 Mbit/s
Average download speed	306.9 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	1000 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	1000 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	20 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	176.1 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	900 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.

Overview of YO26 5EG