Hardwicke Close is in York and in York district. YO26 5FB is located in the Acomb electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of York Central. This postcode has been in use since 2012-09-01.
StreetScan combines information about Hardwicke Close, York, YO26 5FB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: YO26 5NB, YO26 5SW, YO26 5SJ, YO26 5TB, YO26 5SN, YO26 5RN, YO26 5TD, YO26 5SL, YO26 5TE.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding YO26 5FB, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53.7% 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 | 51.6% | 53.7% | 2.1% | 51.0% | 2.7% |
| Male | 48.4% | 46.3% | -2.1% | 49.0% | -2.7% |
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 | 24.1% | 30.8% | 6.7% | 37.9% | -7.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 53.1% | 51% | -2.1% | 44.2% | 6.8% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Separated | 3.7% | 2% | -1.7% | 2.2% | -0.2% |
| Divorced | 9.4% | 10.6% | 1.2% | 9.1% | 1.5% |
| Widowed | 9% | 5% | -4.0% | 6.1% | -1.1% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 49.4% | 50.9% | 1.5% | 48.4% | 2.5% |
| Good health | 31% | 31% | 0.0% | 33.6% | -2.6% |
| Fair health | 12.3% | 14.2% | 1.9% | 12.7% | 1.5% |
| Bad health | 5.8% | 3.1% | -2.7% | 4.0% | -0.9% |
| Very bad health | 1.6% | 0.9% | -0.7% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 21.6% | 18.9% | -2.7% | 18.2% | 0.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.1% | 11.3% | -1.8% | 9.6% | 1.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 20.4% | 10.4% | -10.0% | 13.4% | -3.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 10.2% | 8.5% | -1.7% | 5.3% | 3.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.5% | 15.2% | 1.7% | 16.9% | -1.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 17.6% | 32.7% | 15.1% | 33.8% | -1.1% |
| Other | 3.7% | 3.1% | -0.6% | 2.8% | 0.3% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96.2% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pakistani | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 2.7% | -0.9% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 1.6% | -0.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1% | 0.4% | -0.6% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| White | 98.7% | 96.2% | -2.5% | 81.4% | 14.8% |
In this area, 96.2% 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 | 99% | 96.2% | -2.8% | 83.2% | 13.0% |
| European Union | 1% | 2% | 1.0% | 6.1% | -4.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.8% | -0.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 5.6% | -4.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 1.3% | -1.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 98.4% | 96.5% | -1.9% | 83.2% | 13.3% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 3.5% | 3.5% | 9.8% | -6.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.9% | -2.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 86.5% | 76.7% | 9.8% |
| Poland | 0.9% | 1.3% | -0.4% |
| Other EU countries | 0.2% | 1.5% | -1.3% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| No passport held | 12.2% | 13.5% | -1.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 44.4% | 37.2% | 7.2% |
| Christian | 48.9% | 46.2% | 2.7% |
| Muslim | 1.6% | 6.5% | -4.9% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 4.7% | 6.0% | -1.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Hardwicke Close was 65.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 37.1% higher than the Acomb average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Hardwicke Close has the 10th highest crime rate of 31 local areas in Acomb and the 240th highest crime rate of 639 local areas in York .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 19.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -55.3%.

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.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 28 Hardwicke Close, York, York Terraced, an established residential building | £260,000 | 2025-07-10 | £258,224 |
| 49 Hardwicke Close, York, York Detached, an established residential building | £360,000 | 2025-07-10 | £356,056 |
| 24 Hardwicke Close, York, York Detached, an established residential building | £479,950 | 2025-01-22 | £480,434 |
| 4 Hardwicke Close, York, York Detached, an established residential building | £370,000 | 2024-08-23 | £361,980 |
| 24 Hardwicke Close, York, York Detached, an established residential building | £480,000 | 2024-03-22 | £475,689 |
YO26 5FB area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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 | 138 |
| Retired | 80 |
| Part-Time Employee | 50 |
| Self-Employed | 32 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 16 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Other | 8 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Construction | 20 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 20 |
| Human health and social work activities | 20 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 18 |
| Manufacturing | 15 |
| Education | 12 |
| Transport and storage | 11 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 10 |
| Other | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 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 | 2,062 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 | 679 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Carr Junior School Ostman Road , Acomb YO26 5QA | 2out of 4 | 736 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Carr Infant School Ostman Road , Acomb YO26 5QA | 3out of 4 | 780 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Saint Barnabas Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Jubilee Terrace , Leeman Road YO26 4YZ | 2out of 4 | 1,306 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Acomb Primary School West Bank , YO24 4ES | 3out of 4 | 1,731 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manor Church of England Academy Millfield Lane , Nether Poppleton YO26 6PA | 4out of 4 | 1,515 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Vale of York Academy Rawcliffe Drive , Clifton Without YO30 6ZS | 1out of 4 | 1,757 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| York High School Cornlands Road , YO24 3WZ | 1out of 4 | 2,378 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| All Saints RC School Mill Mount Lane , YO24 1BJ | 4out of 4 | 2,666 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Millthorpe School Nunthorpe Avenue , YO23 1WF | 3out of 4 | 3,093 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 4,171 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 | 1,987 yd | Other independent school | Yes | 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 |
| Bootham School 51 Bootham , YO30 7BU | - not rated | 2,370 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Mount School (York) Dalton Terrace , YO24 4DD | - not rated | 2,434 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| York St John University Lord Mayor's Walk , YO31 7EX | - not rated | 2,923 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Danebury Drive Community Cafe | 108 Boroughbridge Road | 527 yd | |
| Brunch Time | 2 Oak Street | 836 yd | |
| Pastelle Kitchen & Events | 22 Livingstone Street | 883 yd | |
| Tangerine Confectionary Staff Restaurant | Low Poppleton Lane | 1,002 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Ainsty | Boroughbridge Road | 409 yd | |
| Poppleton Road Working Mens Club | 132 Poppleton Road | 748 yd | |
| Leeman Hotel/Cafe Leemo | 47 Stamford Street East | 945 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Crispy Duck | 122 Boroughbridge Road | 492 yd | |
| Bartons Fish and Chips | 134 Boroughbridge Road | 594 yd | |
| Papasito | 132 Boroughbridge Road | 594 yd | |
| Lucky Dragon | 165 Boroughbridge Road | 666 yd | |
| Rocco’s | 109 Poppleton Road | 797 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-op Service Station | 97 Boroughbridge Road | 528 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Carr Junior School OSTMAN ROAD | grass pitches, swimming pool | 808 yd |
| Poppleton Road Memorial Hall POPPLETON ROAD MEMORIAL HALL POPPLETON ROAD MEMORIAL HALL OAK STREET | 826 yd | |
| The Global Centre (Closed) Global Centre Global Centre Low Poppleton Lane | grass pitches | 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 | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| 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 | 74.2 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 62.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.