Beckfield Lane is in York and in York district. YO26 5PH is located in the Acomb electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of York Central. This postcode has been in use since 1998-06-01.
StreetScan combines information about Beckfield Lane, York, YO26 5PH and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: YO26 5QT, YO26 5NP, YO26 5BW, YO26 5NW, YO26 5RA, YO26 5NE, YO26 5NH, YO26 5NF, YO26 5QU.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around YO26 5PH is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.4% | 51.8% | 0.4% | 51.0% | 0.8% |
| Male | 48.6% | 48.2% | -0.4% | 49.0% | -0.8% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of YO26 5PH there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 52.1% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 21.9% | 29.4% | 7.5% | 37.9% | -8.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 58.2% | 52.1% | -6.1% | 44.2% | 7.9% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.7% | 1.1% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Separated | 1.6% | 1.8% | 0.2% | 2.2% | -0.4% |
| Divorced | 9.2% | 8.2% | -1.0% | 9.1% | -0.9% |
| Widowed | 8.5% | 7.4% | -1.1% | 6.1% | 1.3% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (88.8%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 51.7% | 55.8% | 4.1% | 48.4% | 7.4% |
| Good health | 33.7% | 33% | -0.7% | 33.6% | -0.6% |
| Fair health | 11.2% | 9.6% | -1.6% | 12.7% | -3.1% |
| Bad health | 2.9% | 1.7% | -1.2% | 4.0% | -2.3% |
| Very bad health | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 1.2% | -1.2% |
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 | 19.6% | 15.2% | -4.4% | 18.2% | -3.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.1% | 7.2% | -3.9% | 9.6% | -2.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 21.2% | 17% | -4.2% | 13.4% | 3.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.9% | 3.6% | -2.3% | 5.3% | -1.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.5% | 15.9% | 6.4% | 16.9% | -1.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 28.4% | 35.7% | 7.3% | 33.8% | 1.9% |
| Other | 4.2% | 5.4% | 1.2% | 2.8% | 2.6% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96.9% 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 | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 3.1% | -2.8% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 1.6% | -1.0% |
| Black African | 1.8% | 0.3% | -1.5% | 2.5% | -2.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 94.8% | 96.9% | 2.1% | 81.4% | 15.5% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Other | 0.5% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -0.8% |
In this area, 95.2% 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 | 95.6% | 95.2% | -0.4% | 83.2% | 12.0% |
| European Union | 1% | 2.5% | 1.5% | 6.1% | -3.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Africa | 1.6% | 0% | -1.6% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.8% | 1.4% | 0.6% | 5.6% | -4.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95.6% | 95.2% | -0.4% | 83.2% | 12.0% |
| 10+ Years | 0.5% | 4.2% | 3.7% | 9.8% | -5.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.5% | 0.3% | -0.2% | 2.9% | -2.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.6% | 0.3% | -1.3% | 2.2% | -1.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.8% | 0% | -1.8% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 87.6% | 76.7% | 10.9% |
| Ireland | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Spain | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 0.8% | 1.2% | -0.4% |
| No passport held | 10.1% | 13.5% | -3.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 44.1% | 37.2% | 6.9% |
| Christian | 46.3% | 46.2% | 0.1% |
| Hindu | 0.8% | 1.7% | -0.9% |
| Muslim | 2.2% | 6.5% | -4.3% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 6.2% | 6.0% | 0.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Beckfield Lane was 24.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 48.6% lower than the Acomb average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Beckfield Lane has the 6th lowest crime rate of 31 local areas in Acomb and the 176th lowest crime rate of 639 local areas in York .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 13.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -68.4%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 211 Beckfield Lane, York, York Terraced, an established residential building | £330,000 | 2024-10-11 | £331,629 |
| 203 Beckfield Lane, York, York Terraced, an established residential building | £300,000 | 2023-08-11 | £300,000 |
| 189 Beckfield Lane, York, York Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £445,000 | 2022-01-28 | £480,505 |
| 223 Beckfield Lane, York, York Terraced, an established residential building | £361,000 | 2019-11-22 | £462,844 |
| 189 Beckfield Lane, York, York Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £220,000 | 2019-07-19 | £280,176 |
YO26 5PH 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 95 |
| Retired | 75 |
| Part-Time Employee | 47 |
| Self-Employed | 27 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 17 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 5 |
| Other | 3 |
| Unemployed | 3 |
| Looking after home or family | 3 |
| Human health and social work activities | 27 |
| Education | 26 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 21 |
| Manufacturing | 18 |
| Construction | 17 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 14 |
| Other | 12 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 12 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 11 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 8 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| 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 | 2,855 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carr Infant School Ostman Road , Acomb YO26 5QA | 3out of 4 | 530 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Carr Junior School Ostman Road , Acomb YO26 5QA | 2out of 4 | 678 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Poppleton Road Primary School Poppleton Road , YO26 4UP | 3out of 4 | 1,495 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Westfield Primary Community School Askham Lane , Acomb YO24 3HP | 3out of 4 | 1,994 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Acomb Primary School West Bank , YO24 4ES | 3out of 4 | 2,123 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 | 1,062 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| York High School Cornlands Road , YO24 3WZ | 1out of 4 | 2,174 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Vale of York Academy Rawcliffe Drive , Clifton Without YO30 6ZS | 1out of 4 | 2,765 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| All Saints RC School Mill Mount Lane , YO24 1BJ | 4out of 4 | 3,428 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Millthorpe School Nunthorpe Avenue , YO23 1WF | 3out of 4 | 3,844 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 | 4,340 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 | 2,232 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Peter's School 2-18 Clifton , YO30 6AB | - not rated | 3,073 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Mount School (York) Dalton Terrace , YO24 4DD | - not rated | 3,182 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bootham School 51 Bootham , YO30 7BU | - not rated | 3,443 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| York St John University Lord Mayor's Walk , YO31 7EX | - not rated | 4,002 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 | 588 yd | |
| Tangerine Confectionary Staff Restaurant | Low Poppleton Lane | 722 yd | |
| Brunches | 15 Beckfield Lane | 876 yd | |
| McDonalds Restaurants Ltd | Boroughbridge Road | 948 yd | |
| The Knapton Lion Pub | Main Street | 1,033 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Green Tree | Beckfield Lane | 273 yd | |
| The Ainsty | Boroughbridge Road | 1,033 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pizza Base | 147 Beckfield Lane | 273 yd | |
| Golden City Chinese Takeaway | 149 Beckfield Lane | 273 yd | |
| Pizza Doner | 4 Almsford House, Beckfield Lane | 420 yd | |
| Amanis | 3 Almsford House, Beckfield Lane | 420 yd | |
| New Hong Kong | 2 Almsford House, Beckfield Lane | 420 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-op Late Shop | 127 Beckfield Lane | 499 yd | |
| Co-op Service Station | 97 Boroughbridge Road | 587 yd | |
| Freshgos | 17 Beckfield Lane | 876 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Old School Walk OLD SCHOOL WALK | grass pitches | 465 yd |
| The Global Centre (Closed) Global Centre Global Centre Low Poppleton Lane | grass pitches | 567 yd |
| Carr Junior School OSTMAN ROAD | grass pitches, swimming pool | 573 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 | 282.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 900 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 900 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 186.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 900 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.