Manor Drive South is in York and in York district. YO26 5SB 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 Manor Drive South, York, YO26 5SB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: YO26 5SA, YO24 4LX, YO26 4LS, YO26 4RN, YO24 4LY, YO26 4LU, YO24 4LU, YO26 5HW, YO26 5HT.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding YO26 5SB, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 54.1% 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 | 55.5% | 54.1% | -1.4% | 51.0% | 3.1% |
| Male | 44.5% | 45.9% | 1.4% | 49.0% | -3.1% |
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 5SB there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 54.5% 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 | 20% | 18.9% | -1.1% | 37.9% | -19.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 57.6% | 54.5% | -3.1% | 44.2% | 10.3% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 1.2% | 1.3% | 0.1% | 2.2% | -0.9% |
| Divorced | 4.9% | 8.2% | 3.3% | 9.1% | -0.9% |
| Widowed | 16.3% | 16.3% | 0.0% | 6.1% | 10.2% |
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 | 40.3% | 45% | 4.7% | 48.4% | -3.4% |
| Good health | 34.5% | 31.4% | -3.1% | 33.6% | -2.2% |
| Fair health | 19.7% | 15% | -4.7% | 12.7% | 2.3% |
| Bad health | 4.1% | 7.9% | 3.8% | 4.0% | 3.9% |
| Very bad health | 1.4% | 0.7% | -0.7% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
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 high percentage of residents with higher education degree or similar. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 44.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 20.4% | 19.2% | -1.2% | 18.2% | 1.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 7.3% | 5.1% | -2.2% | 9.6% | -4.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.5% | 9.8% | -3.7% | 13.4% | -3.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.7% | 5.6% | -0.1% | 5.3% | 0.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.2% | 13.2% | 1.0% | 16.9% | -3.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 37.1% | 44.4% | 7.3% | 33.8% | 10.6% |
| Other | 3.7% | 2.6% | -1.1% | 2.8% | -0.2% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 95% 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% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.7% | 0.4% |
| Indian | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 3.1% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.5% | -2.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.7% | 0.4% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| White | 99% | 95% | -4.0% | 81.4% | 13.6% |
| Other | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 1.6% | -0.9% |
In this area, 95.1% 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 | 95.2% | 95.1% | -0.1% | 83.2% | 11.9% |
| European Union | 2.8% | 1.8% | -1.0% | 6.1% | -4.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 0.7% | 0.4% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -2.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.7% | 1.8% | 1.1% | 5.6% | -3.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 94.1% | 94.1% | 0.0% | 83.2% | 10.9% |
| 10+ Years | 1% | 2.8% | 1.8% | 9.8% | -7.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 1% | 1.4% | 0.4% | 2.9% | -1.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 2.2% | -0.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.8% | 0% | -3.8% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 88.7% | 76.7% | 12.0% |
| Germany | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Poland | 1.4% | 1.3% | 0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 0.7% | 1.5% | -0.8% |
| Central and South America | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 8.1% | 13.5% | -5.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 32.5% | 37.2% | -4.7% |
| Christian | 61.1% | 46.2% | 14.9% |
| Buddhist | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Sikh | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Not answered | 4.9% | 6.0% | -1.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Manor Drive South was 278.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 279.8% higher than the Holgate average. The most reported crime type was Shoplifting.
Manor Drive South has the 3rd highest crime rate of 61 local areas in Holgate and the 40th highest crime rate of 631 local areas in York .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 37.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -44.6%.

Households in this area have a slightly lower level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 67% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 Manor Drive South, York, York Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £503,500 | 2024-03-21 | £507,496 |
| 35 Manor Drive South, York, York Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £460,000 | 2024-02-13 | £471,604 |
| 11 Manor Drive South, York, York Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £435,000 | 2023-05-18 | £452,364 |
| 35 Manor Drive South, York, York Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £370,000 | 2019-05-24 | £472,261 |
| 45 Manor Drive South, York, York Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £345,000 | 2019-02-18 | £439,799 |
YO26 5SB area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 0% 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.
The percentage of retired residents living in YO26 5SB area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 43% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 101 |
| Full-Time Employee | 60 |
| Part-Time Employee | 30 |
| Self-Employed | 24 |
| Other | 6 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 6 |
| Looking after home or family | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 1 |
| Unemployed | 0 |
| Education | 16 |
| Construction | 14 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 13 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 12 |
| Human health and social work activities | 11 |
| Other | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Manufacturing | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Paul's Nursery School Kingsway North , YO30 6JA | 3out of 4 | 2,609 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Acomb Primary School West Bank , Acomb YO24 4ES | - not rated | 665 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Acomb Primary School West Bank , YO24 4ES | 4out of 4 | 665 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Poppleton Road Primary School Poppleton Road , YO26 4UP | - not rated | 703 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Poppleton Road Primary School Poppleton Road , YO26 4UP | 3out of 4 | 703 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Carr Junior School Ostman Road , Acomb YO26 5QA | - not rated | 807 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lowfield School Dijon Avenue , Acomb YO24 3DD | - not rated | 737 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| York High School Cornlands Road , YO24 3WZ | 3out of 4 | 1,267 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oaklands School Cornlands Road , Acomb YO24 3WZ | - not rated | 1,267 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| York High School Cornlands Road , YO24 3WZ | - not rated | 1,267 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| All Saints Catholic School York Mill Mount Lane , YO24 1BJ | 4out of 4 | 2,034 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 | 3,028 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| York Sixth Form College Sim Balk Lane , Tadcaster Road YO23 2UD | - not rated | 3,414 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Askham Bryan College Askham Bryan , YO23 3FR | - not rated | 5,348 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rathbone Choices Centre 6 Nursery Drive , Holgate YO24 4PE | - not rated | 858 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hob Moor Oaks School Green Lane , Acomb YO24 4PS | - not rated | 908 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hob Moor Oaks Academy Green Lane , Acomb YO24 4PS | 3out of 4 | 908 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Inspire Academy Cornlands Road , Acomb YO24 3WZ | - not rated | 1,217 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Northfield School Beckfield Lane , Acomb YO26 5RQ | - not rated | 1,243 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Hand | 55 York Road | 260 yd | |
| Sojo | 50a York Road | 283 yd | |
| Town Coffee House | 5 Acomb Court, Front Street | 415 yd | |
| Laughing Llama Coffee & Bistro | 8a Acomb Court, Front Street | 415 yd | |
| Explore Acomb Library Cafe | Front Street | 580 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carlton Tavern | 140 Acomb Road | 397 yd | |
| Severus Social Club (Acomb) | 11 Milner Street | 430 yd | |
| Marcia Grey | 29 Front Street | 520 yd | |
| Acomb & District Conservative Club | 12A Front Street | 580 yd | |
| Acomb W.M.C & Institute | 12 Front Street | 580 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zeera Spice | 211 Lindsey Avenue | 211 yd | |
| Papa Johns | 54 York Road | 221 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | 47 York Road | 279 yd | |
| Kashmir | 9 Acomb Court, Front Street | 415 yd | |
| Yan's Express | 11 Acomb Court, Front Street | 415 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-op Late Shop | 10 Regent Buildings, York Road | 168 yd | |
| Morrisons | Front Street | 580 yd | |
| Freshgos | 17 Beckfield Lane | 996 yd | |
| Co-op Service Station | 97 Boroughbridge Road | 1,051 yd | |
| Co-op Late Shop | 127 Beckfield Lane | 1,090 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Acomb Primary School WEST BANK | grass pitches | 668 yd |
| Former Lowfield School Site FORMER LOWFIELD SCHOOL FORMER LOWFIELD SCHOOL DIJON AVENUE | grass pitches | 739 yd |
| York High School (Closed) Dijon Avenue | grass pitches | 739 yd |
| Poppleton Road Memorial Hall POPPLETON ROAD MEMORIAL HALL POPPLETON ROAD MEMORIAL HALL OAK STREET | 757 yd | |
| Carr Junior School OSTMAN ROAD | grass pitches, swimming pool | 805 yd |
| Holgate Working Mens Club NEW LANE | 830 yd | |
| Acomb Sports Club The Green | grass pitches | 1,033 yd |
| York Ri Cio YORK RAILWAY INSTITUTE CLUB YORK RAILWAY INSTITUTE CLUB HAMILTON DRIVE | grass pitches | 1,046 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 | 246.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 900 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 900 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 99.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 900 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.