Dukes Court is in York and in York district. YO26 5SZ is located in the Acomb electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of York Central. This postcode has been in use since 2004-11-01.
StreetScan combines information about Dukes Court, York, YO26 5SZ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: YO26 5SX, YO26 5SY, YO26 6AB, YO26 6AA, YO26 6AE, YO26 5TA, YO26 5TD, YO26 5ST, YO26 5JD.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding YO26 5SZ has a slightly higher male population, with 51.9% 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 | 52.9% | 48.1% | -4.8% | 51.0% | -2.9% |
| Male | 47.1% | 51.9% | 4.8% | 49.0% | 2.9% |
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 | 36.8% | 36.8% | 0.0% | 37.9% | -1.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 47.6% | 46.5% | -1.1% | 44.2% | 2.3% |
| Separated | 0.8% | 1.8% | 1.0% | 2.2% | -0.4% |
| Divorced | 8.8% | 8.3% | -0.5% | 9.1% | -0.8% |
| Widowed | 6% | 6.6% | 0.6% | 6.1% | 0.5% |
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 | 51% | 49.1% | -1.9% | 48.4% | 0.7% |
| Good health | 34.2% | 35.1% | 0.9% | 33.6% | 1.5% |
| Fair health | 11.6% | 13.2% | 1.6% | 12.7% | 0.5% |
| Bad health | 3.2% | 2.3% | -0.9% | 4.0% | -1.7% |
| Very bad health | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
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 | 18.4% | 12.8% | -5.6% | 18.2% | -5.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.8% | 11.1% | -3.7% | 9.6% | 1.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 20.8% | 13.7% | -7.1% | 13.4% | 0.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 8.4% | 11.9% | 3.5% | 5.3% | 6.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.2% | 15% | 3.8% | 16.9% | -1.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 23.2% | 34.1% | 10.9% | 33.8% | 0.3% |
| Other | 3.2% | 1.3% | -1.9% | 2.8% | -1.5% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 94% 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% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 0.7% | 1.2% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 1.6% | -0.5% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.5% | -2.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.6% | 0.4% | -0.2% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| White | 97.7% | 94% | -3.7% | 81.4% | 12.6% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
In this area, 89.8% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 95.5% | 89.8% | -5.7% | 83.2% | 6.6% |
| European Union | 2.3% | 6.4% | 4.1% | 6.1% | 0.3% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 2.7% | -2.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.3% | 2.6% | 1.3% | 5.6% | -3.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% | 1.3% | -0.5% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95.2% | 90.5% | -4.7% | 83.2% | 7.3% |
| 10+ Years | 1% | 3.4% | 2.4% | 9.8% | -6.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.6% | 4.6% | 4.0% | 2.9% | 1.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 2.2% | -1.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.9% | 1.1% | -1.8% | 1.9% | -0.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 75.4% | 76.7% | -1.3% |
| Italy | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Poland | 3% | 1.3% | 1.7% |
| Romania | 1.5% | 0.9% | 0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 1.1% | 1.5% | -0.4% |
| North Africa | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| South-East Asia | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 17.5% | 13.5% | 4.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 35.8% | 37.2% | -1.4% |
| Christian | 56.6% | 46.2% | 10.4% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Jewish | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Other religion | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Not answered | 6% | 6.0% | 0.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Dukes Court was 97.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 88.5% higher than the Acomb average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Dukes Court has the 4th highest crime rate of 31 local areas in Acomb and the 157th highest crime rate of 631 local areas in York .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 43.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -59.1%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 31 President House Dukes Court, York, York Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £164,000 | 2024-10-25 | £157,617 |
| 7 Sovereign House Dukes Court, York, York Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £190,000 | 2022-07-29 | £179,912 |
| 17 Sovereign House Dukes Court, York, York Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £177,500 | 2022-07-15 | £168,075 |
| 23 President House Dukes Court, York, York Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £153,750 | 2022-01-28 | £154,714 |
| 26 President House Dukes Court, York, York Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £162,000 | 2021-10-11 | £167,209 |
YO26 5SZ 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 | 107 |
| Retired | 40 |
| Part-Time Employee | 33 |
| Self-Employed | 16 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 3 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 39 |
| Human health and social work activities | 30 |
| Construction | 17 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 14 |
| Education | 13 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 12 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 8 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Paul's Nursery School Kingsway North , YO30 6JA | 3out of 4 | 2,310 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carr Junior School Ostman Road , Acomb YO26 5QA | - not rated | 421 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Carr Junior School Ostman Road , Acomb YO26 5QA | 3out of 4 | 421 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Carr Infant School Ostman Road , Acomb YO26 5QA | 3out of 4 | 458 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Poppleton Road Primary School Poppleton Road , YO26 4UP | - not rated | 721 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Poppleton Road Primary School Poppleton Road , YO26 4UP | 3out of 4 | 721 yd | Academy converter | Yes | 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 | 3out of 4 | 1,450 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Manor Church of England Voluntary Aided School, York Millfield Lane , Nether Poppleton YO26 6PQ | - not rated | 1,477 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lowfield School Dijon Avenue , Acomb YO24 3DD | - not rated | 1,658 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Vale of York Academy Rawcliffe Drive , Clifton Without YO30 6ZS | - not rated | 2,078 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Vale of York Academy Rawcliffe Drive , Clifton Without YO30 6ZS | 3out of 4 | 2,078 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 | 4,037 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| York Sixth Form College Sim Balk Lane , Tadcaster Road YO23 2UD | - not rated | 4,422 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lidgett Grove School Wheatlands Grove , Acomb YO26 5NH | - not rated | 552 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Northfield School Beckfield Lane , Acomb YO26 5RQ | - not rated | 830 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Field Hospital School 31 Shipton Road , Clifton Without YO30 5RE | - not rated | 1,582 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Rathbone Choices Centre 6 Nursery Drive , Holgate YO24 4PE | - not rated | 1,804 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Boothan Junior School Rawcliffe Lane , YO30 6NP | - not rated | 1,856 yd | Other independent school | 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 | 128 yd | |
| Tangerine Confectionary Staff Restaurant | Low Poppleton Lane | 842 yd | |
| Brunch Time | 2 Oak Street | 966 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Ainsty | Boroughbridge Road | 371 yd | |
| The Green Tree | Beckfield Lane | 780 yd | |
| Poppleton Road Working Mens Club | 132 Poppleton Road | 858 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Crispy Duck | 122 Boroughbridge Road | 112 yd | |
| Bartons Fish and Chips | 134 Boroughbridge Road | 261 yd | |
| Papasito | 132 Boroughbridge Road | 261 yd | |
| Lucky Dragon | 165 Boroughbridge Road | 312 yd | |
| Pizza Base | 147 Beckfield Lane | 780 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-op Service Station | 97 Boroughbridge Road | 129 yd | |
| Co-op Late Shop | 127 Beckfield Lane | 897 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Carr Junior School OSTMAN ROAD | grass pitches, swimming pool | 423 yd |
| The Global Centre (Closed) Global Centre Global Centre Low Poppleton Lane | grass pitches | 854 yd |
| Poppleton Road Memorial Hall POPPLETON ROAD MEMORIAL HALL POPPLETON ROAD MEMORIAL HALL OAK STREET | 976 yd | |
| Old School Walk OLD SCHOOL WALK | grass pitches | 1,074 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 | 71.6 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 65.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 79.98 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 79.98 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.