The Paddock is in York and in York district. YO26 6AW 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 The Paddock, York, YO26 6AW and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: YO26 6AP, YO26 6AR, YO26 6AT, YO26 6AH, YO26 6AS, YO26 6AN, YO26 6AJ, YO26 6AL, YO26 6AQ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding YO26 6AW, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.4% 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 | 54.8% | 52.4% | -2.4% | 51.0% | 1.4% |
| Male | 45.2% | 47.6% | 2.4% | 49.0% | -1.4% |
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 | 24.5% | 28.6% | 4.1% | 37.9% | -9.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 52.2% | 50.2% | -2.0% | 44.2% | 6.0% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 2.4% | 3.3% | 0.9% | 2.2% | 1.1% |
| Divorced | 10.2% | 8.7% | -1.5% | 9.1% | -0.4% |
| Widowed | 9.8% | 9.1% | -0.7% | 6.1% | 3.0% |
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 | 43.5% | 45.8% | 2.3% | 48.4% | -2.6% |
| Good health | 35.2% | 37.1% | 1.9% | 33.6% | 3.5% |
| Fair health | 16.9% | 13.5% | -3.4% | 12.7% | 0.8% |
| Bad health | 4% | 2.9% | -1.1% | 4.0% | -1.1% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
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 | 22.9% | 15% | -7.9% | 18.2% | -3.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.1% | 10% | -3.1% | 9.6% | 0.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.1% | 13.8% | -1.3% | 13.4% | 0.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 6.5% | 5.8% | -0.7% | 5.3% | 0.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.2% | 20.4% | 8.2% | 16.9% | 3.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 24.9% | 32.1% | 7.2% | 33.8% | -1.7% |
| Other | 5.3% | 2.9% | -2.4% | 2.8% | 0.1% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96.1% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 3.1% | -2.8% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Black African | 1.3% | 1% | -0.3% | 2.5% | -1.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| White | 98.3% | 96.1% | -2.2% | 81.4% | 14.7% |
| Other | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.0% |
In this area, 94.8% 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% | 94.8% | -0.2% | 83.2% | 11.6% |
| European Union | 1.3% | 1.6% | 0.3% | 6.1% | -4.5% |
| Africa | 1.3% | 1.9% | 0.6% | 2.7% | -0.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.7% | 0.6% | -0.1% | 5.6% | -5.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.3% | 1% | -0.3% | 1.3% | -0.3% |
| 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 | 94.4% | 94.8% | 0.4% | 83.2% | 11.6% |
| 10+ Years | 0.7% | 2.3% | 1.6% | 9.8% | -7.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.7% | 1.9% | 0.2% | 2.9% | -1.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.7% | 0.3% | -0.4% | 2.2% | -1.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.7% | 0.6% | -2.1% | 1.9% | -1.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 87.1% | 76.7% | 10.4% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Portugal | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 0.3% | 1.5% | -1.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 10.6% | 13.5% | -2.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 50.6% | 37.2% | 13.4% |
| Christian | 43.5% | 46.2% | -2.7% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Hindu | 0.3% | 1.7% | -1.4% |
| Not answered | 5.2% | 6.0% | -0.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around The Paddock was 39.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 24.4% lower than the Acomb average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
The Paddock has the 15th lowest crime rate of 31 local areas in Acomb and the 277th lowest crime rate of 631 local areas in York .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 6.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -40.7%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25 The Paddock, York, York Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £385,000 | 2025-11-14 | £389,602 |
| 41 The Paddock, York, York Detached, an established residential building | £325,000 | 2025-09-04 | £322,101 |
| 3 The Paddock, York, York Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £285,000 | 2025-03-03 | £292,781 |
| 10 The Paddock, York, York Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £335,000 | 2024-08-23 | £331,412 |
| 37 The Paddock, York, York Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £267,000 | 2023-12-05 | £279,374 |
YO26 6AW 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.
The percentage of retired residents living in YO26 6AW area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 34% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 82 |
| Full-Time Employee | 70 |
| Part-Time Employee | 35 |
| Self-Employed | 22 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 2 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 20 |
| Human health and social work activities | 19 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Other | 11 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Education | 9 |
| Manufacturing | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| 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 Kingsway North , YO30 6JA | 3out of 4 | 2,561 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 | 545 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Carr Junior School Ostman Road , Acomb YO26 5QA | - not rated | 627 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Carr Junior School Ostman Road , Acomb YO26 5QA | 3out of 4 | 627 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Poppleton Road Primary School Poppleton Road , YO26 4UP | - not rated | 1,157 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Poppleton Road Primary School Poppleton Road , YO26 4UP | 3out of 4 | 1,157 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 | 1,016 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 | 1,056 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lowfield School Dijon Avenue , Acomb YO24 3DD | - not rated | 1,960 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Vale of York Academy Rawcliffe Drive , Clifton Without YO30 6ZS | - not rated | 2,202 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Vale of York Academy Rawcliffe Drive , Clifton Without YO30 6ZS | 3out of 4 | 2,202 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 | 4,404 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| York Sixth Form College Sim Balk Lane , Tadcaster Road YO23 2UD | - not rated | 4,773 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 | 304 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Northfield School Beckfield Lane , Acomb YO26 5RQ | - not rated | 715 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Field Hospital School 31 Shipton Road , Clifton Without YO30 5RE | - not rated | 1,724 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Boothan Junior School Rawcliffe Lane , YO30 6NP | - not rated | 2,054 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Rathbone Choices Centre 6 Nursery Drive , Holgate YO24 4PE | - not rated | 2,216 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 | 348 yd | |
| Tangerine Confectionary Staff Restaurant | Low Poppleton Lane | 429 yd | |
| Agility Parks | London Ebor Business Park, Millfield Lane | 908 yd | |
| Point Zero | 3-7 Rose Avenue | 920 yd | |
| Stimul8 Inclusive Cafe | 4 Evans Business Centre, Rose Avenue | 965 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Green Tree | Beckfield Lane | 686 yd | |
| The Ainsty | Boroughbridge Road | 809 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lucky Dragon | 165 Boroughbridge Road | 178 yd | |
| Bartons Fish and Chips | 134 Boroughbridge Road | 184 yd | |
| Papasito | 132 Boroughbridge Road | 184 yd | |
| The Crispy Duck | 122 Boroughbridge Road | 333 yd | |
| Pizza Base | 147 Beckfield Lane | 686 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-op Service Station | 97 Boroughbridge Road | 346 yd | |
| Co-op Late Shop | 127 Beckfield Lane | 886 yd | |
| Asda Express Nether Poppleton - Great North Way PFS | Great North Way | 1,067 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| The Global Centre (Closed) Global Centre Global Centre Low Poppleton Lane | grass pitches | 416 yd |
| Carr Junior School OSTMAN ROAD | grass pitches, swimming pool | 629 yd |
| Old School Walk OLD SCHOOL WALK | grass pitches | 936 yd |
| Manor Church Of England Academy Trust MILLFIELD LANE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 1,019 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 | 297 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 13.7 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 222.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 900 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.