Burlands Lane is in Upper Poppleton, York and in York district. YO26 6QL is located in the Rural West York electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of York Outer. This postcode has been in use since 1998-06-01.
StreetScan combines information about Burlands Lane, Upper Poppleton, York, YO26 6QL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding YO26 6QL, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53.2% 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 | 54.5% | 53.2% | -1.3% | 51.0% | 2.2% |
| Male | 45.5% | 46.8% | 1.3% | 49.0% | -2.2% |
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 | 15.5% | 30.8% | 15.3% | 37.9% | -7.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 58.8% | 47.4% | -11.4% | 44.2% | 3.2% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.1% | 1.1% |
| Separated | 4.2% | 2% | -2.2% | 2.2% | -0.2% |
| Divorced | 10.5% | 10.9% | 0.4% | 9.1% | 1.8% |
| Widowed | 10.1% | 7.7% | -2.4% | 6.1% | 1.6% |
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 | 40.5% | 54.4% | 13.9% | 48.4% | 6.0% |
| Good health | 39.5% | 28.8% | -10.7% | 33.6% | -4.8% |
| Fair health | 15.7% | 12.3% | -3.4% | 12.7% | -0.4% |
| Bad health | 3% | 2.5% | -0.5% | 4.0% | -1.5% |
| Very bad health | 1.3% | 1.9% | 0.6% | 1.2% | 0.7% |
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 47.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 22.7% | 23.3% | 0.6% | 18.2% | 5.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13% | 4.8% | -8.2% | 9.6% | -4.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 10.1% | 7.2% | -2.9% | 13.4% | -6.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.9% | 2.8% | -0.1% | 5.3% | -2.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7.6% | 13.7% | 6.1% | 16.9% | -3.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 37.8% | 47.4% | 9.6% | 33.8% | 13.6% |
| Other | 5.9% | 0.8% | -5.1% | 2.8% | -2.0% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97.1% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 1.1% | -0.1% |
| Chinese | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.7% | -0.1% |
| Indian | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 3.1% | -2.5% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1% | 0.3% | -0.7% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 98.7% | 97.1% | -1.6% | 81.4% | 15.7% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
In this area, 95.6% 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 | 96.7% | 95.6% | -1.1% | 83.2% | 12.4% |
| European Union | 1.7% | 1.3% | -0.4% | 6.1% | -4.8% |
| Africa | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.7% | 2.5% | 1.8% | 5.6% | -3.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 1.3% | -0.7% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95.7% | 95.9% | 0.2% | 83.2% | 12.7% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 2.9% | 2.9% | 9.8% | -6.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.7% | 0.6% | -0.1% | 2.9% | -2.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.3% | 0.6% | -2.7% | 1.9% | -1.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 85.2% | 76.7% | 8.5% |
| Other EU countries | 0.3% | 1.5% | -1.2% |
| Middle East | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 13.5% | 13.5% | 0.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 44.4% | 37.2% | 7.2% |
| Christian | 49.2% | 46.2% | 3.0% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 1.3% | 6.5% | -5.2% |
| Not answered | 4.8% | 6.0% | -1.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Burlands Lane was 90.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 156.4% higher than the Rural West York average. The most reported crime type was Other theft.
Burlands Lane has the 2nd highest crime rate of 20 local areas in Rural West York and the 168th highest crime rate of 631 local areas in York .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 27.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -16.5%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 84% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Merle Park Farm Burlands Lane, York, York Other, an established residential building | £150,000 | 2018-08-31 | £170,745 |
| Argent Barn Burlands Lane, York, York Other, an established residential building | £685,000 | 2016-12-13 | £807,411 |
| Angel Villa Burlands Lane, York, York Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £680,000 | 2016-10-20 | £952,938 |
| Burlands Farmhouse Burlands Lane, York, York Detached, an established residential building | £615,000 | 2006-06-05 | £1,130,515 |
YO26 6QL area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 25% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 12% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
YO26 6QL 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.
| Retired | 73 |
| Full-Time Employee | 70 |
| Part-Time Employee | 29 |
| Self-Employed | 29 |
| Looking after home or family | 18 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 9 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 7 |
| Unemployed | 2 |
| Other | 1 |
| Human health and social work activities | 24 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 22 |
| Education | 14 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 12 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Manufacturing | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 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 | 5,181 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Upper Poppleton Junior School Main Street , Upper Poppleton YO26 6JT | - not rated | 1,559 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Poppleton Ousebank Primary School Main Street , Upper Poppleton YO26 6JT | - not rated | 1,559 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Poppleton Ousebank Primary School Main Street , Upper Poppleton YO26 6JT | 3out of 4 | 1,559 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Upper Poppleton Infant School Main Street , Upper Poppleton YO26 6DL | - not rated | 1,607 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Carr Infant School Ostman Road , Acomb YO26 5QA | 3out of 4 | 2,791 yd | Community school | 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 | 2,049 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 | 2,194 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lowfield School Dijon Avenue , Acomb YO24 3DD | - not rated | 3,768 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| York High School Cornlands Road , YO24 3WZ | 3out of 4 | 3,857 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oaklands School Cornlands Road , Acomb YO24 3WZ | - not rated | 3,857 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northfield School Beckfield Lane , Acomb YO26 5RQ | - not rated | 2,418 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lidgett Grove School Wheatlands Grove , Acomb YO26 5NH | - not rated | 2,531 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Inspire Academy Cornlands Road , Acomb YO24 3WZ | - not rated | 3,860 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hob Moor Oaks School Green Lane , Acomb YO24 4PS | - not rated | 4,223 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hob Moor Oaks Academy Green Lane , Acomb YO24 4PS | 3out of 4 | 4,223 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coffee Bean | Unit 4B, Northminster Business Park, Glaisdale Road | 1,067 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Red Lion | Boroughbridge Road | 453 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 | 16.7% |
| 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 | 16.7% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 16.7% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 16.7% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 83.3% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.