Back Lane is in Whixley, York and in North Yorkshire district. YO26 8BG is located in the Ouseburn electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Selby and Ainsty. This postcode has been in use since 1999-12-01.
StreetScan combines information about Back Lane, Whixley, York, YO26 8BG 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. The area surrounding YO26 8BG has a slightly higher male population, with 52% 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 | 48.8% | 48% | -0.8% | 51.0% | -3.0% |
| Male | 51.2% | 52% | 0.8% | 49.0% | 3.0% |
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 8BG there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 61.2% 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 | 25.8% | 22.7% | -3.1% | 37.9% | -15.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 55.4% | 61.2% | 5.8% | 44.2% | 17.0% |
| Married: Same sex | 1% | 2.1% | 1.1% | 0.3% | 1.8% |
| Separated | 2.3% | 0.8% | -1.5% | 2.2% | -1.4% |
| Divorced | 8.4% | 9.4% | 1.0% | 9.1% | 0.3% |
| Widowed | 7% | 3.9% | -3.1% | 6.1% | -2.2% |
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 | 54.4% | 53.8% | -0.6% | 48.4% | 5.4% |
| Good health | 29.1% | 26.2% | -2.9% | 33.6% | -7.4% |
| Fair health | 14.5% | 18% | 3.5% | 12.7% | 5.3% |
| Bad health | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.0% | 4.0% | -2.3% |
| Very bad health | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% | 1.2% | -1.0% |
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 | 21.9% | 19.3% | -2.6% | 18.2% | 1.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.7% | 8.1% | -3.6% | 9.6% | -1.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.2% | 11.5% | -5.7% | 13.4% | -1.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.1% | 4.7% | 1.6% | 5.3% | -0.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.2% | 11.5% | 1.3% | 16.9% | -5.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 32.6% | 42.7% | 10.1% | 33.8% | 8.9% |
| Other | 3.1% | 2.3% | -0.8% | 2.8% | -0.5% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96.5% 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% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.7% | -0.3% |
| Indian | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 3.1% | -2.4% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.7% | -2.3% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 2.5% | -2.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.8% | -0.6% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.9% | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.4% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.9% | 0.4% | -0.5% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| White | 96.5% | 96.5% | 0.0% | 81.4% | 15.1% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 1.7% | 0% | -1.7% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
In this area, 96.3% 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 | 95.4% | 96.3% | 0.9% | 83.2% | 13.1% |
| European Union | 3.5% | 0.9% | -2.6% | 6.1% | -5.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.8% | -0.6% |
| Africa | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.7% | -2.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 5.6% | -4.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
| Oceania | 0.2% | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| British Overseas | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95.2% | 95.9% | 0.7% | 83.2% | 12.7% |
| 10+ Years | 2% | 3.3% | 1.3% | 9.8% | -6.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 2.9% | -2.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% | 2.2% | -2.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.7% | 0.7% | -1.0% | 1.9% | -1.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 79.2% | 76.7% | 2.5% |
| Ireland | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Lithuania | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 0.7% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Oceania | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 18.2% | 13.5% | 4.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 28.5% | 37.2% | -8.7% |
| Christian | 66.3% | 46.2% | 20.1% |
| Jewish | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 5% | 6.0% | -1.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Back Lane was 4.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 93.2% lower than the Boroughbridge & Claro average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Back Lane has the 4th lowest crime rate of 94 local areas in Boroughbridge & Claro and the 32nd lowest crime rate of 2,071 local areas in North Yorkshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 2.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -43.3%.
Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 81% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.
| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Applegarth, 2 Back Lane, York, North Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building | £625,000 | 2025-07-25 | £643,017 |
| 6 Back Lane, York, North Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building | £450,000 | 2025-03-27 | £468,090 |
| 10 Back Lane, York, North Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building | £550,000 | 2024-11-28 | £568,681 |
| Applegarth, 2 Back Lane, York, North Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building | £535,000 | 2024-03-25 | £569,676 |
| 17 Back Lane, York, North Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building | £840,000 | 2024-01-26 | £888,957 |
YO26 8BG area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 3% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 18% 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 8BG 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 | 127 |
| Self-Employed | 71 |
| Retired | 70 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 40 |
| Part-Time Employee | 34 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 14 |
| Looking after home or family | 14 |
| Other | 6 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 36 |
| Human health and social work activities | 35 |
| Manufacturing | 27 |
| Education | 26 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 22 |
| Construction | 22 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 15 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 15 |
| Other | 14 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 14 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Information and communication | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Green Hammerton Church of England Primary School York Road , Green Hammerton YO26 8BN | 3out of 4 | 1,778 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kirk Hammerton Church of England Primary School St John's Grove , Kirk Hammerton YO26 8DE | 3out of 4 | 2,818 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Faculty of Queen Ethelburga's Undercroft Administration Centre , Thorpe Underwood Estate YO26 9SS | - not rated | 3,655 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Queen Ethelburga's College Thorpe Underwood Hall , Thorpe Underwood Estate YO26 9SS | - not rated | 3,655 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anchor Inn | New Road, Whixley | 1,064 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 | 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 | 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 | 50.4 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 48.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 64.94 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 64.94 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 17.7 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.