Area guide
Everything you need to know about buying property in the YO26 postcode area, covering York and surrounding areas. All price data sourced from HM Land Registry — updated July 2026.
Average price
£224,593
Median price
£215,000
5-year trend
+31.9%
Total sales
17,861
The YO26 area has 757 individual postcodes with 17,861 registered sales. Prices are +43.4% below the national average, with the largest concentration in York. The five-year price movement is +31.9%.
A historic walled city with a premium housing market, excellent schools and fast trains to London Kings Cross and Edinburgh.
🚆 Main station
York
⏱️ London commute
~110 min by train
🏫 Notable school
St Peter's School (Outstanding)
With an average of £224,593, YO26 is a mid-range area, +43.4% below the national average. Mid-range areas typically offer a broad selection of property types for first-time buyers and second-steppers. The dataset includes 17,861 recorded sales across 757 postcodes.
The five-year price trend in YO26 is +31.9%, significantly outpacing many other areas. This level of growth may reflect improving local amenities, transport links or broader regeneration.
YO26 4WY
£215,849 avg · 165 sales
YO26 4ZF
£236,238 avg · 134 sales
YO26 4UX
£121,404 avg · 131 sales
YO26 6RG
£157,995 avg · 129 sales
YO26 4ZP
£316,502 avg · 127 sales
YO26 6NZ
£195,381 avg · 127 sales
YO26 4YY
£107,747 avg · 123 sales
YO26 4YX
£103,298 avg · 121 sales
YO26 4YP
£107,671 avg · 120 sales
This YO26 area guide is based on HM Land Registry Price Paid Data, covering registered residential property sales in England and Wales from January 1995 onwards. All figures are historical sold prices, not current valuations or asking prices.
Data last updated: July 2026 · View methodology
The average sold price in the YO26 postcode area is £224,593, based on 17,861 HM Land Registry transactions. The largest town in this area is York.
Properties in YO26 average £224,593, which is +43.4% below the national average of £396,803 for England and Wales.
YO26 is +43.4% below the national average of £396,803 for England and Wales. With 757 postcodes, there is a wide range of property options and price points within this area.
Prices in YO26 have moved +31.9% over five years, reflecting broader UK house price growth. The large sample size gives confidence in this trend.
No. All figures on this page are historical completed sale prices from HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. They are not current valuations, estate agent asking prices, or financial advice. Always seek professional advice before making property decisions.
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