School Lane Upper Poppleton, York
14 addresses across 2 postcodes (YO26), about 210 m long, classed as a restricted local access road. USRN 16600731.
- Sales: 8 recorded sales since 1995; in 2024 the median was £412,475 across 2 sales.
- Energy: 5 homes have an energy certificate (D: 2, E: 3).
- Flood: No address on its postcodes is in an area at high or medium risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water.
- Council tax: Most homes around it are in council tax band D; Band D in York costs £2,287 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 0% to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Poppleton, about 920 m (0.6 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden, The Green, is about 450 m (0.3 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 5.9 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 5.9 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 16 to 18 m above sea level.
- Noise: 1 of its 14 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is York GP Extended Access (Nimbuscare), about 3.5 km (2.2 miles) away.
- People: About 290 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 95% of households owned their home and 58% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 3 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often other theft.
Sales on this street
| Year | Sales | Median price | Lowest | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 2 | £412,475 | £325,000 | £499,950 |
| 2020 | 2 | £478,100 | £404,200 | £552,000 |
| 2014 | 1 | £210,000 | £210,000 | £210,000 |
| 2008 | 1 | £195,000 | £195,000 | £195,000 |
| 1999 | 2 | £97,475 | £89,950 | £105,000 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Oct 2024 | LABURNUM COTTAGE, 2 YO26 6JS | Detached | £499,950 | |
| 23 Feb 2024 | 8 YO26 6JS | Detached | £325,000 | |
| 15 Dec 2020 | 5 YO26 6JS | Detached | £552,000 | |
| 4 Feb 2020 | LABURNUM COTTAGE, 2 YO26 6JS | Detached | £404,200 | |
| 27 Nov 2014 | 3 YO26 6JS | Semi-detached | £210,000 | |
| 2 Oct 2008 | 4 YO26 6JS | Semi-detached | £195,000 | |
| 21 May 1999 | 6 YO26 6JS | Detached | £105,000 | |
| 21 May 1999 | 3 YO26 6JS | Semi-detached | £89,950 |
Energy performance certificates
5 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 109 m². Most common: Bungalow, detached (2); House, detached (2); Bungalow, semi-detached (1). Built: 1967-1975 (2); 1950-1966 (2); 2012 onwards (1). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (5).
Council tax
What each band costs in York in 2026-27: Band D £2,287 a year on average, including the police, fire and any county and parish charges.
| A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| £1,525 | £1,779 | £2,033 | £2,287 | £2,795 | £3,304 | £3,812 | £4,574 |
Homes by band in the neighbourhood around this street: most are in band D (23% of about 750 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: no postcode centre in this street's postcodes is in one.
- Listed buildings on or by this street: none.
- Article 4 direction (removing permitted development rights): none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Tree preservation orders: none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Green belt: no.
Roadworks
No street works under way, planned or finished in the last three months on this street, in permits up to 30 September 2026.
Flood risk
No address in this street's postcodes is in an area at high, medium or low risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water. The rest are in areas at very low risk: less than a 0.1% (1 in 1,000) chance a year.
Rivers and the sea alone: no home is in an area at risk.
High: 3.3% (1 in 30) or more chance of flooding a year. Medium: 1% to 3.3%. Low: 0.1% to 1%. Very low: under 0.1%. The rivers and sea figures allow for flood defences. Counts cover whole postcodes, which can include other streets.
Flood zone for planning: no postcode centre on this street is in flood zone 2 or 3.
Height above sea level
The street's 14 addresses are between 16 m and 18 m above sea level (18 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| YO26 6JR | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| YO26 6JS | 100% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Poppleton 120,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 920 m (0.6 miles) |
| York 10 million journeys in 2024–25 | 4.9 km (3.1 miles) | |
| Hammerton 57,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 8.6 km (5.3 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 5 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 21 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Poppleton Ousebank School Upper Poppleton | 110 m |
| EV charging points | 2 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest bp pulse Charging Station | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Leeds Bradford Airport LBA | 35.7 km (22 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | York GP Extended Access (Nimbuscare) | 3.5 km (2.2 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 1 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Citywide Health-Poppleton Pharmacy | 420 m (0.3 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 1 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Dental Surgery | 1.6 km (1 mile) |
| Hospital | York Hospital | 4.9 km (3 miles) |
| Police station | North Yorkshire Police Mill House | 5.4 km (3.3 miles) |
| Cash machines | Asda Nether Poppleton - Great North Way PFS, Nether Popperton Cashzone | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest The Green 2,960 m² | 450 m (0.3 miles) |
| Play area | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 890 m² | 220 m |
| Playing field | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 3.0 ha | 170 m |
| Allotments | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1,360 m² | 120 m |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 1 park or garden, 0.3 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Nether Poppleton medieval moated site, fishponds and earthworks around and associated with St Everilda's Church, a scheduled monument, 1.1 km (0.7 miles) north-east. 19 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles).
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Nether Poppleton medieval moated site, fishponds and earthworks around and associated with St Everilda's Church | Scheduled monument | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) north-east |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Poppleton Reach | Lake or reservoir | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) north-east |
| Poppleton Lakes | Lake or reservoir | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) south-west |
| Rawcliffe Ings | Cliff or slope | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) east |
| Clifton Ings Reach | Lake or reservoir | 2.4 km (1.5 miles) east |
| Overton Wood | Wood | 2.9 km (1.8 miles) north |
| Carr Hill | Hill | 3.4 km (2.1 miles) south-east |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 5.9 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 5.9 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 10.7 | 40 | 15 |
All three are within the UK legal limits; PM2.5 is above the WHO guideline, as in most towns and cities.
Road and rail noise
| Level | Road traffic | Railways |
|---|---|---|
| 55 to 59 | 1 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 13 | 14 |
1 of the street's 14 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic, above the WHO guidelines.
Climate, daylight and earthquakes
Monthly temperatures and rainfall, sunrise and sunset through the year, and earthquakes recorded nearby since 1970 are much the same across the area, so they are worked out once for York: see them on the York page.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Poppleton Ousebank Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 70 m | Good (May 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Manor Church of England Academy | Secondary | 11–16 | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) | Report card (May 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Strong standard; Achievement: Strong standard; Attendance and behaviour: Expected standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Strong standard; Inclusion: Strong standard; Leadership and governance: Strong standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hutchison Catering @ Poppleton Ousebank Primary YO26 6DL | School/college/university | 60 m | 4 Good | 14 Apr 2026 |
| Lime Tree House YO26 6DL | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 60 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 7 Apr 2026 |
| Popsoc YO26 6DL | School/college/university | 60 m | 5 Very good | 15 Sep 2025 |
| Poppleton Community Centre YO26 6JT | Other catering premises | 70 m | 5 Very good | 23 Nov 2017 |
| Poppleton Social YO26 6JT | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 70 m | 4 Good | 9 Dec 2025 |
| Grove House B & B YO26 6EL | Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 260 m | 5 Very good | 9 Jul 2019 |
| Nisa Local YO26 6DF | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 370 m | 5 Very good | 24 Sep 2026 |
| Upper Poppleton Pharmacy YO26 6DF | Retailers - other | 390 m | Exempt | |
| The White Horse Pub and Dining YO26 6DF | Pub/bar/nightclub | 390 m | 5 Very good | 10 Dec 2025 |
| The Lord Collingwood YO26 6DP | Pub/bar/nightclub | 420 m (0.3 miles) | 2 Improvement necessary | 21 Sep 2026 |
| Coffee on the Green YO26 6DP | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 420 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 13 Jan 2026 |
| Poppleton Under Fives YO26 6DP | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 420 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 4 Mar 2021 |
| Sue Cushing Cakes and Catering YO26 6HG | Other catering premises | 430 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 24 Jun 2026 |
| Cardland (York) YO26 6HN | Retailers - other | 460 m (0.3 miles) | Exempt | |
| Poppleton Village Store & Post Office YO26 6HN | Retailers - other | 460 m (0.3 miles) | 4 Good | 14 Jan 2026 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Other theft | 2 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Main Street (2); On or near Old School Court (1).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 58 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 13% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 42% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 95% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 68% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 0% | 17% |
| Private rented | 5% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 36% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 8% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 48% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | under 1% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 54% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 28% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 2% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 3% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 13% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 68% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 15% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 58% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 8% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 2% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 99% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 0% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 9 of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived tenth of England's 33,755 neighbourhoods and 10 the least.
What has changed
Nothing new since the change feed started on 30 October 2026. New sales and energy certificates, and hygiene ratings, school inspections and flood figures nearby, will be listed here as the sources update.
Postcodes on this street
Nearby streets
Old School Court · Beech Way Close · Main Street · Limegarth · Beech Way · Chantry Gap · Grove Gardens · Bankside Close · Main Street · Chantry Grove · Chantry Avenue · Nether Way
What this page cannot tell you
- Whether a particular house is at risk of flooding, subsiding or anything else: the flood map is a model of areas and there is no property-level data here.
- What a home is worth now: sales are historic prices for the homes that happened to sell.
- How safe the street is: crime points are moved to anonymised locations and many crimes are never reported.
- Whether you would get a place at a school: distances are straight lines, not catchments.
- Who lives on the street now: census figures describe the small areas around it in March 2021, during a lockdown.
- How long a journey takes or how often anything runs: transport distances are straight lines to the nearest stops.
- Whether a GP practice is taking new patients, or a dentist new NHS patients.
- How loud a home is inside, or noise from industry, neighbours or smaller airfields: noise figures are models of road, rail and air traffic outside.
How each figure on this page is matched to the street and worked out: methodology.