Seldon Road York
3 addresses across 2 postcodes (YO26), about 90 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 45800864.
- 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 B; Band D in York costs £2,287 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is York, about 1.5 km (0.9 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden is about 500 m (0.3 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 8.8 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 6.1 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 15 to 23 m above sea level.
- Noise: 3 of its 3 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is York Medical Group, about 740 m (0.5 miles) away, with 4 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 620 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 47% of households owned their home and 37% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 51 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often violence and sexual offences.
Sales on this street
No sales recorded on this street since January 1995 under this street name.
Energy performance certificates
No certificates found for addresses on this street.
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 B (56% of about 700 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: no postcode centre in this street's postcodes is in one.
- Listed buildings on or by this street: 1.
- Article 4 direction (removing permitted development rights): HMO.
- Tree preservation orders: none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Green belt: no.
Listed buildings
- POPPLETON ROAD SCHOOL, grade II
Brownfield land registered for housing within 1 km (0.6 miles)
- 121 Carr Lane: up to 5 homes, permissioned (550 m (0.3 miles))
- John Richards (Developments) Ltd 7 Regent Buildings York Road Acomb York YO26 4LT: up to 9 homes, permissioned (680 m (0.4 miles))
- Former Oak Haven EPH 144 Acomb Road: up to 36 homes, permissioned (690 m (0.4 miles))
- York Central Leeman Road: up to 2,500 homes, permissioned (870 m (0.5 miles))
- British Sugar Corporation Ltd Plantation Drive (CYC Boundary): up to 1,100 homes, permissioned (1 km (0.6 miles))
- British Sugar Corporation Ltd Plantation Drive (1 km (0.6 miles))
- British Sugar Corporation Ltd Plantation Drive (1 km (0.6 miles))
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
Rivers, the sea or surface water: in this street's postcodes, 0 addresses are in areas at high risk, 0 at medium risk and 2 at low risk. Each address counts once, at the higher of its rivers-and-sea and surface-water risk.
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.
| Postcode | Planning zone | Addresses at high / medium / low risk | Groundwater |
|---|---|---|---|
| YO26 4TW | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| YO26 4UP | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 2 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's 3 addresses are between 15 m and 23 m above sea level (17 m on average); the ground rises about 8 m from the lowest to the highest.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| YO26 4TW | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| YO26 4UP | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | York 10 million journeys in 2024–25 | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) |
| Poppleton 120,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 2.7 km (1.7 miles) | |
| Hammerton 57,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 11.7 km (7.3 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 8 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 39 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Seldon Road Holgate | 20 m |
| Car parks | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Swinson House Holgate Car Park | 740 m (0.5 miles) |
| EV charging points | 3 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 | 37.4 km (23 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 4 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest York Medical Group | 740 m (0.5 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 6 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Citywide Health-Water End Pharmacy | 180 m |
| NHS dentists | 7 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Manor House Dental Practice | 180 m |
| Hospital | York Hospital | 2.2 km (1.3 miles) |
| Police station | North Yorkshire Police Mill House | 2 km (1.3 miles) |
| Cash machines | 1 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest The Cooperative Food Acomb, Acomb Cashzone | 700 m (0.4 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 5 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 7,470 m² | 500 m (0.3 miles) |
| Largest park within 800 m (0.5 miles) | Unnamed 9.4 ha | 730 m (0.5 miles) |
| Play area | 9 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1,310 m² | 200 m |
| Playing field | Unnamed 6,620 m² | 1 km (0.6 miles) |
| Allotments | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Howe Hill Allotments 7,080 m² | 310 m |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 5 parks and gardens, 16 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Cold War period Royal Observer Corps Group Headquarters, Howe Hill, a scheduled monument, 600 m (0.4 miles) south. 11 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles).
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Cold War period Royal Observer Corps Group Headquarters, Howe Hill | Scheduled monument | 600 m (0.4 miles) south |
| Museum Gardens, York | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) east |
| St Mary's Abbey | Scheduled monument | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) east |
| St Mary's Abbey precinct walls | Scheduled monument | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) east |
| Rowntree Park | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 2.7 km (1.7 miles) south-east |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Carr Hill | Hill | 650 m (0.4 miles) south-west |
| Clifton Short Reach | Lake or reservoir | 690 m (0.4 miles) north-east |
| Clifton Long Reach | Lake or reservoir | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) east |
| Clifton Ings Reach | Lake or reservoir | 1.6 km (1 mile) north |
| Rawcliffe Ings | Cliff or slope | 2.2 km (1.4 miles) north |
| Acomb Wood | Wood | 3.1 km (1.9 miles) south |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 8.8 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 6.1 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 10.4 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 75 dB or more | 1 | 0 |
| 55 to 59 | 2 | 2 |
| Under 55 | 0 | 1 |
3 of the street's 3 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic, and 2 from railways, 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 Road Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 40 m | Report card (Apr 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Expected standard; Achievement: Expected standard; Attendance and behaviour: Needs attention; Personal development and wellbeing: Expected standard; Inclusion: Expected standard; Leadership and governance: Needs attention; Early years: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Carr Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | 810 m (0.5 miles) | Good (Sep 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Saint Barnabas Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | 860 m (0.5 miles) | No published inspection |
| Carr Infant School | Primary | 3–7 | 950 m (0.6 miles) | No published inspection |
| Acomb Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | Outstanding (Sep 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Our Lady Queen of Martyrs Catholic Primary School - a Catholic Voluntary Academy Roman Catholic | Primary | 3–11 | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) | Good (Feb 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| St Paul's Nursery School | Nursery | 2–5 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | No published inspection |
| St Paul's Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | No published inspection |
| Hob Moor Community Primary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | 1.4 km (0.8 miles) | No published inspection |
| Clifton Green Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) | Report card (Jul 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Needs attention; Achievement: Needs attention; Attendance and behaviour: Needs attention; Personal development and wellbeing: Needs attention; Inclusion: Needs attention; Leadership and governance: Needs attention; Early years: Needs attention; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| York High School | Secondary | 11–16 | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) | Good (Sep 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| All Saints Catholic School York Roman Catholic | Secondary | 11–18 | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) | Outstanding (Jun 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Poppleton Road Out of School Club YO26 4UP | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 90 m | 4 Good | 7 Jul 2025 |
| Poppleton Road Working Mens Club YO26 4UP | Pub/bar/nightclub | 90 m | 5 Very good | 13 Mar 2018 |
| Aspens at Poppleton Road Primary School YO26 4UP | School/college/university | 90 m | 5 Very good | 2 Apr 2025 |
| Poppleton Road Playgroup YO26 4UP | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 90 m | 5 Very good | 22 Oct 2026 |
| Sky Retail - Londis YO26 4UN | Retailers - other | 130 m | 4 Good | 1 May 2025 |
| Rocco’s YO26 4UN | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 130 m | 4 Good | 12 Nov 2025 |
| The One Stop Shop YO26 5RT | Retailers - other | 130 m | 4 Good | 6 Feb 2018 |
| Brunch Time YO26 4SE | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 190 m | 1 Major improvement necessary | 23 Jul 2026 |
| The Ainsty YO26 5SQ | Pub/bar/nightclub | 360 m | 5 Very good | 1 Oct 2025 |
| Zeera Spice YO26 4RS | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 440 m (0.3 miles) | 2 Improvement necessary | 24 Apr 2026 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 18 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 11 |
| Other theft | 8 |
| Shoplifting | 4 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 3 |
| Burglary | 2 |
| Public order | 2 |
| Possession of weapons | 1 |
| Robbery | 1 |
| Bicycle theft | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Lavender Grove (13); On or near Yarburgh Grove (11); On or near Carrington Avenue (10); On or near Berkeley Terrace (6); On or near Chatsworth Terrace (4).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 35 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 16% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 8% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 47% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 20% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 3% | 1% |
| Social rented | 25% | 17% |
| Private rented | 25% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 75% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 6% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 9% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 4% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 25% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 37% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | under 1% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 6% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 29% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 78% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 8% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 37% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 13% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 7% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 98% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | under 1% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 7 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
- Food hygiene ratings Poppleton Road Playgroup (hospitals/childcare/caring premises, YO26 4UP) re-inspected, still 5 Very good (rated 22 October 2026) found 30 October 2026
Postcodes on this street
Nearby streets
Poppleton Road · Carrington Avenue · Berkeley Terrace · Poplar Court · Amberley Street · Lindsey Avenue · Poplar Street · Linton Street · Yarburgh Grove · Winchester Avenue · Oak Street · Garland Street
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.