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About

Acomb lies to the west of York city centre, functioning primarily as a residential suburb with its own distinct high street. The area is characterised by a mix of post-war housing estates and older terraced homes, providing a settled community atmosphere. Local shopping needs are met along Front Street, which serves as the central hub for everyday services and independent retailers.

The suburb maintains several green spaces, including the expansive Foxwood Park, which offers recreational facilities for residents. Acomb's history is subtly present in the layout of its streets and the presence of St. Stephen's Church, a Victorian building that anchors the local area. It is well-connected to the city centre by frequent bus services, reinforcing its role as a practical and self-contained part of York.

Area overview

On average Acomb has moderate deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 27 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 14.0% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Acomb is £52,511 per year. There are 3 schools in Acomb: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Acomb is home to around 10,291 people, with a population density of about 3,854.2 per km2.

Crime rate
1/10
Crimes per 1k residents
27
Deprivation level
3/10
Income level
8/10
Social housing
14%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Acomb Population
10,291
Population density
3,854.2 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
13.9(-68%)
Anti-social behaviour
12.15(-12%)
Criminal damage and arson
2.82(-67%)
Vehicle crime
2.53(-55%)
Public order
2.04(-77%)
Yorkshire and The Humber average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
9,535
92.62%
Other White
296
2.88%
Irish
65
0.63%
White and Asian (mixed)
56
0.54%
Other Asian
47
0.46%
Total population: 10,295

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
2,836
33.79%
No qualifications
1,471
17.53%
Level 3 (A level)
1,404
16.73%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,123
13.38%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
771
9.19%
Total 16+ residents: 8,392

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,632
38.06%
Owns with a mortgage
1,561
36.4%
Private landlord or letting agency
434
10.12%
Social rents from council
393
9.17%
Other social rented
174
4.06%
Total households: 4,288

Property prices in Acomb

Based on 132 recent sales, the median property price is £307,250 in Acomb area, with individual transactions ranging from £153,000 up to £650,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Acomb in the last year.

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Acomb over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached19£365,000
Flats6£169,500
Semi-Detached81£305,000
Terraced26£268,000

10 years median price trend in Acomb

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Acomb.

All postcodes in Acomb

YO265QA

Ostman Road

YO266BJ

Acomb

YO265JG

Sitwell Grove

YO265QB

Ostman Road

YO265JT

Woodlea Crescent

YO265RQ

Beckfield Lane

YO265TA

Duchess Mews

YO265PW

Beckfield Lane

YO265SX

Princess Drive

YO265EJ

Danebury Drive

YO265RL

Beckfield Lane

YO266AJ

Paddock Way

YO265HP

Barlow Street

YO265JX

Woodlea Avenue

YO265NU

Almsford Road

YO265PT

Fellbrook Avenue

YO265RR

Greensborough Avenue

YO265QQ

Ostman Road

YO264RH

Hardwicke Close

YO265BP

Priory Green

YO265HX

Carr Lane

YO265PX

Knapton Lane

YO265SE

Boroughbridge Road

YO265SY

Princess Drive

YO265TJ

Beckfield Lane

YO265NW

Ouseburn Avenue

YO265NZ

Brierley Place

YO265RJ

Beckfield Lane

YO265EU

Mowbray Drive

YO265HJ

Glebe Avenue

YO265RN

Rosetta Way

YO265RU

Boroughbridge Road

YO265EB

Danebury Drive

YO266AP

Boroughbridge Road

YO265JQ

Cranbrook Road

YO265LJ

Kirk View

YO265PU

Knapton Lane

YO266AY

Boroughbridge Road

YO266AG

Plantation Drive

YO266BH

Farfield

YO265EF

Woodlea Avenue

YO265ER

Kenrick Place

YO265JB

Cranbrook Road

YO265LL

The Green

YO265RZ

Manor Drive North

YO264YJ

Livingstone Street

YO265NQ

Wheatlands Grove

YO265QR

Turnberry Drive

YO265SF

Malvern Avenue

YO265SP

Boroughbridge Road

YO266AA

Boroughbridge Road

YO266RX

Rose Avenue

YO265EA

Danebury Drive

YO265PB

Troon Close

YO265QT

Beckfield Lane

YO265HL

Carr Lane

YO265NP

Ouseburn Avenue

YO265PF

Gresley Court

YO265QL

Lochrin Place

YO265JF

Cranbrook Avenue

YO265NL

Ouseburn Avenue

YO265PD

Sunningdale Close

YO265PY

Ostman Road

YO265SZ

Dukes Court

YO244LH

Elmtree Gardens

YO265LF

Granger Avenue

YO265NG

Wheatlands Grove

YO265FE

Le Tour Way

YO265HD

Jorvik Close

YO265PE

Beckfield Place

YO265PL

Raven Grove

YO265EL

Viking Road

YO265QZ

Albion Avenue

YO265RD

Sherwood Grove

YO265ES

Jute Road

YO265PS

Fellbrook Avenue

YO265BX

Briar Avenue

YO265DZ

Garden Court

YO265EY

Viking Road

YO265TL

Apple Tree Lane

YO266AR

Boroughbridge Road

YO265QX

Norman Drive

YO265HQ

Carr Lane

YO265HH

Welland Rise

YO265LA

Beech Grove

YO265LD

Beech Grove

YO265PA

Beckfield Lane

YO265PJ

Beckfield Lane

YO266BA

Low Poppleton Lane

YO265EW

Jute Road

YO265JR

Woodlea Avenue

YO265LN

The Green

YO265ND

Springwood Grove

YO265EE

Danebury Drive

YO265HN

Carr Lane

YO265PN

Beckfield Lane

YO265NB

Rosetta Way

YO265QF

Tostig Avenue

YO265TH

Dane Avenue

YO265QS

Beckfield Lane

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.