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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 33 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
2/10
Crimes per 1k residents
33
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
17.39(-61%)
Anti-social behaviour
13.41(-6%)
Criminal damage and arson
3.79(-56%)
Public order
2.72(-69%)
Shoplifting
2.72(-69%)
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 125 recent sales, the median property price is £305,000 in Acomb area, with individual transactions ranging from £140,000 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
Semi-Detached75£305,000
Detached17£342,000
Flats9£171,000
Terraced24£299,500

10 years median price trend in Acomb

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

All postcodes in Acomb

YO266AQ

Langholme Drive

YO265SN

Caxton Avenue

YO265RA

Albion Avenue

YO266AW

The Paddock

YO266AA

Boroughbridge Road

YO265QS

Beckfield Lane

YO265HQ

Carr Lane

YO265RB

Sherwood Grove

YO265QA

Ostman Road

YO265LF

Granger Avenue

YO265QY

Albion Avenue

YO265HD

Jorvik Close

YO265SZ

Dukes Court

YO266BA

Low Poppleton Lane

YO265NQ

Wheatlands Grove

YO265RD

Sherwood Grove

YO265TL

Apple Tree Lane

YO265RZ

Manor Drive North

YO266AR

Boroughbridge Road

YO265PX

Knapton Lane

YO266AE

Plantation Grove

YO265ER

Kenrick Place

YO265FB

Hardwicke Close

YO266BH

Farfield

YO266BJ

Acomb

YO265QG

Smeaton Grove

YO265TE

Marquis Court

YO265QH

Iver Close

YO265RQ

Beckfield Lane

YO266AH

Langholme Drive

YO265DZ

Garden Court

YO265EF

Woodlea Avenue

YO265QP

Turnberry Drive

YO265BU

Wetherby Road

YO265RN

Rosetta Way

YO265PJ

Beckfield Lane

YO265HA

Danebury Drive

YO265HR

Inman Terrace

YO265QZ

Albion Avenue

YO265BR

Collingham Place

YO265PQ

Newlands Drive

YO265QU

Norman Drive

YO265RH

Beckfield Lane

YO265LH

Rosedale Avenue

YO265FE

Le Tour Way

YO266RX

Rose Avenue

YO265PU

Knapton Lane

YO265QF

Tostig Avenue

YO265JF

Cranbrook Avenue

YO266AY

Boroughbridge Road

YO265ED

Danebury Drive

YO265LQ

Rosedale Avenue

YO265HH

Welland Rise

YO265RS

Prestwick Court

YO265LA

Beech Grove

YO265SH

Boroughbridge Road

YO265NT

Almsford Road

YO264YL

Chudleigh Road

YO265RR

Greensborough Avenue

YO265BW

Church Gate

YO265SU

Sandacre Court

YO265EJ

Danebury Drive

YO265JG

Sitwell Grove

YO266AX

Millgates

YO265HX

Carr Lane

YO265PH

Beckfield Lane

YO265NH

Wheatlands Grove

YO266AG

Plantation Drive

YO266AL

Boroughbridge Road

YO265PT

Fellbrook Avenue

YO265HE

Danesgate

YO265QE

Fawkes Drive

YO265QT

Beckfield Lane

YO265QL

Lochrin Place

YO264YN

Salisbury Road

YO265DY

Danebury Drive

YO265LN

The Green

YO265HN

Carr Lane

YO265EY

Viking Road

YO265RJ

Beckfield Lane

YO265RE

Melwood Grove

YO265EH

Danebury Crescent

YO265RF

Melwood Grove

YO265PR

Staithes Close

YO266AP

Boroughbridge Road

YO265NN

Ouseburn Avenue

YO265HZ

Almsford Road

YO265ND

Springwood Grove

YO265JY

Beech Grove

YO265SW

Priors Walk

YO265JH

Cranbrook Road

YO244LH

Elmtree Gardens

YO265SE

Boroughbridge Road

YO265EN

Jute Road

YO265NF

Lidgett Grove

YO265BX

Briar Avenue

YO265TG

Exelby Court

YO265HB

Jorvik Close

YO265TA

Duchess Mews

YO265LG

Rosedale Avenue

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/06/2026.