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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

YO265HS

Barlow Street

YO265PH

Beckfield Lane

YO265QE

Fawkes Drive

YO265QG

Smeaton Grove

YO265RA

Albion Avenue

YO265TF

Old School Walk

YO265EP

Jute Road

YO265NX

Almsford Road

YO266AX

Millgates

YO244NW

York Road

YO265PG

Beckfield Lane

YO265RH

Beckfield Lane

YO265TW

Beckfield Lane

YO265LG

Rosedale Avenue

YO265LQ

Rosedale Avenue

YO266AE

Plantation Grove

YO266AW

The Paddock

YO264YN

Salisbury Road

YO265HE

Danesgate

YO265LH

Rosedale Avenue

YO265NY

Almsford Road

YO265QP

Turnberry Drive

YO265QU

Norman Drive

YO265EX

Dane Avenue

YO265FB

Hardwicke Close

YO265NE

Lidgett Grove

YO265RF

Melwood Grove

YO265LY

Church Mews

YO265NJ

Shirley Avenue

YO266AZ

Low Poppleton Lane

YO265ED

Danebury Drive

YO265NA

Rosetta Way

YO265RW

Birkdale Grove

YO265FF

Millbrook Rise

YO265NN

Ouseburn Avenue

YO265PZ

Ostman Road

YO265QH

Iver Close

YO265TG

Exelby Court

YO265EN

Jute Road

YO265HA

Danebury Drive

YO265RG

Grayshon Drive

YO244LJ

Oak Rise

YO265BU

Wetherby Road

YO265HZ

Almsford Road

YO265JA

Cranbrook Road

YO265SL

Welton Avenue

YO266AD

Plantation Drive

YO266AS

Boroughbridge Road

YO265EQ

Danebury Drive

YO265JZ

Woodlea Bank

YO265SN

Caxton Avenue

YO265JD

Cranbrook Avenue

YO265JH

Cranbrook Road

YO266AH

Langholme Drive

YO266AL

Boroughbridge Road

YO265DY

Danebury Drive

YO265HU

Carr Lane

YO265ST

Boroughbridge Road

YO264YL

Chudleigh Road

YO265JS

Woodlea Grove

YO265SG

Malvern Avenue

YO265SJ

Ouseacres

YO266AB

Boroughbridge Road

YO265BR

Collingham Place

YO265RX

Lavender Grove

YO265BS

Wetherby Road

YO265NT

Almsford Road

YO265QN

Carnoustie Close

YO265JP

Woodlea Avenue

YO265EG

Danebury Drive

YO265JU

Woodlea Avenue

YO265PQ

Newlands Drive

YO265RS

Prestwick Court

YO265HG

Carr Lane

YO265JE

Garbutt Grove

YO265NH

Wheatlands Grove

YO265QJ

Celtic Close

YO265QY

Albion Avenue

YO265RB

Sherwood Grove

YO266AT

Millgates

YO265PR

Staithes Close

YO266AN

Boroughbridge Road

YO265BW

Church Gate

YO265QW

Muirfield Way

YO265SD

Manor Drive North

YO265TD

Regent Mews

YO266AQ

Langholme Drive

YO265HB

Jorvik Close

YO265LB

Beech Grove

YO265LE

Chestnut Grove

YO265NF

Lidgett Grove

YO265RE

Melwood Grove

YO265PP

Runswick Avenue

YO265QD

Tostig Avenue

YO265SQ

Boroughbridge Road

YO265SW

Priors Walk

YO265HY

Carr Lane

YO265SU

Sandacre Court

YO265RP

Melander Close

YO265SH

Boroughbridge Road

Data Sources

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