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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

YO265TB

Monarch Way

YO265QQ

Ostman Road

YO265TF

Old School Walk

YO265JB

Cranbrook Road

YO265ES

Jute Road

YO265NJ

Shirley Avenue

YO265QD

Tostig Avenue

YO265SP

Boroughbridge Road

YO265ET

Courcey Grove

YO265SY

Princess Drive

YO265QW

Muirfield Way

YO265PY

Ostman Road

YO265PE

Beckfield Place

YO265RG

Grayshon Drive

YO265BS

Wetherby Road

YO265NY

Almsford Road

YO266AT

Millgates

YO265JD

Cranbrook Avenue

YO265SX

Princess Drive

YO265EZ

Viking Road

YO265EG

Danebury Drive

YO265JQ

Cranbrook Road

YO265QJ

Celtic Close

YO265PS

Fellbrook Avenue

YO266AD

Plantation Drive

YO244NW

York Road

YO265SD

Manor Drive North

YO265PP

Runswick Avenue

YO265EW

Jute Road

YO265FF

Millbrook Rise

YO265SF

Malvern Avenue

YO265JP

Woodlea Avenue

YO265QN

Carnoustie Close

YO265LE

Chestnut Grove

YO265JU

Woodlea Avenue

YO265NE

Lidgett Grove

YO265HL

Carr Lane

YO265EU

Mowbray Drive

YO265LY

Church Mews

YO265PW

Beckfield Lane

YO264YJ

Livingstone Street

YO265TD

Regent Mews

YO265JS

Woodlea Grove

YO266AB

Boroughbridge Road

YO265NB

Rosetta Way

YO265RU

Boroughbridge Road

YO265PF

Gresley Court

YO265LB

Beech Grove

YO265JA

Cranbrook Road

YO265SL

Welton Avenue

YO265JX

Woodlea Avenue

YO265NW

Ouseburn Avenue

YO265NS

Almsford Drive

YO265EX

Dane Avenue

YO265HY

Carr Lane

YO265EP

Jute Road

YO265PD

Sunningdale Close

YO265LL

The Green

YO265NX

Almsford Road

YO265RL

Beckfield Lane

YO265HP

Barlow Street

YO265NP

Ouseburn Avenue

YO265HG

Carr Lane

YO265NA

Rosetta Way

YO265PB

Troon Close

YO265PN

Beckfield Lane

YO266AS

Boroughbridge Road

YO265BP

Priory Green

YO265QB

Ostman Road

YO265HS

Barlow Street

YO265TJ

Beckfield Lane

YO265EL

Viking Road

YO265NL

Ouseburn Avenue

YO265TW

Beckfield Lane

YO265JE

Garbutt Grove

YO265LJ

Kirk View

YO265RW

Birkdale Grove

YO265JR

Woodlea Avenue

YO265LZ

Shirley Avenue

YO266AZ

Low Poppleton Lane

YO265ST

Boroughbridge Road

YO244LJ

Oak Rise

YO265PZ

Ostman Road

YO265PL

Raven Grove

YO265NR

Almsford Drive

YO265RP

Melander Close

YO265PA

Beckfield Lane

YO265TH

Dane Avenue

YO265EE

Danebury Drive

YO265RX

Lavender Grove

YO265EB

Danebury Drive

YO264RH

Hardwicke Close

YO265SG

Malvern Avenue

YO265NZ

Brierley Place

YO265EA

Danebury Drive

YO266AJ

Paddock Way

YO265NU

Almsford Road

YO265LD

Beech Grove

YO265SQ

Boroughbridge Road

YO265HU

Carr Lane

Data Sources

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