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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 low deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 33 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 71% below the Yorkshire and The Humber average of 113 per 1,000. Approximately 14% 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 2 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

Median price£305,000
Price per sq ft£339
Sales (last 12 months)124
Typical range (middle 50%)£264K – £361K

Based on 124 recent sales, the median property price is £305,000 (about £339 per square foot) in Acomb area, with individual transactions ranging from £137,000 up to £650,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Acomb over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached18£336,000£373
Semi-Detached72£305,000£350
Terraced24£299,500£314
Flats10£162,750£304

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Acomb

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Acomb.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£325,000£147,500£225,000£216,250
2017£300,000£141,000£237,250£210,000
2018£267,000£140,000£235,000£231,000
2019£287,500£150,000£235,750£235,000
2020£360,000£155,000£244,000£247,500
2021£415,000£160,000£275,000£233,000
2022£326,000£177,500£300,000£267,500
2023£430,000£157,500£320,000£290,000
2024£327,500£164,000£315,000£282,500
2025£362,500£164,500£305,000£277,500
2026£397,000£162,750£300,000£305,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Acomb.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Acomb.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£242£236£239£245
2017£247£238£249£220
2018£276£232£261£220
2019£295£256£250£241
2020£313£248£278£245
2021£267£248£286£264
2022£348£281£334£289
2023£356£284£316£270
2024£368£286£346£308
2025£369£304£335£320
2026£349£263£360£314
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Acomb.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.