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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

YO265TE

Marquis Court

YO265ET

Courcey Grove

YO265EZ

Viking Road

YO265JY

Beech Grove

YO265LZ

Shirley Avenue

YO265NR

Almsford Drive

YO265TB

Monarch Way

YO265EH

Danebury Crescent

YO265HR

Inman Terrace

YO265NS

Almsford Drive

Data Sources

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