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About

Acomb ward sits on the western edge of York, primarily a residential suburb with a mixture of housing from different eras. The area is centred around Acomb's historic main street, which retains a traditional village feel with its local shops and services. This provides a focal point for the community, separate from the city centre.

The ward includes several parks and green spaces, such as Foxwood Park, offering recreational areas for residents. Acomb's identity is closely tied to its history as an independent settlement before being incorporated into the city. The local library and community centres serve as important hubs for activities and events within the area.

Area overview

On average Acomb has moderate deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 30 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 15.4% 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 9,111 people, with a population density of about 4,101.3 per km2.

Crime rate

1/10

Crimes per 1k residents

Deprivation level

3/10

Income level

8/10

Connectivity

N/A

Area Profile

Acomb Population

9,111

Population density

4,101.3 per km²

Crime

Violence and sexual offences

15.7(-64%)

Anti-social behaviour

13.72(0%)

Criminal damage and arson

3.18(-62%)

Vehicle crime

2.85(-49%)

Public order

2.3(-74%)

Yorkshire and The Humber average

Demographics

British

8,464

92.87%

Other White

257

2.82%

Irish

0.61%

White and Asian (mixed)

0.48%

Chinese

0.46%

Total population: 9,114

Economics

Level 4 qualifications or above

2,438

32.91%

No qualifications

1,335

18.02%

Level 3 (A level)

1,230

16.6%

Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)

989

13.35%

Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)

699

9.43%

Total 16+ residents: 7,409

Housing

Owns outright

1,433

37.7%

Owns with a mortgage

1,374

36.15%

Social rents from council

389

10.23%

Private landlord or letting agency

353

9.29%

Other social rented

166

4.37%

Total households: 3,801

Property prices in Acomb

Based on 119 recent sales, the median property price is £300,000 in Acomb area, with individual transactions ranging from £153,000 up to £650,000.

Price distribution per property type (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.
Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Detached	17	£360,000	£266,400	£330,000	£420,000	£455,990
Flats	6	£169,500	£154,250	£158,500	£194,000	£231,625
Semi-Detached	74	£300,000	£239,000	£276,750	£378,750	£503,500
Terraced	22	£277,500	£215,250	£242,000	£329,338	£369,000

10 years median price trend in Acomb

All postcodes in Acomb

YO265QA

Ostman Road

YO266BJ

Acomb

YO265JG

Sitwell Grove

YO265QB

Ostman Road

YO265JT

Woodlea Crescent

YO265RQ

Beckfield Lane

YO265TA

Duchess Mews

YO265PW

Beckfield Lane

YO265SX

Princess Drive

YO265EJ

Danebury Drive

YO265RL

Beckfield Lane

YO266AJ

Paddock Way

YO265JX

Woodlea Avenue

YO265NU

Almsford Road

YO265PT

Fellbrook Avenue

YO265RR

Greensborough Avenue

YO265QQ

Ostman Road

YO265HX

Carr Lane

YO265PX

Knapton Lane

YO265SY

Princess Drive

YO265TJ

Beckfield Lane

YO265NW

Ouseburn Avenue

YO265NZ

Brierley Place

YO265RJ

Beckfield Lane

YO265EU

Mowbray Drive

YO265RN

Rosetta Way

YO265EB

Danebury Drive

YO266AP

Boroughbridge Road

YO265JQ

Cranbrook Road

YO265LJ

Kirk View

YO265PU

Knapton Lane

YO266AY

Boroughbridge Road

YO266AG

Plantation Drive

YO266BH

Farfield

YO265EF

Woodlea Avenue

YO265ER

Kenrick Place

YO265JB

Cranbrook Road

YO265LL

The Green

YO265NQ

Wheatlands Grove

YO265QR

Turnberry Drive

YO266AA

Boroughbridge Road

YO266RX

Rose Avenue

YO265EA

Danebury Drive

YO265PB

Troon Close

YO265QT

Beckfield Lane

YO265NP

Ouseburn Avenue

YO265PF

Gresley Court

YO265QL

Lochrin Place

YO265JF

Cranbrook Avenue

YO265NL

Ouseburn Avenue

YO265PD

Sunningdale Close

YO265PY

Ostman Road

YO265SZ

Dukes Court

YO244LH

Elmtree Gardens

YO265LF

Granger Avenue

YO265NG

Wheatlands Grove

YO265FE

Le Tour Way

YO265HD

Jorvik Close

YO265PE

Beckfield Place

YO265PL

Raven Grove

YO265EL

Viking Road

YO265QZ

Albion Avenue

YO265RD

Sherwood Grove

YO265ES

Jute Road

YO265PS

Fellbrook Avenue

YO265BX

Briar Avenue

YO265DZ

Garden Court

YO265EY

Viking Road

YO265TL

Apple Tree Lane

YO266AR

Boroughbridge Road

YO265QX

Norman Drive

YO265LA

Beech Grove

YO265LD

Beech Grove

YO265PA

Beckfield Lane

YO265PJ

Beckfield Lane

YO266BA

Low Poppleton Lane

YO265EW

Jute Road

YO265JR

Woodlea Avenue

YO265LN

The Green

YO265ND

Springwood Grove

YO265EE

Danebury Drive

YO265PN

Beckfield Lane

YO265NB

Rosetta Way

YO265QF

Tostig Avenue

YO265TH

Dane Avenue

YO265QS

Beckfield Lane

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

Data Sources

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

HM Land Registry • Police.uk • DfE • ONS • TfL • National Rail

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Economics

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