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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 38 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

4/10

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

19.65(-56%)

Anti-social behaviour

15.15(+6%)

Criminal damage and arson

4.28(-50%)

Shoplifting

3.07(-65%)

Public order

3.07(-65%)

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 115 recent sales, the median property price is £300,000 in Acomb area, with individual transactions ranging from £140,000 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	16	£336,000	£263,750	£324,375	£397,500	£435,750
Semi-Detached	68	£301,250	£238,700	£279,375	£380,000	£493,875
Flats	9	£171,000	£145,200	£155,000	£185,500	£225,100
Terraced	22	£299,500	£220,250	£256,238	£347,375	£455,500

10 years median price trend in Acomb

All postcodes in Acomb

YO265PZ

Ostman Road

YO265LD

Beech Grove

YO265JP

Woodlea Avenue

YO265HG

Carr Lane

YO266BJ

Acomb

YO265PP

Runswick Avenue

YO265ED

Danebury Drive

YO265EU

Mowbray Drive

YO265JB

Cranbrook Road

YO265HY

Carr Lane

YO265NP

Ouseburn Avenue

YO265QX

Norman Drive

YO265PY

Ostman Road

YO265LB

Beech Grove

YO265NW

Ouseburn Avenue

YO265ST

Boroughbridge Road

YO266AX

Millgates

YO265BX

Briar Avenue

YO265JS

Woodlea Grove

YO265RJ

Beckfield Lane

YO265PE

Beckfield Place

YO265QD

Tostig Avenue

YO265EQ

Danebury Drive

YO265QE

Fawkes Drive

YO265QH

Iver Close

YO265JH

Cranbrook Road

YO265HX

Carr Lane

YO265RD

Sherwood Grove

YO265SX

Princess Drive

YO244NW

York Road

YO265SZ

Dukes Court

YO265QY

Albion Avenue

YO265PG

Beckfield Lane

YO265JY

Beech Grove

YO265TG

Exelby Court

YO265LA

Beech Grove

YO265SY

Princess Drive

YO265PQ

Newlands Drive

YO265EE

Danebury Drive

YO265EA

Danebury Drive

YO265PL

Raven Grove

YO266AT

Millgates

YO266AB

Boroughbridge Road

YO265QP

Turnberry Drive

YO265PW

Beckfield Lane

YO265LF

Granger Avenue

YO266AW

The Paddock

YO265QB

Ostman Road

YO265DZ

Garden Court

YO265LN

The Green

YO265NT

Almsford Road

YO265QL

Lochrin Place

YO265RA

Albion Avenue

YO265RL

Beckfield Lane

YO265PF

Gresley Court

YO265RG

Grayshon Drive

YO265NN

Ouseburn Avenue

YO265NH

Wheatlands Grove

YO265RS

Prestwick Court

YO265PJ

Beckfield Lane

YO266AP

Boroughbridge Road

YO265EP

Jute Road

YO265QF

Tostig Avenue

YO265LQ

Rosedale Avenue

YO265BU

Wetherby Road

YO265EY

Viking Road

YO265FB

Hardwicke Close

YO265RQ

Beckfield Lane

YO265PT

Fellbrook Avenue

YO265NS

Almsford Drive

YO265PN

Beckfield Lane

YO265QU

Norman Drive

YO265NF

Lidgett Grove

YO265HU

Carr Lane

YO265QJ

Celtic Close

YO265TL

Apple Tree Lane

YO265QQ

Ostman Road

YO265RR

Greensborough Avenue

YO266BA

Low Poppleton Lane

YO265NY

Almsford Road

YO265TB

Monarch Way

YO265EF

Woodlea Avenue

YO265TH

Dane Avenue

YO265ER

Kenrick Place

YO265TD

Regent Mews

YO265BW

Church Gate

YO265JG

Sitwell Grove

Data Sources

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

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

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Demographics

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