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Dringhouses & Woodthorpe

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About

Dringhouses & Woodthorpe is a residential ward in the southwestern part of York. The area is primarily composed of suburban housing estates, with a mix of detached homes and smaller terraces. It contains several local parks and green spaces, including the expansive Hob Moor. The ward is served by its own district shopping centre on Tadcaster Road, which provides essential retail and services for the community.

A notable local landmark is the Askham Bog nature reserve, a significant wetland site managed by the Yorkshire Wildlife Trust. The area is well-connected by major roads like the A64 and A1237 outer ring road. Dringhouses also has its own railway station on the York to Harrogate line, offering commuter links. The ward includes the separate village of Woodthorpe, which retains its own distinct character within the larger suburban framework.

Area overview

On average Dringhouses & Woodthorpe has very low deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 32 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 9.9% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Dringhouses & Woodthorpe is £56,994 per year. There are 3 schools in Dringhouses & Woodthorpe: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Dringhouses & Woodthorpe is home to around 11,491 people, with a population density of about 2,679.2 per km2.

Crime rate
1/10
Crimes per 1k residents
32
Deprivation level
2/10
Income level
8/10
Social housing
9.9%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Dringhouses & Woodthorpe Population
11,491
Population density
2,679.2 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
15.49(-65%)
Anti-social behaviour
11.66(-18%)
Criminal damage and arson
3.31(-62%)
Shoplifting
2.87(-67%)
Public order
2.26(-74%)
Yorkshire and The Humber average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
10,552
91.8%
Other White
394
3.43%
Irish
69
0.6%
Indian
65
0.57%
White and Asian (mixed)
64
0.56%
Total population: 11,495

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
3,955
41.17%
Level 3 (A level)
1,527
15.9%
No qualifications
1,359
14.15%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,231
12.81%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
804
8.37%
Total 16+ residents: 9,606

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
2,272
44.42%
Owns with a mortgage
1,708
33.39%
Private landlord or letting agency
488
9.54%
Social rents from council
386
7.55%
Other social rented
150
2.93%
Total households: 5,115

Property prices in Dringhouses & Woodthorpe

Based on 135 recent sales, the median property price is £300,000 in Dringhouses & Woodthorpe area, with individual transactions ranging from £96,300 up to £885,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Dringhouses & Woodthorpe 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 Dringhouses & Woodthorpe over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Semi-Detached69£292,000
Detached33£466,000
Flats12£188,500
Terraced21£290,000

10 years median price trend in Dringhouses & Woodthorpe

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Dringhouses & Woodthorpe.

All postcodes in Dringhouses & Woodthorpe

YO242TQ

Dringfield Close

YO241DY

Pulleyn Drive

YO242TG

Chaloners Road

YO241QR

Aldersyde

YO242QY

Moor Lane

YO241JZ

Whin Road

YO241AN

The Grove

YO242PJ

Southfield Crescent

YO241UH

College Court

YO241EP

Lingfield Crescent

YO242YA

Bannisdale

YO242RU

Summerfield Road

YO242UD

Wains Road

YO241JS

Middlethorpe Grove

YO241LN

Royal Chase

YO241LW

Moor Lane

YO242UY

Annan Close

YO241NB

Lycett Road

YO241EG

Weddall Close

YO242PA

Moor Lea Avenue

YO241DZ

White House Gardens

YO242XD

Tarbert Crescent

YO242TE

Sandcroft Close

YO242RR

Ryecroft Avenue

YO241HA

Hob Moor Terrace

YO242SN

Acomb Wood Close

YO242YB

Ashmeade Close

YO242XQ

Irvine Way

YO241JW

Middlethorpe Grove

YO242AA

Jervis Road

YO241XE

Chessingham Gardens

YO241QF

Tadcaster Road

YO242SH

Glenridding

YO242NP

Moor Grove

YO242SD

Ryecroft Avenue

YO241QD

Tadcaster Road

YO242XF

Nevis Way

YO242SY

Stonethwaite

YO242UH

Wain's Road

YO241JJ

Hunters Way

YO241UJ

Academy Drive

YO242TT

Chaloners Road

YO242RP

Acorn Way

YO241ED

White House Drive

YO241QT

Old Moor Lane

YO241LR

Tadcaster Road

YO242RG

Moorcroft Road

YO242SA

Deepdale

YO241UQ

Chancellor Grove

YO241HS

Mayfield Grove

YO241HF

Tadcaster Road

YO242TX

Wains Road

YO241LX

The Horseshoe

YO241LB

Whin Close

YO242HX

Eason View

YO242RA

Orrin Close

YO242QX

Moor Lane

YO241LE

Middlethorpe Grove

YO241JX

Middlethorpe Grove

YO242SR

Lindale

YO241HN

North Eastern Terrace

YO242UZ

Spey Bank

YO242XH

Deveron Way

YO242XS

Dalmally Close

YO241NE

Lawson Road

YO241LJ

Kensington Court

YO241HG

Breary Close

YO242NX

Orchard Close

YO241JP

The Spinney

YO232BB

Sim Balk Lane

YO242RN

Windermere

YO241LL

Regency Mews

YO242PZ

Nidd Grove

YO242QA

Moor Lane

YO241QZ

Aldersyde Mews

YO242SS

Quaker Green

YO242SQ

Glenridding

YO242XU

Burns Court

YO242HY

Eason View

YO241QN

Aldersyde Court

YO241EB

White House Dale

YO242NS

North Lane

YO242PU

Swale Avenue

YO242XE

Nevis Way

YO242PR

Leeside

YO242RH

Bramble Dene

YO242XN

Acomb Wood Drive

YO241HX

Dante Way

YO241QU

Tadcaster Road

YO241UP

College Court

YO241QE

Old Moor Lane

YO242YZ

Moor Lane

YO242RX

Wordsworth Crescent

YO241QW

Tadcaster Road

YO242QU

Moor Lane

YO241LA

Whin Garth

YO242RD

Eden Close

YO242UW

Sandmartin Court

YO242ST

Grassholme

YO241HL

Mayfield Grove

Data Sources

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