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Fulford & Heslington

About

Fulford & Heslington is located directly south of York's city centre, bordered by the River Ouse to the west. The ward encompasses the historic village of Fulford, known for its connection to the 1066 Battle of Fulford, and the modern campus of the University of York in Heslington. This creates a distinct mix of older residential streets and extensive academic facilities, including the university's iconic Central Hall and large lake.

The area is largely residential and academic, with significant green space provided by the university grounds and the nearby Germany Beck. Transport links are defined by the A19, a major route running through the ward. The presence of thousands of students and staff fundamentally shapes the local economy and community rhythm throughout the academic year.

Area overview

On average Fulford & Heslington has very low deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 72 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 11.6% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Fulford & Heslington is £62,350 per year. There are 3 schools in Fulford & Heslington: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 1 secondary (1 Outstanding and 0 Good). Fulford & Heslington is home to around 4,175 people, with a population density of about 247.7 per km2.

Crime rate

4/10

Crimes per 1k residents

Deprivation level

2/10

Income level

10/10

Connectivity

N/A

Area Profile

Fulford & Heslington Population

4,175

Population density

247.7 per km²

Crime

Violence and sexual offences

33.05(-24%)

Anti-social behaviour

27.07(+97%)

Shoplifting

21.32(+147%)

Bicycle theft

7.9(+913%)

Other theft

7.19(+8%)

Yorkshire and The Humber average

Demographics

British

3,369

80.71%

Other White

208

4.98%

Other Asian

130

3.11%

Chinese

1.77%

White and Asian (mixed)

1.58%

Total population: 4,174

Economics

Level 4 qualifications or above

1,498

43.78%

Level 3 (A level)

714

20.86%

No qualifications

389

11.37%

Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)

327

9.56%

Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)

231

6.75%

Total 16+ residents: 3,422

Housing

Owns outright

620

37.9%

Owns with a mortgage

478

29.22%

Private landlord or letting agency

274

16.75%

Other forms of private rent

104

6.36%

Social rents from council

5.44%

Total households: 1,636

Property prices in Fulford & Heslington

Based on 70 recent sales, the median property price is £385,500 in Fulford & Heslington area, with individual transactions ranging from £135,000 up to £907,500.

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 Fulford & Heslington over the last year.
Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Detached	31	£418,000	£355,000	£388,000	£456,000	£549,000
Flats	4	£185,000	£140,250	£161,250	£201,250	£204,250
Semi-Detached	24	£375,000	£285,225	£342,500	£396,250	£541,000
Terraced	11	£275,000	£258,375	£268,750	£357,000	£508,750

10 years median price trend in Fulford & Heslington

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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Area Profile

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Demographics

Ethnic groups

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Housing

Housing tenure

Property prices in Fulford & Heslington

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