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Heworth

About

Heworth is a residential suburb situated directly east of York's city centre, just beyond the ancient city walls. The area is primarily composed of housing, ranging from Victorian terraces near the Foss Islands to more modern estates further out. It functions as a commuter area for the city, with good road links via Lawrence Street and the A1079. The ward includes the district of Heworth Village, which has its own local shopping parade and serves as a community hub.

The ward is bordered by the River Foss to the west and the East Coast Main Line railway to the east. A significant green space is Heworth Holme, a large recreational field. The area is also home to the historic St. Mary's Church in Heworth Village, which stands on a prominent mound. The University of York's Heslington East campus extends into the southern part of the ward, influencing its demographic.

Area overview

On average Heworth has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 66 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 19.9% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Heworth is £50,087 per year. There are 4 schools in Heworth: 3 primary (0 Outstanding and 3 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Heworth is home to around 13,434 people, with a population density of about 5,221.1 per km2.

Crime rate

4/10

Crimes per 1k residents

Deprivation level

5/10

Income level

7/10

Connectivity

N/A

Area Profile

Heworth Population

13,434

Population density

5,221.1 per km²

Crime

Violence and sexual offences

32.83(-26%)

Anti-social behaviour

27.91(+95%)

Shoplifting

10.5(+20%)

Criminal damage and arson

8.26(-4%)

Public order

4.84(-45%)

Yorkshire and The Humber average

Demographics

British

11,487

85.51%

Other White

808

6.01%

Indian

154

1.15%

Other Asian

137

1.02%

White and Asian (mixed)

111

0.83%

Total population: 13,434

Economics

Level 4 qualifications or above

4,021

35.73%

Level 3 (A level)

2,601

23.11%

No qualifications

1,711

15.2%

Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)

1,252

11.13%

Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)

876

7.78%

Total 16+ residents: 11,253

Housing

Owns outright

1,609

28.14%

Owns with a mortgage

1,504

26.31%

Private landlord or letting agency

1,110

19.42%

Social rents from council

1,067

18.66%

Other social rented

224

3.92%

Total households: 5,717

Property prices in Heworth

Based on 111 recent sales, the median property price is £280,000 in Heworth area, with individual transactions ranging from £100,800 up to £750,000.

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 Heworth over the last year.
Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Flats	13	£202,000	£102,240	£177,000	£210,000	£219,800
Terraced	48	£250,000	£200,450	£230,000	£290,625	£474,875
Detached	5	£350,000	£223,400	£305,000	£390,000	£494,000
Semi-Detached	45	£348,000	£212,350	£285,000	£408,500	£615,000

10 years median price trend in Heworth

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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