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Holgate West

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About

Holgate West sits on the western edge of York's city centre, primarily a residential neighbourhood characterised by Victorian and Edwardian terraced housing. The area is bordered by the York-Scarborough railway line to the north and the A1036 road to the south, providing clear transport links. Its streets are quiet and community-focused, with local amenities centred around the shops and services on Hamilton Drive.

A defining feature is the presence of the historic Holgate Windmill, a fully restored and working tower mill from the 1770s. This landmark overlooks the nearby recreation ground, which offers green space for residents. The area maintains a practical, settled atmosphere, removed from the immediate tourist bustle but within walking distance of the city's walls and railway station.

Area overview

On average Holgate West has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 65 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 20.4% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Holgate West is £45,682 per year. There are 4 schools in Holgate West: 3 primary (1 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Holgate West is home to around 8,931 people, with a population density of about 5,155.3 per km2.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
65
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
20.4%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Holgate West Population
8,931
Population density
5,155.3 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Anti-social behaviour
39.86(+179%)
Violence and sexual offences
31.69(-28%)
Shoplifting
15.12(+73%)
Criminal damage and arson
10.3(+20%)
Public order
4.93(-44%)
Yorkshire and The Humber average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
8,005
89.59%
Other White
448
5.01%
White and Asian (mixed)
69
0.77%
Indian
61
0.68%
Irish
48
0.54%
Total population: 8,935

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
2,848
38.26%
No qualifications
1,189
15.97%
Level 3 (A level)
1,159
15.57%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
962
12.92%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
664
8.92%
Total 16+ residents: 7,443

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,402
32.6%
Owns with a mortgage
1,254
29.16%
Private landlord or letting agency
742
17.26%
Social rents from council
619
14.4%
Other social rented
180
4.19%
Total households: 4,300

Property prices in Holgate West

Based on 129 recent sales, the median property price is £270,000 in Holgate West area, with individual transactions ranging from £95,000 up to £800,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Holgate West 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 Holgate West over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Flats19£175,000
Semi-Detached40£310,000
Terraced57£255,000
Detached13£475,000

10 years median price trend in Holgate West

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Holgate West.

All postcodes in Holgate West

YO243DB

Green Lane

YO264LU

Hebdon Court

YO243FQ

Rosemary Road

YO264SH

Carrington Avenue

YO244EP

Acomb Road

YO264TY

Grantham Drive

YO244HH

Hobgate

YO264RL

Lindsey Avenue

YO264UF

St Swithins Walk

YO265HW

Dodgson Terrace

YO243AA

Gale Lane

YO244PF

Carrick Gardens

YO244LY

Severus Avenue

YO264UP

Poppleton Road

YO244NE

Howe Street

YO244HJ

Moorgate

YO264TP

Yarburgh Grove

YO244NR

York Road

YO244HT

Monument Close

YO243FP

Rosemary Road

YO264SY

Burnsall Drive

YO244HZ

Dalton Terrace

YO244NQ

Gladstone Street

YO264QP

Damson Close

YO264UH

Chelwood Walk

YO244JA

Murray Street

YO244HW

Hobgate

YO264LP

Hebdon Rise

YO243AN

Danesfort Avenue

YO243AT

Middleton Road

YO244JB

Hill Street

YO264TD

Burnsall Drive

YO244NJ

Milner Street

YO243PX

Harold Court

YO244HA

Acomb Road

YO244NP

York Road

YO244PH

Hamilton Drive

YO244NG

Gladstone Street

YO244PL

Hamilton Drive West

YO264TB

Burnsall Drive

YO264RZ

Chatsworth Terrace

YO243FH

Penton Place

YO244PJ

Hamilton Drive West

YO265LP

St Stephens Mews

YO243BA

Green Lane

YO244JH

Falconer Street

YO264SP

Dilys Grove

YO264TW

Poplar Court

YO244PB

Allanson Grove

YO244ET

Parkside Close

YO244NS

James Backhouse Place

YO265SA

Manor Drive South

YO243EU

Albert Close

YO264UL

Poppleton Road

YO243FS

Restharrow Road

YO243BJ

Acomb Court

YO243FR

Rosemary Road

YO243DG

Lowfields Drive

YO243BL

Front Street

YO265SB

Manor Drive South

YO244PA

Stones Close

YO244HD

Acomb Road

YO243AY

Tudor Road

YO243AX

Stuart Road

YO243DW

Front Street

YO264UR

Ash Street

YO244NF

School Street

YO264SW

Howe Hill Road

YO244JD

Northcote Avenue

YO264RR

Lindsey Avenue

YO264QX

Thompson Place

YO244HR

Moorgate

YO264TX

Windmill Rise

YO243BB

Gale Lane

YO264RN

Sowerby Road

YO264SJ

Yarburgh Grove

YO264UQ

Holgate Lodge Drive

YO264TZ

Grantham Drive

YO243DH

Dijon Avenue

YO264RT

Berkeley Terrace

YO244ES

West Bank

YO243BR

Front Street

YO243FN

Rosemary Road

YO264TG

Bouthwaite Drive

YO244PG

Hamilton Drive

YO264SL

Howe Hill Road

YO264LT

Manor Drive South

YO264SA

Linton Street

YO244PW

Queenswood Grove

YO243FW

Bowling Lane

YO244LU

York Road

YO244JJ

Beech Avenue

YO244AE

Acomb Road

YO243BU

Front Street

YO264SU

Burnsall Drive

YO244NZ

Eastlands Avenue

YO244PE

Nursery Drive

YO243AW

Danesfort Avenue

YO244HE

Hobgate

YO243AD

Gale Lane

Data Sources

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