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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 49 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
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
49
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
24.41(+77%)
Violence and sexual offences
23.63(-46%)
Shoplifting
11.31(+31%)
Criminal damage and arson
7.39(-13%)
Public order
3.14(-65%)
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 131 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
Detached13£465,000
Flats22£166,500
Semi-Detached45£327,000
Terraced51£264,000

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

YO264TE

Bouthwaite Drive

YO243FU

Gale Lane

YO243GY

Tennent Mews

YO264SD

Amberley Street

YO264UA

Grantham Drive

YO264UG

St Swithins Walk

YO264UW

Poppleton Road

YO243FJ

Gale Lane Mews

YO264SH

Carrington Avenue

YO264TG

Bouthwaite Drive

YO264TP

Yarburgh Grove

YO243BU

Front Street

YO244HN

Moorgate

YO264QZ

Piccadilly

YO264SN

Howe Hill Close

YO264SY

Burnsall Drive

YO243AN

Danesfort Avenue

YO244LW

York Road

YO264TF

Bouthwaite Drive

YO244LL

Front Street

YO264UR

Ash Street

YO243BY

South View Terrace

YO244HL

Kingswood Grove

YO264RP

Lindsey Avenue

YO243DA

Green Lane

YO244AE

Acomb Road

YO244PQ

Lady Hamilton Gardens

YO264QT

Peppercorn Close

YO264TB

Burnsall Drive

YO243AX

Stuart Road

YO244PB

Allanson Grove

YO265LP

St Stephens Mews

YO243DL

Green Lane

YO243FP

Rosemary Road

YO244HA

Acomb Road

YO265HW

Dodgson Terrace

YO243BE

Birch Copse

YO243FF

York Road

YO244NX

Hamilton Drive

YO244PJ

Hamilton Drive West

YO264QP

Damson Close

YO243FQ

Rosemary Road

YO244LT

Beaconsfield Mews

YO244TT

Poppleton Road

YO244JN

Barrett Avenue

YO244PG

Hamilton Drive

YO265SB

Manor Drive South

YO243BL

Front Street

YO244EY

Acomb Road

YO244HH

Hobgate

YO264TD

Burnsall Drive

YO243DQ

Lowfields Drive

YO244PW

Queenswood Grove

YO244JQ

Park Lane

YO243BZ

Front Street

YO264SG

Poplar Street

YO244HX

Dalton Terrace

YO264QR

Renshaw Gardens

YO264SF

Poplar Street

YO264SR

Birstwith Drive

YO265LR

The Green

YO243AA

Gale Lane

YO243DE

Dijon Avenue

YO243FR

Rosemary Road

YO244HF

Hobgate

YO244JF

Lindley Street

YO244NL

Severus Street

YO264SU

Burnsall Drive

YO243DJ

Green Lane

YO244EU

Fir Tree Close

YO244NB

Beaconsfield Street

YO244NE

Howe Street

YO244NH

Milner Street

YO243AU

Stuart Road

YO244NS

James Backhouse Place

YO264QU

Peppercorn Close

YO243BJ

Acomb Court

YO244HU

Monument Close

YO244NR

York Road

YO264RT

Berkeley Terrace

YO264TH

Bouthwaite Drive

YO264UL

Poppleton Road

YO244HW

Hobgate

YO264UD

Segrave Walk

YO244PH

Hamilton Drive

YO264LR

Baildon Close

YO264UE

Grantham Drive

YO243DG

Lowfields Drive

YO243BW

Front Street

YO244EZ

Braeside Gardens

YO244PA

Stones Close

YO264RN

Sowerby Road

YO264SP

Dilys Grove

YO244LU

York Road

YO264SE

Oak Street

YO243BN

Front Street

YO244JL

Beech Avenue

YO243AY

Tudor Road

YO244HZ

Dalton Terrace

YO244LF

Trenfield Court

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.