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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

YO244EY

Acomb Road

YO244LL

Front Street

YO244HQ

Lynden Way

YO243DL

Green Lane

YO243BZ

Front Street

YO244NY

Hamilton Drive

YO264SG

Poplar Street

YO243BP

Grove Terrace

YO265HT

Carr Lane

YO244JQ

Park Lane

YO244JE

Murray Street

YO264RE

Lister Court

YO244HP

Moorgate

YO264RJ

Lindsey Avenue

YO264TH

Bouthwaite Drive

YO243DR

Bachelor Hill

YO264TU

Windmill Rise

YO264RX

Winchester Grove

YO264QW

Hillary Garth

YO244LZ

York Road

YO265RY

Manor Drive North

YO244LT

Beaconsfield Mews

YO243FL

Green Lane

YO244LW

York Road

YO264QT

Peppercorn Close

YO244JN

Barrett Avenue

YO244ND

Beaconsfield Street

YO244NH

Milner Street

YO243DA

Green Lane

YO264TF

Bouthwaite Drive

YO244HF

Hobgate

YO243AB

Gale Lane

YO264SR

Birstwith Drive

YO243DJ

Green Lane

YO264UA

Grantham Drive

YO243BD

Bachelor Hill

YO244NB

Beaconsfield Street

YO264TQ

Bouthwaite Drive

YO264QS

Renshaw Gardens

YO243BN

Front Street

YO244EX

Acomb Road

YO264QN

Bonington Court

YO264SZ

Burnsall Drive

YO243BT

Chapel Terrace

YO264RU

Winchester Avenue

YO264UJ

Tisbury Road

YO243AS

Middleton Road

YO243FT

Restharrow Road

YO264UE

Grantham Drive

YO244HS

Acomb Road

YO264RS

Lindsey Avenue

YO264SD

Amberley Street

YO244PN

Queenswood Grove

YO244LX

Severus Avenue

YO244TT

Poppleton Road

YO264RY

Garland Street

YO264TJ

Bouthwaite Drive

YO243AF

Gale Lane

YO264UG

St Swithins Walk

YO264UW

Poppleton Road

YO244HL

Kingswood Grove

YO264GN

Holgate Park Drive

YO264SX

Burnsall Drive

YO243DN

Alexa Court

YO264SN

Howe Hill Close

YO264UN

Poppleton Road

YO244PQ

Lady Hamilton Gardens

YO264SF

Poplar Street

YO244PP

Queenswood Grove

YO264UB

Manthorpe Walk

YO264SB

Amberley Street

YO264LA

Pately Place

YO244NL

Severus Street

YO244ER

Acomb Road

YO244NX

Hamilton Drive

YO244JF

Lindley Street

YO244NT

New Lane

YO264LR

Baildon Close

YO244HG

Hobgate

YO243DD

Dijon Avenue

YO243BY

South View Terrace

YO243GE

Front Street

YO243GY

Tennent Mews

YO244JL

Beech Avenue

YO264SS

Birstwith Drive

YO264QZ

Piccadilly

YO264TA

Burnsall Drive

YO264QR

Renshaw Gardens

YO244EZ

Braeside Gardens

YO264QU

Peppercorn Close

YO243BW

Front Street

YO243DF

Kir Crescent

YO265LR

The Green

YO244EU

Fir Tree Close

YO264QY

Willans Grove

YO265FD

Meeting House Lane

YO244PD

Mattison Way

YO243FY

Tennent Road

YO264UD

Segrave Walk

YO244LF

Trenfield Court

Data Sources

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