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Holgate West

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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

Deprivation level

5/10

Income level

5/10

Connectivity

N/A

Area Profile

Holgate West Population

8,931

Population density

5,155.3 per km²

Crime

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

British

8,005

89.59%

Other White

448

5.01%

White and Asian (mixed)

0.77%

Indian

0.68%

Irish

0.54%

Total population: 8,935

Economics

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

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)

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.
Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Detached	13	£465,000	£313,220	£420,000	£600,000	£731,000
Flats	22	£166,500	£99,150	£132,500	£179,375	£187,275
Semi-Detached	45	£327,000	£208,800	£255,000	£397,000	£520,000
Terraced	51	£264,000	£200,250	£235,000	£325,000	£414,375

10 years median price trend in Holgate West

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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