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About

Holgate ward lies to the west of York's city centre, bordered by the East Coast Main Line and the River Ouse. The area is primarily residential, with a mix of Victorian terraces, interwar semis, and modern housing developments. Its main thoroughfare is Leeman Road, which leads towards the National Railway Museum and York Station. The ward contains several local businesses, schools, and community facilities like the Holgate Windmill pub, serving its settled population.

A notable local landmark is the fully restored Holgate Windmill itself, a five-sailed tower mill built in 1770. It stands as a rare survivor within a city environment. The ward also includes the large, modern Terry's Chocolate Factory redevelopment site. Green spaces are provided by the long, narrow Hob Moor, a traditional grazing common, and the nearby Millennium Fields.

Area overview

On average Holgate has moderate deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 51 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 14.3% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Holgate is £50,165 per year. There are 5 schools in Holgate: 5 primary (1 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Holgate is home to around 11,960 people, with a population density of about 3,909.0 per km2.

Crime rate
2/10
Crimes per 1k residents
51
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
14.3%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Holgate Population
11,960
Population density
3,909 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
24(-46%)
Anti-social behaviour
20.82(+46%)
Shoplifting
8.53(-3%)
Criminal damage and arson
8.44(-2%)
Public order
3.18(-64%)
Yorkshire and The Humber average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
10,573
88.4%
Other White
644
5.38%
Indian
93
0.78%
White and Asian (mixed)
91
0.76%
Irish
89
0.74%
Total population: 11,961

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
4,357
43.47%
Level 3 (A level)
1,602
15.98%
No qualifications
1,340
13.37%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,200
11.97%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
810
8.08%
Total 16+ residents: 10,024

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,726
30.47%
Owns with a mortgage
1,715
30.28%
Private landlord or letting agency
1,362
24.05%
Social rents from council
440
7.77%
Other social rented
285
5.03%
Total households: 5,664

Property prices in Holgate

Based on 175 recent sales, the median property price is £248,000 in Holgate 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 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 over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached11£504,350
Flats36£172,500
Semi-Detached36£305,000
Terraced92£253,500

10 years median price trend in Holgate

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

All postcodes in Holgate

YO244HS

Acomb Road

YO244PQ

Lady Hamilton Gardens

YO264SB

Amberley Street

YO264TJ

Bouthwaite Drive

YO244NS

James Backhouse Place

YO244HU

Monument Close

YO265HL

Carr Lane

YO244JP

Hamilton Drive

YO244EX

Acomb Road

YO244PE

Nursery Drive

YO264SZ

Burnsall Drive

YO264XS

Bright Street

YO244EQ

Caroline Close

YO265RY

Manor Drive North

YO244HP

Moorgate

YO244BN

Railway Terrace

YO244EY

Acomb Road

YO264AE

Holgate Park Drive

YO244JE

Murray Street

YO244HZ

Dalton Terrace

YO264RZ

Chatsworth Terrace

YO244AD

Holly Bank Close

YO244AZ

Holgate Road

YO244BJ

St Pauls Terrace

YO265SF

Malvern Avenue

YO264SG

Poplar Street

YO264TY

Grantham Drive

YO244PA

Stones Close

YO244NY

Hamilton Drive

YO264XD

Leeman Road

YO264WT

Leeman Road

YO244PB

Allanson Grove

YO244DS

Holly Bank Road

YO244ES

West Bank

YO244PG

Hamilton Drive

YO244JL

Beech Avenue

YO244NT

New Lane

YO264XL

Kingsland Terrace

YO265SU

Sandacre Court

YO244BP

Upper St Pauls Terrace

YO244BD

St Pauls Square

YO264LR

Baildon Close

YO244DE

Dalton Terrace

YO244HH

Hobgate

YO244BB

Holgate Road

YO244JH

Falconer Street

YO244JQ

Park Lane

YO264RJ

Lindsey Avenue

YO244NX

Hamilton Drive

YO244HW

Hobgate

YO264TA

Burnsall Drive

YO244BF

Dalton Terrace

YO244DW

Hamilton Drive East

YO264QP

Damson Close

YO244JD

Northcote Avenue

YO264SY

Burnsall Drive

YO244HD

Acomb Road

YO264UA

Grantham Drive

YO244BG

Cecilia Place

YO244DU

Nigel Grove

YO244NZ

Eastlands Avenue

YO264SD

Amberley Street

YO264QN

Bonington Court

YO244BA

Holgate Bridge Gardens

YO265SA

Manor Drive South

YO264QY

Willans Grove

YO244DQ

Holgate Road

YO264YS

Forth Street

YO264QU

Peppercorn Close

YO265SP

Boroughbridge Road

YO264XG

Regents Court

YO264YP

Lincoln Street

YO264WY

Bishopfields Drive

YO264QX

Thompson Place

YO244HT

Monument Close

YO244DT

Trevor Grove

YO264SR

Birstwith Drive

YO264TP

Yarburgh Grove

YO244JX

Heath Close

YO244DZ

Jennifer Grove

YO264UB

Manthorpe Walk

YO265RU

Boroughbridge Road

YO264XW

St James Court

YO244ER

Acomb Road

YO264YU

Balfour Street

YO264UY

Stamford Street West

YO264YX

Rosebery Street

YO264YT

Swinerton Avenue

YO264TH

Bouthwaite Drive

YO264GG

Holgate Park Drive

YO264RH

Hardwicke Close

YO265HT

Carr Lane

YO244JZ

Hob Moor Drive

YO265SQ

Boroughbridge Road

YO264RP

Lindsey Avenue

YO244BE

Enfield Crescent

YO244HA

Acomb Road

YO265HS

Barlow Street

YO244JA

Murray Street

YO264LP

Hebdon Rise

Data Sources

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