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Osbaldwick & Derwent

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About

Osbaldwick & Derwent is a residential ward on the eastern edge of York, characterised by modern housing developments and older village cores. The area encompasses the distinct communities of Osbaldwick, Murton, and Dunnington, each with their own local facilities and green spaces. The University of York's East Campus is a significant presence here, contributing to the population. Housing is primarily suburban, with a mix of detached homes and newer estates, serving as a commuter base for the city centre.

The Derwent name references the river forming the ward's eastern boundary, separating it from the East Riding of Yorkshire. This rural fringe contains working farmland and the Askham Bog nature reserve, a lowland peat bog noted for its rare flora. The area is defined by this contrast between expanding suburban settlement and protected wetland landscapes, with the York Outer Ring Road providing a major transport route through its northern section.

Area overview

On average Osbaldwick & Derwent has very low deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 29 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 6.8% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Osbaldwick & Derwent is £58,066 per year. There are 1 schools in Osbaldwick & Derwent: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Osbaldwick & Derwent is home to around 8,401 people, with a population density of about 226.1 per km2.

Crime rate
1/10
Crimes per 1k residents
29
Deprivation level
2/10
Income level
9/10
Social housing
6.8%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Osbaldwick & Derwent Population
8,401
Population density
226.1 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Anti-social behaviour
15.59(+9%)
Violence and sexual offences
14.76(-67%)
Criminal damage and arson
4.76(-45%)
Shoplifting
4.17(-52%)
Other theft
3.45(-48%)
Yorkshire and The Humber average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
7,543
89.78%
Other White
344
4.09%
White and Asian (mixed)
66
0.79%
Indian
64
0.76%
Chinese
56
0.67%
Total population: 8,402

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
2,774
39.05%
Level 3 (A level)
1,396
19.65%
No qualifications
941
13.25%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
841
11.84%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
549
7.73%
Total 16+ residents: 7,103

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,711
48.48%
Owns with a mortgage
1,039
29.44%
Private landlord or letting agency
312
8.84%
Other social rented
208
5.89%
Social rents from council
97
2.75%
Total households: 3,529

Property prices in Osbaldwick & Derwent

Based on 98 recent sales, the median property price is £375,000 in Osbaldwick & Derwent area, with individual transactions ranging from £195,000 up to £775,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Osbaldwick & Derwent 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 Osbaldwick & Derwent over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Terraced19£330,000
Detached45£450,000
Flats1£200,000
Semi-Detached33£320,000

10 years median price trend in Osbaldwick & Derwent

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Osbaldwick & Derwent.

All postcodes in Osbaldwick & Derwent

YO103PS

Osbaldwick Lane

YO195QH

Hunters Close

YO195PY

Copper Beech Close

YO195XF

Sandy Lane

YO310NY

Worcester Drive

YO195NU

The Green

YO195RW

Thorncroft

YO310WD

Meadlands Mews

YO103NF

Bedale Avenue

YO310SJ

Seebohm Mews

YO195XQ

Holtby Lane

YO103QJ

Pinelands Way

YO195PG

Kendal Close

YO195NT

Ashdale Road

YO195QU

Osbaldwick & Derwent

YO195HD

Bore Tree Baulk

YO415LL

Old Hall Lane

YO195NL

Greencroft Lane

YO195RR

Derwent Lane

YO310RQ

Derwent Way

YO103NJ

Tranby Avenue

YO195PX

The Manor Beeches

YO195QA

Church Lane

YO195HE

Bore Tree Baulk

YO195LQ

Church Balk

YO195SJ

Sawyers Walk

YO103NB

Tranby Avenue

YO195UB

Hillcrest

YO103BE

Osbaldwick Lane

YO195NX

Intake Lane

YO103QA

Thirkleby Way

YO310PE

Bad Bargain Lane

YO195UR

Metcalfe Lane

YO195AA

Eastfield Lane

YO103PY

Thirkleby Way

YO310TL

Derwent Place

YO195PS

Church Lane

YO195UU

Taylors Close

YO195XG

Holtby Lane

YO195PF

Greenside Close

YO195UJ

Murton Way

YO195QT

York Street

YO103PD

Hazelwood Avenue

YO195QN

Derwent Estate

YO195XD

Moor Lane

YO415LG

York Road

YO195RL

Coneycroft

YO195PA

Common Road

YO195LP

Hull Road

YO195UL

Murton Garth

YO195NW

Water Lane

YO195LN

Sledmere Crossing

YO195RG

Holly Tree Croft

YO195LS

Dunnington Common

YO310NX

Ribstone Grove

YO195ND

Eastfield Lane

YO195RF

Gorse Hill

YO195SQ

Keepers Way

YO195SA

Owlwood Court

YO195LW

Coneygarth Lane

YO195QZ

Cedar Glade

YO195LE

Hull Road

YO195LA

Grimston Bar

YO103NP

Osbaldwick Village

YO195UZ

Outgang Lane

YO103QH

Heather Bank

YO195QR

Manor Drive

YO195QQ

Pear Tree Lane

YO103JA

Hull Road

YO195QX

Owlwood Lane

YO415LQ

Osbaldwick & Derwent

YO310RJ

Derwent Way

YO195LL

Stamford Bridge Road

YO195HY

Intake Lane

YO103SH

Vicarage Gardens

YO195QB

Church Lane

YO195SG

Intake Lane

YO310TN

St Aelreds Way

YO195RB

Deerstone Way

YO411NS

Dauby Lane

YO411NG

Osbaldwick & Derwent

YO195UA

Panman Lane

YO195WB

Back Lane

YO195PQ

Curlew Glebe

YO103PB

Brandsdale Crescent

YO103NX

Alvis Grove

YO195PT

Church Lane

YO195NF

Stockhill Close

YO195NZ

Common Road

YO103NY

Farndale Avenue

YO195UN

Murton Way

YO195AE

Back Lane

YO195LR

Hull Road

YO195SH

Kerver Lane

YO195NS

Water Lane

YO195GF

Murton Lane

YO103QE

Bracken Hill

YO103QD

Thirkleby Way

YO310NU

Meadlands

YO195LU

Elvington Lane

Data Sources

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