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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

YO103PA

Baysdale Avenue

YO411NP

Scoreby Lane

YO103LD

Hull Road

YO103BF

Derwent Way

YO103QF

Givendale Grove

YO103JB

Link Business Park

YO103NW

Church Road

YO195NP

Water Lane

YO103TZ

Lotherington Mews

YO195NA

Petercroft Lane

YO103PF

Farndale Avenue

YO195UX

Outgang Lane

YO195XB

Bad Bargain Lane

YO310PA

Cherry Garth

YO103SJ

Meadow Beck Close

YO195LG

Stamford Bridge Road

YO195LT

Elvington Lane

YO310WE

Pearson Place

YO195UW

Murton Way

YO195RH

Horsfield Way

YO195QS

York Street

YO195PW

Church Street

YO103NZ

Highfield

YO195NB

Garden Flats Lane

YO195QW

York Street

YO195EP

Foxoak Park

YO310AH

Blackberry Way

YO310LA

Bad Bargain Lane

YO310NS

Meadlands

YO310NR

Meadlands

YO195AB

Blackberry Gardens

YO195PD

Common Road

YO103PU

Thirkleby Way

YO195LJ

Stamford Bridge Road

YO103PR

The Leyes

YO310RW

St Aelreds Mews

YO195AF

Bore Tree Baulk

YO195HJ

Greenside

YO195SF

Derwent Estate

YO103JH

Meam Close

YO103NT

The Village

YO195RQ

Greenside Walk

YO195AG

Osbaldwick & Derwent

YO195LB

Elvington Lane

YO103NE

Baysdale Avenue

YO195QL

Derwent Estate

YO103PZ

St Marys Grove

YO195QE

York Street

YO195UH

Moor Lane

YO103NS

The Village

YO103PH

Wensleydale Drive

YO195UY

Fryors Close

YO415LB

The Crescent

YO103NQ

Kirkdale Road

YO195UD

Main Street

YO195SE

Chessingham Park

YO195UE

Church Rise

YO103BB

Osbaldwick Lane

YO195NQ

Petercroft Lane

Data Sources

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