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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, about 74% below the Yorkshire and The Humber average of 113 per 1,000. 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

Median price£375,000
Price per sq ft£341
Sales (last 12 months)101
Typical range (middle 50%)£300K – £438K

Based on 101 recent sales, the median property price is £375,000 (about £341 per square foot) in Osbaldwick & Derwent area, with individual transactions ranging from £87,400 up to £1,050,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Osbaldwick & Derwent over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached48£400,000£356
Semi-Detached34£325,000£341
Terraced18£315,000£321
Flats1£87,400£129

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Osbaldwick & Derwent

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Osbaldwick & Derwent.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£352,375£92,500£220,000£250,000
2017£360,000£158,750£235,000£219,000
2018£315,000£160,250£255,000£314,950
2019£330,000£156,500£256,750£322,495
2020£353,000£170,000£255,000£256,500
2021£390,000£286,500£281,250
2022£389,950£198,000£310,000£402,500
2023£440,000£206,250£307,500£310,000
2024£403,500£257,500£333,125£349,500
2025£445,000£143,700£310,000£338,000
2026£430,000£350,000£325,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Osbaldwick & Derwent.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Osbaldwick & Derwent.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£239£121£250£235
2017£266£257£240£265
2018£276£236£271£264
2019£286£226£279£242
2020£306£233£280£246
2021£329£302£269
2022£351£265£339£317
2023£350£245£338£341
2024£361£302£335£313
2025£346£227£341£304
2026£367£310£330
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Osbaldwick & Derwent.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Osbaldwick & Derwent in the last year.

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.