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About

Strensall ward encompasses the village of Strensall and surrounding rural land northeast of York city centre. The area includes the Ministry of Defence training ground, a significant and active facility that shapes part of the local landscape. Housing consists primarily of older properties and newer developments on the village edges, with direct access to open countryside and the River Foss.

The community is served by local shops, schools, and pubs centred on the village. A notable feature is the common land of Strensall Common, which provides extensive heathand and woodland walks. This area is designated for its ecological importance, offering a distinct natural environment separate from the city's urban parks.

Area overview

On average Strensall has very low deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 16 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 5.1% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Strensall is £63,276 per year. There are 2 schools in Strensall: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Strensall is home to around 8,327 people, with a population density of about 246.1 per km2.

Crime rate

1/10

Crimes per 1k residents

Deprivation level

2/10

Income level

10/10

Connectivity

N/A

Area Profile

Strensall Population

8,327

Population density

246.1 per km²

Crime

Violence and sexual offences

9.25(-79%)

Anti-social behaviour

4.68(-66%)

Criminal damage and arson

1.68(-80%)

Public order

1.44(-84%)

Other theft

0.96(-86%)

Yorkshire and The Humber average

Demographics

British

7,841

94.17%

Other White

133

1.6%

White and Asian (mixed)

0.61%

Irish

0.47%

Other Asian

0.46%

Total population: 8,326

Economics

Level 4 qualifications or above

2,583

37.99%

Level 3 (A level)

1,194

17.56%

Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)

1,009

14.84%

No qualifications

872

12.82%

Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)

591

8.69%

Total 16+ residents: 6,800

Housing

Owns outright

1,482

44.36%

Owns with a mortgage

1,160

34.72%

Private landlord or letting agency

325

9.73%

Other social rented

182

5.45%

Other forms of private rent

144

4.31%

Total households: 3,341

Property prices in Strensall

Based on 77 recent sales, the median property price is £335,000 in Strensall area, with individual transactions ranging from £92,000 up to £735,000.

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 Strensall over the last year.
Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Detached	37	£435,000	£300,000	£356,000	£500,000	£701,000
Flats	2	£127,000	£95,500	£109,500	£144,500	£158,500
Semi-Detached	26	£287,500	£247,750	£262,000	£323,750	£484,000
Terraced	12	£275,000	£196,209	£251,250	£385,625	£503,750

10 years median price trend in Strensall

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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