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About

Westfield ward lies on the southwestern edge of the city of York, primarily consisting of residential neighbourhoods built in the mid-to-late 20th century. The area is characterised by estates of semi-detached and terraced housing, with local shopping parades serving the community. It contains several primary schools and significant areas of green space, including the large Westfield Park, which provides recreational facilities.

A notable local landmark is the distinctive 'Butterfly House', a residential care facility with a unique architectural design that has become a familiar feature. The ward is bordered by the York Outer Ring Road, which defines its modern boundary. Housing here is generally more affordable than in York's historic centre, attracting families and first-time buyers to the area.

Area overview

On average Westfield has high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 84 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 28.6% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Westfield is £45,511 per year. There are 4 schools in Westfield: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). Westfield is home to around 13,976 people, with a population density of about 5,024.3 per km2.

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
84
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
28.6%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Westfield Population
13,976
Population density
5,024.3 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
42.72(-3%)
Anti-social behaviour
37.21(+160%)
Criminal damage and arson
12.09(+41%)
Shoplifting
7.51(-14%)
Public order
7.01(-21%)
Yorkshire and The Humber average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
12,712
90.96%
Other White
695
4.97%
Other Asian
73
0.52%
White and Asian (mixed)
72
0.52%
African
56
0.4%
Total population: 13,976

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
3,124
28.11%
No qualifications
2,223
20%
Level 3 (A level)
1,821
16.38%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,715
15.43%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
1,256
11.3%
Total 16+ residents: 11,115

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
1,820
29.36%
Owns outright
1,647
26.57%
Social rents from council
1,445
23.31%
Private landlord or letting agency
700
11.29%
Other social rented
424
6.84%
Total households: 6,198

Property prices in Westfield

Based on 172 recent sales, the median property price is £250,000 in Westfield area, with individual transactions ranging from £130,000 up to £585,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Westfield 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 Westfield over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Semi-Detached68£260,500
Terraced80£236,000
Detached15£336,000
Flats9£165,000

10 years median price trend in Westfield

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

All postcodes in Westfield

YO244NL

Severus Street

YO243NF

The Gallops

YO243PW

Bellhouse Way

YO243DB

Green Lane

YO243NP

Herman Walk

YO265DW

Ridgeway

YO265AD

Chapelfields Road

YO243LQ

Foxwood Lane

YO243HA

Askham Lane

YO244QA

Kingsway West

YO243JJ

Slessor Road

YO265AT

Barkston Grove

YO243FW

Bowling Lane

YO243HF

Tennent Road

YO243EF

St Stephens Road

YO265BA

Barkston Avenue

YO243HD

Askham Lane

YO243JA

Askham Lane

YO243FN

Rosemary Road

YO265BG

Barkston Road

YO244QH

Windsor Garth

YO243HJ

Askham Lane

YO243FB

Waterman Court

YO243FR

Rosemary Road

YO244PP

Queenswood Grove

YO243FJ

Gale Lane Mews

YO243JS

Otterwood Bank

YO265DN

Walton Place

YO243EP

Thoresby Road

YO243NG

Redcoat Way

YO244PL

Hamilton Drive West

YO243FF

York Road

YO243BQ

Acomb Mews

YO243DA

Green Lane

YO243LH

Foxwood Lane

YO243FS

Restharrow Road

YO244QX

Ascot Way

YO243LD

Huntsmans Walk

YO243JT

Beechwood Glade

YO243GY

Tennent Mews

YO243JW

Tedder Road

YO243DW

Front Street

YO243JN

Salmond Road

YO265BH

Bramham Grove

YO244NR

York Road

YO265AX

Barkston Close

YO244QS

Windsor Garth

YO265DH

Barkston Avenue

YO243EE

St Stephens Road

YO265LS

The Green

YO243BU

Front Street

YO243PG

Foxwood Lane

YO242YF

Hawkshead Close

YO243EB

The Knoll

YO243NQ

Houndsway

YO243AP

Middleton Road

YO244HL

Kingswood Grove

YO243JP

Otterwood Lane

YO243ER

Thoresby Road

YO242NW

Thanet Road

YO243BN

Front Street

YO243AL

Stuart Road

YO243EQ

St Stephens Road

YO243EW

Thoresby Road

YO265BZ

Ridgeway

YO243JD

Tedder Road

YO243LF

Thornwood Covert

YO243GA

Raynard Court

YO243EZ

Spindle Close

YO243DX

Cornlands Road

YO243NU

Lydham Court

YO265DU

Parker Avenue

YO243HU

Askham Lane

YO244QY

Ascot Way

YO265AG

Chapelfields Road

YO265DF

Bramham Avenue

YO243AE

Gale Lane

YO243DJ

Green Lane

YO243EY

Linnet Way

YO243LA

Huntsmans Walk

YO265BY

Wetherby Road

YO244NE

Howe Street

YO244QD

Kingsway West

YO265FA

Westfield Court

YO243DS

Bellwood Drive

YO243AD

Gale Lane

YO243JX

Cedarwood Close

YO244BZ

Hob Stone Court

YO265AB

Chapelfields Road

YO243DF

Kir Crescent

YO243JY

Firheath Close

YO243NH

Foxwood Lane

YO243HB

Askham Lane

YO243EU

Albert Close

YO243LP

Burgess Walk

YO243HQ

Tennent Road

YO244QJ

Windsor Garth

YO243LL

Bellhouse Way

YO243FU

Gale Lane

YO243BY

South View Terrace

Data Sources

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