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About

Woodlands ward encompasses a rural expanse in the eastern part of the North York Moors National Park. The landscape is characterised by rolling heather moorland, managed forestry plantations, and scattered farmsteads. The area includes the villages of Kildale and Commondale, which serve as small hubs within the wider parish. Land use is primarily agricultural and conservation-focused, with sheep farming being a common sight across the open fells.

A notable feature is the presence of the heritage North Yorkshire Moors Railway, whose steam trains traverse the northern edge of the ward, cutting through the moors near Kildale. The terrain includes distinct hills like Roseberry Topping, which lies just outside the boundary, and areas of ancient woodland in the valleys. The ward offers extensive public footpaths and bridleways for exploring this upland environment.

Area overview

On average Woodlands has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 113 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 19.7% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Woodlands is £39,609 per year. There are 5 schools in Woodlands: 3 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Woodlands is home to around 7,447 people, with a population density of about 1,958.6 per km2.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
113
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
19.7%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Woodlands Population
7,447
Population density
1,958.6 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
67.95(+54%)
Anti-social behaviour
40.82(+186%)
Criminal damage and arson
11.68(+36%)
Public order
7.79(-12%)
Other theft
6.71(+1%)
Yorkshire and The Humber average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
6,795
91.24%
Other White
265
3.56%
Indian
87
1.17%
Other Asian
43
0.58%
White and Asian (mixed)
31
0.42%
Total population: 7,447

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
1,521
25.27%
No qualifications
1,346
22.36%
Level 3 (A level)
980
16.28%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
919
15.27%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
596
9.9%
Total 16+ residents: 6,019

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,187
35.35%
Other social rented
772
22.99%
Owns with a mortgage
734
21.86%
Private landlord or letting agency
355
10.57%
Social rents from council
200
5.96%
Total households: 3,358

Property prices in Woodlands

Based on 67 recent sales, the median property price is £175,000 in Woodlands area, with individual transactions ranging from £57,000 up to £550,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Woodlands 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 Woodlands over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached13£305,500
Flats16£133,750
Semi-Detached22£208,000
Terraced16£148,500

10 years median price trend in Woodlands

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

All postcodes in Woodlands

YO125JW

Alexandra Park

YO127RZ

Manor Road

YO126JY

Bedale Avenue

YO126EL

Redcliffe Court

YO126TD

St Lukes Crescent

YO125HJ

Oxpasture Close

YO126HB

Bracken Hill

YO125DL

Settrington Road

YO126EJ

Corn Mill Gardens

YO125RJ

Lady Ediths Drive

YO126AA

Northstead Manor Drive

YO126BQ

Long Walk

YO125DS

Skiplam Close

YO126AS

Weydale Avenue

YO126AN

Weydale Avenue

YO126LX

North Leas Avenue

YO125QF

Osborne Park

YO125TT

Selley Park Drive

YO126QN

Woodlands Drive

YO126HF

Manor Road

YO126QT

Plaxton Court

YO127SB

Wykeham Street

YO127DJ

Hibernia Street

YO126PB

Flower Garth

YO126BB

Northstead Manor Drive

YO126ET

Prospect Park

YO126LH

North Leas Avenue

YO126PQ

Burniston Road

YO125DP

Stepney Drive

YO127SD

Hibernia Street

YO126ER

Prospect Bank

YO126NS

Briercliffe

YO126AQ

Burniston Road

YO126HG

Barrowcliff Road

YO126TA

Woodland Ravine

YO126NE

Woodland Grove

YO126BE

Fieldside

YO126EY

Barrowcliff Road

YO126SR

St Leonards Crescent

YO126EU

Redcliffe Road

YO125DY

Caburn Close

YO125TU

Loftus Close

YO125XT

Hovingham Drive

YO126EZ

Barrowcliff Road

YO125JL

Pinewood Drive

YO126JL

North Leas Avenue

YO125TQ

Racecourse Road

YO126AR

Weydale Avenue

YO125TE

Woodlands

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.