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Woodthorpe & Acomb Park

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About

Woodthorpe & Acomb Park form a residential district situated to the west of York city centre. The area is primarily composed of post-war housing, with a mix of semi-detached homes and terraced streets. It is served by local shopping parades on Acomb Road and Front Street, providing essential amenities. The neighbourhood is bordered by the larger suburb of Acomb to the east and open farmland to the west, creating a transition from urban to rural landscapes.

The area is defined by several green spaces, including the sizable Woodthorpe Park which offers sports facilities and playgrounds. A distinctive local landmark is the Foxwood Community Centre, a hub for various social groups and activities. Public transport links connect residents to York's railway station and the city centre. The presence of multiple primary schools underscores the area's family-oriented character within this part of the city.

Area overview

On average Woodthorpe & Acomb Park has moderate deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 38 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 13.7% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Woodthorpe & Acomb Park is £50,303 per year. There are 2 schools in Woodthorpe & Acomb Park: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Woodthorpe & Acomb Park is home to around 9,269 people, with a population density of about 2,718.1 per km2.

Crime rate
2/10
Crimes per 1k residents
38
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
13.7%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Woodthorpe & Acomb Park Population
9,269
Population density
2,718.1 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
18.66(-58%)
Anti-social behaviour
12.08(-15%)
Shoplifting
4.75(-46%)
Criminal damage and arson
4.32(-50%)
Drugs
2.91(-19%)
Yorkshire and The Humber average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
8,565
92.37%
Other White
296
3.19%
Irish
51
0.55%
Indian
50
0.54%
African
45
0.49%
Total population: 9,272

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
2,590
33.31%
Level 3 (A level)
1,329
17.09%
No qualifications
1,290
16.59%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,086
13.97%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
791
10.17%
Total 16+ residents: 7,775

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,779
42.13%
Owns with a mortgage
1,336
31.64%
Social rents from council
392
9.28%
Private landlord or letting agency
385
9.12%
Other social rented
221
5.23%
Total households: 4,223

Property prices in Woodthorpe & Acomb Park

Based on 104 recent sales, the median property price is £277,750 in Woodthorpe & Acomb Park area, with individual transactions ranging from £96,300 up to £863,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Woodthorpe & Acomb Park 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 Woodthorpe & Acomb Park over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Semi-Detached56£271,000
Detached25£355,000
Flats9£185,000
Terraced14£243,500

10 years median price trend in Woodthorpe & Acomb Park

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Woodthorpe & Acomb Park.

All postcodes in Woodthorpe & Acomb Park

YO242PQ

Thanet Road

YO242RZ

Arundel Grove

YO242XZ

Alness Drive

YO242SR

Lindale

YO243JP

Otterwood Lane

YO242SN

Acomb Wood Close

YO242NY

Orchard Way

YO242XU

Burns Court

YO242TQ

Dringfield Close

YO242YB

Ashmeade Close

YO243NH

Foxwood Lane

YO242PG

Thanet Road

YO242TJ

Leven Road

YO242SD

Ryecroft Avenue

YO241UR

The Square

YO242XH

Deveron Way

YO242HT

Northfield Terrace

YO242UA

Farmlands Road

YO242TF

Lerecroft Road

YO243JN

Salmond Road

YO242YE

Osprey Close

YO242TG

Chaloners Road

YO242SG

Carrfield

YO242UL

Herdsman Road

YO241UP

College Court

YO242TB

Chaloners Road

YO242HU

Turnmire Road

YO243JT

Beechwood Glade

YO242SL

Silverdale Court

YO243JH

Beagle Ridge Drive

YO242UY

Annan Close

YO241GB

Tadcaster Road

YO242TE

Sandcroft Close

YO242RD

Eden Close

YO242SU

Crummock

YO243LH

Foxwood Lane

YO242TY

Wharfe Drive

YO243DT

Bellhouse Way

YO242RP

Acorn Way

YO241UD

Chessingham Gardens

YO242UQ

Glaisdale

YO242PU

Swale Avenue

YO243EY

Linnet Way

YO241QE

Old Moor Lane

YO242SX

Miterdale

YO243LQ

Foxwood Lane

YO242TP

Wains Road

YO242PH

Thanet Road

YO242PL

Thanet Road

YO242PF

St James Place

YO242PJ

Southfield Crescent

YO242UB

Wains Road

YO242YZ

Moor Lane

YO242NT

Rose Cottages

YO242XF

Nevis Way

YO242SW

Ashbourne Way

YO243NS

Willoughby Way

YO243LU

Stirrup Close

YO242TU

Wains Grove

YO242SY

Stonethwaite

YO241XE

Chessingham Gardens

YO242NS

North Lane

YO242NN

Chase Side Court

YO243NT

Foxwood Lane

YO242UF

Highmoor Road

YO242YF

Hawkshead Close

YO242PN

West Thorpe

YO243LJ

Foresters Walk

YO241QW

Tadcaster Road

YO242RF

Lowick

YO243JR

Otterwood Lane

YO242PS

Leeside

YO243EZ

Spindle Close

YO242JA

Gower Road

YO242TL

Leven Road

YO242PA

Moor Lea Avenue

YO242PX

Don Avenue

YO242RQ

Moorcroft Road

YO242QD

St James Croft

YO242RW

Acorn Way

YO241UB

Principal Rise

YO242YX

Wansbeck

YO242PW

West Thorpe

YO242PZ

Nidd Grove

YO241QR

Aldersyde

YO242PD

Jervis Road

YO242RE

Troutbeck

YO241AN

The Grove

YO242YY

Cairnborrow

YO242RB

Nairn Close

YO242HS

Railway View

YO243JU

Huntsmans Walk

YO242NZ

North Lane

YO242NP

Moor Grove

YO242XG

Etive Place

YO242RG

Moorcroft Road

YO242RA

Orrin Close

YO242XE

Nevis Way

YO242RT

Overdale Close

YO242TW

Chaloners Road

Data Sources

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