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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 32 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
32
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
15.86(-64%)
Anti-social behaviour
9.28(-33%)
Criminal damage and arson
3.88(-54%)
Shoplifting
3.24(-62%)
Drugs
2.7(-21%)
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 103 recent sales, the median property price is £280,000 in Woodthorpe & Acomb Park area, with individual transactions ranging from £96,300 up to £585,000.

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
Detached22£360,500
Flats8£183,250
Semi-Detached54£272,000
Terraced19£249,000

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

YO241GL

Tadcaster Road Dringhouses

YO242SZ

Skiddaw

YO242TS

Chaloner's Crescent

YO243NS

Willoughby Way

YO242YZ

Moor Lane

YO242NX

Orchard Close

YO242RU

Summerfield Road

YO242XP

Dee Close

YO242YA

Bannisdale

YO242RN

Windermere

YO242UL

Herdsman Road

YO242PG

Thanet Road

YO242PJ

Southfield Crescent

YO243DS

Bellwood Drive

YO241UR

The Square

YO241XD

The Grove

YO242JF

Meadow Court

YO242XF

Nevis Way

YO243LH

Foxwood Lane

YO242PD

Jervis Road

YO242PL

Thanet Road

YO242UA

Farmlands Road

YO242UQ

Glaisdale

YO242TA

Chaloners Road

YO242TJ

Leven Road

YO242TU

Wains Grove

YO243NG

Redcoat Way

YO243XN

Acomb Wood Drive

YO241QE

Old Moor Lane

YO243LU

Stirrup Close

YO242RE

Troutbeck

YO242XE

Nevis Way

YO242RH

Bramble Dene

YO242SX

Miterdale

YO242SY

Stonethwaite

YO242TW

Chaloners Road

YO242UF

Highmoor Road

YO242UZ

Spey Bank

YO241QR

Aldersyde

YO242UD

Wains Road

YO242XD

Tarbert Crescent

YO242YY

Cairnborrow

YO242PE

Thanet Road

YO242SH

Glenridding

YO242SJ

Chantry Close

YO243JP

Otterwood Lane

YO241QL

Tadcaster Road

YO242RL

Bramble Dene

YO242UG

Highmoor Close

YO242XY

Carron Crescent

YO243NF

The Gallops

YO242PB

North Lane

YO242PF

St James Place

YO242QU

Moor Lane

YO242YX

Wansbeck

YO243JN

Salmond Road

YO243JS

Otterwood Bank

YO243NT

Foxwood Lane

YO242SG

Carrfield

YO242XQ

Irvine Way

YO242RG

Moorcroft Road

YO242NP

Moor Grove

YO242RS

Ullswater

YO242TT

Chaloners Road

YO242YE

Osprey Close

YO242NN

Chase Side Court

YO242SL

Silverdale Court

YO243JT

Beechwood Glade

YO242YF

Hawkshead Close

YO241GB

Tadcaster Road

YO242NT

Rose Cottages

YO242SE

Sherringham Drive

YO232BB

Sim Balk Lane

YO242NY

Orchard Way

YO242SN

Acomb Wood Close

YO242TN

Chaloners Road

YO243JH

Beagle Ridge Drive

YO241XE

Chessingham Gardens

YO242HX

Eason View

YO242SS

Quaker Green

YO243NQ

Houndsway

YO242SF

Allendale

YO243LL

Bellhouse Way

YO243NH

Foxwood Lane

YO242RF

Lowick

YO242XL

Torridon Place

YO243LF

Thornwood Covert

YO242HU

Turnmire Road

YO242RX

Wordsworth Crescent

YO242TR

Trent Way

YO242QA

Moor Lane

YO242ST

Grassholme

YO242UH

Wain's Road

YO242QR

Bog Lane

YO242RA

Orrin Close

YO242PA

Moor Lea Avenue

YO242PN

West Thorpe

YO242XG

Etive Place

YO242QX

Moor Lane

YO241AN

The Grove

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.