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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

YO242XX

Kinbrace Drive

YO243LL

Bellhouse Way

YO243XN

Acomb Wood Drive

YO242XY

Carron Crescent

YO242ST

Grassholme

YO242QY

Moor Lane

YO243LD

Huntsmans Walk

YO243LF

Thornwood Covert

YO241XD

The Grove

YO241QP

Aldersyde

YO242UW

Sandmartin Court

YO242SA

Deepdale

YO242XW

Helmsdale

YO242UJ

Ashbourne Place

YO242XQ

Irvine Way

YO243JJ

Slessor Road

YO232BB

Sim Balk Lane

YO242RJ

Bramble Dene

YO242SE

Sherringham Drive

YO241QT

Old Moor Lane

YO242HX

Eason View

YO242RL

Bramble Dene

YO242XD

Tarbert Crescent

YO242TS

Chaloner's Crescent

YO242SP

Foxton

YO242RR

Ryecroft Avenue

YO241AF

Old Moor Lane

YO242UH

Wain's Road

YO241QZ

Aldersyde Mews

YO242RH

Bramble Dene

YO242YQ

Chapmans Court

YO242XN

Acomb Wood Drive

YO242TX

Wains Road

YO242YD

Pheasant Drive

YO242UN

Heron Avenue

YO243JX

Cedarwood Close

YO242TA

Chaloners Road

YO242QX

Moor Lane

YO242SB

Ryecroft Avenue

YO242SH

Glenridding

YO242RY

Ullswater

YO242XL

Torridon Place

YO242RX

Wordsworth Crescent

YO242XT

Dalmally Close

YO241UG

Masters Mews

YO242PT

Don Avenue

YO242NX

Orchard Close

YO242PR

Leeside

YO242TR

Trent Way

YO242YA

Bannisdale

YO242XR

Girvan Close

YO242XJ

Halladale Close

YO242PP

West Thorpe

YO242SZ

Skiddaw

YO242TH

Chaloners Road

YO242AA

Jervis Road

YO242SJ

Chantry Close

YO241QL

Tadcaster Road

YO242YG

Kitemere Place

YO242XP

Dee Close

YO242QR

Bog Lane

YO242TN

Chaloners Road

YO242JF

Meadow Court

YO242SF

Allendale

YO242RS

Ullswater

YO242JB

Eason View

YO241GL

Tadcaster Road Dringhouses

YO242SS

Quaker Green

YO242PE

Thanet Road

YO242RU

Summerfield Road

YO242QA

Moor Lane

YO242HY

Eason View

YO242JD

Eason View

YO242QU

Moor Lane

YO241QN

Aldersyde Court

YO243DS

Bellwood Drive

YO243NQ

Houndsway

YO242TD

Sandcroft Road

YO242UG

Highmoor Close

YO243NF

The Gallops

YO242RN

Windermere

YO241LW

Moor Lane

YO242TZ

Wains Road

YO243JS

Otterwood Bank

YO243NG

Redcoat Way

YO242PB

North Lane

YO242XB

Coeside

YO242NU

Orchard Way

YO242UE

Wains Road

YO243JA

Askham Lane

YO242PY

Ganton Place

YO241QS

Ashfield Court

YO242TT

Chaloners Road

YO242UZ

Spey Bank

YO242XS

Dalmally Close

YO242SQ

Glenridding

YO242UD

Wains Road

Data Sources

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