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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

YO242SQ

Glenridding

YO242UN

Heron Avenue

YO242XW

Helmsdale

YO241QP

Aldersyde

YO242SW

Ashbourne Way

YO242TH

Chaloners Road

YO242TX

Wains Road

YO242XJ

Halladale Close

YO242NU

Orchard Way

YO242XB

Coeside

YO243JA

Askham Lane

YO242RR

Ryecroft Avenue

YO242SD

Ryecroft Avenue

YO242XR

Girvan Close

YO243EY

Linnet Way

YO242PR

Leeside

YO242SR

Lindale

YO242TD

Sandcroft Road

YO242SA

Deepdale

YO242UW

Sandmartin Court

YO242XZ

Alness Drive

YO242TZ

Wains Road

YO242UB

Wains Road

YO242PY

Ganton Place

YO242RJ

Bramble Dene

YO242YB

Ashmeade Close

YO242TE

Sandcroft Close

YO242TY

Wharfe Drive

YO242AA

Jervis Road

YO242PP

West Thorpe

YO242RD

Eden Close

YO242TB

Chaloners Road

YO242NZ

North Lane

YO242SU

Crummock

YO242YG

Kitemere Place

YO242YQ

Chapmans Court

YO242PQ

Thanet Road

YO242RW

Acorn Way

YO241QN

Aldersyde Court

YO242PH

Thanet Road

YO242RP

Acorn Way

YO242RQ

Moorcroft Road

YO242YD

Pheasant Drive

YO241UP

College Court

YO242TQ

Dringfield Close

YO242XU

Burns Court

YO243JR

Otterwood Lane

YO241AF

Old Moor Lane

YO242XX

Kinbrace Drive

YO243DT

Bellhouse Way

YO241QW

Tadcaster Road

YO242QD

St James Croft

YO242UE

Wains Road

YO242XN

Acomb Wood Drive

YO242XS

Dalmally Close

YO243EZ

Spindle Close

YO243LQ

Foxwood Lane

YO242PS

Leeside

YO243LJ

Foresters Walk

YO241QZ

Aldersyde Mews

YO242NS

North Lane

YO242UY

Annan Close

YO241UB

Principal Rise

YO242JD

Eason View

YO242QY

Moor Lane

YO242UJ

Ashbourne Place

YO241UD

Chessingham Gardens

YO241UG

Masters Mews

YO242HS

Railway View

YO242RY

Ullswater

YO241QT

Old Moor Lane

YO242PW

West Thorpe

YO243LD

Huntsmans Walk

YO242RB

Nairn Close

YO242JA

Gower Road

YO242XH

Deveron Way

YO241LW

Moor Lane

YO242PZ

Nidd Grove

YO242RZ

Arundel Grove

YO242TG

Chaloners Road

YO242TL

Leven Road

YO242TP

Wains Road

YO243JJ

Slessor Road

YO242PU

Swale Avenue

YO242PX

Don Avenue

YO242SB

Ryecroft Avenue

YO243JU

Huntsmans Walk

YO241QS

Ashfield Court

YO242JB

Eason View

YO242PT

Don Avenue

YO242XT

Dalmally Close

YO243JX

Cedarwood Close

YO242HT

Northfield Terrace

YO242HY

Eason View

YO242RT

Overdale Close

YO242SP

Foxton

YO242TF

Lerecroft Road

Data Sources

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