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YO24 4QA

Kingsway West

Westfield

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Overview

Postcode YO24 4QA is located in an urban city, within the Westfield ward of York in the Yorkshire and The Humber region, and forms part of the Holgate West area. It has high deprivation and average crime levels, with around 65.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 42% below the Yorkshire and The Humber average of 113 per 1,000. The average income per household in Holgate West is £45,682 per year. The nearest station is York, about 1.3 miles away. There are 10 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest medium park is West Bank Park.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
66
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
35.2%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
Very low
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

8/10

Holgate West has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 8,881 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 27% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

6/10

Holgate West has an average crime rate, with approximately 65.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

35.2%

Approximately 35.2% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 18.6% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

5/10

The average income per household in Holgate West is £45,682 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near YO24 4QA.

Flood risk

Very low

Holgate West near YO24 4QA has very low flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is York located about 1.3 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for YO24 4QA
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.5 miWest Bank ParkMediumWalking directions to West Bank Park
0.4 miChesney FieldMediumWalking directions to Chesney Field

Area Profile

Population
235
Population density
5,904.5 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Anti-social behaviour
52.9(+270%)
Violence and sexual offences
40.15(-9%)
Criminal damage and arson
9.56(+11%)
Other theft
4.46(-33%)
Public order
3.82(-57%)
Yorkshire and The Humber average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
184
77.64%
Other White
31
13.08%
Bangladeshi
4
1.69%
Indian
4
1.69%
Other Asian
4
1.69%
Total population: 237

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
47
25%
No qualifications
35
18.62%
Level 3 (A level)
28
14.89%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
27
14.36%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
24
12.77%
Total 16+ residents: 188

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
36
33.33%
Social rents from council
36
33.33%
Owns outright
22
20.37%
Private landlord or letting agency
9
8.33%
Other forms of private rent
3
2.78%
Total households: 108

Property prices in Westfield

Median price£250,000
Price per sq ft£314
Sales (last 12 months)152
Typical range (middle 50%)£230K – £281K

Based on 152 recent sales, the median property price is £250,000 (about £314 per square foot) in Westfield area, with individual transactions ranging from £120,000 up to £585,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Westfield over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached11£336,000£322
Semi-Detached66£259,250£310
Terraced67£235,000£314
Flats8£165,000£277

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Westfield

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Westfield.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£272,500£119,000£185,000£170,000
2017£263,000£124,000£185,000£172,000
2018£257,000£127,000£190,500£175,000
2019£280,000£135,000£197,300£185,000
2020£271,250£135,000£215,475£190,250
2021£318,000£147,500£225,000£207,500
2022£355,000£152,500£252,500£226,750
2023£332,500£148,500£250,000£230,000
2024£365,000£143,000£275,000£235,000
2025£345,000£165,000£260,000£240,000
2026£392,500£159,000£267,000£242,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Westfield.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Westfield.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£267£201£219£219
2017£251£241£226£215
2018£250£243£228£218
2019£268£258£232£229
2020£287£252£242£229
2021£301£244£291£256
2022£325£283£312£288
2023£382£286£324£278
2024£344£292£323£289
2025£339£288£315£303
2026£360£238£305£325
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Westfield.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Westfield in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near YO24 4QA.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near YO24 4QA
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
18 Mar 202615, Stuart Road, York, YO24 3AXSemi-DetachedFreehold£248,000
29 Apr 2026107, Kingsway West, York, YO24 4RDSemi-DetachedFreehold£180,000
20 Jun 202591, Kingsway West, York, YO24 4RDSemi-DetachedFreehold£243,500
19 Feb 202585, Kingsway West, York, YO24 4RDTerracedFreehold£225,000
23 Jan 202622, Stuart Road, York, YO24 3AUTerracedFreehold£235,000

Schools

In the YO24 4QA postcode area, located within Holgate West, there are 10 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for YO24 4QA
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miNot applicableHob Moor Oaks AcademyAcademy special converter

Good

0.1 miPrimaryHob Moor Community Primary AcademyAcademy converter

Good

0.3 miSecondaryYork High SchoolAcademy sponsor led

Good

Local amenities

11 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of YO24 4QA

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for YO24 4QA
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miMorrisons Daily243,245 Hamilton Drive West, Acomb, York, YO24 4PLWalking directions to Morrisons Daily
0.2 miMorrisons Daily155 Gale Lane, York, YO24 3AGWalking directions to Morrisons Daily
0.4 miMorrisons4 Front Street, Acomb, York, YO24 3BZWalking directions to Morrisons
0.4 miLidlThanet Road, York, YO24 2PEWalking directions to Lidl
0.4 miHeron FoodsFront Street, York, YO24 3BNWalking directions to Heron Foods

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for York district (2025-26).

Band A£1,450
Band B£1,692
Band C£1,933
Band D£2,175
Band E£2,658
Band F£3,142
Band G£3,625
Band H£4,350

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for YO24 4QA, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Andrew Waller

Westfield - Elected 4 May 2023

Liberal Democrats

Emily Nelson

Westfield - Elected 4 May 2023

Labour Party

Jo Coles

Westfield - Elected 4 May 2023

Labour Party

Member of parliament

Rachael Maskell

York Central - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour and Co-operative Party

Geographic Information

DistrictYorkE06000014
Parliamentary ConstituencyYork CentralE14001604
WardWestfieldE05010330
ParishYork, unparished areaE43000013
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Holgate WestE02002787
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)York 016FE01013445
Police ForceNorth Yorkshire
Postcode Introduced1998-06-01

Frequently asked questions about YO24 4QA

Is YO24 4QA (Holgate West) safe?

The area around YO24 4QA records about 66 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 6 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across Yorkshire and The Humber as a whole the rate is about 113 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are anti-social behaviour, violence and sexual offences and shoplifting.

What is the average house price near YO24 4QA?

The median sale price around YO24 4QA in Holgate West is £250,000 (about £314 per square foot) based on 152 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near YO24 4QA?

There are 13 schools close to YO24 4QA, including Hob Moor Oaks Academy (Good), Hob Moor Community Primary Academy (Good) and York High School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around YO24 4QA?

YO24 4QA scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 8,881 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents YO24 4QA (Holgate West) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for York Central covering YO24 4QA is Rachael Maskell (Labour and Co-operative Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 3 local councillors: Andrew Waller (Liberal Democrats), Emily Nelson (Labour Party) and Jo Coles (Labour Party).

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.