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YO26 5BZ

Ridgeway

Westfield

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Overview

Postcode YO26 5BZ is located in an urban city, within the Westfield ward of York in the Yorkshire and The Humber region, and forms part of the Westfield, Chapelfields & Foxwood area. It has average deprivation and average crime levels, with around 54.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 52% below the Yorkshire and The Humber average of 113 per 1,000. The average income per household in Westfield, Chapelfields & Foxwood is £44,571 per year. The nearest station is Poppleton, about 1.5 miles away. There are 6 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Bachelor Hill.

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
55
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
13.8%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

5/10

Westfield, Chapelfields & Foxwood has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 18,713 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 43% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

5/10

Westfield, Chapelfields & Foxwood has an average crime rate, with approximately 54.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

13.8%

Approximately 13.8% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 36.7% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

5/10

The average income per household in Westfield, Chapelfields & Foxwood is £44,571 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near YO26 5BZ.

Flood risk

No risk

Westfield, Chapelfields & Foxwood near YO26 5BZ has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Poppleton located about 1.5 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for YO26 5BZ
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miBachelor HillMediumWalking directions to Bachelor Hill
0.2 miAcomb GreenSmallWalking directions to Acomb Green

Area Profile

Population
295
Population density
4,631.1 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
22.9(-48%)
Anti-social behaviour
16.84(+18%)
Criminal damage and arson
8.08(-6%)
Vehicle crime
6.73(+20%)
Public order
4.71(-47%)
Yorkshire and The Humber average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
280
94.92%
Other White
7
2.37%
White and Asian (mixed)
2
0.68%
Irish
2
0.68%
Chinese
1
0.34%
Total population: 295

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
93
41.15%
No qualifications
39
17.26%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
35
15.49%
Level 3 (A level)
26
11.5%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
16
7.08%
Total 16+ residents: 226

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
53
45.69%
Owns outright
39
33.62%
Social rents from council
15
12.93%
Private landlord or letting agency
7
6.03%
Other social rented
1
0.86%
Total households: 116

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 YO26 5BZ.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near YO26 5BZ
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
27 Jun 202539, Ridgeway, York, YO26 5DASemi-DetachedFreehold£447,500
27 Apr 202619, Marston Avenue, York, YO26 5DGTerracedFreehold£255,000
10 Oct 202543, Marston Avenue, York, YO26 5DGSemi-DetachedFreehold£270,000
05 Sept 202531, Marston Avenue, York, YO26 5DGSemi-DetachedFreehold£250,000
21 Mar 202518, Marston Avenue, York, YO26 5DGSemi-DetachedFreehold£220,000

Schools

In the YO26 5BZ postcode area, located within Westfield, Chapelfields & Foxwood, there are 6 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for YO26 5BZ
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.4 miPrimaryWestfield Primary Community SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.6 miSecondaryYork High SchoolAcademy sponsor led

Good

0.6 miPrimaryCarr Junior SchoolAcademy converter

Good

Local amenities

6 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of YO26 5BZ

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for YO26 5BZ
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miLondisBeckfield Lane, York, YO26 5PNWalking directions to Londis
0.2 miCostcutterBramham Road, York, YO26 5APWalking directions to Costcutter
0.4 miMorrisons4 Front Street, Acomb, York, YO24 3BZWalking directions to Morrisons
0.5 miHeron FoodsFront Street, York, YO24 3BNWalking directions to Heron Foods
0.5 miMini MarketFront Street, Acomb, York, YO24 3BLWalking directions to Mini Market

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 YO26 5BZ, 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)Westfield, Chapelfields & FoxwoodE02002789
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)York 018AE01013442
Police ForceNorth Yorkshire
Postcode Introduced1998-06-01

Frequently asked questions about YO26 5BZ

Is YO26 5BZ (Westfield, Chapelfields & Foxwood) safe?

The area around YO26 5BZ records about 55 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 5 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 violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and criminal damage and arson.

What is the average house price near YO26 5BZ?

The median sale price around YO26 5BZ in Westfield, Chapelfields & Foxwood is £250,000 (about £314 per square foot) based on 152 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near YO26 5BZ?

There are 9 schools close to YO26 5BZ, including Westfield Primary Community School (Good), York High School (Good) and Carr Junior School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around YO26 5BZ?

YO26 5BZ scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 18,713 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents YO26 5BZ (Westfield, Chapelfields & Foxwood) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for York Central covering YO26 5BZ 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).

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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.