Merchant Way, Copmanthorpe, York
House prices, sold prices and local information for YO23 3TS.
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At a glance
9 property sales on Merchant Way, Copmanthorpe, York have been recorded by HM Land Registry since 2016. The most recent sale was on 7 Oct 2025. Most sales here are detached homes, which have sold for an average of £468,833. Average sale prices rose from £352,500 in 2016 to £593,500 in 2025 (+68%), though averages on a single street can swing with the mix of homes sold. Recorded sale prices on Merchant Way range from £277,500 to £710,000. Every home sold here was sold freehold.
House prices on Merchant Way compared
Average sale price over the last 12 months. Merchant Way has had fewer than two sales in that time, so it is left out. See all YO23 house prices.
Average sale price by year
Tenure: 100% freehold and 0% leasehold across 9 recorded sales.
Prices by property type
| Type | Sales | Average price | Last sold |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 9 | £468,833 | 7 Oct 2025 |
Sold prices on Merchant Way
| Address | Date | Price | Type | Tenure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22, Merchant Way YO23 3TS | 7 Oct 2025 | £710,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 1, Merchant Way YO23 3TS | 8 Aug 2025 | £477,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 16, Merchant Way YO23 3TS | 7 Oct 2024 | £600,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 2, Merchant Way YO23 3TS | 4 Jun 2024 | £620,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 25, Merchant Way YO23 3TS | 5 May 2023 | £290,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 14, Merchant Way YO23 3TS | 12 Aug 2019 | £277,500 | Detached | Freehold |
| 11, Merchant Way YO23 3TS | 2 Mar 2018 | £540,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 15, Merchant Way YO23 3TS | 9 Dec 2016 | £410,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 19, Merchant Way YO23 3TS | 12 Feb 2016 | £295,000 | Detached | Freehold |
Sale prices are as recorded by HM Land Registry. Some sales (for example repossessions and company purchases) are listed but left out of the averages.
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Schools near Merchant Way
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Copmanthorpe Primary School 273 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Report | 0.2 mi |
| Woodthorpe Primary School 450 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Outstanding Report | 1.4 mi |
| Archbishop of York's CofE Junior School, Bishopthorpe 160 pupils | Primary Church of England | 7–11 | Good Report | 1.5 mi |
| Bishopthorpe Infant School 97 pupils | Primary | 5–7 | Report | 1.6 mi |
| Dringhouses Primary School 312 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Good Report | 2.0 mi |
| St Mary's Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School 99 pupils | Primary Church of England | 4–11 | Good Report | 2.0 mi |
| Naburn Church of England Primary School 40 pupils | Primary Church of England | 4–11 | Requires improvement Report | 2.3 mi |
| Knavesmire Primary School 484 pupils | Primary | 2–11 | Outstanding Report | 2.7 mi |
Source: Department for Education (Get Information about Schools) and Ofsted. Grades are from each school's last graded inspection; newer inspections use report cards without a single overall grade, so check the full report. Distances are straight-line. Check catchment areas with the local council.
Getting around, shops and health
Train stations
- York station 3.3 mi · 1 hr 6 min walk
- Poppleton station 4.0 mi · 1 hr 20 min walk
- Ulleskelf station 5.4 mi · 1 hr 49 min walk
Nearest bus stops
- Gardeners Close (Flaxman Croft) 1 min walk
- Waggoners Drive (Flaxman Croft) 2 min walk
- Merchant Way (opp 1a, Merchant Way) 2 min walk
- Merchant Way (o/s 1a, Merchant Way) 2 min walk
GP surgeries
- The Old School Medical Practice
Horseman Lane, Copmanthorpe, York · 0.2 mi - Priory Medical Group
Priory Medical Centre, Cornlands Road, York · 2.2 mi - Front Street Surgery
14 Front Street, Acomb, York · 2.5 mi - York Gp Extended Access (Nimbuscare)
Nimbuscare Ltd, Acomb Garth, York · 2.7 mi
Supermarkets
- The Co-operative Food Co-op Copmanthorpe · 0.2 mi
- Tesco Extra Tesco Askham Bar Extra · 1.3 mi
- Tesco Express Tesco Acomb Wood Express · 1.4 mi
- Morrisons Daily Morrisons Daily York Woodthorpe Moorcroft Rd · 1.4 mi
Pharmacies
- Copmanthorpe Pharmacy · 0.2 mi
- Tesco Instore Pharmacy · 1.3 mi
- Wains Grove - Pharmacy Plus Health · 1.6 mi
Dentists
- Copmanthorpe Dental Surgery · 0.4 mi
- Copmanthorpe Dental Centre · 0.4 mi
- Dental Surgery · 1.4 mi
Sources: Department for Transport (NaPTAN), NHS England organisation data, and GEOLYTIX Retail Points (open data). Walking times are estimates from straight-line distance.
Area profile
Deprivation
This neighbourhood is in decile 10 of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived 10% of areas in England and 10 the least deprived.
| Income | 10 of 10 |
| Employment | 10 of 10 |
| Education and skills | 10 of 10 |
| Health and disability | 10 of 10 |
| Crime | 10 of 10 |
| Access to housing and services | 4 of 10 |
| Living environment | 9 of 10 |
Each domain ranked in deciles across England (10 = least deprived).
Homes
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned | 92.5% | 62.5% |
| Private rented | 7.2% | 20.3% |
| Social rented | 0.4% | 17.1% |
| Households | 558 |
People
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Under 15 | 16.6% | 17.4% |
| Aged 15–64 | 49.8% | 64.1% |
| Aged 65+ | 33.6% | 18.6% |
| Residents | 1,312 |
Broadband
| Here | UK | |
|---|---|---|
| Superfast (30Mbit+) | 100% | 95% |
| Ultrafast (300Mbit+) | 87% | 80% |
| Gigabit-capable | 87% | 80% |
Share of homes on this street's postcodes that can get each speed. UK figure is the average across all postcodes. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
Mobile signal
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| 4G indoors, all 4 networks | 93% | 89% |
| 4G indoors, at least 1 network | 100% | 100% |
| 4G outdoors, all 4 networks | 100% | 99% |
| Calls indoors, all 4 networks | 97% | 92% |
Share of homes across York with good coverage (Jul 2025). Signal varies street by street; check your exact address on Ofcom's checker. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
Neighbourhood figures cover the surrounding Lower Layer Super Output Area (about 1,500 residents). Sources: Census 2021 (ONS) and the English Indices of Deprivation 2025.
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Who lives around Merchant Way
Ethnic group
| Here | York | |
|---|---|---|
| White | 97% | 92.8% |
| Asian, Asian British or Asian Welsh | 1% | 3.8% |
| Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups | 1% | 1.8% |
| Black, Black British, Black Welsh, Caribbean or African | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| Other ethnic group | 0.5% | 1% |
Religion
| Here | York | |
|---|---|---|
| Christian | 56.7% | 43.9% |
| No religion | 35.5% | 46.1% |
| Not answered | 7% | 6.9% |
| Other religion | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Buddhist | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Hindu | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Muslim | 0.1% | 1.2% |
| Jewish | 0% | 0.1% |
Country of birth
| Here | York | |
|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95.3% | 89.2% |
| Born outside the UK | 4.7% | 10.8% |
Highest qualification
| Here | York | |
|---|---|---|
| Level 4 qualifications and above | 44.8% | 38.8% |
| Level 3 qualifications | 15.3% | 21.7% |
| No qualifications | 13.1% | 13.3% |
| Level 2 qualifications | 11.9% | 11.4% |
| Level 1 and entry level qualifications | 7.4% | 7.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.6% | 5.2% |
| Other qualifications | 1.9% | 2.1% |
General health
| Here | York | |
|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 52.2% | 48.6% |
| Good health | 32.6% | 35% |
| Fair health | 11.7% | 12.1% |
| Bad health | 2.7% | 3.4% |
| Very bad health | 0.8% | 0.9% |
Cars or vans per household
| Here | York | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 car or van in household | 43.2% | 46% |
| 2 cars or vans in household | 36.6% | 23.6% |
| 3 or more cars or vans in household | 10.2% | 6.4% |
| No cars or vans in household | 10% | 24% |
Source: Census 2021 (ONS), via Nomis. Percentages of usual residents or households, as recorded in March 2021.
Figures cover the surrounding neighbourhood (Lower Layer Super Output Area, about 1,500 residents). Full demographics of York.
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- Carter Jonas 3.4 mi
- Dacre Son & Hartley 3.4 mi
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