Wolsey Drive, Bishopthorpe, York
House prices, sold prices and local information for YO23 2RP.
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At a glance
9 property sales on Wolsey Drive, Bishopthorpe, York have been recorded by HM Land Registry since 2016. In the last 12 months 1 home sold here for an average of £289,000. Most sales here are semi-detached homes, which have sold for an average of £253,600. 4 homes here have sold more than once since 2016; 4 of them sold for more the second time. By property type, sales here have been 56% semi-detached, 44% detached. Recorded sale prices on Wolsey Drive range from £210,000 to £320,000. Every home sold here was sold freehold.
House prices on Wolsey Drive compared
Average sale price over the last 12 months. Wolsey Drive 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 10 recorded sales.
Prices by property type
| Type | Sales | Average price | Last sold |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semi-detached | 5 | £253,600 | 19 Feb 2026 |
| Detached | 4 | £260,811 | 3 Oct 2025 |
Sold prices on Wolsey Drive
| Address | Date | Price | Type | Tenure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5, Wolsey Drive YO23 2RP | 19 Feb 2026 | £289,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 8, Wolsey Drive YO23 2RP | 3 Oct 2025 | £225,242 | Detached | Freehold |
| 1, Wolsey Drive YO23 2RP | 12 Sep 2025 | £320,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 1, Wolsey Drive YO23 2RP | 22 Nov 2024 | £228,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 6, Wolsey Drive YO23 2RP | 13 Sep 2024 | £260,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 11, Wolsey Drive YO23 2RP | 30 Oct 2023 | £255,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 6, Wolsey Drive YO23 2RP | 15 Dec 2021 | £254,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 5, Wolsey Drive YO23 2RP | 14 Feb 2020 | £210,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 21, Wolsey Drive YO23 2RP | 10 May 2019 | £263,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 21, Wolsey Drive YO23 2RP | 6 May 2016 | £235,000 | 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.
Sale history: homes sold more than once
| Address | Sales | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 5, Wolsey Drive | £210,000 (Feb 2020) → £289,000 (Feb 2026) | +38% over 6 yrs |
| 1, Wolsey Drive | £228,000 (Nov 2024) → £320,000 (Sep 2025) | +40% over under a year |
| 6, Wolsey Drive | £254,000 (Dec 2021) → £260,000 (Sep 2024) | +2% over 3 yrs |
| 21, Wolsey Drive | £235,000 (May 2016) → £263,000 (May 2019) | +12% over 3 yrs |
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Schools near Wolsey Drive
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Archbishop of York's CofE Junior School, Bishopthorpe 160 pupils | Primary Church of England | 7–11 | Good Report | 0.2 mi |
| Bishopthorpe Infant School 97 pupils | Primary | 5–7 | Report | 0.3 mi |
| Naburn Church of England Primary School 40 pupils | Primary Church of England | 4–11 | Requires improvement Report | 1.1 mi |
| OneSchool Global York Campus 109 pupils | Other independent school Plymouth Brethren Christian Church | 7–18 | Report | 1.3 mi |
| Copmanthorpe Primary School 273 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Report | 1.6 mi |
| Dringhouses Primary School 312 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Good Report | 1.7 mi |
| Woodthorpe Primary School 450 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Outstanding Report | 1.7 mi |
| Knavesmire Primary School 484 pupils | Primary | 2–11 | Outstanding Report | 1.9 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 2.8 mi · 56 min walk
- Poppleton station 4.5 mi · 1 hr 29 min walk
- Ulleskelf station 6.4 mi · 2 hr 8 min walk
Nearest bus stops
- Beech Avenue (opp. 2, Maple Avenue) 2 min walk
- Beech Avenue (o/s 2, Maple Avenue) 2 min walk
- Maple Avenue (o/s 67, Maple Avenue) 3 min walk
- Old Police House (opp, Appleton Road) 3 min walk
GP surgeries
- The Old School Medical Practice
Horseman Lane, Copmanthorpe, York · 1.7 mi - Dalton Terrace Surgery
Glentworth, Dalton Terrace, York · 2.4 mi - Priory Medical Group
Priory Medical Centre, Cornlands Road, York · 2.5 mi - Front Street Surgery
14 Front Street, Acomb, York · 2.7 mi
Supermarkets
- The Co-operative Food Co-op Bishopthorpe · 0.3 mi
- Marks and Spencer Outlet M&S York Outlet · 1.0 mi
- Tesco Extra Tesco Askham Bar Extra · 1.1 mi
- Morrisons Daily Morrisons Daily York Woodthorpe Moorcroft Rd · 1.6 mi
Pharmacies
- Bishopthorpe Pharmacy · 0.3 mi
- Tesco Instore Pharmacy · 1.1 mi
- Wains Grove - Pharmacy Plus Health · 1.6 mi
Dentists
- K Leeson Dental Surgery · 0.3 mi
- Dental Surgery · 1.5 mi
- Copmanthorpe Dental Surgery · 1.6 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 9 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 | 8 of 10 |
| Employment | 8 of 10 |
| Education and skills | 8 of 10 |
| Health and disability | 7 of 10 |
| Crime | 10 of 10 |
| Access to housing and services | 4 of 10 |
| Living environment | 10 of 10 |
Each domain ranked in deciles across England (10 = least deprived).
Homes
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned | 79.3% | 62.5% |
| Private rented | 10.8% | 20.3% |
| Social rented | 9.8% | 17.1% |
| Households | 613 |
People
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Under 15 | 16.0% | 17.4% |
| Aged 15–64 | 52.4% | 64.1% |
| Aged 65+ | 31.6% | 18.6% |
| Residents | 1,326 |
Broadband
| Here | UK | |
|---|---|---|
| Superfast (30Mbit+) | 100% | 95% |
| Ultrafast (300Mbit+) | 100% | 80% |
| Gigabit-capable | 100% | 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 Wolsey Drive
Ethnic group
| Here | York | |
|---|---|---|
| White | 97.7% | 92.8% |
| Asian, Asian British or Asian Welsh | 1.1% | 3.8% |
| Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups | 0.9% | 1.8% |
| Black, Black British, Black Welsh, Caribbean or African | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Other ethnic group | 0.1% | 1% |
Religion
| Here | York | |
|---|---|---|
| Christian | 54.1% | 43.9% |
| No religion | 39.3% | 46.1% |
| Not answered | 5.1% | 6.9% |
| Other religion | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Hindu | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Jewish | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Muslim | 0% | 1.2% |
Country of birth
| Here | York | |
|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95% | 89.2% |
| Born outside the UK | 5% | 10.8% |
Highest qualification
| Here | York | |
|---|---|---|
| Level 4 qualifications and above | 36.1% | 38.8% |
| No qualifications | 19% | 13.3% |
| Level 3 qualifications | 14.5% | 21.7% |
| Level 2 qualifications | 12.6% | 11.4% |
| Level 1 and entry level qualifications | 10% | 7.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.9% | 5.2% |
| Other qualifications | 1.9% | 2.1% |
General health
| Here | York | |
|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 44.8% | 48.6% |
| Good health | 36.2% | 35% |
| Fair health | 13.1% | 12.1% |
| Bad health | 4.6% | 3.4% |
| Very bad health | 1.3% | 0.9% |
Cars or vans per household
| Here | York | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 car or van in household | 47.8% | 46% |
| 2 cars or vans in household | 27% | 23.6% |
| No cars or vans in household | 18.4% | 24% |
| 3 or more cars or vans in household | 6.8% | 6.4% |
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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