Westfield is a predominantly residential ward on the western side of York, largely made up of mid‑20th century housing, small shopping parades, primary schools and pocket parks. It has a suburban feel but good links into the city centre by road and regular bus services, so it’s popular with commuters and families seeking affordable housing close to urban amenities.
As part of the wider expansion of York in the 20th century, the area contains a mix of owner‑occupied and social housing and is served by active community groups and local facilities. Local issues tend to centre on housing, transport and protecting green space, while small regeneration projects and grassroots initiatives shape its day‑to‑day character.
Postcode districts covering Westfield
Most populated places nearby
- Leeds 19.7 miles31.7 km
- York 2 miles3.3 km
- Wakefield 24 miles38.6 km
- Harrogate 17 miles27.3 km
- Castleford 17.8 miles28.7 km
- Morley 23.4 miles37.7 km
- Pontefract 19.1 miles30.7 km
- Yeadon 22.8 miles36.7 km
- Pudsey 24.3 miles39.1 km
- Selby 11.8 miles19 km
- Lofthouse and Robin Hood 21 miles33.8 km
- Guiseley 24.3 miles39.1 km
Neighbouring places
- Dringhouses & Woodthorpe Ward 0.7 miles1.2 km
- Holgate Ward 1.1 miles1.8 km
- Acomb Ward 1.2 miles1.9 km
- Micklegate Ward 1.6 miles2.6 km
- Rufforth with Knapton Parish 1.8 miles2.9 km
- Askham Bryan Built-up area 1.9 miles3.1 km
- York Built-up area 2 miles3.3 km
- Nether Poppleton Built-up area 2 miles3.3 km
- Rural West York Ward 2.1 miles3.4 km
- Copmanthorpe Built-up area 2.2 miles3.6 km
- Clifton Ward 2.3 miles3.7 km
- Bishopthorpe Built-up area 2.4 miles3.8 km
Example postcodes in Westfield
YO24 4NG, YO24 3DR, YO24 3FH, YO24 3LY, YO24 4FA, YO24 3NW, YO24 3NN, YO24 3NR, YO24 3EX … See all
Transport links
- Leeds Bradford International Airport 22.2 miles35.8 km
- Doncaster Sheffield Airport 32.6 miles52.4 km
- York Railway Station 1.7 miles2.8 km
- Poppleton Railway Station 2.1 miles3.3 km
Hotels near Westfield Ad
- Middlethorpe Hall & Spa 4 2.1 miles3.3 km
- The Grand, York 5 1.9 miles3.1 km
- Clementine's Guest House 5 2.1 miles3.4 km
- Golden Fleece York 3 2.3 miles3.6 km
- Wheatlands Lodge Hotel 3 1.5 miles2.5 km
- No.1 by Guesthouse, York 4 2.1 miles3.4 km
- Roomzzz York City 4 2.1 miles3.4 km
- Hotel Du Vin & Bistro York 4 1.6 miles2.5 km
- The Minster Hotel York 3 2.1 miles3.4 km
- Galtres Lodge Hotel 3 2.3 miles3.6 km
Schools in Westfield
- Hob Moor Community Primary Academy Primary
- Hob Moor Oaks Academy Special
- Westfield Primary Community School Primary
- York High School Secondary
Local points of interest
- York Racecourse Recreation 1.5 miles2.5 km
- National Railway Museum Museum 1.7 miles2.7 km
- Bootham Crescent Stadium 2.3 miles3.7 km
- Wentworth College College 3 miles4.8 km
- University of York University 3.2 miles5.2 km
- Yorkshire Museum of Farming Museum 5.1 miles8.2 km
- Nun Appleton Hall Estate 6.6 miles10.7 km
- Nun Appleton Priory Historic site 6.6 miles10.7 km
- Sand Hutton Hall Estate 8.8 miles14.2 km
- Wetherby Racecourse Recreation 9.5 miles15.3 km
- Saw Wood Forest 13.5 miles21.8 km
- Castle Howard Estate 15 miles24.2 km