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 miles
- York 2 miles
- Wakefield 24 miles
- Harrogate 17 miles
- Castleford 17.8 miles
- Morley 23.4 miles
- Pontefract 19.1 miles
- Yeadon 22.8 miles
- Pudsey 24.3 miles
- Selby 11.8 miles
- Lofthouse and Robin Hood 21 miles
- Guiseley 24.3 miles
Neighbouring places
- Dringhouses & Woodthorpe Ward 0.7 miles
- Holgate Ward 1.1 miles
- Acomb Ward 1.2 miles
- Micklegate Ward 1.6 miles
- Rufforth with Knapton Parish 1.8 miles
- Askham Bryan Built-up area 1.9 miles
- York Built-up area 2 miles
- Nether Poppleton Built-up area 2 miles
- Rural West York Ward 2.1 miles
- Copmanthorpe Built-up area 2.2 miles
- Clifton Ward 2.3 miles
- Bishopthorpe Built-up area 2.4 miles
Example postcodes in Westfield
YO24 3JJ, YO26 5AT, YO26 5LS, YO24 4PW, YO24 3EB, YO24 3AQ, YO24 4PS, YO26 5DU, YO24 3LY … See all
Transport links
- Leeds Bradford International Airport 22.2 miles
- Doncaster Sheffield Airport 32.6 miles
- York Railway Station 1.7 miles
- Poppleton Railway Station 2.1 miles
Hotels near Westfield Ad
- Grays Court 4 2.4 miles
- Middlethorpe Hall & Spa 4 2.1 miles
- The Grand, York 5 1.9 miles
- Golden Fleece York 3 2.3 miles
- Wheatlands Lodge Hotel 3 1.5 miles
- Clementine's Guest House 5 2.1 miles
- Roomzzz York City 4 2.1 miles
- Hotel Du Vin & Bistro York 4 1.6 miles
- The Minster Hotel York 3 2.1 miles
- No.1 by Guesthouse, York 4 2.1 miles
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 miles
- National Railway Museum Museum 1.7 miles
- Bootham Crescent Stadium 2.3 miles
- Wentworth College College 3 miles
- University of York University 3.2 miles
- Yorkshire Museum of Farming Museum 5.1 miles
- Nun Appleton Hall Estate 6.6 miles
- Nun Appleton Priory Historic site 6.6 miles
- Sand Hutton Hall Estate 8.8 miles
- Wetherby Racecourse Recreation 9.5 miles
- Saw Wood Forest 13.5 miles
- Castle Howard Estate 15 miles