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About

Micklegate ward covers a compact section of York's city centre directly southwest of the River Ouse. The area is defined by its historic thoroughfare, Micklegate, which was once the main southern entrance to the city. This street and its surrounding lanes contain a mixture of Georgian townhouses, medieval structures, and contemporary commercial premises. The ward includes the Bar Convent, England's oldest living convent, and the city's main railway station sits just outside its western boundary.

The area functions as a central hub with a blend of retail, hospitality, and professional services. Residential properties are integrated above shops and along quieter side streets. St Martin-cum-Gregory Church stands on Micklegate, its churchyard now a public garden. The ward's proximity to the river and the city walls provides pedestrian links to other central areas, maintaining its role as a key transit and local business district.

Area overview

On average Micklegate has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 92 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 12.4% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Micklegate is £53,794 per year. There are 5 schools in Micklegate: 2 primary (1 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 2 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). Micklegate is home to around 12,405 people, with a population density of about 3,065.5 per km2.

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
92
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
12.4%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Micklegate Population
12,405
Population density
3,065.5 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Anti-social behaviour
47.72(+247%)
Violence and sexual offences
45.38(+4%)
Criminal damage and arson
10.8(+27%)
Public order
6.85(-24%)
Shoplifting
6.37(-26%)
Yorkshire and The Humber average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
10,380
83.68%
Other White
859
6.92%
Chinese
151
1.22%
Indian
148
1.19%
Irish
145
1.17%
Total population: 12,405

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
6,240
57.95%
Level 3 (A level)
1,525
14.16%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
976
9.06%
No qualifications
960
8.92%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
554
5.15%
Total 16+ residents: 10,767

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
1,939
31.08%
Owns outright
1,793
28.74%
Owns with a mortgage
1,527
24.48%
Social rents from council
497
7.97%
Other social rented
276
4.42%
Total households: 6,239

Property prices in Micklegate

Based on 191 recent sales, the median property price is £321,600 in Micklegate area, with individual transactions ranging from £84,000 up to £1,620,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Micklegate in the last year.

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Micklegate over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached5£912,500
Flats47£238,000
Semi-Detached15£410,000
Terraced124£335,750

10 years median price trend in Micklegate

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Micklegate.

All postcodes in Micklegate

YO231BF

South Parade

YO244YB

Leeman Road

YO244BY

Holgate Road

YO16RA

Micklegate

YO260FZ

Leeman Road

YO10QJ

Micklegate

YO231DF

Rose Terrace

YO231BT

Alcelina Court

YO231LE

Cameron Grove

YO244WX

Leeman Road

YO19YN

Leeman Road

YO105YW

Leeman Road

YO16DA

Bridge Street

YO16EB

Fairfax Street

YO231LB

Aldreth Grove

YO241AX

The Mount

YO241DP

Moorgarth Avenue

YO244YE

Leeman Road

YO231BZ

Paston Walk

YO231PA

Bishopthorpe Road

YO241BQ

Park Street

YO242WT

Leeman Road

YO244DA

Oliver Mews

YO10PL

Leeman Road

YO260DA

Leeman Road

YO231DT

Nunthorpe Grove

YO231EY

Campleshon Road

YO231LX

St Chads Wharf

YO241BG

Mill Mount

YO10JB

Leeman Road

YO16ET

Priory Street

YO231AZ

Board Street

YO241BE

Mill Mount Court

YO244AX

Cambridge Street

YO244EL

Holgate Road

YO16JU

Bar Lane

YO231AR

Lower Darnborough Street

YO231FU

Joseph Terry Grove

YO241YL

Leeman Road

YO260FH

Leeman Road

YO10LT

Micklegate

YO16ER

Prospect House

YO16ES

Bishophill Junior

YO16HD

Lower Priory Street

YO16HL

Lower Priory Street

YO231BH

Price Street

YO231DX

Nunthorpe Gardens

YO231LT

Finsbury Street

YO231QA

Fenwick Street

YO241AH

Blossom Street

YO244YS

Leeman Road

YO264ZF

Leeman Road

YO16JP

Tanner Row

YO231AQ

Dove Street

YO231BD

Lovell Street

YO231HS

Balmoral Terrace

YO241AR

The Mount

YO16DF

Fetter Lane

YO16JB

Tanner Row

YO231AB

Nunnery Lane

YO231PP

Clock Tower Way

YO241DL

Mount Vale

YO244AA

Holgate Road

YO231NN

Russell Street

YO244AG

Lowther Terrace

YO901PP

Micklegate

YO231DY

Nunthorpe Drive

YO231FP

Joseph Terry Grove

YO231NB

Scarcroft Road

YO241DW

Towton Avenue

YO241EL

Trentholme Drive

YO10PY

Micklegate

YO16WE

Micklegate

YO231BA

Carl Street

YO231AY

Lower Ebor Street

YO231BE

Teck Street

YO231FQ

Clock Tower Way

YO231JH

Bishopgate Street

YO231PD

Bishopthorpe Road

YO10FX

Leeman Road

YO16HU

Tanners Moat

YO16DQ

Skeldergate

YO16DY

Falkland Street

YO16GD

Station Rise

YO231DB

Woodyard Mews

YO231HA

Curzon Terrace

YO231NH

Millfield Road

YO241BY

The Poplars

YO901WW

Leeman Road

YO10LA

Leeman Road

YO16AF

Toft Green

YO16LE

Micklegate

YO19YW

Leeman Road

YO231AS

Colenso Street

YO231BR

Moss Street

YO231PG

Bishopthorpe Road

YO231PR

Berry Mews

YO241DS

St George's Place

YO231WS

Balmoral Terrace

YO103WE

Leeman Road

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.