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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 122 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
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
122
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

Violence and sexual offences
59.9(+36%)
Anti-social behaviour
55.06(+285%)
Criminal damage and arson
13.46(+57%)
Public order
9.11(+3%)
Other theft
8.63(+30%)
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 203 recent sales, the median property price is £336,500 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£245,000
Semi-Detached16£462,500
Terraced135£353,000

10 years median price trend in Micklegate

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

All postcodes in Micklegate

YO231YA

St Benedict Road

YO244ZH

Leeman Road

YO231PT

Bayldon Square

YO231FN

Joseph Terry Grove

YO241YL

Leeman Road

YO231PF

Nunthorpe Avenue

YO16ES

Bishophill Junior

YO244DA

Oliver Mews

YO901WU

Leeman Road

YO231FF

Bishopthorpe Road

YO16EU

Bishops Court

YO231BF

South Parade

YO267XR

Leeman Road

YO901WR

Wellington Row

YO16HD

Lower Priory Street

YO231LE

Cameron Grove

YO231HF

Jamieson Terrace

YO10DW

Micklegate

YO241AJ

Blossom Street

YO16EA

Hampden Street

YO231AA

Nunnery Lane

YO231JL

Bishopthorpe Road

YO231PE

Campleshon Road

YO231BA

Carl Street

YO231ED

Brunswick Street

YO16LB

Micklegate

YO232WQ

Leeman Road

YO414YZ

Leeman Road

YO231LY

Bishopgate Street

YO231AJ

Nunnery Lane

YO244AH

Lowther Terrace

YO10PY

Micklegate

YO260AS

Leeman Road

YO231AZ

Board Street

YO231JH

Bishopgate Street

YO244AU

Cambridge Street

YO231JA

Kensington Street

YO241AH

Blossom Street

YO231HD

Albemarle Road

YO16DQ

Skeldergate

YO10DU

Micklegate

YO231NS

Scott Street

YO231BL

Scarcroft View

YO241AD

Queen Street

YO231NR

Scott Street

YO105YW

Leeman Road

YO231PH

Postern Close

YO231LW

Finsbury Avenue

YO260EA

Leeman Road

YO244AA

Holgate Road

YO231AF

Swann Street

YO231YD

Clement Street

YO16EB

Fairfax Street

YO10EN

Leeman Road

YO231NW

Russell Street

YO17NJ

Leeman Road

YO231EZ

Curzon Terrace

YO10JJ

Leeman Road

YO244AP

Mount Parade

YO16EE

Buckingham Terrace

YO241EL

Trentholme Drive

YO231LA

Bishopthorpe Road

YO16HU

Tanners Moat

YO260FH

Leeman Road

YO16LU

Prospect Terrace

YO10PX

Leeman Road

YO244AJ

Lowther Terrace

YO231JX

Bishopthorpe Road

YO18XS

Leeman Road

YO231HZ

Trafalgar Street

YO267XW

Leeman Road

YO241AA

Queen Street

YO231EU

Knavesmire Crescent

YO244BU

Cambridge Mews

YO242WT

Leeman Road

YO231HG

Sutherland Street

YO231BG

Nunthorpe Road

YO231JJ

Bishopthorpe Road

YO231LN

Reginald Grove

YO16DH

Queen's Staith Road

YO231JZ

St Clements Grove

YO16JF

North Street

YO231JB

Montague Street

YO231EL

St James Mount

YO231AB

Nunnery Lane

YO260AN

Leeman Road

YO244AF

Lowther Terrace

YO244BY

Holgate Road

YO231HS

Balmoral Terrace

YO16AD

Toft Green

YO16WE

Micklegate

YO231YB

Micklegate

YO244AR

Mount Terrace

YO231FJ

Joseph Terry Grove

YO231NB

Scarcroft Road

YO244AL

Mount Ephraim

YO10HT

Leeman Road

YO231ER

Albemarle Road

YO241FE

Love Lane

YO10LD

Leeman Road

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/06/2026.