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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

YO231DZ

Nunthorpe View

YO231LU

Bishopthorpe Road

YO267XR

Leeman Road

YO901UU

Rougier Street

YO16JL

George Hudson Street

YO231EB

Brunswick Street

YO231JU

Richardson Street

YO244AS

Cambridge Street

YO10RH

Micklegate

YO16LH

Dewsbury Court

YO231PU

Joseph Terry Grove

YO231HG

Sutherland Street

YO242YN

Leeman Road

YO901WU

Leeman Road

YO16AB

Toft Green

YO16BY

Priory Street

YO16LT

Bridge Street

YO16WN

Skeldergate

YO231YB

Micklegate

YO16EA

Hampden Street

YO231AT

River Street

YO231PT

Bayldon Square

YO267XW

Leeman Road

YO10LD

Leeman Road

YO16DB

Skeldergate

YO16DT

Lady Anne Court

YO231AG

Cygnet Street

YO231DU

Nunthorpe Crescent

YO231NQ

Millfield Road

YO10NJ

Leeman Road

YO16LR

The Courtyard

YO231JF

Postern Close

YO231JQ

Terry Avenue

YO231PF

Nunthorpe Avenue

YO241AE

Blossom Street

YO241AY

Cinder Lane

YO16DD

Bridge Street

YO231BN

Gray Street

YO231BU

Ancress Walk

YO231ER

Albemarle Road

YO244AP

Mount Parade

YO264ZZ

Leeman Road

YO10HZ

Leeman Road

YO16LP

George Hudson Street

YO231BW

Nunthorpe Road

YO231ED

Brunswick Street

YO231HY

Trafalgar Street

YO241DD

Scarcroft Road

YO244ZH

Leeman Road

YO10LZ

Leeman Road

YO231HD

Albemarle Road

YO231LY

Bishopgate Street

YO241AJ

Blossom Street

YO241DU

The Mount

YO16EY

Trinity Court

YO16JX

Micklegate

YO231PS

Robert Street

YO231AE

Dale Street

YO231HL

Westwood Terrace

YO241AG

Mill Mount

YO241BF

Scarcroft Road

YO244AF

Lowther Terrace

YO244AW

Oxford Street

YO10NH

Leeman Road

YO16DW

Buckingham Street

YO16HG

Kyme Street

YO16JJ

Toft Green

YO231HZ

Trafalgar Street

YO231JN

Charlton Street

YO231JS

Bishopthorpe Road

YO241AU

Blossom Street

YO241DJ

Mount Vale

YO244AL

Mount Ephraim

YO16DS

Skeldergate

YO231AH

Nunnery Lane

YO231DA

Vine Street

YO231EG

Percy Mews

YO231FH

Joseph Terry Grove

YO231LD

Bishopthorpe Road

YO231NY

Bishopthorpe Road

YO241BD

East Mount Road

YO244BX

St Catherines Place

YO901UT

Micklegate

YO241EH

Tyburn Court

YO231FN

Joseph Terry Grove

YO241AS

The Mount

YO231HW

Queen Victoria Street

YO231PY

Joseph Terry Grove

YO231EE

Ruby Street

YO231EH

Coggan Close

YO231HE

Lorne Street

YO231PQ

Banks Drive

YO231WF

Nunthorpe Avenue

YO10FA

Leeman Road

YO16HH

Queens Staith Mews

YO231BL

Scarcroft View

YO231DN

Windsor Street

YO231EF

Hubert Street

YO231NU

Nunmill Street

YO244DB

Dalton Terrace

Data Sources

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