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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

YO231HF

Jamieson Terrace

YO244DD

Dalton Terrace

YO10EN

Leeman Road

YO231BG

Nunthorpe Road

YO231HB

Albemarle Road

YO231NP

Southlands Road

YO244YR

Leeman Road

YO901WR

Wellington Row

YO16EN

Bishophill Junior

YO16HW

Rectory Court

YO104YJ

Leeman Road

YO10DW

Micklegate

YO231AA

Nunnery Lane

YO231DQ

Bishopthorpe Road

YO231EN

Albemarle Road

YO231HH

Count De Burgh Terrace

YO231JZ

St Clements Grove

YO231LP

Beresford Terrace

YO231WU

Leeman Road

YO241DG

Wentworth Road

YO244AY

Cambridge Street

YO10LN

Leeman Road

YO241DR

St Georges Place

YO10HJ

Leeman Road

YO16HA

Dewsbury Terrace

YO16LL

Trinity Lane

YO231YD

Clement Street

YO241BW

The Mount

YO241EN

Trentholme Drive

YO16AE

Toft Green

YO16FA

Terry Avenue

YO16JH

Micklegate

YO231DH

Philadelphia Terrace

YO231EJ

Racecourse Road

YO231JT

Bewlay Street

YO231LH

Bishopthorpe Road

YO241BH

Mill Mount

YO16EJ

Bishophill Junior

YO16HJ

Albion Street

YO16JR

Barker Lane

YO231JA

Kensington Street

YO231JG

Nunnery Lane

YO231JJ

Bishopthorpe Road

YO231LN

Reginald Grove

YO231NL

Thorpe Street

YO241GE

The Mount

YO260EX

Leeman Road

YO10DQ

Micklegate

YO231DP

South Bank Avenue

YO231LG

Bishopthorpe Road

YO231NR

Scott Street

YO231NX

Bishopthorpe Road

YO241EQ

St Aubyns Place

YO244AU

Cambridge Street

YO10DR

Micklegate

YO10LJ

Leeman Road

YO231DE

Bishopthorpe Road

YO231HU

Trafalgar Street

YO231JD

Postern Close

YO231LF

Bishopthorpe Road

YO231PH

Postern Close

YO16JF

North Street

YO231AD

Scarcroft Lane

YO231YP

St Benedict Road

YO241AD

Queen Street

YO16DE

Centurion Square

YO231BJ

Upper Price Street

YO231DW

Argyle Street

YO231LA

Bishopthorpe Road

YO16AD

Toft Green

YO16LB

Priory Street

YO231BB

Vine Street

YO231HT

Trafalgar Street

YO231LJ

Bishopthorpe Road

YO231NW

Russell Street

YO231PB

Rectory Gardens

YO16LN

St Martins Lane

YO18XS

Leeman Road

YO231DG

Spencer Street

YO231DL

Adelaide Street

YO241DH

The Mount

YO244AT

Cambridge Street

YO10HL

Leeman Road

YO10PF

Leeman Road

YO231AL

Prices Lane

YO231BQ

Nunthorpe Road

YO231FA

Knavesmire Road

YO231NE

Scarcroft Road

YO231PX

Joseph Terry Grove

YO231WX

Leeman Road

YO241AW

The Crescent

YO231AX

Ebor Street

YO231DJ

Ovington Terrace

YO231JB

Montague Street

YO231JR

Fenwick Street

YO231NG

Southlands Road

YO241AQ

Blossom Street

YO901WT

Leeman Road

YO16HQ

Victor Street

YO231BP

Nunthorpe Road

Data Sources

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