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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

YO231DS

Nunthorpe Grove

YO231NJ

Thorpe Street

YO16ED

Bishophill Senior

YO16JG

Micklegate

YO16LU

Prospect Terrace

YO231AP

Cherry Street

YO231HJ

Westwood Terrace

YO231HQ

Sutherland Street

YO231JL

Bishopthorpe Road

YO231NA

Bishopthorpe Road

YO241AP

Blossom Street

YO241EJ

Driffield Terrace

YO16BD

Bishophill Senior

YO231HP

Count De Burgh Terrace

YO231WP

Leeman Road

YO231YA

St Benedict Road

YO241AB

Queen Street

YO16DJ

Cromwell Road

YO16EQ

Buckingham Court

YO16EX

Priory Street

YO16HF

Baile Hill Terrace

YO231PJ

Nunnery Lane

YO232WQ

Leeman Road

YO244YP

Leeman Road

YO16EE

Buckingham Terrace

YO16EH

Queens Court

YO16JD

North Street

YO16JT

Toft Green

YO231AF

Swann Street

YO231BY

Gascoigne Walk

YO231FJ

Joseph Terry Grove

YO231PZ

Joseph Terry Grove

YO241AL

Mount Vale Gardens

YO241BB

Cobble Court Mews

YO244BU

Cambridge Mews

YO244EJ

Dalton Terrace

YO16DG

Skeldergate

YO16DU

Cromwell Road

YO16WP

Tanner Row

YO231ES

Knavesmire Crescent

YO231ET

Knavesmire Crescent

YO231LR

Terry Street

YO231ND

Scarcroft Road

YO10GJ

Leeman Road

YO231EU

Knavesmire Crescent

YO231JE

Dukes Wharf

YO231NZ

Bishopthorpe Road

YO10DT

Micklegate

YO10DS

Micklegate

YO10EB

Leeman Road

YO10JJ

Leeman Road

YO10RL

Micklegate

YO414YZ

Leeman Road

YO260DQ

Micklegate

YO901YB

Leeman Road

YO260EA

Leeman Road

YO901HX

Micklegate

YO10QU

Micklegate

Data Sources

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