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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

YO231FG

Terry Avenue

YO16HZ

Rougier Street

YO241DE

Scarcroft Hill

YO244DD

Dalton Terrace

YO16DF

Fetter Lane

YO10DQ

Micklegate

YO241DP

Moorgarth Avenue

YO244YN

Leeman Road

YO231PJ

Nunnery Lane

YO231PS

Robert Street

YO16HN

Lambert Court

YO231YP

St Benedict Road

YO231BQ

Nunthorpe Road

YO16DZ

Bishophill Senior

YO16LF

Micklegate

YO16HG

Kyme Street

YO241AS

The Mount

YO231LR

Terry Street

YO16EY

Trinity Court

YO16GD

Station Rise

YO231BS

Moss Street

YO16JG

Micklegate

YO231DZ

Nunthorpe View

YO242YN

Leeman Road

YO231EA

South Bank Avenue

YO231AP

Cherry Street

YO231DW

Argyle Street

YO231AT

River Street

YO231AU

Darnborough Street

YO231AW

Cherry Hill Lane

YO231LF

Bishopthorpe Road

YO16BE

Wellington Row

YO16HE

Newton Terrace

YO231AN

Clementhorpe

YO264ZP

Leeman Road

YO244WX

Leeman Road

YO241BJ

Mill Mount

YO244AW

Oxford Street

YO231PN

Clementhorpe

YO231NG

Southlands Road

YO16JJ

Toft Green

YO231LP

Beresford Terrace

YO264ZZ

Leeman Road

YO231NL

Thorpe Street

YO231HA

Curzon Terrace

YO231DT

Nunthorpe Grove

YO231FD

Campleshon Road

YO231WX

Leeman Road

YO103WE

Leeman Road

YO231HP

Count De Burgh Terrace

YO16EW

Smales Street

YO231FQ

Clock Tower Way

YO231EB

Brunswick Street

YO244EJ

Dalton Terrace

YO901UU

Rougier Street

YO231EH

Coggan Close

YO231FE

Spencer Street Mews

YO231PR

Berry Mews

Data Sources

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