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Sherburn in Elmet & South Milford

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About

Sherburn in Elmet & South Milford form a linked settlement area in North Yorkshire, situated near the A1 and A63 interchange. The area is characterised by residential development and local commerce, with Sherburn serving as the larger hub. The landscape is largely flat, typical of the Vale of York, with surrounding farmland. Transport connections are a defining feature, with the East Coast Main Line railway running through South Milford, providing a direct commuter link to Leeds and York.

The area has historical roots, with All Saints' Church in Sherburn occupying a prominent hilltop position. Local amenities are concentrated along the main roads, with industrial estates located on the peripheries. South Milford retains a more village-like atmosphere in its core. The nearby Gascoigne Wood rail freight terminal, a major facility on the site of the former Selby Coalfield, is a significant local employer and operational feature of the area.

Area overview

On average Sherburn in Elmet & South Milford has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 40 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 12.6% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Sherburn in Elmet & South Milford is £53,923 per year. There are 4 schools in Sherburn in Elmet & South Milford: 3 primary (0 Outstanding and 3 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). Sherburn in Elmet & South Milford is home to around 11,363 people, with a population density of about 294.9 per km2.

Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
40
Deprivation level
3/10
Income level
8/10
Social housing
12.6%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Sherburn in Elmet & South Milford Population
11,363
Population density
294.9 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
20.24(-54%)
Anti-social behaviour
14.87(+4%)
Criminal damage and arson
4.66(-46%)
Other theft
3.34(-50%)
Shoplifting
2.82(-68%)
Yorkshire and The Humber average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
10,825
95.26%
Other White
216
1.9%
Irish
55
0.48%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
45
0.4%
White and Asian (mixed)
35
0.31%
Total population: 11,364

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
3,192
34.77%
Level 3 (A level)
1,684
18.34%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,366
14.88%
No qualifications
1,347
14.67%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
878
9.56%
Total 16+ residents: 9,181

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
1,995
41.05%
Owns outright
1,548
31.85%
Private landlord or letting agency
452
9.3%
Social rents from council
391
8.05%
Other social rented
291
5.99%
Total households: 4,860

Property prices in Sherburn in Elmet & South Milford

Based on 174 recent sales, the median property price is £276,500 in Sherburn in Elmet & South Milford area, with individual transactions ranging from £66,000 up to £865,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Sherburn in Elmet & South Milford in the last year.

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, median price per square metre, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Sherburn in Elmet & South Milford over the last year.
TypeSalesMedianMedian £/m²
Detached83£355,000£3,312
Flats6£119,750£1,986
Semi-Detached53£250,000£3,086
Terraced32£192,500£2,632

10 years median price trend in Sherburn in Elmet & South Milford

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Sherburn in Elmet & South Milford.

All postcodes in Sherburn in Elmet & South Milford

LS256BF

Hall Garth Mews

LS256AJ

Highfield Villas

LS256NT

Pasture Grove

LS255DE

Westbourne Terrace

LS255AJ

Wain Gap

LS255GE

The Haywain

LS256JT

Church Hill

LS255FG

Thatch Close

LS255PD

Steeton Way

LS256FB

Moxon Way

LS256PJ

Lincoln Way

LS255NG

The Meadows

LS256TD

Damson Drive

LS256HS

Bishopdike Road

LS256JH

Bishopdike Road

LS255BT

Burley Close

LS256GE

Brunswick Crescent

LS255BG

The Nook

LS256BP

Eversley Court

LS255LJ

Great North Road

LS256ED

Beech Grove

LS256GP

Skipper Crescent

LS256PW

Heather Drive

LS256DP

Wolsey Croft

LS256JZ

Bishopdike Road

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.