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Sherburn in Elmet & South Milford

About

Sherburn in Elmet & South Milford are neighbouring settlements in North Yorkshire, located between Leeds and York. The area is known for its historical connections, with Sherburn in Elmet once serving as an important ecclesiastical centre in Anglo-Saxon times. The villages are surrounded by farmland, with a mix of arable fields and pasture typical of the Vale of York.

Sherburn in Elmet has a range of local amenities including shops, schools, and leisure facilities, while South Milford retains a quieter, more rural character. The area benefits from good transport links, with the A1(M) motorway nearby and rail connections via South Milford station. Both villages have a mix of traditional stone-built properties and more modern housing developments. The surrounding countryside offers walking routes along quiet lanes and field paths.

Area overview

On average Sherburn in Elmet & South Milford has very low deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 42 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 of residents in Sherburn in Elmet & South Milford is £48,900 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).

Crime rate

3/10

Crimes per 1k residents

Deprivation level

2/10

Income level

9/10

Connectivity

N/A

Area Profile

Sherburn in Elmet & South Milford Population

11,363

Population density

294.9 per km²

Demographics

British

10,825

95.26%

Other White

216

1.9%

Irish

0.48%

White and Black Caribbean (mixed)

0.4%

White and Asian (mixed)

0.31%

Total population: 11,364

Housing

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 204 recent sales, the median property price is £280,000 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)

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

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Sherburn in Elmet & South Milford over the last year.
Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Detached	91	£380,000	£257,500	£316,250	£440,500	£550,000
Flats	9	£140,000	£104,500	£119,500	£145,000	£184,800
Semi-Detached	64	£250,000	£161,896	£199,375	£275,750	£299,250
Terraced	40	£200,500	£112,150	£175,000	£233,250	£360,750

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

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/12/2025.

HM Land Registry • Police.uk • DfE • ONS • TfL • National Rail

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