Postcode YO1 6EL is located in an urban city, within the Micklegate ward of York in the Yorkshire and The Humber region, and forms part of the York City Centre area. It has moderate deprivation and high crime levels, with around 68.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in York City Centre is £47,869 per year. The nearest station is York located about 0.3 miles away. There are 10 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 7 parks nearby, closest medium park is Museum Gardens.
York City Centre has a moderate level of deprivation, ranked at position 16,801 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 49% least deprived areas in England.
York City Centre has a high crime rate, with approximately 68.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 16.8% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 23.8% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in York City Centre is £47,869 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near YO1 6EL.
York City Centre near YO1 6EL has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is York located about 0.3 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | York | N/A | Walking directions to York |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Museum Gardens | Medium | Walking directions to Museum Gardens |
| 0.3 mi | Scarcroft Green | Small | Walking directions to Scarcroft Green |
| 0.5 mi | Dean's Park | Small | Walking directions to Dean's Park |
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)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 5 | £912,500 |
| Flats | 47 | £245,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 16 | £462,500 |
| Terraced | 135 | £353,000 |
10 year median price trend in Micklegate
In the YO1 6EL postcode area, located within York City Centre, there are 10 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of YO1 6EL
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Sainsbury's Local | Micklegate, York, YO1 6JH | Walking directions to Sainsbury's Local |
| 0.1 mi | Red Chilli Supermarket | George Hudson Street, York, YO1 6JL | Walking directions to Red Chilli Supermarket |
| 0.1 mi | Londis | 17 Bridge Street, York, YO1 6DA | Walking directions to Londis |
| 0.1 mi | Regency Supermarket | York, YO1 6JL | Walking directions to Regency Supermarket |
| 0.2 mi | Tesco Express | 9-11 Low Ousegate, York, YO1 9QX | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
Annual council tax rates for York district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for YO1 6EL, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Jane Frances Burton
Micklegate - Elected 4 May 2023
Jonny Crawshaw
Micklegate - Elected 4 May 2023
Pete Kilbane
Micklegate - Elected 4 May 2023
Rachael Maskell
York Central - Elected 4 Jul 2024
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/06/2026.