Postcode YO23 1BX 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 high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 171.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.5× the Yorkshire and The Humber average of 113 per 1,000. The average income per household in York City Centre is £47,869 per year. The nearest station is York, about 0.4 miles away. There are 9 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 5 parks nearby, the closest large park is Rowntree Park.
York City Centre has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 10,354 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 32% most deprived areas in England.
York City Centre has a very high crime rate, with approximately 171.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 48.2% 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.
Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from road, approximately 157 ft away from YO23 1BX.
York City Centre near YO23 1BX 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 0.4 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | York | N/A | Walking directions to York |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Rowntree Park | Large | Walking directions to Rowntree Park |
| 0.1 mi | Scarcroft Green | Small | Walking directions to Scarcroft Green |
| 0.4 mi | North Street Gardens | Small | Walking directions to North Street Gardens |
Based on 201 recent sales, the median property price is £335,250 (about £401 per square foot) in Micklegate area, with individual transactions ranging from £84,000 up to £1,620,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semi-Detached | 16 | £482,500 | £449 |
| Detached | 3 | £380,000 | £376 |
| Terraced | 125 | £345,000 | £402 |
| Flats | 57 | £245,000 | £391 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £636,996 | £289,000 | £311,500 | £288,000 |
| 2017 | £694,995 | £274,000 | £323,000 | £322,500 |
| 2018 | £661,748 | £262,500 | £378,575 | £295,000 |
| 2019 | £595,000 | £274,995 | £333,750 | £289,500 |
| 2020 | £370,000 | £299,995 | £417,000 | £327,500 |
| 2021 | £735,000 | £267,500 | £442,500 | £350,000 |
| 2022 | £750,000 | £340,000 | £389,625 | £375,000 |
| 2023 | £642,500 | £262,500 | £436,000 | £365,000 |
| 2024 | £650,000 | £249,975 | £450,000 | £365,000 |
| 2025 | £912,500 | £247,500 | £419,000 | £350,000 |
| 2026 | £325,000 | £244,500 | £595,000 | £350,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £316 | £336 | £294 | £302 |
| 2017 | £346 | £336 | £313 | £308 |
| 2018 | £276 | £365 | £312 | £316 |
| 2019 | £378 | £378 | £335 | £323 |
| 2020 | £320 | £389 | £358 | £328 |
| 2021 | £392 | £385 | £389 | £347 |
| 2022 | £379 | £407 | £400 | £393 |
| 2023 | £428 | £411 | £412 | £377 |
| 2024 | £457 | £405 | £428 | £386 |
| 2025 | £376 | £400 | £447 | £395 |
| 2026 | £451 | £388 | £441 | £402 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near YO23 1BX.
In the YO23 1BX postcode area, located within York City Centre, there are 9 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of YO23 1BX
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | BNT Stores | 63 Nunthorpe Road, York, YO23 1BP | Walking directions to BNT Stores |
| 0.2 mi | Costcutter | Bishopthorpe Road, York, YO23 1JJ | Walking directions to Costcutter |
| 0.2 mi | Sainsbury's Local | Scarcroft Road, York, YO23 1ND | Walking directions to Sainsbury's Local |
| 0.2 mi | Sainsbury's Local | Blossom Street, York, YO24 1AP | Walking directions to Sainsbury's Local |
| 0.3 mi | Sainsbury's Local | Micklegate, York, YO1 6JH | Walking directions to Sainsbury's Local |
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 YO23 1BX, 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
The area around YO23 1BX records about 172 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 10 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across Yorkshire and The Humber as a whole the rate is about 113 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and shoplifting.
The median sale price around YO23 1BX in York City Centre is £335,250 (about £401 per square foot) based on 201 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 17 schools close to YO23 1BX, including Scarcroft Primary School (Good), All Saints Catholic School York and Millthorpe School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to YO23 1BX is York, about 618 m away.
YO23 1BX scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 10,354 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for York Central covering YO23 1BX is Rachael Maskell (Labour and Co-operative Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 3 local councillors: Jane Frances Burton (Labour Party), Jonny Crawshaw (Labour Party) and Pete Kilbane (Labour Party).
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.