Postcode YO23 1BY 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 137.7 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 0.5 miles away. There are 8 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 5 parks nearby, 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 137.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 53.0% 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.
Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from road, approximately 292 ft away from YO23 1BY.
York City Centre near YO23 1BY 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 0.5 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | York | N/A | Walking directions to York |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Rowntree Park | Large | Walking directions to Rowntree Park |
| 0.2 mi | Scarcroft Green | Small | Walking directions to Scarcroft Green |
| 0.5 mi | North Street Gardens | Small | Walking directions to North Street Gardens |
Based on 191 recent sales, the median property price is £321,600 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 | £238,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 15 | £410,000 |
| Terraced | 124 | £335,750 |
10 year median price trend in Micklegate
In the YO23 1BY postcode area, located within York City Centre, there are 8 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
14 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of YO23 1BY
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Costcutter | Bishopthorpe Road, York, YO23 1JJ | Walking directions to Costcutter |
| 0.1 mi | BNT Stores | 63 Nunthorpe Road, York, YO23 1BP | Walking directions to BNT Stores |
| 0.1 mi | Sainsbury's Local | Scarcroft Road, York, YO23 1ND | Walking directions to Sainsbury's Local |
| 0.3 mi | Sainsbury's Local | Blossom Street, York, YO24 1AP | Walking directions to Sainsbury's Local |
| 0.4 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.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.