Micklegate is in Selby and in North Yorkshire district. YO8 4EQ is located in the Selby East electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Selby and Ainsty. This postcode has been in use since 1998-06-01.
StreetScan combines information about Micklegate, Selby, YO8 4EQ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: YO8 4PH, YO8 4EH, YO8 4EA, YO8 4ED, YO8 4PG, YO8 4PQ, YO8 4PL, YO8 3JX, YO8 4PF.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding YO8 4EQ is primarily male, with 55.8% of the population being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.5% | 44.2% | -6.3% | 51.0% | -6.8% |
| Male | 49.5% | 55.8% | 6.3% | 49.0% | 6.8% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around YO8 4EQ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 57.3% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 42.4% | 57.3% | 14.9% | 37.9% | 19.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 24.1% | 23.2% | -0.9% | 44.2% | -21.0% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.5% | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Separated | 4.2% | 2.6% | -1.6% | 2.2% | 0.4% |
| Divorced | 24.6% | 12% | -12.6% | 9.1% | 2.9% |
| Widowed | 4.2% | 4.1% | -0.1% | 6.1% | -2.0% |
Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.
Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 39.6% | 37.3% | -2.3% | 48.4% | -11.1% |
| Good health | 32.7% | 38.6% | 5.9% | 33.6% | 5.0% |
| Fair health | 18.8% | 15.5% | -3.3% | 12.7% | 2.8% |
| Bad health | 8.4% | 6.6% | -1.8% | 4.0% | 2.6% |
| Very bad health | 0.5% | 2% | 1.5% | 1.2% | 0.8% |
During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 26.7% | 19.1% | -7.6% | 18.2% | 0.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.2% | 10.9% | -5.3% | 9.6% | 1.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.2% | 15% | -0.2% | 13.4% | 1.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.2% | 8.2% | 3.0% | 5.3% | 2.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.1% | 18.7% | 5.6% | 16.9% | 1.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 13.6% | 23.6% | 10.0% | 33.8% | -10.2% |
| Other | 9.9% | 4.5% | -5.4% | 2.8% | 1.7% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 95% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 1% | 0.7% | -0.3% | 0.7% | 0.0% |
| Indian | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 3.1% | -2.1% |
| Other Asian | 1% | 0.3% | -0.7% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Other Black | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.5% | 0.3% | -0.2% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.5% | 0.3% | -1.2% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0.5% | 0.3% | -0.2% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 95% | 95% | 0.0% | 81.4% | 13.6% |
| Other | 0% | 2% | 2.0% | 1.6% | 0.4% |
In this area, 72.4% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is lower than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 77.7% | 72.4% | -5.3% | 83.2% | -10.8% |
| European Union | 15.3% | 22.7% | 7.4% | 6.1% | 16.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.5% | 1.6% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.8% |
| Africa | 3.5% | 0.7% | -2.8% | 2.7% | -2.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.5% | 1.6% | 0.1% | 5.6% | -4.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.5% | 0% | -1.5% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 76.2% | 72.1% | -4.1% | 83.2% | -11.1% |
| 10+ Years | 5% | 5.9% | 0.9% | 9.8% | -3.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 6.9% | 9.2% | 2.3% | 2.9% | 6.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 5% | 7.2% | 2.2% | 2.2% | 5.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 6.9% | 5.6% | -1.3% | 1.9% | 3.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 54.4% | 76.7% | -22.3% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 1.7% | 0.6% | 1.1% |
| Portugal | 1% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Poland | 9.1% | 1.3% | 7.8% |
| Romania | 6.4% | 0.9% | 5.5% |
| Other EU countries | 4.4% | 1.5% | 2.9% |
| Turkey | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Oceania | 1% | 0.1% | 0.9% |
| No passport held | 20.8% | 13.5% | 7.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 42.4% | 37.2% | 5.2% |
| Christian | 44.4% | 46.2% | -1.8% |
| Buddhist | 1.7% | 0.5% | 1.2% |
| Hindu | 0.7% | 1.7% | -1.0% |
| Muslim | 2% | 6.5% | -4.5% |
| Sikh | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Not answered | 8.6% | 6.0% | 2.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Micklegate was 790.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 349.3% higher than the Selby East average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Micklegate has the 3rd highest crime rate of 44 local areas in Selby East and the 12th highest crime rate of 2,071 local areas in North Yorkshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 369.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -27.0%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 84% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 44 Micklegate, Selby, North Yorkshire Other, an established residential building | £125,000 | 2022-08-01 | £122,642 |
| 50 Micklegate, Selby, North Yorkshire Other, an established residential building | £175,000 | 2021-03-26 | £186,315 |
| The Griffin Hotel, 42 Micklegate, Selby, North Yorkshire Other, an established residential building | £775,000 | 2016-03-24 | £974,173 |
| 46 Micklegate, Selby, North Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £100,000 | 2007-09-21 | £139,195 |
| 50 Micklegate, Selby, North Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £130,000 | 2002-05-17 | £397,670 |
YO8 4EQ area has a high unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 10% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. High levels of unemployment lead to more frequent crime and reduce the quality of life in this area.
| Full-Time Employee | 117 |
| Retired | 30 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 28 |
| Unemployed | 26 |
| Part-Time Employee | 24 |
| Self-Employed | 22 |
| Other | 9 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 22 |
| Manufacturing | 16 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 16 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Human health and social work activities | 9 |
| Education | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Selby Abbey Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School New Lane , YO8 4QB | 3out of 4 | 362 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Barlby Bridge Community Primary School Thomas Street , Barlby Road YO8 5AA | 3out of 4 | 451 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Selby Community Primary School Flaxley Road , YO8 4DL | 3out of 4 | 680 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Barwic Parade Community Primary School, Selby Barwic Parade , Petre Avenue YO8 8DJ | 3out of 4 | 1,362 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Selby, Longman's Hill Community Primary School Myrtle Avenue , Brayton YO8 9BG | 3out of 4 | 1,586 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Selby High School Specialist School for the Arts and Science Leeds Road , YO8 4HT | 3out of 4 | 902 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Brayton Academy Doncaster Road , YO8 9QS | 4out of 4 | 1,723 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Barlby High School York Road , Barlby YO8 5JP | 3out of 4 | 3,054 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Selby College Abbot's Road , YO8 8AT | - not rated | 1,710 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Rubicon Centre Raincliffe Street , YO8 4AN | 3out of 4 | 560 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abbey Cafe | 46 Micklegate, Selby | 2 yd | |
| Coffee Lounge Selby Ltd | 50 Micklegate, Selby | 18 yd | |
| Mister C's | Fish And Chips, 61-63 Micklegate | 54 yd | |
| Bistro Zu | 67b Micklegate, Selby | 64 yd | |
| Cafe Bistro Zu | 67a Micklegate, Selby | 66 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Griffin | 42 Micklegate, Selby | 2 yd | |
| Bay Horse Hotel | 57 Micklegate, Selby | 52 yd | |
| The Three Swans | 23 Church Hill, Selby | 91 yd | |
| Zuzu Lounge | 12 Finkle Street, Selby | 146 yd | |
| Club Atomic | 13A Finkle Street, Selby | 152 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Golden Skewer Kebabs | 51 Micklegate, Selby | 52 yd | |
| Ming's Chinese | 28 Church Hill, Selby | 91 yd | |
| Cogs & Coffee | 30 Church Hill, Selby | 99 yd | |
| Kezzy Burger | 18, Finkle Street | 127 yd | |
| La Bella | 36 Ousegate, Selby | 133 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | 18A Abbey Walk, Selby | 269 yd | |
| Wm Morrison Supermarkets Limited | Supermarket, Market Cross | 276 yd | |
| Tesco | Portholme Road, Selby | 535 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Serendipity Ladies Health & Fitness MICKLEGATE | health and fitness suite | 60 yd |
| Barlby Bridge Primary School BARLBY ROAD | grass pitches | 337 yd |
| Profiles Selby (Closed) Portholme Crescent | health and fitness suite | 427 yd |
| Freemantle Recreation Ground NEW LANE | grass pitches | 450 yd |
| Selby Leisure Centre SCOTT ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 485 yd |
| Selby Squash Club THE MALTINGS THE MALTINGS FLAXLEY ROAD | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 534 yd |
| Abbey Leisure Centre (Selby) (Closed) Scott Road | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 575 yd |
| Selby Town Fc RICHARD STREET | grass pitches | 656 yd |
| Selby Olympia (Ouse Bank Recreation Ground) Ouse Bank | grass pitches | 750 yd |
| Selby Community Primary School FLAXLEY ROAD | grass pitches | 818 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 0.0% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.