The Avenue is in Rufforth, York and in York district. YO23 3RB is located in the Rural West York electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of York Outer. This postcode has been in use since 1998-06-01.
StreetScan combines information about The Avenue, Rufforth, York, YO23 3RB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: YO23 3QB, YO23 3FZ, YO23 3RL, YO23 3GB, YO23 3QF, YO23 3RQ, YO23 3RG, YO23 3RN, YO23 3RH.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around YO23 3RB is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.6% | 50.5% | -1.1% | 51.0% | -0.5% |
| Male | 48.4% | 49.5% | 1.1% | 49.0% | 0.5% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of YO23 3RB there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 58.8% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 19.6% | 23.7% | 4.1% | 37.9% | -14.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 62.8% | 58.8% | -4.0% | 44.2% | 14.6% |
| Separated | 2.8% | 1.1% | -1.7% | 2.2% | -1.1% |
| Divorced | 7.2% | 9.2% | 2.0% | 9.1% | 0.1% |
| Widowed | 7.6% | 7.3% | -0.3% | 6.1% | 1.2% |
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 | 51.3% | 45.1% | -6.2% | 48.4% | -3.3% |
| Good health | 30.7% | 38.7% | 8.0% | 33.6% | 5.1% |
| Fair health | 14.1% | 11.7% | -2.4% | 12.7% | -1.0% |
| Bad health | 3.3% | 3.5% | 0.2% | 4.0% | -0.5% |
| Very bad health | 0.7% | 1% | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.2% |
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 | 18.8% | 13% | -5.8% | 18.2% | -5.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10% | 9.5% | -0.5% | 9.6% | -0.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.8% | 13.4% | -3.4% | 13.4% | 0.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 6.4% | 6.1% | -0.3% | 5.3% | 0.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.6% | 11.8% | 2.2% | 16.9% | -5.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 31.6% | 42.7% | 11.1% | 33.8% | 8.9% |
| Other | 6.8% | 3.4% | -3.4% | 2.8% | 0.6% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97.1% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 1.1% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0.7% | 0.3% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 99% | 97.1% | -1.9% | 81.4% | 15.7% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Other | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 94% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 96.1% | 94% | -2.1% | 83.2% | 10.8% |
| European Union | 2.3% | 3.5% | 1.2% | 6.1% | -2.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.7% | 0.6% | -0.1% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -2.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 5.6% | -4.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96.1% | 94.3% | -1.8% | 83.2% | 11.1% |
| 10+ Years | 0.7% | 4.1% | 3.4% | 9.8% | -5.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.7% | 1.6% | 0.9% | 2.9% | -1.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 2% | 0% | -2.0% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 85.1% | 76.7% | 8.4% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Italy | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Lithuania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 0.9% | 1.3% | -0.4% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 12% | 13.5% | -1.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 32.1% | 37.2% | -5.1% |
| Christian | 57.5% | 46.2% | 11.3% |
| Muslim | 1.9% | 6.5% | -4.6% |
| Other religion | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Not answered | 7.6% | 6.0% | 1.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around The Avenue was 50.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 25.0% higher than the Rural West York average. The most reported crime type was Drugs.
The Avenue has the 6th highest crime rate of 19 local areas in Rural West York and the 311th highest crime rate of 639 local areas in York .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 5.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -9.9%.
Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 84% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.
| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 The Avenue, York, York Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £51,000 | 1999-04-06 | £258,864 |
YO23 3RB area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 1% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 21% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
YO23 3RB area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
| Retired | 72 |
| Full-Time Employee | 68 |
| Self-Employed | 55 |
| Part-Time Employee | 36 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 10 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 5 |
| Unemployed | 3 |
| Other | 2 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Human health and social work activities | 18 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 17 |
| Education | 17 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 15 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 11 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Other | 9 |
| Manufacturing | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rufforth Primary School Wetherby Road , Rufforth YO23 3QF | 3out of 4 | 294 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Long Marston Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Angram Road , Long Marston YO26 7LR | 3out of 4 | 2,467 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School School Lane , Askham Richard YO23 3PD | 4out of 4 | 3,835 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Westfield Primary Community School Askham Lane , Acomb YO24 3HP | 3out of 4 | 4,376 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Poppleton Ousebank Primary School Main Street , Upper Poppleton YO26 6JT | 4out of 4 | 4,608 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manor Church of England Academy Millfield Lane , Nether Poppleton YO26 6PA | 4out of 4 | 5,014 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| York High School Cornlands Road , YO24 3WZ | 1out of 4 | 5,081 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Askham Bryan College Askham Bryan , YO23 3FR | - not rated | 5,102 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Old School Coffee Stop & Village Store | Wetherby Road | 77 yd | |
| Rufforth Park Cafe | Rufforth Park, Wetherby Road | 226 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Rufforth Playing Fields RUFFORTH PLAYING FIELDS RUFFORTH PLAYING FIELDS WETHERBY ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 839 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% |
| Median download speed | 66.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 68.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 77.02 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 77.02 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.