Brecksfield is in Skelton, York and in Ryedale district. YO30 1YG 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 Brecksfield, Skelton, York, YO30 1YG and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: YO30 1YE, YO30 1YU, YO30 1YF, YO30 1XQ, YO30 1XG.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding YO30 1YG, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.4% | 52% | 2.6% | 51.0% | 1.0% |
| Male | 50.6% | 48% | -2.6% | 49.0% | -1.0% |
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 YO30 1YG, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 43.5% 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 | 34.6% | 43.5% | 8.9% | 37.9% | 5.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 44.1% | 40.3% | -3.8% | 44.2% | -3.9% |
| Separated | 3.5% | 2.4% | -1.1% | 2.2% | 0.2% |
| Divorced | 14.6% | 10.3% | -4.3% | 9.1% | 1.2% |
| Widowed | 3.1% | 3.6% | 0.5% | 6.1% | -2.5% |
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 | 63% | 50% | -13.0% | 48.4% | 1.6% |
| Good health | 27% | 33.3% | 6.3% | 33.6% | -0.3% |
| Fair health | 7.5% | 12.2% | 4.7% | 12.7% | -0.5% |
| Bad health | 1.6% | 3.7% | 2.1% | 4.0% | -0.3% |
| Very bad health | 0.9% | 0.7% | -0.2% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
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 | 14.6% | 13.4% | -1.2% | 18.2% | -4.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.4% | 9.4% | -4.0% | 9.6% | -0.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.1% | 15.4% | -2.7% | 13.4% | 2.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.9% | 7.1% | 1.2% | 5.3% | 1.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.8% | 21.3% | 7.5% | 16.9% | 4.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 30.3% | 31.5% | 1.2% | 33.8% | -2.3% |
| Other | 3.9% | 2% | -1.9% | 2.8% | -0.8% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96.6% 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 | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Indian | 0.3% | 1.3% | 1.0% | 3.1% | -1.8% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| White | 98.8% | 96.6% | -2.2% | 81.4% | 15.2% |
In this area, 92.5% 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 | 95.7% | 92.5% | -3.2% | 83.2% | 9.3% |
| European Union | 2.2% | 6.1% | 3.9% | 6.1% | 0.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.9% | 1.4% | 0.5% | 5.6% | -4.2% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95.7% | 93.5% | -2.2% | 83.2% | 10.3% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 5.1% | 5.1% | 9.8% | -4.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.9% | 0.3% | -0.6% | 2.9% | -2.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.6% | 1% | 0.4% | 2.2% | -1.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.8% | 0% | -2.8% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 84.3% | 76.7% | 7.6% |
| Ireland | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Poland | 1.4% | 1.3% | 0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 2% | 1.5% | 0.5% |
| No passport held | 11.6% | 13.5% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 39.9% | 37.2% | 2.7% |
| Christian | 52.6% | 46.2% | 6.4% |
| Hindu | 1.4% | 1.7% | -0.3% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 5.8% | 6.0% | -0.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Brecksfield was 169.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 198.9% higher than the Rawcliffe & Clifton Without average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Brecksfield has the 3rd highest crime rate of 27 local areas in Rawcliffe & Clifton Without and the 88th highest crime rate of 639 local areas in York .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 73.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 33.1%.

Households in this area have a slightly higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 66% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 134 Brecksfield, York, York Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £285,600 | 2023-04-14 | £294,298 |
| 144 Brecksfield, York, York Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £245,000 | 2021-11-23 | £269,129 |
| 112 Brecksfield, York, York Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £250,500 | 2021-01-29 | £296,683 |
| 112 Brecksfield, York, York Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £199,000 | 2019-02-01 | £253,432 |
| 122 Brecksfield, York, York Terraced, an established residential building | £240,000 | 2018-12-06 | £311,633 |
YO30 1YG area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 114 |
| Part-Time Employee | 43 |
| Retired | 37 |
| Self-Employed | 22 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 8 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 36 |
| Human health and social work activities | 26 |
| Construction | 23 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 18 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 16 |
| Education | 15 |
| Other | 15 |
| Manufacturing | 14 |
| Transport and storage | 11 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Skelton Primary School Brecksfield , Skelton YO30 1YB | 3out of 4 | 182 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Clifton With Rawcliffe Primary School Eastholme Drive , Rawcliffe YO30 5TA | 3out of 4 | 2,299 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lakeside Primary Academy Oakdale Road , Clifton Moor YO30 4YL | 3out of 4 | 2,377 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Poppleton Ousebank Primary School Main Street , Upper Poppleton YO26 6JT | 4out of 4 | 2,707 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Forest of Galtres Anglican/Methodist Primary School Station Lane , Shipton-by-Beningbrough YO30 1AG | 3out of 4 | 3,519 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 | 2,989 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Vale of York Academy Rawcliffe Drive , Clifton Without YO30 6ZS | 1out of 4 | 3,351 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Joseph Rowntree School Haxby Road , New Earswick YO32 4BZ | 3out of 4 | 4,062 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Huntington School Huntington Road , Huntington YO32 9WT | 4out of 4 | 4,529 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Peter's School 2-18 Clifton , YO30 6AB | - not rated | 4,695 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bootham School 51 Bootham , YO30 7BU | - not rated | 5,057 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| York St John University Lord Mayor's Walk , YO31 7EX | - not rated | 5,366 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maple Tree Cafe @ Skelton Garden Centre | Skelton Nurseries Ltd, Shipton Road | 631 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blacksmiths Arms | Shipton Road | 631 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Skelton Primary School BRECKSFIELD | grass pitches | 267 yd |
| York Footgolf Centre (Skelton Park Golf Course) SKELTON PARK GOLF CENTRE SKELTON PARK GOLF CENTRE SHIPTON ROAD | golf | 692 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 | 0.0% |
| 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 | 100.0% |
| Median download speed | 13.1 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 12.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 21.96 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 21.96 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 0.6 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 3.94 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.