Kettlestring Lane is in York and in York district. YO30 4XF is located in the Rawcliffe & Clifton Without electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of York Outer. This postcode has been in use since 1998-06-01.
StreetScan combines information about Kettlestring Lane, York, YO30 4XF and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: YO30 4WG, YO30 4XX, YO30 4WQ, YO30 4WX, YO30 4XG, YO30 4GU, YO30 4XT, YO30 4XE, YO30 4XL.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding YO30 4XF has a slightly higher male population, with 52.2% of residents 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 | 53.5% | 47.8% | -5.7% | 51.0% | -3.2% |
| Male | 46.5% | 52.2% | 5.7% | 49.0% | 3.2% |
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 4XF, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 53.3% 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 | 26.1% | 53.3% | 27.2% | 37.9% | 15.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 52.3% | 32% | -20.3% | 44.2% | -12.2% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Separated | 4.2% | 2.5% | -1.7% | 2.2% | 0.3% |
| Divorced | 13.6% | 9.8% | -3.8% | 9.1% | 0.7% |
| Widowed | 3.8% | 1.9% | -1.9% | 6.1% | -4.2% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (89.3%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 55.3% | 57.9% | 2.6% | 48.4% | 9.5% |
| Good health | 30.7% | 31.4% | 0.7% | 33.6% | -2.2% |
| Fair health | 10.4% | 8.7% | -1.7% | 12.7% | -4.0% |
| Bad health | 1.9% | 2.1% | 0.2% | 4.0% | -1.9% |
| Very bad health | 1.6% | 0% | -1.6% | 1.2% | -1.2% |
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.
In the area around YO30 4XF this area, 9% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%. This area stands out for its high percentage of residents with higher education degree or similar. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 45.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 17.8% | 9% | -8.8% | 18.2% | -9.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.1% | 5.2% | -6.9% | 9.6% | -4.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.8% | 12.2% | -5.6% | 13.4% | -1.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.4% | 6.3% | 2.9% | 5.3% | 1.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14% | 20.9% | 6.9% | 16.9% | 4.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 32.2% | 45.4% | 13.2% | 33.8% | 11.6% |
| Other | 2.7% | 1.1% | -1.6% | 2.8% | -1.7% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 85.6% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.5% | 3.7% | 3.2% | 0.7% | 3.0% |
| Indian | 5.3% | 5.3% | 0.0% | 3.1% | 2.2% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 1.6% | -1.1% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 2.5% | -1.8% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.5% | 0.9% | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 1.4% | 1.1% | 0.4% | 1.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.2% | -0.1% | 0.9% | -0.7% |
| White | 81.8% | 85.6% | 3.8% | 81.4% | 4.2% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 8.3% | 0% | -8.3% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Arab | 2.1% | 1.6% | -0.5% | 0.6% | 1.0% |
| Other | 0.5% | 0.2% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -1.4% |
In this area, 80.7% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 89% | 80.7% | -8.3% | 83.2% | -2.5% |
| European Union | 4% | 6.2% | 2.2% | 6.1% | 0.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.5% | 0.2% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.6% |
| Africa | 0.8% | 3.9% | 3.1% | 2.7% | 1.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 5.1% | 8% | 2.9% | 5.6% | 2.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 1.3% | -0.4% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 89% | 80.5% | -8.5% | 83.2% | -2.7% |
| 10+ Years | 0.5% | 11.2% | 10.7% | 9.8% | 1.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.4% | 2.1% | -0.3% | 2.9% | -0.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.9% | 2.5% | -0.4% | 2.2% | 0.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.1% | 3.7% | -1.4% | 1.9% | 1.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 82.7% | 76.7% | 6.0% |
| Italy | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Portugal | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Spain | 0.2% | 0.4% | -0.2% |
| Poland | 2.5% | 1.3% | 1.2% |
| Romania | 0.5% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Other EU countries | 0.5% | 1.5% | -1.0% |
| North Africa | 1.4% | 0.1% | 1.3% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Eastern Asia | 3.9% | 0.3% | 3.6% |
| South-East Asia | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| No passport held | 5.9% | 13.5% | -7.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 51.1% | 37.2% | 13.9% |
| Christian | 41.1% | 46.2% | -5.1% |
| Buddhist | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Hindu | 1.1% | 1.7% | -0.6% |
| Muslim | 1.6% | 6.5% | -4.9% |
| Not answered | 4.1% | 6.0% | -1.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Kettlestring Lane was 363.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 542.6% higher than the Rawcliffe & Clifton Without average. The most reported crime type was Bicycle theft.
Kettlestring Lane has the 2nd highest crime rate of 27 local areas in Rawcliffe & Clifton Without and the 29th highest crime rate of 639 local areas in York .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 86.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -52.3%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apartment 2 Neon Kettlestring Lane, York, York Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £142,000 | 2025-07-14 | £142,287 |
| Apartment 6 Neon Kettlestring Lane, York, York Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £155,000 | 2025-04-11 | £156,102 |
| Apartment 10 Neon Kettlestring Lane, York, York Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £158,000 | 2024-12-19 | £159,285 |
| Apartment 14 Neon Kettlestring Lane, York, York Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £155,000 | 2024-11-29 | £155,785 |
| 2 Spectrum Mews Kettlestring Lane, York, York Terraced, an established residential building | £220,000 | 2022-08-19 | £220,868 |
YO30 4XF area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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 | 190 |
| Part-Time Employee | 64 |
| Retired | 36 |
| Self-Employed | 26 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 12 |
| Other | 11 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 9 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 8 |
| Looking after home or family | 5 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 36 |
| Human health and social work activities | 33 |
| Education | 23 |
| Transport and storage | 16 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 14 |
| Manufacturing | 13 |
| Construction | 13 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 12 |
| Information and communication | 10 |
| Other | 9 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 9 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Paul's Nursery School 12 St Paul's Square , YO24 4BD | 3out of 4 | 3,956 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lakeside Primary Academy Oakdale Road , Clifton Moor YO30 4YL | 3out of 4 | 330 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Clifton With Rawcliffe Primary School Eastholme Drive , Rawcliffe YO30 5TA | 3out of 4 | 941 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Burton Green Primary School Burton Green , Clifton YO30 6JE | 3out of 4 | 1,452 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| New Earswick Primary School Hawthorn Terrace , New Earswick YO32 4BY | 1out of 4 | 2,058 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Clifton Green Primary School Kingsway North , Clifton YO30 6JA | 2out of 4 | 2,099 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vale of York Academy Rawcliffe Drive , Clifton Without YO30 6ZS | 1out of 4 | 1,395 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Joseph Rowntree School Haxby Road , New Earswick YO32 4BZ | 3out of 4 | 2,509 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Huntington School Huntington Road , Huntington YO32 9WT | 4out of 4 | 2,542 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Manor Church of England Academy Millfield Lane , Nether Poppleton YO26 6PA | 4out of 4 | 3,003 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| All Saints RC School Mill Mount Lane , YO24 1BJ | 4out of 4 | 4,431 yd | Voluntary aided 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 | 2,690 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bootham School 51 Bootham , YO30 7BU | - not rated | 2,978 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| York St John University Lord Mayor's Walk , YO31 7EX | - not rated | 3,174 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Mount School (York) Dalton Terrace , YO24 4DD | - not rated | 4,298 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hob Moor Oaks Academy Green Lane , Acomb YO24 4PS | 3out of 4 | 4,739 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Mulan Chinese Restaurant | 2 Tower Court, Oakdale Road | 259 yd | |
| Bella Italia | 2 Stirling Road | 408 yd | |
| Harvester Clifton Moor | Stirling Road | 408 yd | |
| Brunch | Unit, 25 Auster Road | 491 yd | |
| Burger King Limited | Stirling Road | 554 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Flying Legends | Stirling Road | 408 yd | |
| Lysander Arms | Village Street | 914 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Subway | Unit 1, Kettlestring Lane | 123 yd | |
| LS Cakery at Baker Street Deli | 12 Clifton Moor Business Village | 159 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | 3 Tower Court, Oakdale Road | 259 yd | |
| Pepperoni Palace | 1 Auster Road | 458 yd | |
| YO! To Go | 9 Stirling Road | 554 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Farmfoods | 2 Tower Court, Oakdale Road | 259 yd | |
| Tesco | 9 Stirling Road | 554 yd | |
| Aldi Stores | Water Lane | 736 yd | |
| Home Bargains | Hurricane Way | 846 yd | |
| The Food Warehouse | Unit 3, Clifton Moor Retail Park, Hurricane Way | 852 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| 1Gym (York) (Closed) Amy Johnson Way | 226 yd | |
| Lakeside Primary Academy OAKDALE ROAD | grass pitches | 383 yd |
| 24/7 Fitness (York) AUDAX CLOSE | health and fitness suite | 396 yd |
| Atlanta Health & Fitness Centre SEAFIRE CLOSE | health and fitness suite | 627 yd |
| Rawcliffe Recreation Association RAWCLIFFE PAVILION RAWCLIFFE PAVILION ST. MARKS GROVE | grass pitches | 780 yd |
| Pure Gym (York) CLIFTON MOOR CENTRE | health and fitness suite | 802 yd |
| Melodie Park WIGGINTON ROAD | golf | 906 yd |
| Playfootball York Playfootball Playfootball Stirling Road | artificial grass pitch | 927 yd |
| Roko Health Club (York) ROKO HEALTH CLUB ROKO HEALTH CLUB STIRLING ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 929 yd |
| Bumper Castle Field WIGGINTON ROAD | grass pitches | 982 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 | 74.1% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 40.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 40.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 40.7% |
| 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 | 25.9% |
| Median download speed | 57.4 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 99.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 900 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 900 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 14 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 66.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 900 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.