Handley Close is in York and in Ryedale district. YO30 4YD 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 Handley Close, York, YO30 4YD and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: YO30 4YE, YO30 4YB, YO30 6QR, YO30 4YA, YO30 6RG, YO30 6QN, YO30 6QQ, YO30 4XN, YO30 6QL.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding YO30 4YD has a slightly higher male population, with 52.8% 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% | 47.2% | -6.3% | 51.0% | -3.8% |
| Male | 46.5% | 52.8% | 6.3% | 49.0% | 3.8% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 26.1% | 39% | 12.9% | 37.9% | 1.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 52.3% | 48% | -4.3% | 44.2% | 3.8% |
| Separated | 4.2% | 5.7% | 1.5% | 2.2% | 3.5% |
| Divorced | 13.6% | 4.9% | -8.7% | 9.1% | -4.2% |
| Widowed | 3.8% | 2.4% | -1.4% | 6.1% | -3.7% |
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 (88.4%) 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% | 58% | 2.7% | 48.4% | 9.6% |
| Good health | 30.7% | 30.4% | -0.3% | 33.6% | -3.2% |
| Fair health | 10.4% | 8.3% | -2.1% | 12.7% | -4.4% |
| Bad health | 1.9% | 3.3% | 1.4% | 4.0% | -0.7% |
| 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 17.8% | 21.1% | 3.3% | 18.2% | 2.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.1% | 8.6% | -3.5% | 9.6% | -1.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.8% | 10.2% | -7.6% | 13.4% | -3.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.4% | 3.9% | 0.5% | 5.3% | -1.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14% | 18% | 4.0% | 16.9% | 1.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 32.2% | 33.6% | 1.4% | 33.8% | -0.2% |
| Other | 2.7% | 4.7% | 2.0% | 2.8% | 1.9% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 84% 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% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 5.3% | 2.8% | -2.5% | 3.1% | -0.3% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| White | 81.8% | 84% | 2.2% | 81.4% | 2.6% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 8.3% | 13.3% | 5.0% | 0.1% | 13.2% |
| Arab | 2.1% | 0% | -2.1% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 91.7% 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 | 89% | 91.7% | 2.7% | 83.2% | 8.5% |
| European Union | 4% | 3.9% | -0.1% | 6.1% | -2.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.5% | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Africa | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 5.1% | 3.3% | -1.8% | 5.6% | -2.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 1.3% | -0.7% |
| 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% | 91.7% | 2.7% | 83.2% | 8.5% |
| 10+ Years | 0.5% | 3.9% | 3.4% | 9.8% | -5.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.4% | 1.7% | -0.7% | 2.9% | -1.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.9% | 2.2% | -0.7% | 2.2% | 0.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.1% | 0.6% | -4.5% | 1.9% | -1.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 79% | 76.7% | 2.3% |
| Spain | 1.1% | 0.4% | 0.7% |
| Lithuania | 1.7% | 0.3% | 1.4% |
| Poland | 2.2% | 1.3% | 0.9% |
| Southern Asia | 2.8% | 1.2% | 1.6% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| No passport held | 12.2% | 13.5% | -1.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 41.3% | 37.2% | 4.1% |
| Christian | 47.5% | 46.2% | 1.3% |
| Buddhist | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Hindu | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.0% |
| Jewish | 1.7% | 0.5% | 1.2% |
| Sikh | 0.6% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 6.7% | 6.0% | 0.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Handley Close was 62.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 10.9% higher than the Rawcliffe & Clifton Without average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Handley Close has the 9th highest crime rate of 27 local areas in Rawcliffe & Clifton Without and the 253rd highest crime rate of 639 local areas in York .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 35.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 94.7%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Handley Close, York, York Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £244,000 | 2024-11-29 | £248,156 |
| 10 Handley Close, York, York Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £180,000 | 2019-01-18 | £230,101 |
| 16 Handley Close, York, York Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £178,000 | 2018-12-14 | £228,407 |
| 16 Handley Close, York, York Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £180,000 | 2018-12-07 | £230,973 |
| 12 Handley Close, York, York Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £176,000 | 2016-05-27 | £251,252 |
YO30 4YD 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 52 |
| Part-Time Employee | 24 |
| Retired | 12 |
| Self-Employed | 10 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Other | 8 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Unemployed | 1 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 1 |
| 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 | 3,480 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 | 358 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Clifton With Rawcliffe Primary School Eastholme Drive , Rawcliffe YO30 5TA | 3out of 4 | 859 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Burton Green Primary School Burton Green , Clifton YO30 6JE | 3out of 4 | 978 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Clifton Green Primary School Kingsway North , Clifton YO30 6JA | 2out of 4 | 1,603 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| New Earswick Primary School Hawthorn Terrace , New Earswick YO32 4BY | 1out of 4 | 2,113 yd | Academy sponsor led | 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 | 925 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Huntington School Huntington Road , Huntington YO32 9WT | 4out of 4 | 2,510 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Joseph Rowntree School Haxby Road , New Earswick YO32 4BZ | 3out of 4 | 2,668 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Manor Church of England Academy Millfield Lane , Nether Poppleton YO26 6PA | 4out of 4 | 2,916 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| All Saints RC School Mill Mount Lane , YO24 1BJ | 4out of 4 | 3,944 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 | 2,194 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bootham School 51 Bootham , YO30 7BU | - not rated | 2,482 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| York St John University Lord Mayor's Walk , YO31 7EX | - not rated | 2,692 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Mount School (York) Dalton Terrace , YO24 4DD | - not rated | 3,816 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hob Moor Oaks Academy Green Lane , Acomb YO24 4PS | 3out of 4 | 4,330 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 | 359 yd | |
| Brunch | Unit, 25 Auster Road | 755 yd | |
| Bella Italia | 2 Stirling Road | 902 yd | |
| Harvester Clifton Moor | Stirling Road | 902 yd | |
| Purple Chilli Events Catering | Unit 3, Seafire Close | 956 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Flying Legends | Stirling Road | 902 yd | |
| The Clifton Hotel | Water Lane | 951 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Domino's Pizza | 3 Tower Court, Oakdale Road | 359 yd | |
| LS Cakery at Baker Street Deli | 12 Clifton Moor Business Village | 376 yd | |
| Subway | Unit 1, Kettlestring Lane | 574 yd | |
| Pepperoni Palace | 1 Auster Road | 670 yd | |
| Eastholme Drive Newsagents & Java Bar | 18 Eastholme Drive | 822 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldi Stores | Water Lane | 271 yd | |
| Farmfoods | 2 Tower Court, Oakdale Road | 359 yd | |
| Tesco | 9 Stirling Road | 1,047 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Lakeside Primary Academy OAKDALE ROAD | grass pitches | 470 yd |
| 1Gym (York) (Closed) Amy Johnson Way | 715 yd | |
| 24/7 Fitness (York) AUDAX CLOSE | health and fitness suite | 845 yd |
| Vale Of York Academy RAWCLIFFE DRIVE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 919 yd |
| Atlanta Health & Fitness Centre SEAFIRE CLOSE | health and fitness suite | 937 yd |
| Burton Green Primary School BURTON GREEN | grass pitches | 959 yd |
| Rawcliffe Recreation Association RAWCLIFFE PAVILION RAWCLIFFE PAVILION ST. MARKS GROVE | grass pitches | 960 yd |
| Bumper Castle Field WIGGINTON ROAD | grass pitches | 1,029 yd |
| Melodie Park WIGGINTON ROAD | golf | 1,084 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 | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 327.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 900 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 900 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 269.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 900 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.