Clifton is in York and in York district. YO30 6AE is located in the Clifton electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of York Central. This postcode has been in use since 1998-06-01.
StreetScan combines information about Clifton, York, YO30 6AE and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: YO30 7EA, YO30 6HZ, YO30 7DQ, YO30 7AE, YO30 7EG, YO30 7AD, YO30 6AQ, YO30 7BF, YO30 7AF.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around YO30 6AE is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 46.3% | 50.9% | 4.6% | 51.0% | -0.1% |
| Male | 53.7% | 49.1% | -4.6% | 49.0% | 0.1% |
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 6AE, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 51.8% 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 | 50.4% | 51.8% | 1.4% | 37.9% | 13.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 37.5% | 36.5% | -1.0% | 44.2% | -7.7% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 1.8% | 2.3% | 0.5% | 2.2% | 0.1% |
| Divorced | 5.7% | 5.3% | -0.4% | 9.1% | -3.8% |
| Widowed | 4.4% | 4.1% | -0.3% | 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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (92%) 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 | 64.3% | 65.5% | 1.2% | 48.4% | 17.1% |
| Good health | 25.6% | 26.5% | 0.9% | 33.6% | -7.1% |
| Fair health | 7.8% | 6.6% | -1.2% | 12.7% | -6.1% |
| Bad health | 2.3% | 1.4% | -0.9% | 4.0% | -2.6% |
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 6AE this area, 7.2% 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 55.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 9.3% | 7.2% | -2.1% | 18.2% | -11.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 6.2% | 3.5% | -2.7% | 9.6% | -6.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.7% | 18.8% | 3.1% | 13.4% | 5.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.3% | 1.4% | 0.1% | 5.3% | -3.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.1% | 12.4% | -1.7% | 16.9% | -4.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 49.6% | 55.5% | 5.9% | 33.8% | 21.7% |
| Other | 3.9% | 1.2% | -2.7% | 2.8% | -1.6% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 86.9% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 2.5% | 3.8% | 1.3% | 0.7% | 3.1% |
| Indian | 0.2% | 0.5% | 0.3% | 3.1% | -2.6% |
| Pakistani | 1.2% | 0.5% | -0.7% | 2.7% | -2.2% |
| Other Asian | 0.8% | 0.2% | -0.6% | 1.6% | -1.4% |
| Black African | 0.6% | 1.2% | 0.6% | 2.5% | -1.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 3.5% | 3.1% | 0.8% | 2.7% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.4% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.2% | -0.2% | 0.9% | -0.7% |
| Mixed Other | 0.2% | 1.2% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| White | 92.6% | 86.9% | -5.7% | 81.4% | 5.5% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Other | 0.6% | 1.4% | 0.8% | 1.6% | -0.2% |
In this area, 80% 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 | 83.8% | 80% | -3.8% | 83.2% | -3.2% |
| European Union | 6.4% | 6.4% | 0.0% | 6.1% | 0.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.8% | 1.9% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 1.1% |
| Africa | 2% | 1.2% | -0.8% | 2.7% | -1.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4.7% | 7.8% | 3.1% | 5.6% | 2.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.8% | 2.1% | 0.3% | 1.3% | 0.8% |
| Oceania | 0.6% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 82.2% | 79.6% | -2.6% | 83.2% | -3.6% |
| 10+ Years | 4.3% | 8.2% | 3.9% | 9.8% | -1.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.3% | 3.1% | -0.2% | 2.9% | 0.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.5% | 2.6% | -0.9% | 2.2% | 0.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 6.6% | 6.6% | 0.0% | 1.9% | 4.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 85.9% | 76.7% | 9.2% |
| France | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Germany | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 2.4% | 1.3% | 1.1% |
| Romania | 0.2% | 0.9% | -0.7% |
| Other EU countries | 1.9% | 1.5% | 0.4% |
| Turkey | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Other Europe | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Eastern Asia | 3.3% | 0.3% | 3.0% |
| South-East Asia | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Central and South America | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Oceania | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| No passport held | 2.6% | 13.5% | -10.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 46.6% | 37.2% | 9.4% |
| Christian | 38.4% | 46.2% | -7.8% |
| Buddhist | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Muslim | 3.3% | 6.5% | -3.2% |
| Not answered | 10.8% | 6.0% | 4.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Clifton was 17.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 85.4% lower than the Clifton average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Clifton has the 11th lowest crime rate of 50 local areas in Clifton and the 123rd lowest crime rate of 639 local areas in York .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 8.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -46.5%.

Households in this area have a slightly higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 69% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Clifton, York, York Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £1,200,000 | 2025-07-18 | £1,194,118 |
| 30 Clifton, York, York Terraced, an established residential building | £1,650,000 | 2024-01-08 | £1,705,279 |
| 6 Clifton, York, York Detached, an established residential building | £995,000 | 2023-09-15 | £987,048 |
| 14 Clifton, York, York Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £1,200,000 | 2022-08-23 | £1,204,748 |
| 6 Clifton, York, York Detached, an established residential building | £885,000 | 2021-10-29 | £966,782 |
YO30 6AE 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.
The percentage of student residents living in YO30 6AE area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Full-Time Employee | 117 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 74 |
| Retired | 58 |
| Self-Employed | 36 |
| Part-Time Employee | 26 |
| Unemployed | 11 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 3 |
| Education | 46 |
| Human health and social work activities | 36 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 27 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 23 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 21 |
| Other | 15 |
| Manufacturing | 13 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Construction | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 2 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 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 | 1,507 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clifton Green Primary School Kingsway North , Clifton YO30 6JA | 2out of 4 | 522 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Saint Barnabas Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Jubilee Terrace , Leeman Road YO26 4YZ | 2out of 4 | 744 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Wilfrid's Catholic Primary School - a Catholic Voluntary Academy Monkgate , YO31 7PB | 4out of 4 | 1,159 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Park Grove Primary Academy Park Grove , YO31 8LG | 3out of 4 | 1,268 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Burton Green Primary School Burton Green , Clifton YO30 6JE | 3out of 4 | 1,293 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 1,264 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| All Saints RC School Mill Mount Lane , YO24 1BJ | 4out of 4 | 1,873 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Millthorpe School Nunthorpe Avenue , YO23 1WF | 3out of 4 | 2,181 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Manor Church of England Academy Millfield Lane , Nether Poppleton YO26 6PA | 4out of 4 | 3,294 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| York High School Cornlands Road , YO24 3WZ | 1out of 4 | 3,421 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| York College Sim Balk Lane , YO23 2BB | - not rated | 4,248 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | 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 | 93 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bootham School 51 Bootham , YO30 7BU | - not rated | 493 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| York St John University Lord Mayor's Walk , YO31 7EX | - not rated | 1,001 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Mount School (York) Dalton Terrace , YO24 4DD | - not rated | 1,783 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hob Moor Oaks Academy Green Lane , Acomb YO24 4PS | 3out of 4 | 2,775 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cakes d'Licious | 61 Clifton | 382 yd | |
| Oleria Patisserie | 42 Bootham | 479 yd | |
| Taas Restaurant | 2a-4 Bootham | 545 yd | |
| Rainbow Ceramics | 15-17 Bootham | 577 yd | |
| North South | 25a Bootham | 577 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Burton Stone Inn | 34 Clifton | 224 yd | |
| York Burton Lane C I U | 74 Bootham Crescent | 238 yd | |
| York City Social Club | Grosvenor Road | 375 yd | |
| Roots | 68 Marygate | 516 yd | |
| The Minster Inn | 24 Marygate | 516 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dough | 73 Bootham | 139 yd | |
| Clifton Catering | 76 Clifton | 224 yd | |
| Bellas Kitchen | 94 Clifton | 412 yd | |
| Tony Neary: The Pie Shop | 65 Clifton | 419 yd | |
| D'oh Pizzeria & Grill | 47 Newborough Street | 497 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | 31 Bootham Row | 555 yd | |
| Tesco | 45-49 Gillygate | 598 yd | |
| The Coop | Groves Chapel, Union Terrace | 716 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 201 Burton Stone Lane | 766 yd | |
| Sainsburys | York Railway Station, Station Road | 1,008 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bootham Park Hospital Recreation Field BOOTHAM PARK HOSPITAL BOOTHAM PARK HOSPITAL BOOTHAM | grass pitches | 282 yd |
| St Peters School Clifton | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool, tennis courts | 317 yd |
| York City (Bootham Crescent) BOOTHAM CRESCENT | grass pitches | 376 yd |
| Bootham School Bootham | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 389 yd |
| Clifton Green Primary School KINGSWAY NORTH | grass pitches | 558 yd |
| Bootham & Monk Ward Conservative Club CLARENCE STREET | 690 yd | |
| Victoria Park (Leeman Road) Jubilee Terrace | grass pitches | 710 yd |
| York St John University Sports Hall And Fitness Centre LORD MAYORS WALK | health and fitness suite | 885 yd |
| Burton Stone Community Centre EVELYN CRESCENT | 959 yd | |
| Principal York Hotel Health Club STATION ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 968 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 | 158.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 204.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 30 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 23.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.