Clifton is in York and in York district. YO30 6BH 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 6BH and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: YO30 6BL, YO30 6BJ, YO30 6LN, YO30 6NN, YO30 6NH, YO30 6PU, YO30 6NL, YO30 6BQ, YO30 6AH.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding YO30 6BH is primarily male, with 55.2% of the population 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 | 48.8% | 44.8% | -4.0% | 51.0% | -6.2% |
| Male | 51.2% | 55.2% | 4.0% | 49.0% | 6.2% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of YO30 6BH there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 52.2% 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 | 32.5% | 35.1% | 2.6% | 37.9% | -2.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 51.5% | 52.2% | 0.7% | 44.2% | 8.0% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Divorced | 8.4% | 9.6% | 1.2% | 9.1% | 0.5% |
| Widowed | 6.8% | 2.2% | -4.6% | 6.1% | -3.9% |
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 (85.9%) 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 | 60% | 56.9% | -3.1% | 48.4% | 8.5% |
| Good health | 27.4% | 29% | 1.6% | 33.6% | -4.6% |
| Fair health | 9.5% | 10.3% | 0.8% | 12.7% | -2.4% |
| Bad health | 2.8% | 1.9% | -0.9% | 4.0% | -2.1% |
| Very bad health | 0.4% | 1.9% | 1.5% | 1.2% | 0.7% |
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 6BH this area, 7% 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 62.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 7.2% | 7% | -0.2% | 18.2% | -11.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 8% | 6.1% | -1.9% | 9.6% | -3.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11.8% | 9.2% | -2.6% | 13.4% | -4.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.8% | 1.7% | 0.9% | 5.3% | -3.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.5% | 13.1% | 2.6% | 16.9% | -3.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 60.3% | 62.4% | 2.1% | 33.8% | 28.6% |
| Other | 1.3% | 0.4% | -0.9% | 2.8% | -2.4% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 92.7% 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 | 0.4% | 1.1% | 0.7% | 1.1% | 0.0% |
| Chinese | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.7% | -0.3% |
| Indian | 2.1% | 0% | -2.1% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Black African | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.0% | -0.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.1% | 1.9% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 1.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| White | 94.4% | 92.7% | -1.7% | 81.4% | 11.3% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.4% | 2.3% | 1.9% | 1.6% | 0.7% |
In this area, 86.6% 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 | 93% | 86.6% | -6.4% | 83.2% | 3.4% |
| European Union | 1.8% | 4.6% | 2.8% | 6.1% | -1.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| Africa | 2.1% | 0.4% | -1.7% | 2.7% | -2.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.8% | 2.7% | -0.1% | 5.6% | -2.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 1.3% | 0.2% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 2.7% | 2.3% | 0.3% | 2.4% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 93% | 86.9% | -6.1% | 83.2% | 3.7% |
| 10+ Years | 0.4% | 6.9% | 6.5% | 9.8% | -2.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.1% | 1.2% | 0.1% | 2.9% | -1.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.4% | 2.3% | 0.9% | 2.2% | 0.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.2% | 2.7% | -1.5% | 1.9% | 0.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 83.3% | 76.7% | 6.6% |
| Ireland | 2.3% | 0.6% | 1.7% |
| France | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Romania | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Other Europe | 1.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% |
| Middle East | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 0.4% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
| South-East Asia | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Oceania | 1.6% | 0.1% | 1.5% |
| No passport held | 8.1% | 13.5% | -5.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 52.5% | 37.2% | 15.3% |
| Christian | 43.7% | 46.2% | -2.5% |
| Muslim | 0.4% | 6.5% | -6.1% |
| Not answered | 3.4% | 6.0% | -2.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Clifton was 114.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 4.8% lower than the Clifton average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Clifton has the 10th highest crime rate of 50 local areas in Clifton and the 133rd highest crime rate of 639 local areas in York .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 36.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -50.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 138 Clifton, York, York Terraced, an established residential building | £1,200,000 | 2021-09-16 | £1,381,900 |
| 136 Clifton, York, York Terraced, an established residential building | £1,100,000 | 2020-02-14 | £1,394,521 |
| 134 Clifton, York, York Terraced, an established residential building | £1,100,000 | 2014-08-22 | £1,707,012 |
| 136 Clifton, York, York Terraced, an established residential building | £855,000 | 2013-11-04 | £1,388,182 |
| 134 Clifton, York, York Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £615,000 | 2005-09-27 | £1,160,270 |
YO30 6BH 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 | 70 |
| Retired | 66 |
| Self-Employed | 22 |
| Part-Time Employee | 21 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 16 |
| Looking after home or family | 13 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 8 |
| Other | 4 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Human health and social work activities | 25 |
| Education | 20 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 18 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 18 |
| Other | 14 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 12 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Construction | 2 |
| 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 | 1,940 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 | 467 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 | 850 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Burton Green Primary School Burton Green , Clifton YO30 6JE | 3out of 4 | 977 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Poppleton Road Primary School Poppleton Road , YO26 4UP | 3out of 4 | 1,548 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Clifton With Rawcliffe Primary School Eastholme Drive , Rawcliffe YO30 5TA | 3out of 4 | 1,623 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 | 628 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| All Saints RC School Mill Mount Lane , YO24 1BJ | 4out of 4 | 2,415 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Manor Church of England Academy Millfield Lane , Nether Poppleton YO26 6PA | 4out of 4 | 2,730 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Millthorpe School Nunthorpe Avenue , YO23 1WF | 3out of 4 | 2,770 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Huntington School Huntington Road , Huntington YO32 9WT | 4out of 4 | 3,343 yd | Community school | 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 | 4,644 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 | 782 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bootham School 51 Bootham , YO30 7BU | - not rated | 1,173 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| York St John University Lord Mayor's Walk , YO31 7EX | - not rated | 1,614 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Mount School (York) Dalton Terrace , YO24 4DD | - not rated | 2,278 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hob Moor Oaks Academy Green Lane , Acomb YO24 4PS | 3out of 4 | 2,921 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 | 314 yd | |
| York Sports Club | Shipton Road | 482 yd | |
| York Cricket And Rugby Union Football Club | York Cricket And Rugby Union Football Club, Shipton Road | 482 yd | |
| Marjorie Waite Court Cafe | Marjorie Waite Court Community | 663 yd | |
| Mrs Greedy's | 218 Burton Stone Lane | 736 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Burton Stone Inn | 34 Clifton | 466 yd | |
| The Clifton Hotel | Water Lane | 595 yd | |
| York City Social Club | Grosvenor Road | 756 yd | |
| York Burton Lane C I U | 74 Bootham Crescent | 804 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tony Neary: The Pie Shop | 65 Clifton | 278 yd | |
| Bellas Kitchen | 94 Clifton | 279 yd | |
| Clifton Catering | 76 Clifton | 466 yd | |
| Happy Wok | 164 Burton Stone Lane | 736 yd | |
| Pizza Time | 193 Burton Stone Lane | 756 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | 201 Burton Stone Lane | 756 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Clifton Green Primary School KINGSWAY NORTH | grass pitches | 360 yd |
| Bootham School Sports Field Rawcliffe Lane | grass pitches, tennis courts | 370 yd |
| York Sports Club Shipton Road | grass pitches, squash courts, tennis courts | 569 yd |
| Vale Of York Academy RAWCLIFFE DRIVE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 679 yd |
| Burton Stone Community Centre EVELYN CRESCENT | 720 yd | |
| St Peters School Clifton | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool, tennis courts | 754 yd |
| York City (Bootham Crescent) BOOTHAM CRESCENT | grass pitches | 757 yd |
| Victoria Park (Leeman Road) Jubilee Terrace | grass pitches | 907 yd |
| Bootham Park Hospital Recreation Field BOOTHAM PARK HOSPITAL BOOTHAM PARK HOSPITAL BOOTHAM | grass pitches | 946 yd |
| Bootham School Bootham | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 1,076 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 | 53.3 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 55.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 72.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 72.5 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 13.6 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.