Rowntree Avenue is in York and in York district. YO30 6HD 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 Rowntree Avenue, York, YO30 6HD and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: YO30 6HQ, YO31 8JQ, YO30 6HH, YO30 6HN, YO30 6HB, YO30 6HL, YO30 6HA, YO30 6HE, YO30 6EG.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding YO30 6HD has a slightly higher male population, with 50.2% 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 | 46.5% | 49.8% | 3.3% | 51.0% | -1.2% |
| Male | 53.5% | 50.2% | -3.3% | 49.0% | 1.2% |
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 | 40.9% | 41.6% | 0.7% | 37.9% | 3.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 42.3% | 40.5% | -1.8% | 44.2% | -3.7% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Separated | 3.5% | 1.9% | -1.6% | 2.2% | -0.3% |
| Divorced | 7.7% | 9.3% | 1.6% | 9.1% | 0.2% |
| Widowed | 5.6% | 5.8% | 0.2% | 6.1% | -0.3% |
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 | 44.5% | 38% | -6.5% | 48.4% | -10.4% |
| Good health | 33.8% | 37.6% | 3.8% | 33.6% | 4.0% |
| Fair health | 14.5% | 18.5% | 4.0% | 12.7% | 5.8% |
| Bad health | 5.8% | 5% | -0.8% | 4.0% | 1.0% |
| Very bad health | 1.4% | 1% | -0.4% | 1.2% | -0.2% |
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 | 33.2% | 24.1% | -9.1% | 18.2% | 5.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 18.2% | 12.5% | -5.7% | 9.6% | 2.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.6% | 10.5% | -3.1% | 13.4% | -2.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.5% | 5.1% | 1.6% | 5.3% | -0.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14% | 10.9% | -3.1% | 16.9% | -6.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 15.7% | 33.9% | 18.2% | 33.8% | 0.1% |
| Other | 1.7% | 3.1% | 1.4% | 2.8% | 0.3% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 83.3% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 3.2% | 6.5% | 3.3% | 1.1% | 5.4% |
| Chinese | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Indian | 1.4% | 1% | -0.4% | 3.1% | -2.1% |
| Pakistani | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 1.4% | 0.3% | -1.1% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Black African | 0% | 2.9% | 2.9% | 2.5% | 0.4% |
| Other Black | 0.6% | 2.6% | 2.0% | 0.5% | 2.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 1% | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| White | 90.8% | 83.3% | -7.5% | 81.4% | 1.9% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Arab | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 1.6% | -0.6% |
In this area, 81.5% 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 | 88.4% | 81.5% | -6.9% | 83.2% | -1.7% |
| European Union | 2.3% | 6.9% | 4.6% | 6.1% | 0.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 2.6% | 1.3% | -1.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Africa | 0.9% | 4% | 3.1% | 2.7% | 1.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4.6% | 5% | 0.4% | 5.6% | -0.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.9% | 1.3% | 0.4% | 1.3% | 0.0% |
| 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 | 88.4% | 81.5% | -6.9% | 83.2% | -1.7% |
| 10+ Years | 2% | 11.9% | 9.9% | 9.8% | 2.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.9% | 2.6% | 1.7% | 2.9% | -0.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 4.9% | 2.6% | -2.3% | 2.2% | 0.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.8% | 1.3% | -2.5% | 1.9% | -0.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 70.5% | 76.7% | -6.2% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Italy | 1.6% | 0.6% | 1.0% |
| Portugal | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Spain | 1.3% | 0.4% | 0.9% |
| Poland | 3.6% | 1.3% | 2.3% |
| Romania | 0.7% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 1% | 1.5% | -0.5% |
| Other Europe | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Southern Asia | 1.3% | 1.2% | 0.1% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 16.1% | 13.5% | 2.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 42.6% | 37.2% | 5.4% |
| Christian | 43% | 46.2% | -3.2% |
| Muslim | 8.9% | 6.5% | 2.4% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 5.2% | 6.0% | -0.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Rowntree Avenue was 169.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 41.4% higher than the Clifton average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Rowntree Avenue has the 6th highest crime rate of 50 local areas in Clifton and the 87th highest crime rate of 639 local areas in York .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 65.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 65.2%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 80% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 22 Rowntree Avenue, York, York Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £295,000 | 2025-09-26 | £295,000 |
| 52 Rowntree Avenue, York, York Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £285,000 | 2025-09-19 | £285,000 |
| 28 Rowntree Avenue, York, York Terraced, an established residential building | £235,000 | 2021-12-14 | £255,861 |
| 42 Rowntree Avenue, York, York Terraced, an established residential building | £190,000 | 2019-10-15 | £239,975 |
| 18 Rowntree Avenue, York, York Terraced, an established residential building | £195,000 | 2019-09-06 | £244,170 |
YO30 6HD 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 | 93 |
| Part-Time Employee | 43 |
| Retired | 43 |
| Self-Employed | 24 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 13 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Other | 8 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 36 |
| Human health and social work activities | 29 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 19 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 16 |
| Other | 15 |
| Education | 14 |
| Manufacturing | 12 |
| Construction | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 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 | 2,691 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Burton Green Primary School Burton Green , Clifton YO30 6JE | 3out of 4 | 487 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Haxby Road Primary Academy 154 Haxby Road , YO31 8JN | 3out of 4 | 728 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Clifton Green Primary School Kingsway North , Clifton YO30 6JA | 2out of 4 | 770 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Park Grove Primary Academy Park Grove , YO31 8LG | 3out of 4 | 1,200 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Wilfrid's Catholic Primary School - a Catholic Voluntary Academy Monkgate , YO31 7PB | 4out of 4 | 1,468 yd | Academy converter | No | 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 | 1,127 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Huntington School Huntington Road , Huntington YO32 9WT | 4out of 4 | 2,263 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Joseph Rowntree School Haxby Road , New Earswick YO32 4BZ | 3out of 4 | 2,925 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| All Saints RC School Mill Mount Lane , YO24 1BJ | 4out of 4 | 2,992 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Millthorpe School Nunthorpe Avenue , YO23 1WF | 3out of 4 | 3,237 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 5,422 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 | 1,243 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bootham School 51 Bootham , YO30 7BU | - not rated | 1,326 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| York St John University Lord Mayor's Walk , YO31 7EX | - not rated | 1,335 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Mount School (York) Dalton Terrace , YO24 4DD | - not rated | 2,938 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Applefields School Bad Bargain Lane , Burnholme YO31 0LW | 3out of 4 | 3,087 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Naz Spice | 207 Burton Stone Lane | 372 yd | |
| Starbucks (Sodexo) | Nestle UK, Haxby Road | 482 yd | |
| Rose Cafe | 169 Haxby Road | 490 yd | |
| Mrs Greedy's | 218 Burton Stone Lane | 505 yd | |
| Marjorie Waite Court Cafe | Marjorie Waite Court Community | 522 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| York Hospital Sports & Social Club | 37 White Cross Road | 651 yd | |
| Living Word Church | 187-189 Huntington Road | 797 yd | |
| York City Social Club | Grosvenor Road | 836 yd | |
| The Punch Bowl | 134 Lowther Street | 932 yd | |
| The Clifton Hotel | Water Lane | 966 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dhillons Bridge Fisheries | 4 Intake Avenue | 158 yd | |
| Clifton Chinese Takeaway | 41 Crichton Avenue | 407 yd | |
| Lukes Takeaway | 49 Crichton Avenue | 407 yd | |
| Pizza Time | 193 Burton Stone Lane | 447 yd | |
| Slice of Heaven | 185 Burton Stone Lane | 447 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | 201 Burton Stone Lane | 447 yd | |
| The Coop | Groves Chapel, Union Terrace | 852 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Nestle Uk Ltd (York) Football Field HAXBY ROAD | grass pitches | 460 yd |
| Burton Stone Community Centre EVELYN CRESCENT | 466 yd | |
| Yearsley Swimming Pool HALEYS TERRACE | swimming pool | 575 yd |
| Burton Green Primary School BURTON GREEN | grass pitches | 600 yd |
| York City (Bootham Crescent) BOOTHAM CRESCENT | grass pitches | 835 yd |
| Clifton Green Primary School KINGSWAY NORTH | grass pitches | 836 yd |
| York St John University (Haxby Road) HAXBY ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 911 yd |
| Bootham & Monk Ward Conservative Club CLARENCE STREET | 934 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 | 94.1% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 94.1% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 94.1% |
| 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 | 304.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 900 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 900 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 14.1 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 227 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 900 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.