Rowntree Avenue is in York and in York district. YO30 6HG 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 6HG and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: YO30 6HJ, YO30 6HE, YO30 6HL, YO30 6HF, YO30 6HN, YO30 6HA, YO30 6EY, YO30 6HH, YO31 8JQ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around YO30 6HG is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.1% | 51.3% | 0.2% | 51.0% | 0.3% |
| Male | 48.9% | 48.7% | -0.2% | 49.0% | -0.3% |
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 6HG, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 45.3% 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 | 37.5% | 45.3% | 7.8% | 37.9% | 7.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 26.7% | 31.3% | 4.6% | 44.2% | -12.9% |
| Separated | 5% | 5.2% | 0.2% | 2.2% | 3.0% |
| Divorced | 17.1% | 12.5% | -4.6% | 9.1% | 3.4% |
| Widowed | 13.8% | 5.7% | -8.1% | 6.1% | -0.4% |
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 | 31.1% | 45.4% | 14.3% | 48.4% | -3.0% |
| Good health | 36.8% | 32.4% | -4.4% | 33.6% | -1.2% |
| Fair health | 20.7% | 13% | -7.7% | 12.7% | 0.3% |
| Bad health | 8.6% | 7.1% | -1.5% | 4.0% | 3.1% |
| Very bad health | 2.9% | 2.1% | -0.8% | 1.2% | 0.9% |
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 | 48.3% | 28% | -20.3% | 18.2% | 9.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.4% | 10.1% | -0.3% | 9.6% | 0.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11.3% | 14.8% | 3.5% | 13.4% | 1.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.3% | 7.9% | 4.6% | 5.3% | 2.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.3% | 11.1% | 2.8% | 16.9% | -5.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 13.3% | 25.9% | 12.6% | 33.8% | -7.9% |
| Other | 5% | 2.1% | -2.9% | 2.8% | -0.7% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 86.1% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 1.1% | 0.2% |
| Chinese | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 0.7% | 0.1% |
| Indian | 3.2% | 8.4% | 5.2% | 3.1% | 5.3% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.5% | -2.1% |
| Other Black | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| White | 93.2% | 86.1% | -7.1% | 81.4% | 4.7% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Arab | 2.1% | 0.8% | -1.3% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 1.6% | -0.8% |
In this area, 84.5% 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 | 87.9% | 84.5% | -3.4% | 83.2% | 1.3% |
| European Union | 3.9% | 3.4% | -0.5% | 6.1% | -2.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.4% | 1.7% | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| Africa | 1.8% | 1.3% | -0.5% | 2.7% | -1.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4.6% | 9.2% | 4.6% | 5.6% | 3.6% |
| British Overseas | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 86.4% | 84.5% | -1.9% | 83.2% | 1.3% |
| 10+ Years | 0.7% | 9.2% | 8.5% | 9.8% | -0.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.2% | 1.3% | -1.9% | 2.9% | -1.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 4.3% | 1.7% | -2.6% | 2.2% | -0.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.4% | 3.4% | -2.0% | 1.9% | 1.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 66.5% | 76.7% | -10.2% |
| Italy | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Portugal | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Poland | 0.8% | 1.3% | -0.5% |
| Other EU countries | 0.8% | 1.5% | -0.7% |
| Other Europe | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Southern Asia | 1.7% | 1.2% | 0.5% |
| No passport held | 27.1% | 13.5% | 13.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 53.6% | 37.2% | 16.4% |
| Christian | 37.7% | 46.2% | -8.5% |
| Jewish | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Muslim | 2.5% | 6.5% | -4.0% |
| Other religion | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Not answered | 4.6% | 6.0% | -1.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Rowntree Avenue was 51.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 57.2% lower than the Clifton average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Rowntree Avenue has the 21st lowest crime rate of 50 local areas in Clifton and the 309th highest crime rate of 639 local areas in York .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 31.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -29.8%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 83 Rowntree Avenue, York, York Terraced, an established residential building | £275,000 | 2025-09-22 | £275,000 |
| 111 Rowntree Avenue, York, York Terraced, an established residential building | £210,000 | 2024-08-01 | £205,756 |
| 77 Rowntree Avenue, York, York Terraced, an established residential building | £205,000 | 2023-08-18 | £205,000 |
| 103 Rowntree Avenue, York, York Terraced, an established residential building | £235,000 | 2022-11-10 | £236,861 |
| 79 Rowntree Avenue, York, York Terraced, an established residential building | £260,100 | 2022-09-30 | £257,320 |
YO30 6HG 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 | 69 |
| Part-Time Employee | 30 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 23 |
| Retired | 19 |
| Other | 17 |
| Looking after home or family | 12 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Self-Employed | 4 |
| Unemployed | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 22 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 14 |
| Education | 14 |
| Human health and social work activities | 13 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Manufacturing | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Other | 5 |
| Construction | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation 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 | 2,907 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 | 427 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Haxby Road Primary Academy 154 Haxby Road , YO31 8JN | 3out of 4 | 874 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Clifton Green Primary School Kingsway North , Clifton YO30 6JA | 2out of 4 | 945 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Park Grove Primary Academy Park Grove , YO31 8LG | 3out of 4 | 1,396 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Yearsley Grove Primary School Yearsley Grove , Huntington YO31 9BX | 3out of 4 | 1,551 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 | 1,134 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Huntington School Huntington Road , Huntington YO32 9WT | 4out of 4 | 2,080 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Joseph Rowntree School Haxby Road , New Earswick YO32 4BZ | 3out of 4 | 2,706 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| All Saints RC School Mill Mount Lane , YO24 1BJ | 4out of 4 | 3,220 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Millthorpe School Nunthorpe Avenue , YO23 1WF | 3out of 4 | 3,470 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 1,458 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bootham School 51 Bootham , YO30 7BU | - not rated | 1,558 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| York St John University Lord Mayor's Walk , YO31 7EX | - not rated | 1,559 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Mount School (York) Dalton Terrace , YO24 4DD | - not rated | 3,162 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Applefields School Bad Bargain Lane , Burnholme YO31 0LW | 3out of 4 | 3,185 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starbucks (Sodexo) | Nestle UK, Haxby Road | 506 yd | |
| Naz Spice | 207 Burton Stone Lane | 564 yd | |
| Marjorie Waite Court Cafe | Marjorie Waite Court Community | 621 yd | |
| Volunteer Cafe within Foss Park Hospital | Foss Park Hospital, Haxby Road | 622 yd | |
| Rose Cafe | 169 Haxby Road | 648 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Living Word Church | 187-189 Huntington Road | 770 yd | |
| York Hospital Sports & Social Club | 37 White Cross Road | 820 yd | |
| The Clifton Hotel | Water Lane | 981 yd | |
| York City Social Club | Grosvenor Road | 1,057 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dhillons Bridge Fisheries | 4 Intake Avenue | 353 yd | |
| Clifton Chinese Takeaway | 41 Crichton Avenue | 445 yd | |
| Lukes Takeaway | 49 Crichton Avenue | 445 yd | |
| Pizza Time | 193 Burton Stone Lane | 640 yd | |
| Slice of Heaven | 185 Burton Stone Lane | 640 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | 201 Burton Stone Lane | 640 yd | |
| Aldi Stores | Water Lane | 1,016 yd | |
| The Coop | Groves Chapel, Union Terrace | 1,083 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Burton Green Primary School BURTON GREEN | grass pitches | 383 yd |
| Nestle Uk Ltd (York) Football Field HAXBY ROAD | grass pitches | 431 yd |
| Burton Stone Community Centre EVELYN CRESCENT | 563 yd | |
| Yearsley Swimming Pool HALEYS TERRACE | swimming pool | 577 yd |
| York St John University (Haxby Road) HAXBY ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 792 yd |
| Clifton Green Primary School KINGSWAY NORTH | grass pitches | 994 yd |
| York City (Bootham Crescent) BOOTHAM CRESCENT | grass pitches | 1,055 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 | 96.6% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 96.6% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 96.6% |
| 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 | 350 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 497.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 341.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 900 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.