Water Lane is in York and in York district. YO30 6PF 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 Water Lane, York, YO30 6PF and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: YO30 5ZE, YO30 6QB, YO30 5ZA, YO30 5ZB, YO30 6PJ, YO30 6PE, YO30 6QF, YO30 6PD, YO30 5GQ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding YO30 6PF, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.2% | 52% | 0.8% | 51.0% | 1.0% |
| Male | 48.8% | 48% | -0.8% | 49.0% | -1.0% |
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 | 30.2% | 35.5% | 5.3% | 37.9% | -2.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 51.6% | 48.9% | -2.7% | 44.2% | 4.7% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.7% | 0.6% | -0.1% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Separated | 2.5% | 2% | -0.5% | 2.2% | -0.2% |
| Divorced | 9.6% | 9.4% | -0.2% | 9.1% | 0.3% |
| Widowed | 5.3% | 3.7% | -1.6% | 6.1% | -2.4% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (90%) 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 | 47.5% | 59.4% | 11.9% | 48.4% | 11.0% |
| Good health | 38.7% | 30.6% | -8.1% | 33.6% | -3.0% |
| Fair health | 12.6% | 6% | -6.6% | 12.7% | -6.7% |
| Bad health | 1.2% | 3.5% | 2.3% | 4.0% | -0.5% |
| Very bad health | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 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 6PF this area, 9.5% 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 44.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 13.9% | 9.5% | -4.4% | 18.2% | -8.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.8% | 7.2% | -5.6% | 9.6% | -2.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.4% | 11.7% | -5.7% | 13.4% | -1.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.6% | 7.2% | 2.6% | 5.3% | 1.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11% | 18.1% | 7.1% | 16.9% | 1.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 35.9% | 44.7% | 8.8% | 33.8% | 10.9% |
| Other | 4.3% | 1.7% | -2.6% | 2.8% | -1.1% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 92.8% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.3% | 1.6% | 1.3% | 0.7% | 0.9% |
| Indian | 1.8% | 0.9% | -0.9% | 3.1% | -2.2% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 0.2% | -0.1% | 1.6% | -1.4% |
| Black African | 2.5% | 1.2% | -1.3% | 2.5% | -1.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.9% | 1.9% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 1.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.9% | -0.7% |
| Mixed Other | 0.6% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| White | 93.6% | 92.8% | -0.8% | 81.4% | 11.4% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
In this area, 89.5% 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 | 91.4% | 89.5% | -1.9% | 83.2% | 6.3% |
| European Union | 4.3% | 5.3% | 1.0% | 6.1% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 1.2% | 1.4% | 0.2% | 2.7% | -1.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.8% | 2.8% | 1.0% | 5.6% | -2.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
| Oceania | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 91.1% | 89.5% | -1.6% | 83.2% | 6.3% |
| 10+ Years | 1.2% | 6.3% | 5.1% | 9.8% | -3.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.8% | 1.4% | -1.4% | 2.9% | -1.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.3% | 2.1% | 1.8% | 2.2% | -0.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.6% | 0.7% | -3.9% | 1.9% | -1.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 88.1% | 76.7% | 11.4% |
| Ireland | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Lithuania | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Poland | 0.2% | 1.3% | -1.1% |
| Romania | 0.2% | 0.9% | -0.7% |
| Other EU countries | 0.9% | 1.5% | -0.6% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 0.5% | 1.2% | -0.7% |
| South-East Asia | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 7.5% | 13.5% | -6.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 47.8% | 37.2% | 10.6% |
| Christian | 42.2% | 46.2% | -4.0% |
| Buddhist | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Hindu | 0.7% | 1.7% | -1.0% |
| Muslim | 0.2% | 6.5% | -6.3% |
| Other religion | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Not answered | 8.4% | 6.0% | 2.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Water Lane was 20.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 64.5% lower than the Rawcliffe & Clifton Without average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Water Lane has the 7th lowest crime rate of 27 local areas in Rawcliffe & Clifton Without and the 148th lowest crime rate of 639 local areas in York .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 8.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 13.3%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 189 Water Lane, York, York Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £357,500 | 2020-12-03 | £425,895 |
| 193 Water Lane, York, York Semi-Detached, a newly built property | £309,950 | 2019-01-25 | £396,221 |
| 195 Water Lane, York, York Semi-Detached, a newly built property | £309,950 | 2019-01-25 | £396,221 |
| 189 Water Lane, York, York Semi-Detached, a newly built property | £324,950 | 2018-11-16 | £415,396 |
| 191 Water Lane, York, York Semi-Detached, a newly built property | £294,950 | 2018-10-26 | £378,955 |
YO30 6PF 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 | 169 |
| Retired | 67 |
| Part-Time Employee | 52 |
| Self-Employed | 31 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 11 |
| Other | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 5 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Looking after home or family | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Human health and social work activities | 46 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 33 |
| Education | 22 |
| Manufacturing | 17 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 15 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 12 |
| Transport and storage | 11 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 11 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 10 |
| Other | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| 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 | 2,870 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 | 582 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lakeside Primary Academy Oakdale Road , Clifton Moor YO30 4YL | 3out of 4 | 869 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Clifton With Rawcliffe Primary School Eastholme Drive , Rawcliffe YO30 5TA | 3out of 4 | 998 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Clifton Green Primary School Kingsway North , Clifton YO30 6JA | 2out of 4 | 1,016 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 | 1,771 yd | Voluntary controlled school | 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 | 339 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Huntington School Huntington Road , Huntington YO32 9WT | 4out of 4 | 2,732 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Manor Church of England Academy Millfield Lane , Nether Poppleton YO26 6PA | 4out of 4 | 2,784 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Joseph Rowntree School Haxby Road , New Earswick YO32 4BZ | 3out of 4 | 3,074 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| All Saints RC School Mill Mount Lane , YO24 1BJ | 4out of 4 | 3,332 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 | 1,594 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bootham School 51 Bootham , YO30 7BU | - not rated | 1,904 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| York St John University Lord Mayor's Walk , YO31 7EX | - not rated | 2,172 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Mount School (York) Dalton Terrace , YO24 4DD | - not rated | 3,204 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hob Moor Oaks Academy Green Lane , Acomb YO24 4PS | 3out of 4 | 3,776 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marjorie Waite Court Cafe | Marjorie Waite Court Community | 705 yd | |
| York Cricket And Rugby Union Football Club | York Cricket And Rugby Union Football Club, Shipton Road | 887 yd | |
| York Sports Club | Shipton Road | 888 yd | |
| The Mulan Chinese Restaurant | 2 Tower Court, Oakdale Road | 908 yd | |
| Naz Spice | 207 Burton Stone Lane | 985 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Clifton Hotel | Water Lane | 339 yd | |
| The Dormouse | Clifton Park Avenue | 937 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clifton Chinese Takeaway | 41 Crichton Avenue | 677 yd | |
| Lukes Takeaway | 49 Crichton Avenue | 677 yd | |
| Eastholme Drive Newsagents & Java Bar | 18 Eastholme Drive | 706 yd | |
| Oceans Fish and Chips | 22 Eastholme Drive | 706 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | 3 Tower Court, Oakdale Road | 908 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldi Stores | Water Lane | 473 yd | |
| Farmfoods | 2 Tower Court, Oakdale Road | 908 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 201 Burton Stone Lane | 1,000 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Vale Of York Academy RAWCLIFFE DRIVE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 380 yd |
| Bootham School Sports Field Rawcliffe Lane | grass pitches, tennis courts | 654 yd |
| Burton Stone Community Centre EVELYN CRESCENT | 723 yd | |
| Burton Green Primary School BURTON GREEN | grass pitches | 833 yd |
| York Sports Club Shipton Road | grass pitches, squash courts, tennis courts | 873 yd |
| Lakeside Primary Academy OAKDALE ROAD | grass pitches | 941 yd |
| Clifton Green Primary School KINGSWAY NORTH | grass pitches | 950 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 | 87.5% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 75.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 75.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 75.0% |
| 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 | 12.5% |
| Median download speed | 71.2 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 228.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 900 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 900 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 192.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 900 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.