St Olaves Road is in York and in York district. YO30 7AL 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 St Olaves Road, York, YO30 7AL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: YO30 7AJ, YO30 6HZ, YO30 7AH, YO30 6AD, YO3 6AQ, YO30 6AG, YO30 7AN, YO30 7AG, YO30 6AQ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding YO30 7AL is primarily male, with 53.7% 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 | 50.2% | 46.3% | -3.9% | 51.0% | -4.7% |
| Male | 49.8% | 53.7% | 3.9% | 49.0% | 4.7% |
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 | 35.4% | 34.7% | -0.7% | 37.9% | -3.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 47.8% | 45.8% | -2.0% | 44.2% | 1.6% |
| Married: Same sex | 1.8% | 0.4% | -1.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Separated | 3.6% | 0.8% | -2.8% | 2.2% | -1.4% |
| Divorced | 4.4% | 8.9% | 4.5% | 9.1% | -0.2% |
| Widowed | 6.9% | 8.5% | 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 (85.7%) 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 | 52% | 53.9% | 1.9% | 48.4% | 5.5% |
| Good health | 34.2% | 31.8% | -2.4% | 33.6% | -1.8% |
| Fair health | 10.2% | 10.9% | 0.7% | 12.7% | -1.8% |
| Bad health | 3.4% | 3% | -0.4% | 4.0% | -1.0% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
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 7AL this area, 5.9% 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 62.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 7.3% | 5.9% | -1.4% | 18.2% | -12.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 9.9% | 3% | -6.9% | 9.6% | -6.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.5% | 11.4% | -2.1% | 13.4% | -2.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.8% | 3.8% | 2.0% | 5.3% | -1.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.4% | 10.1% | 1.7% | 16.9% | -6.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 56.6% | 62.9% | 6.3% | 33.8% | 29.1% |
| Other | 2.6% | 3% | 0.4% | 2.8% | 0.2% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 91.9% 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% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.7% | -0.3% |
| Indian | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 2.7% | -2.0% |
| Other Asian | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 0.9% | 1.1% | 0.2% | 2.5% | -1.4% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 1.0% | -0.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.6% | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0.6% | 0.4% | -0.2% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| White | 94.5% | 91.9% | -2.6% | 81.4% | 10.5% |
| Arab | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 0.6% | 1.3% |
| Other | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 1.6% | -0.9% |
In this area, 87.4% 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 | 90.5% | 87.4% | -3.1% | 83.2% | 4.2% |
| European Union | 4.3% | 5.9% | 1.6% | 6.1% | -0.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Africa | 0.9% | 1.9% | 1.0% | 2.7% | -0.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.8% | 2.6% | 0.8% | 5.6% | -3.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.2% | 1.1% | -0.1% | 1.3% | -0.2% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| British Overseas | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 90.2% | 86.8% | -3.4% | 83.2% | 3.6% |
| 10+ Years | 0.9% | 7.7% | 6.8% | 9.8% | -2.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 4% | 1.1% | -2.9% | 2.9% | -1.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.0% | 2.2% | -0.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.4% | 2.9% | -0.5% | 1.9% | 1.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 89% | 76.7% | 12.3% |
| France | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Spain | 1.1% | 0.4% | 0.7% |
| Poland | 1.1% | 1.3% | -0.2% |
| Romania | 0.7% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 0.4% | 1.5% | -1.1% |
| Other Europe | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 4.8% | 13.5% | -8.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 43.8% | 37.2% | 6.6% |
| Christian | 48.7% | 46.2% | 2.5% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Muslim | 2.2% | 6.5% | -4.3% |
| Not answered | 4.9% | 6.0% | -1.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around St Olaves Road was 65.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 45.2% lower than the Clifton average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
St Olaves Road has the 25th highest crime rate of 50 local areas in Clifton and the 243rd highest crime rate of 639 local areas in York .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 23.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -70.1%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Coach House St Olaves Road, York, York Detached, an established residential building | £440,000 | 2025-01-30 | £440,444 |
| 6 St Olaves Road, York, York Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £730,000 | 2024-11-20 | £742,435 |
| 60 St Olaves Road, York, York Terraced, an established residential building | £668,000 | 2024-01-24 | £690,380 |
| 36 St Olaves Road, York, York Terraced, an established residential building | £540,000 | 2023-10-31 | £553,595 |
| 24 St Olaves Road, York, York Terraced, an established residential building | £519,020 | 2023-10-31 | £532,087 |
YO30 7AL area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 23% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 12% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
YO30 7AL 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 | 84 |
| Retired | 59 |
| Self-Employed | 28 |
| Part-Time Employee | 24 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 15 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Other | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 3 |
| Unemployed | 3 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 26 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 23 |
| Human health and social work activities | 19 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 19 |
| Education | 19 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 13 |
| Other | 11 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Real estate activities | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Construction | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation 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 | 1,711 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 | 392 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 | 956 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 | 1,070 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Park Grove Primary Academy Park Grove , YO31 8LG | 3out of 4 | 1,112 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Burton Green Primary School Burton Green , Clifton YO30 6JE | 3out of 4 | 1,126 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 | 1,208 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| All Saints RC School Mill Mount Lane , YO24 1BJ | 4out of 4 | 2,044 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Millthorpe School Nunthorpe Avenue , YO23 1WF | 3out of 4 | 2,330 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Huntington School Huntington Road , Huntington YO32 9WT | 4out of 4 | 3,230 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Manor Church of England Academy Millfield Lane , Nether Poppleton YO26 6PA | 4out of 4 | 3,404 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | 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 | 4,447 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 | 262 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bootham School 51 Bootham , YO30 7BU | - not rated | 499 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| York St John University Lord Mayor's Walk , YO31 7EX | - not rated | 904 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Mount School (York) Dalton Terrace , YO24 4DD | - not rated | 1,971 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hob Moor Oaks Academy Green Lane , Acomb YO24 4PS | 3out of 4 | 2,998 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 | 453 yd | |
| The Sea Catcher | 1B Clarence Street | 487 yd | |
| Monkey and the Dog | 85 Clarence Street | 487 yd | |
| Mrs Greedy's | 218 Burton Stone Lane | 498 yd | |
| Costa Coffee | York District Hospital, Wigginton Road | 521 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| York Burton Lane C I U | 74 Bootham Crescent | 97 yd | |
| York City Social Club | Grosvenor Road | 151 yd | |
| The Burton Stone Inn | 34 Clifton | 314 yd | |
| York Clarence Club & Institute | 87-91 Clarence Street | 487 yd | |
| The White Horse | 6 Bootham | 596 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dough | 73 Bootham | 267 yd | |
| D'oh Pizzeria & Grill | 47 Newborough Street | 274 yd | |
| Clifton Catering | 76 Clifton | 314 yd | |
| Bellas Kitchen | 94 Clifton | 460 yd | |
| Tony Neary: The Pie Shop | 65 Clifton | 484 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Coop | Groves Chapel, Union Terrace | 531 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 31 Bootham Row | 535 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 201 Burton Stone Lane | 569 yd | |
| Tesco | 45-49 Gillygate | 586 yd | |
| Tesco | 71 Goodramgate | 1,064 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| York City (Bootham Crescent) BOOTHAM CRESCENT | grass pitches | 153 yd |
| Bootham Park Hospital Recreation Field BOOTHAM PARK HOSPITAL BOOTHAM PARK HOSPITAL BOOTHAM | grass pitches | 273 yd |
| Bootham School Bootham | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 431 yd |
| Clifton Green Primary School KINGSWAY NORTH | grass pitches | 467 yd |
| Bootham & Monk Ward Conservative Club CLARENCE STREET | 524 yd | |
| St Peters School Clifton | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool, tennis courts | 540 yd |
| York St John University Sports Hall And Fitness Centre LORD MAYORS WALK | health and fitness suite | 793 yd |
| Burton Stone Community Centre EVELYN CRESCENT | 794 yd | |
| Victoria Park (Leeman Road) Jubilee Terrace | grass pitches | 929 yd |
| Bootham School Sports Field Rawcliffe Lane | grass pitches, tennis courts | 1,050 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 | 98.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 98.3% |
| 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 | 147.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.