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About

Clifton ward lies directly north of York's city centre, bordered by the River Ouse to the east. The area is primarily residential, characterised by a mix of Victorian terraced housing and larger detached properties. Its streets are arranged in a consistent grid pattern, providing a structured layout. The presence of Bootham School, with its extensive playing fields, contributes significantly to the local landscape and community.

The ward is anchored by Clifton Green, a triangular common space at its southern edge, which serves as a focal point. Rawcliffe Country Park extends along its western boundary, offering open meadows and walking paths along the river. A notable local landmark is the Clifton Ings floodplain, a designated area of open washland that plays a crucial role in protecting the city from river flooding.

Area overview

On average Clifton has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 91 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 20.5% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Clifton is £47,727 per year. There are 3 schools in Clifton: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Clifton is home to around 9,417 people, with a population density of about 6,081.4 per km2.

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
91
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
20.5%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Clifton Population
9,417
Population density
6,081.4 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
38.12(-14%)
Anti-social behaviour
27.61(+93%)
Criminal damage and arson
14.97(+74%)
Shoplifting
14.55(+66%)
Vehicle crime
8.6(+53%)
Yorkshire and The Humber average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
7,795
82.77%
Other White
654
6.94%
Indian
155
1.65%
Other Asian
120
1.27%
Other
91
0.97%
Total population: 9,418

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
3,088
39.45%
No qualifications
1,379
17.62%
Level 3 (A level)
1,296
16.56%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
939
12%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
664
8.48%
Total 16+ residents: 7,828

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,041
25.31%
Owns with a mortgage
1,015
24.68%
Private landlord or letting agency
925
22.49%
Social rents from council
755
18.36%
Other social rented
249
6.05%
Total households: 4,113

Property prices in Clifton

Based on 138 recent sales, the median property price is £272,500 in Clifton area, with individual transactions ranging from £130,000 up to £3,400,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Clifton in the last year.

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Clifton over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Flats18£238,500
Detached6£745,000
Semi-Detached38£340,000
Terraced76£258,300

10 years median price trend in Clifton

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Clifton.

All postcodes in Clifton

YO306HS

Horner Street

YO307AB

North Parade

YO306BN

The Avenue

YO306BY

Burton Stone Lane

YO306DW

Crombie Avenue

YO306LU

Government House Road

YO306BT

Burton Stone Lane

YO306BQ

Clifton

YO306JR

Peter Hill Drive

YO306EN

Ratcliffe Street

YO307AT

Newborough Street

YO306HY

Skelton Court

YO306FJ

Church Gardens

YO306LY

Westminster Road

YO306ES

Field View

YO306LX

Ousecliffe Gardens

YO306AB

Clifton

YO306BE

Westerdale Court

YO306DN

Crombie Avenue

YO306HF

Rowntree Avenue

YO307AR

Upper Newborough Street

YO307EJ

Bootham Green

YO306HA

Burton Stone Lane

YO306ER

Haughton Road

YO306LJ

Clifton Dale

YO306JW

Burdyke Avenue

YO307EL

Sycamore Place

YO306NH

Rawcliffe Lane

YO306DE

Burton Avenue

YO306HW

Ashton Avenue

YO306AW

Clifton

YO306FE

Pulleyn Mews

YO307AS

Newborough Street

YO306HH

Lucas Avenue

YO306JH

Kingsway North

YO307AU

Shipton Street

YO307EF

Glencoe Court

YO306EE

Crichton Avenue

YO306AT

North Grange Court

YO307DG

Bootham

YO306EJ

Field View

YO306PR

Clifton

YO306ED

Bede Avenue

YO307EG

Bedford Mews

YO306JZ

Burton Green

YO306DH

Lady Road

YO307AX

Baker Street

YO306EF

Crichton Avenue

YO307AP

Filey Terrace

YO306HG

Rowntree Avenue

YO306BP

Highcliffe Court

YO306AL

Clifton

YO306EY

Burton Stone Lane

YO306LL

Water End

YO306NJ

Brompton Road

YO306BD

Clifton

YO306HZ

Sykes Close

YO307DN

Sycamore Terrace

YO306JT

St Philips Grove

YO306HB

Intake Avenue

YO306EW

Hillsborough Terrace

YO306DX

Clifton

YO306HJ

Lucas Avenue

YO306AZ

De Grey Court

YO306NW

Rawcliffe Lane

YO306HE

Rowntree Avenue

YO306AD

Limetree Court

YO307BE

Shipton Street

YO307AW

Scarborough Terrace

YO306AH

Clifton

YO306BA

Clifton

YO306PX

Water Lane

YO307DJ

Longfield Terrace

YO306HD

Rowntree Avenue

YO306DL

Cromer Street

YO306JU

Burdyke Avenue

YO307DL

Almery Terrace

YO306DD

St Lukes Grove

YO306JE

Burton Green

YO307AG

Grosvenor Terrace

YO307EP

Grosvenor Road

YO307DB

St Olave's Road

YO307ER

Keith Walwyn Walk

YO307ES

David Longhurst Way

YO306DB

Lumley Road

YO306PW

Water Lane

YO306HR

Ingram Avenue

YO306EB

Burton Stone Lane

YO306JD

Burton Green

YO306JS

Peter Hill Drive

YO306EL

Clarence Street

YO306AQ

St Peters Grove

YO306NL

Lister Way

YO306HP

Burrill Avenue

YO306NN

Hudson Crescent

YO306JJ

Spalding Avenue

YO306EU

Burton Stone Lane

YO306BR

The Avenue

YO307AY

Baker Street

YO307AL

St Olaves Road

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/06/2026.