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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

YO306DY

Wilberforce Avenue

YO306PL

Water Lane

YO306JQ

Kingsway North

YO307DH

Bootham Terrace

YO307AE

Queen Annes Road

YO306JL

Spalding Avenue

YO306AS

The Avenue

YO306BH

Clifton

YO306BG

Abbey Street

YO306EG

Crichton Avenue

YO306HT

Imperial Court

YO306DQ

Cromer Street

YO307AH

Bootham Crescent

YO306JX

Burdyke Avenue

YO306JY

Burdyke Avenue

YO306JG

Little Avenue

YO307DW

Sycamore Place

YO306DZ

Horner Street

YO306NA

Greencliffe Drive

YO306BF

The Willows

YO306PH

Water Lane

YO307BB

Pembroke Street

YO306FH

Church Gardens

YO306PP

Water Lane

YO307ET

Clifton

YO306NE

Pinfold Court

YO307EQ

Alf Patrick Court

YO306DJ

Wharton Avenue

YO306BU

Burton Stone Lane

YO307AJ

Bootham Crescent

YO306DU

Garth Terrace

YO306EA

Horner Street

YO306LH

Clifton Green

YO306DG

Burton Stone Lane

YO306AR

Petersway

YO307AN

Grosvenor Road

YO307DQ

Bootham

YO307BA

Glencoe Street

YO306JP

St Philips Grove

YO306HQ

Rowntree Avenue

YO306LG

Rosslyn Street

YO306EH

Crombie Avenue

YO307BF

Grosvenor Terrace

YO306JB

Kingsway North

YO306HN

Link Avenue

YO306JA

Kingsway North

YO306FG

Burton Stone Lane

YO306DP

Crombie Avenue

YO306JN

Spalding Avenue

YO306AX

Avenue Terrace

YO307AA

Queen Annes Road

YO306DS

Wilberforce Avenue

YO306DR

Evelyn Crescent

YO306LA

The Mews

YO306BJ

Clifton Place

YO306EX

Burton Stone Lane

YO307AF

Queen Annes Road

YO306BX

Grosvenor Park

YO306AG

St Peters Court

YO307EH

Shipton Street

YO306EP

Allan Street

YO306PN

Water Lane

YO306PS

Pinfold Court

YO306EZ

Burton Stone Lane

YO307AZ

Falsgrave Crescent

YO306JF

Sutton Way

YO306EQ

Waveney Grove

YO306AE

Clifton

YO306DT

Surtees Street

YO306LB

St Josephs Court

YO306AA

Clifton

YO306LE

Compton Street

YO307DP

Bootham Terrace

YO306AY

De Grey Terrace

YO306LF

Grove View

YO307EA

St Olaves Road

YO306AP

West Grange Court

YO306DF

Burton Stone Lane

YO307AD

North Parade

YO306ET

Tennyson Avenue

YO306AU

The Avenue

YO306HL

Lucas Avenue

YO306LZ

Westminster Road

YO306PU

Water Lane

YO306BZ

Burton Stone Lane

Data Sources

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