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Rawcliffe & Clifton South

About

Rawcliffe & Clifton South is a largely residential area situated to the northwest of York city centre, bordered by the River Ouse and the A1237 outer ring road. The neighbourhood is characterised by post-war housing estates, modern developments, and significant green spaces like Rawcliffe Country Park. Local amenities are focused on community hubs, including shops and schools serving the surrounding streets.

The area is defined by its proximity to the York Central development site, one of the largest city centre regeneration projects in the UK, which lies directly to its south. This connection to major infrastructure, including the railway lines and former industrial land, shapes its environment. The presence of the Clifton Ings flood meadows provides a natural buffer along the river, offering walking routes and open grassland.

Area overview

On average Rawcliffe & Clifton South has very low deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 28 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 5.4% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Rawcliffe & Clifton South is £52,276 per year. There are 2 schools in Rawcliffe & Clifton South: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Rawcliffe & Clifton South is home to around 7,874 people, with a population density of about 1,913.8 per km2.

Crime rate

1/10

Crimes per 1k residents

Deprivation level

2/10

Income level

8/10

Connectivity

N/A

Area Profile

Rawcliffe & Clifton South Population

7,874

Population density

1,913.8 per km²

Crime

Violence and sexual offences

10.16(-77%)

Anti-social behaviour

9.91(-28%)

Shoplifting

5.46(-37%)

Criminal damage and arson

4.45(-48%)

Vehicle crime

3.18(-43%)

Yorkshire and The Humber average

Demographics

British

6,992

88.79%

Other White

341

4.33%

Chinese

Other Asian

0.88%

Other

0.77%

Total population: 7,875

Economics

Level 4+ (Degree)

2,984

44.33%

Level 3 (A level)

1,011

15.02%

No qualifications

928

13.78%

Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)

838

12.45%

Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)

463

6.88%

Total 16+ residents: 6,732

Housing

Owns outright

1,607

45.4%

Owns with a mortgage

1,130

31.92%

Private landlord or letting agency

537

15.17%

Other social rented

122

3.45%

Other forms of private rent

1.92%

Total households: 3,540

Property prices in Rawcliffe & Clifton South

Based on 122 recent sales, the median property price is £338,500 in Rawcliffe & Clifton South area, with individual transactions ranging from £137,500 up to £1,225,000.

Price distribution per property type (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 Rawcliffe & Clifton South over the last year.
Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Detached	17	£390,000	£297,000	£335,000	£440,000	£606,400
Flats	14	£207,500	£163,950	£192,125	£273,125	£334,900
Semi-Detached	57	£300,000	£205,000	£250,000	£415,000	£757,000
Terraced	34	£411,000	£256,950	£340,750	£509,375	£687,300

10 years median price trend in Rawcliffe & Clifton South

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.

HM Land Registry • Police.uk • DfE • ONS • TfL • National Rail

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Area Profile

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Demographics

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Economics

Education (age 16+)

Housing

Housing tenure

Property prices in Rawcliffe & Clifton South

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