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Rawcliffe & Clifton Without

About

Rawcliffe & Clifton Without is a large, primarily residential ward situated on the northwestern edge of York, bordered by the River Ouse and open countryside. The area encompasses the distinct communities of Rawcliffe and Clifton Without, characterised by a mix of post-war housing estates, modern developments, and some older farmsteads. It functions largely as a commuter area for the city centre, with local services centred along Shipton Road and within the Rawcliffe Bar area.

The ward contains significant green spaces, including Rawcliffe Country Park and the Millennium Green, which provide walking routes along the riverbanks and former railway lines. A notable local feature is the Rawcliffe Bar Park & Ride site, a major transport hub on the city's outskirts. The area's proximity to the A1237 outer ring road defines much of its layout, with residential streets designed to minimise through traffic.

Area overview

On average Rawcliffe & Clifton Without has very low deprivation and low crime levels, with around 65 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 42% below the Yorkshire and The Humber average of 113 per 1,000. Approximately 5.6% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Rawcliffe & Clifton Without is £57,111 per year. There are 3 schools in Rawcliffe & Clifton Without: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). Rawcliffe & Clifton Without is home to around 12,334 people, with a population density of about 2,047 per km².

Crime rate

4/10

Crimes per 1k residents

Deprivation level

2/10

Income level

9/10

Connectivity

N/A

Area Profile

Rawcliffe & Clifton Without Population

12,334

Population density

2,047 per km²

Crime

Violence and sexual offences

27.24(-38%)

Anti-social behaviour

22.05(+54%)

Shoplifting

11.19(+28%)

Criminal damage and arson

9(+5%)

Vehicle crime

6.32(+12%)

Yorkshire and The Humber average

Demographics

British

10,898

88.35%

Other White

527

4.27%

Indian

149

1.21%

Chinese

147

1.19%

White and Asian (mixed)

0.7%

Total population: 12,335

Economics

Level 4 qualifications or above

3,983

38.89%

Level 3 (A level)

1,763

17.21%

No qualifications

1,409

13.76%

Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)

1,369

13.37%

Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)

846

8.26%

Total 16+ residents: 10,243

Housing

Owns with a mortgage

2,146

40.07%

Owns outright

2,140

39.96%

Private landlord or letting agency

627

11.71%

Other social rented

274

5.12%

Other forms of private rent

1.42%

Total households: 5,356

Property prices in Rawcliffe & Clifton Without

Median price£317,500

Price per sq ft£361

Sales (last 12 months)175

Typical range (middle 50%)£250K – £380K

Based on 175 recent sales, the median property price is £317,500 (about £361 per square foot) in Rawcliffe & Clifton Without area, with individual transactions ranging from £130,350 up to £2,100,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Rawcliffe & Clifton Without over the last year.
Type	Sales	Median	£/sq ft	P5	P25	P75	P95
Detached	56	£412,500	£376	£288,750	£348,750	£498,500	£610,000
Semi-Detached	69	£304,000	£363	£220,000	£250,000	£357,500	£425,200
Terraced	29	£300,000	£348	£225,000	£250,000	£337,000	£381,000
Flats	21	£167,000	£298	£142,000	£150,000	£185,000	£230,000

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Rawcliffe & Clifton Without

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Rawcliffe & Clifton Without.
Year	Detached	Flats	Semi-Detached	Terraced
2016	£299,950	£165,000	£225,000	£185,250
2017	£300,975	£147,000	£222,500	£219,950
2018	£319,475	£140,000	£227,250	£235,000
2019	£329,950	£137,975	£244,000	£237,498
2020	£305,000	£165,000	£253,500	£240,000
2021	£335,000	£158,000	£255,000	£244,500
2022	£385,000	£170,000	£312,500	£285,000
2023	£377,000	£160,000	£279,000	£296,000
2024	£404,000	£170,000	£291,500	£290,000
2025	£412,500	£171,500	£290,000	£280,000
2026	£387,500	£150,000	£275,000	£300,000

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Rawcliffe & Clifton Without.
Year	Detached	Flats	Semi-Detached	Terraced
2016	£273	£240	£266	£255
2017	£275	£257	£266	£266
2018	£290	£282	£281	£274
2019	£294	£263	£283	£271
2020	£303	£262	£301	£286
2021	£327	£288	£324	£292
2022	£356	£305	£350	£348
2023	£365	£308	£372	£334
2024	£384	£295	£364	£341
2025	£385	£298	£361	£349
2026	£372	£294	£411	£367

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.

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