Is YO30 1XJ a safe place to live?

Yes, YO30 1XJ is considered very safe. It has a low crime rate of 6 incidents per 1,000 residents, which is well below the national average.

What is the population of YO30 1XJ?

The population for the YO30 1XJ area is approximately 354 residents according to the latest census data.

Postcode Analysis York, Yorkshire and The Humber

SHIPTON ROAD, YO30 1XJ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SHIPTON ROAD, YO30 1XJ.

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Population

354

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Avg Age

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Avg Income

£ 50,700 /yr

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Employed

55%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: YO30 1XJ is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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9/10

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7/10

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5/10

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10/10

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3/10

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8/10

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3/10

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8/10

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9/10

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Area Character

YO30 1XJ is a premium owner-occupier postcode — 83% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. Low crime and mid-career demographics put this at peak family desirability.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · April 2026 · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

YO30 1XJ is a sought-after residential area on Shipton Road, 0.9km from Fairfield in York. Administratively it sits within Rawcliffe & Clifton Without ward and the York Outer constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in YO30, YO30 1XJ offers a stable, owner-occupied suburb — married couples, UK-born, strong community. The 40 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 83% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 6 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. The area ranks among the least deprived 20% in England — a strong signal of community wellbeing, good schools, and low crime.

Census 2021 statistics for YO30 1XJ are sourced from Output Area E00067813 (shared with 13 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for YO30 1XJ. The average age is 39.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British96.9%

Asian / British Asian1.4%

Black / African / Caribbean0.0%

Other / Mixed1.7%

Economic Activity

55%Active

FT: 41%

Unemployed: 0%

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Community Makeup: A highly stable neighborhood of property owners. The average age points to mid-career individuals heavily invested in the local area.

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gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

YO30 1XJ has low crime rates — 6 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences5

Anti-social behaviour1

Other crime1

Criminal damage and arson1

Public order1

school Local Schools

Clifton With Rawcliffe Primary School

Good642 pupils0.9 km

Skelton Primary School

Good97 pupils1.3 km

Lakeside Primary Academy

Good223 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

3 nearby

Lysander Arms0.7 km
Riverside Farm0.0 km
The Mitre0.8 km

fastfood

Takeaway Shop

2 nearby

Wing Lee0.8 km
AJ's Kitchen0.5 km

restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

1 nearby

McDonalds Restaurants Ltd0.8 km

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Supermarkets

2 nearby

Home Bargains0.8 km
The Food Warehouse0.8 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

Poppleton2.2 km
York4.0 km
Hammerton10.6 km

Bus Stops

Riverside Farm0.3 km
Riverside Farm0.4 km
Manor Lane0.4 km
Manor Lane0.4 km