Living in YO30, York
What the open data says about house prices, schools, crime and flood risk around YO30 in York. Built from the same sources as every property report on this site, not opinion or marketing copy.
House prices
Average price in York: £309,611, up 4.8% on a year ago (2026-06). The wider Yorkshire and The Humber average is £207,948.
What actually sold around YO30
107 recorded home sales on the streets around central YO30 in the last 2 years, with a median of £300,000 and a range from £85,000 to £600,000. Mostly semi-detached houses.
| Address | Type | Sold for | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 SCAFELL CLOSE, YO30 5TJ | semi-detached | £410,000 | 2026-06-12 |
| 5 ST MARKS GROVE, YO30 5TS | detached | £320,000 | 2026-05-29 |
| 6 BUTTERMERE DRIVE, YO30 5TQ | semi-detached | £337,000 | 2026-05-29 |
| 19 RAWCLIFFE CROFT, YO30 5US | terraced | £415,000 | 2026-05-05 |
| 8 WHARNSCLIFFE DRIVE, YO30 4WB | detached | £360,000 | 2026-04-22 |
| MANOR COTTAGE VILLAGE STREET, YO30 5TZ | detached | £600,000 | 2026-04-20 |
Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. Every sale of a registered property in England and Wales appears here once it completes, so the most recent weeks are always still filling in.
Schools nearby
32 schools within 3 miles , of which 100% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
| Nearest well-rated schools | Stage | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acomb Primary School | Primary | Outstanding | 2.3 mi |
| All Saints Catholic School York | Secondary | Outstanding | 2.6 mi |
| Vale of York Academy | Secondary | Good | 1.0 mi |
| Skelton Primary School | Primary | Good | 1.0 mi |
| Manor Church of England Academy | Secondary | Good | 1.2 mi |
| Clifton Green Primary School | Primary | Good | 1.5 mi |
21 state primary and 5 state secondary schools within range, plus 3 fee-paying schools.
Private schools
3 fee-paying schools within 3 miles: Bootham School, St Peter's School 2-18, The Mount School (York).
All 3 fee-paying schools near YO30, with ages and admissions →
Fee-paying schools are inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate, not Ofsted, and the ISI publishes no open data feed. That is why they carry no rating here. A missing grade means we cannot see one, not that the school was judged poorly.
Universities
1 higher education institution within 3 miles: York St John University.
Relevant beyond study: a large student population shapes rental demand, and term-time letting is a different market from family letting.
What people here do for work
The most common occupations among working residents, from the 2021 Census. This is occupation rather than industry: it says what people do, not which industries employ them.
| Occupation group | Share of workers |
|---|---|
| Professional occupations | 23.4% |
| Associate professional and technical | 13.6% |
| Managers, directors and senior officials | 12.4% |
| Administrative and secretarial | 11.2% |
| Skilled trades | 10.6% |
Source: ONS Census 2021, table TS063, for this district's small area.
Crime
86 crimes recorded within roughly a mile of central YO30 in 2026-06, most commonly violent crime.
Flood risk
Zone 2 (medium probability), river flooding. This is the Environment Agency's flood zone for the area's centre point, an individual property's own risk can differ, especially near a specific watercourse.
Deprivation
This area falls in decile 10 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation (least deprived nationally), based on York's figures.
Common questions about YO30
What is the average house price in YO30?
The average sold price in York is £309,611 as of 2026-06, according to the UK House Price Index.
Are house prices rising in YO30?
Prices in York are up 4.8% on a year ago (UK House Price Index).
What do houses actually sell for in YO30?
The median of 107 recorded sales around central YO30 in the last 2 years is £300,000, ranging from £85,000 to £600,000 (HM Land Registry Price Paid Data).
Are the schools good in YO30?
32 schools sit within 3 miles of central YO30, and 100% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
How much crime is there in YO30?
86 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central YO30 in 2026-06, most commonly violent crime (Police.uk).
Is YO30 at risk of flooding?
Central YO30 sits in Zone 2 (medium probability) for river and sea flooding (Environment Agency). Individual addresses vary, so check the full report for a specific property.
Is YO30 a good place to live?
That depends on what you need, so here is what the official data says rather than an opinion: 100% of nearby schools are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted; the median home sells for £300,000; the area sits in decile 10 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation; 86 crimes were recorded within about a mile. Every one of those figures names its source on this page.
Is YO30 safe?
86 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central YO30 in 2026-06, according to Police.uk. The most common category was violent crime. Crime counts follow how many people are around, so a busy district records more than a quiet one of the same size.
Neighbouring districts
Weighing two up? YO30 or YO90, YO30 or YO1, YO30 or YO31.
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