Rawcliffe, York
Rawcliffe is a village and civil parish in the unitary authority of the City of York in North Yorkshire, England. It is bordered by the A19 and A1237, and lies about 3 miles (4.8 km) north-west of York between Skelton and Clifton Without.
| Rawcliffe | |
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  Rawcliffe Location within North Yorkshire | |
| Population | 6,511 (2011) |
| OS grid reference | SE582542 |
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| Ceremonial county | |
| Region | |
| Country | England |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| Post town | YORK |
| Postcode district | YO30 |
| Police | North Yorkshire |
| Fire | North Yorkshire |
| Ambulance | Yorkshire |
| UK Parliament | |
According to the 2001 census the parish had a population of 5,407, increasing to 6,511 at the 2011 Census.[1] Before 1996 it had been part of the Ryedale district.
Historically within the North Riding of Yorkshire, the area is mainly residential but is known for its wildlife reservations that border the River Ouse which flows along its western border. Wildlife found in the area includes foxes and rabbits.
Rawcliffe Lake
References
- "Civil Parish population 2011". Neighbourhood Statistics. Office for National Statistics. Retrieved 19 February 2016.
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