Rawcliffe, York
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Coordinates: 53°58′51″N 1°06′48″W / 53.98084°N 1.11339°W
| Rawcliffe | |
  Rawcliffe Rawcliffe shown within North Yorkshire | |
| Population | 5,407 |
|---|---|
| OS grid reference | SE582542 |
| Civil parish | Rawcliffe |
| Unitary authority | City of York |
| Ceremonial county | North Yorkshire |
| Region | Yorkshire and the Humber |
| Country | England |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| Post town | YORK |
| Postcode district | YO30 |
| Police | North Yorkshire |
| Fire | North Yorkshire |
| Ambulance | Yorkshire |
| EU Parliament | Yorkshire and the Humber |
| UK Parliament | York Outer |
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.
According to the 2001 census the parish had a population of 5,407. 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
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