Rawcliffe, York

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
List of places UK England Yorkshire

Coordinates: 53°58′51″N 1°06′48″W / 53.98084°N 1.11339°W / 53.98084; -1.11339

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

External links

Rawcliffe Parish Council http://rawcliffeparishcouncil.gov.uk

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