Hill Crest Drive is in Beverley and in The East Yorkshire Borough Of Beverley district. HU17 7JG is located in the St Mary's electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Beverley and Holderness. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Hill Crest Drive, Beverley, HU17 7JG and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: HU17 7JH, HU17 7HX, HU17 7JF, HU17 7JB, HU17 7JN, HU17 7HU, HU17 7JP, HU17 7JJ, HU17 7HY.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around HU17 7JG is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.1% | 51.7% | -0.4% | 51.0% | 0.7% |
| Male | 47.9% | 48.3% | 0.4% | 49.0% | -0.7% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of HU17 7JG there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 57.6% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 19.2% | 26.9% | 7.7% | 37.9% | -11.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 66.1% | 57.6% | -8.5% | 44.2% | 13.4% |
| Separated | 1.3% | 2.1% | 0.8% | 2.2% | -0.1% |
| Divorced | 7.9% | 7.6% | -0.3% | 9.1% | -1.5% |
| Widowed | 5.4% | 5.9% | 0.5% | 6.1% | -0.2% |
Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.
Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 54.2% | 45.3% | -8.9% | 48.4% | -3.1% |
| Good health | 32.6% | 39.5% | 6.9% | 33.6% | 5.9% |
| Fair health | 11.1% | 13.2% | 2.1% | 12.7% | 0.5% |
| Bad health | 1.7% | 2% | 0.3% | 4.0% | -2.0% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.2% | -1.2% |
During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.
This area stands out for its high percentage of residents with higher education degree or similar. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 44.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 11.3% | 10.1% | -1.2% | 18.2% | -8.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 5.9% | 6.8% | 0.9% | 9.6% | -2.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.7% | 11.4% | -5.3% | 13.4% | -2.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 7.1% | 8.4% | 1.3% | 5.3% | 3.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 16.3% | 17.7% | 1.4% | 16.9% | 0.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 40.6% | 44.3% | 3.7% | 33.8% | 10.5% |
| Other | 2.1% | 1.3% | -0.8% | 2.8% | -1.5% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96.6% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 2.5% | -1.8% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1% | 0.7% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| White | 98.3% | 96.6% | -1.7% | 81.4% | 15.2% |
In this area, 95.6% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 96.9% | 95.6% | -1.3% | 83.2% | 12.4% |
| European Union | 1.4% | 2.4% | 1.0% | 6.1% | -3.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 2.7% | -2.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.7% | 1% | 0.3% | 5.6% | -4.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96.9% | 95.6% | -1.3% | 83.2% | 12.4% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 2.4% | 2.4% | 9.8% | -7.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 2.9% | -1.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.1% | 1% | -2.1% | 1.9% | -0.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 85.8% | 76.7% | 9.1% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 13.5% | 13.5% | 0.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 35.1% | 37.2% | -2.1% |
| Christian | 55.4% | 46.2% | 9.2% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 9.1% | 6.0% | 3.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Hill Crest Drive was 34.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 45.9% lower than the St Mary's average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Hill Crest Drive has the 9th highest crime rate of 32 local areas in St Mary's and the 496th lowest crime rate of 1,117 local areas in East Riding of Yorkshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 20.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -26.2%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 80% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Hill Crest Drive, Beverley, East Riding Of Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £348,000 | 2024-08-09 | £363,723 |
| 17 Hill Crest Drive, Beverley, East Riding Of Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £290,000 | 2022-12-16 | £302,495 |
| 9 Hill Crest Drive, Beverley, East Riding Of Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £269,950 | 2020-02-26 | £349,091 |
| 5 Hill Crest Drive, Beverley, East Riding Of Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £254,000 | 2019-04-12 | £333,435 |
| 1A Hill Crest Drive, Beverley, East Riding Of Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £208,000 | 2018-03-22 | £280,477 |
HU17 7JG area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
The percentage of retired residents living in HU17 7JG area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 33% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Full-Time Employee | 85 |
| Retired | 78 |
| Part-Time Employee | 31 |
| Self-Employed | 18 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 3 |
| Unemployed | 3 |
| Other | 0 |
| Education | 26 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 23 |
| Human health and social work activities | 23 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 15 |
| Manufacturing | 14 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Construction | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 2 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 2 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beverley Manor Nursery School Manor Road , HU17 7BT | 4out of 4 | 1,136 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Molescroft Primary School St Leonard's Road , Molescroft HU17 7HF | 4out of 4 | 166 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School, Beverley Eden Road , HU17 7HD | 3out of 4 | 587 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Swinemoor Primary School Burden Road , HU17 9LW | 4out of 4 | 1,604 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Beverley Minster Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School St Giles Croft , HU17 8LA | 2out of 4 | 1,790 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St John of Beverley Catholic Primary School - a Catholic voluntary academy Wilberforce Crescent , HU17 0BU | 3out of 4 | 1,970 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Longcroft School and Sixth Form College Burton Road , HU17 7EJ | 2out of 4 | 609 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Beverley High School Norwood , HU17 9EX | 3out of 4 | 1,158 yd | Community school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Beverley Grammar School Queensgate , HU17 8NF | 3out of 4 | 2,448 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bishop Burton College York Road , Bishop Burton HU17 8QG | - not rated | 4,508 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cambian Beverley School Units 19-20 Priory Road Industrial Estate , HU17 0EW | - not rated | 2,254 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Westwood Restaurant | New Walk, Beverley | 756 yd | |
| Whites Restaurant | 12 North Bar Without, Beverley | 923 yd | |
| Istanbul Restaurant, Bar and Grill | Wylies Road, Beverley | 991 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Hayride | Grange Way, Molescroft | 692 yd | |
| Molescroft Inn | 75 Molescroft Road, Molescroft | 735 yd | |
| Rose & Crown | North Bar Without, Beverley | 923 yd | |
| Beverley Conservative Club | 10 Wylies Road, Beverley | 991 yd | |
| Durham Ox | 48 Norwood, Beverley | 999 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cluckies of Beverley | 51-53 Woodhall Way, Molescroft | 164 yd | |
| La Scala | 51-53 Woodhall Way, Molescroft | 164 yd | |
| Molescroft Chinese Takeaway | 49 Woodhall Way, Molescroft | 174 yd | |
| Dolce Vita | 8 North Bar Without, Beverley | 1,050 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Molescroft Playing Field WOODHALL WAY | grass pitches | 321 yd |
| Longcroft School And Sixth Form College BURTON ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 696 yd |
| Beverley Town Cricket And Recreation Club Recreation Club Lane | grass pitches, squash courts, tennis courts | 881 yd |
| Molescroft Carr Playing Fields LAUGHTON ROAD | grass pitches | 982 yd |
| Beverley And East Riding Lawn Tennis Club BEVERLEY AND EAST RIDING LAWN TENNIS CLUB BEVERLEY AND EAST RIDING LAWN TENNIS CLUB SEVEN CORNERS LANE | tennis courts | 1,051 yd |
| Beverley High School NORWOOD | grass pitches | 1,065 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Median download speed | 185 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 237.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 795 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 795 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 53 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 61.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 159 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.