Sylvester Court is in Beverley and in East Riding Of Yorkshire district. HU17 8DZ 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 1983-07-01.
StreetScan combines information about Sylvester Court, Beverley, HU17 8DZ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: HU17 8DJ, HU17 8BN, HU17 8BH, HU17 8BL, HU17 8BQ, HU17 8AX, HU17 8BB, HU17 8BJ, HU17 8AP.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding HU17 8DZ, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 55% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 54.8% | 55% | 0.2% | 51.0% | 4.0% |
| Male | 45.2% | 45% | -0.2% | 49.0% | -4.0% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 25.1% | 27.4% | 2.3% | 37.9% | -10.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 46.3% | 40.2% | -6.1% | 44.2% | -4.0% |
| Married: Same sex | 1.6% | 0% | -1.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 2% | 3.4% | 1.4% | 2.2% | 1.2% |
| Divorced | 10.6% | 12.8% | 2.2% | 9.1% | 3.7% |
| Widowed | 14.5% | 16.2% | 1.7% | 6.1% | 10.1% |
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 | 40.6% | 35% | -5.6% | 48.4% | -13.4% |
| Good health | 32.7% | 40.2% | 7.5% | 33.6% | 6.6% |
| Fair health | 20.3% | 19.1% | -1.2% | 12.7% | 6.4% |
| Bad health | 5% | 4.5% | -0.5% | 4.0% | 0.5% |
| Very bad health | 1.4% | 1.2% | -0.2% | 1.2% | 0.0% |
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 43.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 14.5% | 15.5% | 1.0% | 18.2% | -2.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 7.8% | 7.3% | -0.5% | 9.6% | -2.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.3% | 7.7% | -7.6% | 13.4% | -5.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.4% | 4.3% | 1.9% | 5.3% | -1.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9% | 19.3% | 10.3% | 16.9% | 2.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 45.9% | 43.8% | -2.1% | 33.8% | 10.0% |
| Other | 5.1% | 2.1% | -3.0% | 2.8% | -0.7% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97.2% 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% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 3.1% | -2.7% |
| Pakistani | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 1.1% | 0.4% | -0.7% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| White | 97.2% | 97.2% | 0.0% | 81.4% | 15.8% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
In this area, 91.5% 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 | 94% | 91.5% | -2.5% | 83.2% | 8.3% |
| European Union | 1.8% | 3.6% | 1.8% | 6.1% | -2.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 2.1% | 0.4% | -1.7% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Africa | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 2.7% | -1.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.1% | 1.6% | 0.5% | 5.6% | -4.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.4% | -0.3% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 93.6% | 91.2% | -2.4% | 83.2% | 8.0% |
| 10+ Years | 0.7% | 6.4% | 5.7% | 9.8% | -3.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.2% | 0.8% | -2.4% | 2.9% | -2.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.4% | 1.6% | 1.2% | 2.2% | -0.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.1% | 0% | -2.1% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 83.5% | 76.7% | 6.8% |
| France | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 0.8% | 1.5% | -0.7% |
| Turkey | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Middle East | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 13.7% | 13.5% | 0.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 39.5% | 37.2% | 2.3% |
| Christian | 51.2% | 46.2% | 5.0% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Hindu | 0.4% | 1.7% | -1.3% |
| Muslim | 1.6% | 6.5% | -4.9% |
| Other religion | 1.6% | 0.6% | 1.0% |
| Not answered | 5.2% | 6.0% | -0.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Sylvester Court was 81.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 7.2% higher than the Minster and Woodmansey average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Sylvester Court has the 29th highest crime rate of 58 local areas in Minster and Woodmansey and the 249th highest crime rate of 1,115 local areas in East Riding of Yorkshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 46.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -90.1%.

Households in this area have a slightly lower level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 63% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Sylvester Court, Beverley, East Riding Of Yorkshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £125,000 | 2022-10-07 | £120,984 |
| 6 Sylvester Court, Beverley, East Riding Of Yorkshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £145,000 | 2021-09-22 | £148,072 |
| 10 Sylvester Court, Beverley, East Riding Of Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £100,000 | 2020-02-14 | £130,075 |
| 9 Sylvester Court, Beverley, East Riding Of Yorkshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £82,000 | 2019-06-28 | £92,238 |
| 2 Sylvester Court, Beverley, East Riding Of Yorkshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £75,000 | 2015-12-22 | £95,635 |
HU17 8DZ area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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 8DZ area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 47% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 108 |
| Full-Time Employee | 50 |
| Part-Time Employee | 21 |
| Self-Employed | 20 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 8 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Looking after home or family | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Other | 0 |
| Education | 23 |
| Human health and social work activities | 20 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 19 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 13 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 13 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 11 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Other | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Manufacturing | 5 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation 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 | 221 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beverley Walkergate Infant School Walkergate , HU17 9EH | - not rated | 115 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's CofE Infants' School Eden Road , HU17 7HD | - not rated | 695 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's CofE Junior School Eden Road , HU17 7HD | - not rated | 695 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Beverley Minster Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School St Giles Croft , HU17 8LA | - not rated | 700 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Beverley Minster CE Primary School St. Giles Croft , HU17 8LA | 2out of 4 | 707 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beverley High School Norwood , HU17 9EX | 4out of 4 | 352 yd | Community school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Beverley Grammar School Queensgate , HU17 8NF | 4out of 4 | 1,357 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Beverley Grammar School Queensgate , HU17 8NF | - not rated | 1,357 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Longcroft School and Sixth Form College Burton Road , HU17 7EJ | 3out of 4 | 1,384 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| East Riding College Armstrong Way , HU17 0GH | - not rated | 839 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bishop Burton College York Road , Bishop Burton HU17 8QG | - not rated | 5,108 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Horton School Beverley Sammon Road , HU17 0BG | - not rated | 881 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cambian Beverley School Units 19-20 Priory Road Industrial Estate , HU17 0EW | - not rated | 1,035 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Compass Community School Seacole Park Samman Road , HU17 0BS | - not rated | 1,175 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| North Moor Education Trust North Moor House , Dunswell Road HU16 4JS | - not rated | 5,462 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cafe V | 1 Sow Hill Road, Beverley | 11 yd | |
| The Pig and Whistle | 5 Sow Hill Road, Beverley | 17 yd | |
| Maa Indian Restaurant | 6 Ladygate, Beverley | 53 yd | |
| Jacobs Well | 2-4 Ladygate, Beverley | 53 yd | |
| Browns | Saturday Market, Beverley | 96 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dog and Duck Inn | 33 Ladygate, Beverley | 53 yd | |
| The Beaver | 8 North Bar Within, Beverley | 80 yd | |
| The Grapes | 27 Saturday Market, Beverley | 96 yd | |
| Sheriff Bar | 65-66 Saturday Market, Beverley | 108 yd | |
| Atom Bar Beverley | 7-11 New Walkergate, Beverley | 119 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ladygate Tandoori | 8a Saturday Market, Beverley | 96 yd | |
| Upper Crust | 34 Saturday Market, Beverley | 161 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | Norwood, Beverley | 229 yd | |
| Dolce Vita | 8 North Bar Without, Beverley | 292 yd | |
| Castle Pizza | 1-2 Windmill Walk, Beverley | 295 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asda Stores Ltd. | 18-20 Norwood, Beverley | 229 yd | |
| Heron Foods | 15-17 Toll Gavel, Beverley | 305 yd | |
| Yo! To Go! | Morton Lane, Beverley | 405 yd | |
| Tesco | Morton Lane, Beverley | 405 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer Simply Foods Ltd | 25 Butcher Row, Beverley | 426 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Beverley High School NORWOOD | grass pitches | 348 yd |
| Time Out Ladies Health Studio (Closed) Beaver House Beaver House Butcher Row | health and fitness suite | 430 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 | 536 yd |
| Church Lads & Church Girls Brigade BEVERLEY CHURCH LADS AND GIRLS BRIGADE BEVERLEY CHURCH LADS AND GIRLS BRIGADE GEORGE STREET | 560 yd | |
| Beverley Town Cricket And Recreation Club Recreation Club Lane | grass pitches, squash courts, tennis courts | 650 yd |
| Beverley Swimming Pool (Beverley) (Closed) Mill Lane | swimming pool | 688 yd |
| Armstrongs Sports And Social Club GROVEHILL ROAD | 815 yd | |
| Anytime Fitness (Beverley) FLEMINGATE CENTRE FLEMINGATE CENTRE FLEMINGATE | health and fitness suite | 958 yd |
| Sgb Fitness (Closed) Priory Road Industrial Estate | health and fitness suite | 1,041 yd |
| Beaver Park (Beverley Rufc) BEAVER PARK BEAVER PARK NORWOOD | grass pitches | 1,051 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 | 53 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 229.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 954 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 954 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 16 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 48.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 191 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.