Kirk Lane is in Walkington, Beverley and in The East Yorkshire Borough Of Beverley district. HU17 8SN is located in the Beverley Rural 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 Kirk Lane, Walkington, Beverley, HU17 8SN and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: HU17 8SF, HU17 8TR, HU17 8TS, HU17 8SL, HU17 8TW, HU17 8SJ, HU17 8TU, HU17 8SH, HU17 8SP.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around HU17 8SN is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 53.7% | 50.4% | -3.3% | 51.0% | -0.6% |
| Male | 46.3% | 49.6% | 3.3% | 49.0% | 0.6% |
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 | 23.3% | 30% | 6.7% | 37.9% | -7.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 46.2% | 44.8% | -1.4% | 44.2% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 4.3% | 3.6% | -0.7% | 2.2% | 1.4% |
| Divorced | 12.9% | 13.9% | 1.0% | 9.1% | 4.8% |
| Widowed | 13.3% | 7.6% | -5.7% | 6.1% | 1.5% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (86.9%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 44.7% | 49.6% | 4.9% | 48.4% | 1.2% |
| Good health | 37.7% | 37.3% | -0.4% | 33.6% | 3.7% |
| Fair health | 12.8% | 9.7% | -3.1% | 12.7% | -3.0% |
| Bad health | 3.9% | 2.2% | -1.7% | 4.0% | -1.8% |
| Very bad health | 0.8% | 1.1% | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.1% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 21% | 12.2% | -8.8% | 18.2% | -6.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.5% | 5.9% | -4.6% | 9.6% | -3.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.1% | 15.4% | -1.7% | 13.4% | 2.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.3% | 5.4% | 1.1% | 5.3% | 0.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7.1% | 17.2% | 10.1% | 16.9% | 0.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 34.3% | 40.7% | 6.4% | 33.8% | 6.9% |
| Other | 5.7% | 3.2% | -2.5% | 2.8% | 0.4% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 100% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 98.8% | 100% | 1.2% | 81.4% | 18.6% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Arab | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
In this area, 95.5% 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 | 96.1% | 95.5% | -0.6% | 83.2% | 12.3% |
| European Union | 2.3% | 4.5% | 2.2% | 6.1% | -1.6% |
| Africa | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 5.6% | -5.6% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96.1% | 95.5% | -0.6% | 83.2% | 12.3% |
| 10+ Years | 1.6% | 4.5% | 2.9% | 9.8% | -5.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 2.9% | -2.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.6% | 0% | -1.6% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 88.1% | 76.7% | 11.4% |
| Ireland | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Portugal | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 0.4% | 1.5% | -1.1% |
| No passport held | 10.1% | 13.5% | -3.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 39.7% | 37.2% | 2.5% |
| Christian | 54.3% | 46.2% | 8.1% |
| Buddhist | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Jewish | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 4.5% | 6.0% | -1.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Kirk Lane was 42.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 109.6% higher than the Beverley Rural average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Kirk Lane has the 26th highest crime rate of 94 local areas in Beverley Rural and the 521st highest crime rate of 1,117 local areas in East Riding of Yorkshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 38.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 51.5%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 79% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 Kirk Lane, Beverley, East Riding Of Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building | £450,000 | 2023-11-15 | £470,081 |
| 13 Kirk Lane, Beverley, East Riding Of Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building | £736,000 | 2022-10-05 | £763,424 |
| 11 Kirk Lane, Beverley, East Riding Of Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building | £625,000 | 2019-09-06 | £789,877 |
| 12 Kirk Lane, Beverley, East Riding Of Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building | £670,000 | 2017-10-03 | £882,481 |
| 11 Kirk Lane, Beverley, East Riding Of Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building | £360,000 | 2013-12-17 | £572,222 |
HU17 8SN area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 15% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 14% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
HU17 8SN area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 73 |
| Retired | 54 |
| Self-Employed | 30 |
| Part-Time Employee | 24 |
| Other | 13 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 12 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 7 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Looking after home or family | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 22 |
| Education | 13 |
| Human health and social work activities | 10 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Manufacturing | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 2 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Transport and storage | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beverley Manor Nursery School Manor Road , HU17 7BT | 4out of 4 | 5,071 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Walkington Primary School Crake Wells , Walkington HU17 8SB | 3out of 4 | 683 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Little Weighton Rowley Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School White Gap Road , Little Weighton HU20 3XE | 3out of 4 | 3,838 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Skidby Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Main Street , Skidby HU16 5TX | 3out of 4 | 4,276 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Beverley Minster Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School St Giles Croft , HU17 8LA | 2out of 4 | 4,324 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Keldmarsh Primary School Woodmansey Mile , HU17 8FF | 4out of 4 | 4,468 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beverley Grammar School Queensgate , HU17 8NF | 3out of 4 | 3,876 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Longcroft School and Sixth Form College Burton Road , HU17 7EJ | 2out of 4 | 4,763 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Beverley High School Norwood , HU17 9EX | 3out of 4 | 5,285 yd | Community school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Cottingham High School and Sixth Form College Harland Way , HU16 5PX | 3out of 4 | 5,466 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | 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 | 3,635 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Dog & Duck Inn | 1 East End, Walkington | 445 yd | |
| The Ferguson Fawsitt | 5 East End, Walkington | 445 yd | |
| Barrel Inn | 35 East End, Walkington | 445 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Walkington Playing Field CRAKE WELLS | grass pitches, tennis courts | 547 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 | 92.9% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 92.9% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 92.9% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 92.9% |
| 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 | 171.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 424 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 424 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 16 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 39.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 86 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.