Nightingale Close is in Walkington, Beverley and in The East Yorkshire Borough Of Beverley district. HU17 8YF is located in the Beverley Rural electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Beverley and Holderness. This postcode has been in use since 1995-12-01.
StreetScan combines information about Nightingale Close, Walkington, Beverley, HU17 8YF and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: HU17 8YG, HU17 8YD, HU17 8YA, HU17 8YH, HU17 8YB, HU17 8XZ, HU17 8XY, HU17 8XX, HU17 8RJ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around HU17 8YF is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.7% | 50.9% | -0.8% | 51.0% | -0.1% |
| Male | 48.3% | 49.1% | 0.8% | 49.0% | 0.1% |
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 8YF there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 60.1% 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 | 23% | 26.4% | 3.4% | 37.9% | -11.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 60.9% | 60.1% | -0.8% | 44.2% | 15.9% |
| Separated | 1.9% | 1.7% | -0.2% | 2.2% | -0.5% |
| Divorced | 12.4% | 8.4% | -4.0% | 9.1% | -0.7% |
| Widowed | 1.9% | 3.4% | 1.5% | 6.1% | -2.7% |
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 (92.3%) 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 | 69.3% | 61.5% | -7.8% | 48.4% | 13.1% |
| Good health | 26.9% | 30.8% | 3.9% | 33.6% | -2.8% |
| Fair health | 2.5% | 5.6% | 3.1% | 12.7% | -7.1% |
| Bad health | 0.4% | 1.3% | 0.9% | 4.0% | -2.7% |
| Very bad health | 0.8% | 0.9% | 0.1% | 1.2% | -0.3% |
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.
In the area around HU17 8YF this area, 5.6% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%. 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 51.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 5% | 5.6% | 0.6% | 18.2% | -12.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 9.3% | 6.8% | -2.5% | 9.6% | -2.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.1% | 15.8% | -0.3% | 13.4% | 2.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.5% | 4.5% | 2.0% | 5.3% | -0.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 16.1% | 15.3% | -0.8% | 16.9% | -1.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 49.7% | 51.4% | 1.7% | 33.8% | 17.6% |
| Other | 1.2% | 0.6% | -0.6% | 2.8% | -2.2% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 99.6% 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 | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Pakistani | 1.7% | 0% | -1.7% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| White | 97.1% | 99.6% | 2.5% | 81.4% | 18.2% |
In this area, 92.3% 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 | 95.8% | 92.3% | -3.5% | 83.2% | 9.1% |
| European Union | 2.1% | 5.6% | 3.5% | 6.1% | -0.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Africa | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.7% | 0.9% | -0.8% | 5.6% | -4.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95.8% | 92.7% | -3.1% | 83.2% | 9.5% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 4.3% | 4.3% | 9.8% | -5.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 2.9% | -2.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.7% | 2.1% | 0.4% | 2.2% | -0.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.5% | 0% | -2.5% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 91.9% | 76.7% | 15.2% |
| Ireland | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Portugal | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Spain | 1.7% | 0.4% | 1.3% |
| Lithuania | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 0.9% | 1.5% | -0.6% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 3.4% | 13.5% | -10.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 35.9% | 37.2% | -1.3% |
| Christian | 57.7% | 46.2% | 11.5% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 5.6% | 6.0% | -0.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Nightingale Close was 30.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 50.9% higher than the Beverley Rural average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Nightingale Close has the 36th highest crime rate of 94 local areas in Beverley Rural and the 439th lowest crime rate of 1,117 local areas in East Riding of Yorkshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 22.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has stayed broadly stable by about 0.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8 Nightingale Close, Beverley, East Riding Of Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building | £315,000 | 2021-05-10 | £367,025 |
| 8 Nightingale Close, Beverley, East Riding Of Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building | £242,500 | 2013-12-19 | £385,455 |
| 3 Nightingale Close, Beverley, East Riding Of Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building | £220,000 | 2011-02-21 | £352,960 |
| 8 Nightingale Close, Beverley, East Riding Of Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building | £250,000 | 2009-01-08 | £406,793 |
| 8 Nightingale Close, Beverley, East Riding Of Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building | £238,000 | 2007-03-05 | £364,792 |
HU17 8YF area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 9% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 15% 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 8YF 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 61 |
| Retired | 31 |
| Part-Time Employee | 30 |
| Self-Employed | 26 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 11 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 5 |
| Looking after home or family | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Unemployed | 2 |
| Other | 1 |
| Human health and social work activities | 27 |
| Education | 23 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 17 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Manufacturing | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Information and communication | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 8 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Other | 3 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Transport and storage | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beverley Manor Nursery School Manor Road , HU17 7BT | 4out of 4 | 2,990 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 | 1,658 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 | 2,155 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Keldmarsh Primary School Woodmansey Mile , HU17 8FF | 4out of 4 | 2,167 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 | 3,202 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Molescroft Primary School St Leonard's Road , Molescroft HU17 7HF | 4out of 4 | 3,419 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 | 1,608 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Longcroft School and Sixth Form College Burton Road , HU17 7EJ | 2out of 4 | 3,092 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Beverley High School Norwood , HU17 9EX | 3out of 4 | 3,190 yd | Community school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Cottingham High School and Sixth Form College Harland Way , HU16 5PX | 3out of 4 | 4,856 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 | 4,219 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 | 3,291 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mcdonalds | Wingfield Way, Beverley | 723 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| WM Morrison Supermarkets Limited | Wingfield Way, Beverley | 723 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Broadgates Playing Field MEGSON WAY | grass pitches | 296 yd |
| Beverley And East Riding Golf Club WESTWOOD | golf | 1,030 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 | 251.5 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 344.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 954 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 954 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 66.5 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 81.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 191 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.