Butterfly Meadows is in Beverley and in East Riding Of Yorkshire district. HU17 9GA 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 1995-12-01.
StreetScan combines information about Butterfly Meadows, Beverley, HU17 9GA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: HU17 7QN, HU17 9GB, HU17 9GW, HU17 7QH, HU17 9TA, HU17 7QJ, HU17 9TF, HU17 9GL, HU17 9GD.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around HU17 9GA is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 54.2% | 50.5% | -3.7% | 51.0% | -0.5% |
| Male | 45.8% | 49.5% | 3.7% | 49.0% | 0.5% |
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 9GA there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 59.6% 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 | 22.3% | 27% | 4.7% | 37.9% | -10.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 67.1% | 59.6% | -7.5% | 44.2% | 15.4% |
| Separated | 1.7% | 1.3% | -0.4% | 2.2% | -0.9% |
| Divorced | 5.3% | 7.8% | 2.5% | 9.1% | -1.3% |
| Widowed | 3.7% | 4.2% | 0.5% | 6.1% | -1.9% |
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 (91.6%) 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 | 65.9% | 59.2% | -6.7% | 48.4% | 10.8% |
| Good health | 25.2% | 32.4% | 7.2% | 33.6% | -1.2% |
| Fair health | 7.9% | 7.1% | -0.8% | 12.7% | -5.6% |
| Bad health | 0.5% | 1.3% | 0.8% | 4.0% | -2.7% |
| Very bad health | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 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.
In the area around HU17 9GA this area, 8.5% 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 51.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 11% | 8.5% | -2.5% | 18.2% | -9.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 7% | 6.5% | -0.5% | 9.6% | -3.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.6% | 9.4% | -8.2% | 13.4% | -4.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.3% | 3.6% | 1.3% | 5.3% | -1.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.3% | 18.2% | 7.9% | 16.9% | 1.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 48.8% | 51.8% | 3.0% | 33.8% | 18.0% |
| Other | 3% | 2% | -1.0% | 2.8% | -0.8% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96.2% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 1.4% | 0.3% | -1.1% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Indian | 1% | 0.3% | -0.7% | 3.1% | -2.8% |
| Other Asian | 1% | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -0.3% |
| Black African | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 2.5% | -1.0% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 95.7% | 96.2% | 0.5% | 81.4% | 14.8% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Other | 0.7% | 0.3% | -0.4% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
In this area, 92.6% 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 | 93% | 92.6% | -0.4% | 83.2% | 9.4% |
| European Union | 3.4% | 2.3% | -1.1% | 6.1% | -3.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.2% | 1.3% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Africa | 1.2% | 1.8% | 0.6% | 2.7% | -0.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.2% | 1.3% | -0.9% | 5.6% | -4.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 1.3% | -0.5% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 93% | 91.9% | -1.1% | 83.2% | 8.7% |
| 10+ Years | 0.5% | 4.6% | 4.1% | 9.8% | -5.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.9% | 1% | -0.9% | 2.9% | -1.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.2% | 0.8% | -0.4% | 2.2% | -1.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.4% | 1.8% | -1.6% | 1.9% | -0.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 87.5% | 76.7% | 10.8% |
| Ireland | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Poland | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.0% |
| Other EU countries | 0.3% | 1.5% | -1.2% |
| Other Europe | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| No passport held | 7.9% | 13.5% | -5.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 40.8% | 37.2% | 3.6% |
| Christian | 50.3% | 46.2% | 4.1% |
| Muslim | 1.5% | 6.5% | -5.0% |
| Not answered | 7.4% | 6.0% | 1.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Butterfly Meadows was 11.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 82.7% lower than the St Mary's average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Butterfly Meadows has the 5th lowest crime rate of 32 local areas in St Mary's and the 119th lowest crime rate of 1,117 local areas in East Riding of Yorkshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 2.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -29.2%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6 Butterfly Meadows, Beverley, East Riding Of Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £192,500 | 2025-02-28 | £196,079 |
| 42 Butterfly Meadows, Beverley, East Riding Of Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building | £400,000 | 2023-07-27 | £415,323 |
| 43 Butterfly Meadows, Beverley, East Riding Of Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building | £265,000 | 2023-05-05 | £281,682 |
| 57 Butterfly Meadows, Beverley, East Riding Of Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building | £285,000 | 2022-05-03 | £309,979 |
| 10 Butterfly Meadows, Beverley, East Riding Of Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building | £235,000 | 2022-03-25 | £256,681 |
HU17 9GA area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 0% 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 | 137 |
| Retired | 57 |
| Part-Time Employee | 41 |
| Self-Employed | 31 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 21 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Other | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Unemployed | 0 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 0 |
| Education | 39 |
| Human health and social work activities | 38 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 31 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 20 |
| Manufacturing | 15 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 13 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 12 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 12 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 11 |
| Information and communication | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Construction | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 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 | 1,220 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 | 814 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 | 862 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Swinemoor Primary School Burden Road , HU17 9LW | 4out of 4 | 1,134 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St John of Beverley Catholic Primary School - a Catholic voluntary academy Wilberforce Crescent , HU17 0BU | 3out of 4 | 1,515 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Beverley Minster Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School St Giles Croft , HU17 8LA | 2out of 4 | 2,056 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beverley High School Norwood , HU17 9EX | 3out of 4 | 1,115 yd | Community school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Longcroft School and Sixth Form College Burton Road , HU17 7EJ | 2out of 4 | 1,286 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Beverley Grammar School Queensgate , HU17 8NF | 3out of 4 | 2,740 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 | 5,188 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 | 2,073 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 Hayride | Grange Way, Molescroft | 437 yd | |
| Durham Ox | 48 Norwood, Beverley | 693 yd | |
| The Highfield | Highfield Road, Beverley | 880 yd | |
| Beverley Town Cricket Club | Recreation Club Lane, Beverley | 919 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cluckies of Beverley | 51-53 Woodhall Way, Molescroft | 652 yd | |
| La Scala | 51-53 Woodhall Way, Molescroft | 652 yd | |
| Molescroft Chinese Takeaway | 49 Woodhall Way, Molescroft | 656 yd | |
| Maple Kitchen | 12 Maple Drive, Beverley | 761 yd | |
| Ciao Takeaway | 16 Maple Drive, Beverley | 761 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Molescroft Carr Playing Fields LAUGHTON ROAD | grass pitches | 501 yd |
| Molescroft Playing Field WOODHALL WAY | grass pitches | 666 yd |
| Beaver Park (Beverley Rufc) BEAVER PARK BEAVER PARK NORWOOD | grass pitches | 667 yd |
| Beverley Town Cricket And Recreation Club Recreation Club Lane | grass pitches, squash courts, tennis courts | 785 yd |
| Beverley High School NORWOOD | grass pitches | 1,087 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 | 252.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 53 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 62.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 250 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.