Castle Howard Drive is in Malton and in North Yorkshire district. YO17 7BA is located in the Malton electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Thirsk and Malton. This postcode has been in use since 1998-06-01.
StreetScan combines information about Castle Howard Drive, Malton, YO17 7BA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: YO17 6NJ, YO17 7BB, YO17 7BE, YO17 7BD, YO17 7BG, YO17 7XQ, YO17 7NQ, YO17 7XG, YO17 7BJ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding YO17 7BA has a slightly higher male population, with 50% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 53.8% | 50% | -3.8% | 51.0% | -1.0% |
| Male | 46.2% | 50% | 3.8% | 49.0% | 1.0% |
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 YO17 7BA there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 61.9% 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 | 14.7% | 21.8% | 7.1% | 37.9% | -16.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 67.4% | 61.9% | -5.5% | 44.2% | 17.7% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 1.1% | 1% | -0.1% | 2.2% | -1.2% |
| Divorced | 5.3% | 6.4% | 1.1% | 9.1% | -2.7% |
| Widowed | 11.1% | 8.9% | -2.2% | 6.1% | 2.8% |
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 (86.5%) 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 | 44.8% | 48.7% | 3.9% | 48.4% | 0.3% |
| Good health | 34% | 37.8% | 3.8% | 33.6% | 4.2% |
| Fair health | 17% | 10.5% | -6.5% | 12.7% | -2.2% |
| Bad health | 3.8% | 2.5% | -1.3% | 4.0% | -1.5% |
| Very bad health | 0.5% | 0.4% | -0.1% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
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 | 22.1% | 12.8% | -9.3% | 18.2% | -5.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 8.4% | 4.4% | -4.0% | 9.6% | -5.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.1% | 18.7% | 6.6% | 13.4% | 5.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.7% | 7.9% | 4.2% | 5.3% | 2.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.1% | 13.3% | 2.2% | 16.9% | -3.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 41.1% | 40.9% | -0.2% | 33.8% | 7.1% |
| Other | 1.6% | 2% | 0.4% | 2.8% | -0.8% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98.7% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other Asian | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| White | 99.5% | 98.7% | -0.8% | 81.4% | 17.3% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Other | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
In this area, 97.5% 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 | 95.8% | 97.5% | 1.7% | 83.2% | 14.3% |
| European Union | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 6.1% | -4.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 5.6% | -5.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| Oceania | 2.8% | 0.8% | -2.0% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95.8% | 97.5% | 1.7% | 83.2% | 14.3% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 9.8% | -8.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.8% | 0% | -2.8% | 2.9% | -2.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.2% | -1.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.4% | 0.8% | -0.6% | 1.9% | -1.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 89.1% | 76.7% | 12.4% |
| Other EU countries | 0.4% | 1.5% | -1.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 9.7% | 13.5% | -3.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 31% | 37.2% | -6.2% |
| Christian | 65.7% | 46.2% | 19.5% |
| Not answered | 3.3% | 6.0% | -2.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Castle Howard Drive was 78.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 10.5% higher than the Malton average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Castle Howard Drive has the 13th highest crime rate of 47 local areas in Malton and the 482nd highest crime rate of 2,071 local areas in North Yorkshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 39.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -27.3%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 70% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Castle Howard Drive, Malton, North Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building | £650,000 | 2025-03-20 | £676,131 |
| 41 Castle Howard Drive, Malton, North Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £575,000 | 2024-07-03 | £613,489 |
| 1 Castle Howard Drive, Malton, North Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building | £695,000 | 2021-11-12 | £782,726 |
| 19 Castle Howard Drive, Malton, North Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building | £486,000 | 2021-09-23 | £569,016 |
| 6 Castle Howard Drive, Malton, North Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building | £490,000 | 2018-04-11 | £636,324 |
YO17 7BA area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 6% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 17% 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.
YO17 7BA 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.
The percentage of retired residents living in YO17 7BA area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 37% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 76 |
| Full-Time Employee | 42 |
| Self-Employed | 34 |
| Part-Time Employee | 23 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 7 |
| Looking after home or family | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Other | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 14 |
| Manufacturing | 13 |
| Construction | 13 |
| Human health and social work activities | 13 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 12 |
| Education | 11 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 1 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Mary's Catholic Primary School - a Catholic voluntary academy Highfield Road , YO17 7DB | 4out of 4 | 1,918 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Malton Community Primary School Highfield Road , YO17 7DB | 2out of 4 | 1,918 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Norton Community Primary School Grove Street , Norton YO17 9BG | 3out of 4 | 2,137 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Amotherby Community Primary School Meadowfield , Amotherby YO17 6TG | 3out of 4 | 3,615 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Malton School Middlecave Road , YO17 7NH | 3out of 4 | 288 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Norton College Langton Road , Norton YO17 9PT | 3out of 4 | 2,532 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Malton Montessori School Uplands House , Castle Howard Road YO17 6NJ | - not rated | 74 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Queens Head | Amotherby, Malton | 803 yd | |
| Lutt And Turner | 12/14 Market Street, Malton | 845 yd | |
| The Purple Carrot | 10 Market Street, Malton | 863 yd | |
| The New Derwent Coffee Bar And Bistro | 57 Market Place, Malton | 905 yd | |
| Omni | 22 - 24 Market Place, Malton | 905 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Spotted Cow | Spotted Cow, Cattle Market | 813 yd | |
| Blue Ball | 14 Newbiggin, Malton | 822 yd | |
| Chapter Two Bar | 5 Market Place, Malton | 828 yd | |
| Milton Rooms | Market Place, Malton | 905 yd | |
| The New Globe | 3 Yorkersgate, Malton | 965 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Half Time Hut | Malton Community Sports Centre, Broughton Road | 580 yd | |
| The Groovy Moo Ice Cream Co. Limited | 3 Talbot Yard, Yorkersgate | 794 yd | |
| La Unica And The Hen House | 19 - 23 Newbiggin, Malton | 883 yd | |
| Speedy Pepper | 26 Yorkersgate, Malton | 972 yd | |
| Connies | Greengate, Malton | 1,022 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Malton Community Sports Centre | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 317 yd |
| The Workhouse Gym 7A 7A MARKET STREET | health and fitness suite | 841 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 | 97.2% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| 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 | 2.8% |
| Median download speed | 31.1 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 31 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 48.51 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 48.51 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 6 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 5.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 8.68 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.