Smithson Court is in Malton and in North Yorkshire district. YO17 7BQ 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 Smithson Court, Malton, YO17 7BQ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: YO17 7PG, YO17 7JF, YO17 7JQ, YO17 7PN, YO17 7JE, YO17 7JH, YO17 7PR, YO17 7PH, YO17 7JG.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding YO17 7BQ has a slightly higher male population, with 51% 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 | 51.8% | 49% | -2.8% | 51.0% | -2.0% |
| Male | 48.2% | 51% | 2.8% | 49.0% | 2.0% |
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 | 31.3% | 30.9% | -0.4% | 37.9% | -7.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 40.3% | 48.3% | 8.0% | 44.2% | 4.1% |
| Separated | 3.8% | 4.3% | 0.5% | 2.2% | 2.1% |
| Divorced | 17.5% | 10.6% | -6.9% | 9.1% | 1.5% |
| Widowed | 7.1% | 5.8% | -1.3% | 6.1% | -0.3% |
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 | 40.1% | 44.4% | 4.3% | 48.4% | -4.0% |
| Good health | 42.8% | 33.9% | -8.9% | 33.6% | 0.3% |
| Fair health | 12.8% | 14.2% | 1.4% | 12.7% | 1.5% |
| Bad health | 2.3% | 5.9% | 3.6% | 4.0% | 1.9% |
| Very bad health | 1.9% | 1.7% | -0.2% | 1.2% | 0.5% |
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 | 24.2% | 21.3% | -2.9% | 18.2% | 3.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.8% | 13% | 0.2% | 9.6% | 3.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 22.3% | 11.6% | -10.7% | 13.4% | -1.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 6.2% | 7.2% | 1.0% | 5.3% | 1.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.5% | 19.3% | 9.8% | 16.9% | 2.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 20.4% | 25.1% | 4.7% | 33.8% | -8.7% |
| Other | 4.7% | 2.4% | -2.3% | 2.8% | -0.4% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97.5% 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 | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Other Asian | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.0% | -0.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.9% | 0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| White | 97.3% | 97.5% | 0.2% | 81.4% | 16.1% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Other | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
In this area, 94.1% 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% | 94.1% | -2.0% | 83.2% | 10.9% |
| European Union | 1.9% | 4.2% | 2.3% | 6.1% | -1.9% |
| Africa | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.8% | 0.4% | -0.4% | 5.6% | -5.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 1.3% | 0.9% | 1.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95.7% | 93.8% | -1.9% | 83.2% | 10.6% |
| 10+ Years | 1.2% | 3.8% | 2.6% | 9.8% | -6.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.2% | 0.8% | -0.4% | 2.9% | -2.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 2.2% | -0.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.9% | 0% | -1.9% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 77.5% | 76.7% | 0.8% |
| Italy | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Poland | 1.7% | 1.3% | 0.4% |
| Other EU countries | 1.3% | 1.5% | -0.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 18.8% | 13.5% | 5.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 34.2% | 37.2% | -3.0% |
| Christian | 55.8% | 46.2% | 9.6% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Other religion | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Not answered | 8.8% | 6.0% | 2.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Smithson Court was 12.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 82.6% lower than the Malton average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Smithson Court has the 3rd lowest crime rate of 47 local areas in Malton and the 232nd lowest crime rate of 2,071 local areas in North Yorkshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 8.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 6.7%.

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 Smithson Court, Malton, North Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £126,950 | 2006-05-12 | £198,264 |
YO17 7BQ 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 | 64 |
| Retired | 58 |
| Part-Time Employee | 35 |
| Self-Employed | 18 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 11 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Other | 3 |
| Unemployed | 1 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 27 |
| Human health and social work activities | 22 |
| Construction | 16 |
| Manufacturing | 14 |
| Education | 11 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Other | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 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 | 1,064 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Malton Community Primary School Highfield Road , YO17 7DB | 2out of 4 | 1,064 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Norton Community Primary School Grove Street , Norton YO17 9BG | 3out of 4 | 1,583 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Amotherby Community Primary School Meadowfield , Amotherby YO17 6TG | 3out of 4 | 4,210 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 | 730 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Norton College Langton Road , Norton YO17 9PT | 3out of 4 | 2,110 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 | 812 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 | 129 yd | |
| Dinner By Uovo At The Cross Keys | Cross Keys, 47 Wheelgate | 357 yd | |
| FortySix | 46 Market Place, Malton | 387 yd | |
| The Hidden Monkey | 34 Market Place, Malton | 400 yd | |
| Leoni | 16 Wheelgate, Malton | 433 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blue Ball | 14 Newbiggin, Malton | 130 yd | |
| The Spotted Cow | Spotted Cow, Cattle Market | 396 yd | |
| Chapter Two Bar | 5 Market Place, Malton | 441 yd | |
| Milton Rooms | Market Place, Malton | 444 yd | |
| The New Globe | 3 Yorkersgate, Malton | 565 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| La Unica And The Hen House | 19 - 23 Newbiggin, Malton | 256 yd | |
| Connies | Greengate, Malton | 357 yd | |
| The Half Time Hut | Malton Community Sports Centre, Broughton Road | 428 yd | |
| Speedy Pepper | 26 Yorkersgate, Malton | 536 yd | |
| The Groovy Moo Ice Cream Co. Limited | 3 Talbot Yard, Yorkersgate | 537 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morrisons Daily | 1 Milton Avenue, Malton | 655 yd | |
| Morrisons | Castlegate, Malton | 669 yd | |
| Asda | Norton Road, Norton | 822 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Body And Soul 41B 41B GREENGATE | health and fitness suite | 464 yd |
| The Workhouse Gym 7A 7A MARKET STREET | health and fitness suite | 519 yd |
| Malton Squash Club Old Maltongate | squash courts, tennis courts | 531 yd |
| Malton Community Sports Centre | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 800 yd |
| St Marys Rc Primary School HIGHFIELD ROAD | grass pitches | 920 yd |
| The Fitzwilliam Sports Association (Malton & Old Malton Cricket Club) Old Malton Road | grass pitches | 1,055 yd |
| The Fitzwilliam Sports Association Site 2 Malton & Old Malton Cc FITZWILLIAM SPORTS ASSOCIATION CLUBHOUSE FITZWILLIAM SPORTS ASSOCIATION CLUBHOUSE OLD MALTON ROAD | grass pitches | 1,065 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 | 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 | 0.0% |
| Median download speed | 62 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 55.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 13.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.