Castlegate is in Malton and in North Yorkshire district. YO17 7DP 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 Castlegate, Malton, YO17 7DP and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: YO17 7DT, YO17 7BT, YO17 7NX, YO17 7EJ, YO17 7EG, YO17 7HX, YO17 7NT, YO17 7JB, YO17 7EH.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding YO17 7DP is primarily male, with 60.9% of the population 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 | 37.8% | 39.1% | 1.3% | 51.0% | -11.9% |
| Male | 62.2% | 60.9% | -1.3% | 49.0% | 11.9% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around YO17 7DP, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 54.9% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 53.2% | 54.9% | 1.7% | 37.9% | 17.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 23.1% | 27.4% | 4.3% | 44.2% | -16.8% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.1% | 1.1% |
| Separated | 4.6% | 1.2% | -3.4% | 2.2% | -1.0% |
| Divorced | 18.5% | 13.4% | -5.1% | 9.1% | 4.3% |
| Widowed | 0.6% | 1.8% | 1.2% | 6.1% | -4.3% |
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.
This area has a lower percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (67.1%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either an older population or social deprivation in the area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 36.8% | 36.4% | -0.4% | 48.4% | -12.0% |
| Good health | 36.8% | 30.7% | -6.1% | 33.6% | -2.9% |
| Fair health | 15.5% | 21.6% | 6.1% | 12.7% | 8.9% |
| Bad health | 8.8% | 9.7% | 0.9% | 4.0% | 5.7% |
| Very bad health | 2.1% | 1.7% | -0.4% | 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.
This area stands out for its low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 19.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 26% | 26.1% | 0.1% | 18.2% | 7.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.2% | 11.8% | -4.4% | 9.6% | 2.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.6% | 15.5% | -0.1% | 13.4% | 2.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.5% | 8.7% | 5.2% | 5.3% | 3.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.7% | 12.4% | -0.3% | 16.9% | -4.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 16.8% | 19.9% | 3.1% | 33.8% | -13.9% |
| Other | 9.2% | 5.6% | -3.6% | 2.8% | 2.8% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 90.3% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 2.3% | 2.3% | 1.1% | 1.2% |
| Chinese | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Black African | 2.1% | 1.1% | -1.0% | 2.5% | -1.4% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2.6% | 0.6% | -2.0% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0.5% | 2.3% | 1.8% | 0.8% | 1.5% |
| White | 91.7% | 90.3% | -1.4% | 81.4% | 8.9% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Arab | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 1% | 3.4% | 2.4% | 1.6% | 1.8% |
In this area, 71.8% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is lower than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 81.3% | 71.8% | -9.5% | 83.2% | -11.4% |
| European Union | 14% | 21.8% | 7.8% | 6.1% | 15.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.5% | 1.8% | 1.3% | 0.8% | 1.0% |
| Africa | 2.1% | 2.9% | 0.8% | 2.7% | 0.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.1% | 1.2% | -0.9% | 5.6% | -4.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 1.3% | -0.7% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 81.3% | 70.1% | -11.2% | 83.2% | -13.1% |
| 10+ Years | 4.7% | 7.5% | 2.8% | 9.8% | -2.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 8.3% | 4.6% | -3.7% | 2.9% | 1.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.6% | 7.5% | 4.9% | 2.2% | 5.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.1% | 10.3% | 7.2% | 1.9% | 8.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 48.3% | 76.7% | -28.4% |
| Poland | 2.9% | 1.3% | 1.6% |
| Romania | 13.8% | 0.9% | 12.9% |
| Other EU countries | 2.3% | 1.5% | 0.8% |
| Turkey | 1.1% | 0.1% | 1.0% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Southern Asia | 1.1% | 1.2% | -0.1% |
| No passport held | 29.9% | 13.5% | 16.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 35.1% | 37.2% | -2.1% |
| Christian | 54% | 46.2% | 7.8% |
| Muslim | 5.2% | 6.5% | -1.3% |
| Not answered | 5.7% | 6.0% | -0.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Castlegate was 641.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 806.0% higher than the Malton average. The most reported crime type was Shoplifting.
Castlegate has the highest crime rate of 47 local areas in Malton and the 21st highest crime rate of 2,071 local areas in North Yorkshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 187.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -37.1%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25 Castlegate, Malton, North Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £275,000 | 2025-10-03 | £275,000 |
| 23 Castlegate, Malton, North Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building | £245,000 | 2022-07-29 | £256,136 |
| 9 Castlegate, Malton, North Yorkshire Other, an established residential building | £265,000 | 2020-01-08 | £309,115 |
| 17 Castlegate, Malton, North Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £123,500 | 2018-01-24 | £164,043 |
| 25 Castlegate, Malton, North Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £120,000 | 2017-01-04 | £162,667 |
| Full-Time Employee | 66 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 25 |
| Part-Time Employee | 24 |
| Retired | 19 |
| Self-Employed | 14 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Other | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 1 |
| Looking after home or family | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 27 |
| Manufacturing | 20 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 15 |
| Human health and social work activities | 10 |
| Other | 9 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 2 |
| Education | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Norton Community Primary School Grove Street , Norton YO17 9BG | 3out of 4 | 984 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Catholic Primary School - a Catholic voluntary academy Highfield Road , YO17 7DB | 4out of 4 | 1,126 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Malton Community Primary School Highfield Road , YO17 7DB | 2out of 4 | 1,126 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Amotherby Community Primary School Meadowfield , Amotherby YO17 6TG | 3out of 4 | 4,747 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Langton Primary School Langton , YO17 9QP | 3out of 4 | 5,089 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 | 1,200 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Norton College Langton Road , Norton YO17 9PT | 3out of 4 | 1,472 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 | 1,171 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yorkshire Tea Rooms | 3 Castlegate, Malton | 4 yd | |
| Malton Spice | 24 Castlegate, Malton | 26 yd | |
| Captain Barney's Play Cafe | 14 Railway Street, Malton | 140 yd | |
| La Trattoria Malton | 51 Wheelgate, Malton | 199 yd | |
| El Gringos | 5 Saville Street, Malton | 207 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The New Globe | 3 Yorkersgate, Malton | 218 yd | |
| Milton Rooms | Market Place, Malton | 277 yd | |
| Chapter Two Bar | 5 Market Place, Malton | 350 yd | |
| The Spotted Cow | Spotted Cow, Cattle Market | 373 yd | |
| Blue Ball | 14 Newbiggin, Malton | 540 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bite | 16 Castlegate, Malton | 26 yd | |
| Stuarts Of Driffield | 56 Castlegate, Malton | 26 yd | |
| Tang's Delight | Tangs Delight, 4 Wells Lane | 80 yd | |
| Speedy Pepper | 26 Yorkersgate, Malton | 204 yd | |
| Connies | Greengate, Malton | 294 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morrisons | Castlegate, Malton | 26 yd | |
| Asda | Norton Road, Norton | 271 yd | |
| Lidl | 4A Welham Road, Norton | 522 yd | |
| Morrisons Daily | 1 Milton Avenue, Malton | 800 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Body And Soul 41B 41B GREENGATE | health and fitness suite | 268 yd |
| Malton Squash Club Old Maltongate | squash courts, tennis courts | 330 yd |
| The Workhouse Gym 7A 7A MARKET STREET | health and fitness suite | 339 yd |
| Derwent Swim & Fitness Centre CHURCH STREET | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 525 yd |
| The Fitzwilliam Sports Association (Malton & Old Malton Cricket Club) Old Malton Road | grass pitches | 807 yd |
| The Fitzwilliam Sports Association Site 2 Malton & Old Malton Cc FITZWILLIAM SPORTS ASSOCIATION CLUBHOUSE FITZWILLIAM SPORTS ASSOCIATION CLUBHOUSE OLD MALTON ROAD | grass pitches | 816 yd |
| Ryedale Indoor Bowls Club WALNUT GREEN | indoor bowls | 946 yd |
| Malton And Norton Rufc OLD MALTON ROAD | grass pitches | 1,008 yd |
| St Marys Rc Primary School HIGHFIELD ROAD | grass pitches | 1,021 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 | 74.5 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 65.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 16.4 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.