Marl Close is in Norton, Malton and in North Yorkshire district. YO17 8BS is located in the Norton electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Thirsk and Malton. This postcode has been in use since 2010-05-01.
StreetScan combines information about Marl Close, Norton, Malton, YO17 8BS and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: YO17 9HF, YO17 8BF, YO17 8BT, YO17 8BD, YO17 8BB, YO17 8AB, YO17 9HE, YO17 8AA, YO17 9GZ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding YO17 8BS has a slightly higher male population, with 50.1% 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% | 49.9% | -1.1% | 51.0% | -1.1% |
| Male | 49% | 50.1% | 1.1% | 49.0% | 1.1% |
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 | 46.5% | 41.6% | -4.9% | 37.9% | 3.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 35.1% | 38.2% | 3.1% | 44.2% | -6.0% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 3% | 2.4% | -0.6% | 2.2% | 0.2% |
| Divorced | 10.4% | 11.1% | 0.7% | 9.1% | 2.0% |
| Widowed | 5% | 6.1% | 1.1% | 6.1% | 0.0% |
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 | 45.7% | 47.5% | 1.8% | 48.4% | -0.9% |
| Good health | 42.1% | 35.4% | -6.7% | 33.6% | 1.8% |
| Fair health | 8.5% | 14.2% | 5.7% | 12.7% | 1.5% |
| Bad health | 3.3% | 2.6% | -0.7% | 4.0% | -1.4% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
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 | 25.1% | 22.3% | -2.8% | 18.2% | 4.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17.7% | 10.5% | -7.2% | 9.6% | 0.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.1% | 16.9% | -0.2% | 13.4% | 3.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.4% | 5.7% | 0.3% | 5.3% | 0.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12% | 18.6% | 6.6% | 16.9% | 1.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 17.4% | 24.3% | 6.9% | 33.8% | -9.5% |
| Other | 5.4% | 1.7% | -3.7% | 2.8% | -1.1% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 99% 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% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.1% | -0.8% |
| Indian | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Other Asian | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.2% | 2.5% | -1.7% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 95.3% | 99% | 3.7% | 81.4% | 17.6% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
In this area, 92.9% 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 | 93.4% | 92.9% | -0.5% | 83.2% | 9.7% |
| European Union | 3% | 5.2% | 2.2% | 6.1% | -0.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 1.4% | 1.3% | -0.1% | 2.7% | -1.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.7% | 0.5% | -1.2% | 5.6% | -5.1% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 93.4% | 92.9% | -0.5% | 83.2% | 9.7% |
| 10+ Years | 0.8% | 5% | 4.2% | 9.8% | -4.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.5% | 1.6% | -0.9% | 2.9% | -1.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.6% | 0.5% | -0.1% | 2.2% | -1.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.8% | 0% | -2.8% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 76.3% | 76.7% | -0.4% |
| Lithuania | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Poland | 2.1% | 1.3% | 0.8% |
| Romania | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 1.6% | 1.5% | 0.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 18.5% | 13.5% | 5.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 42.6% | 37.2% | 5.4% |
| Christian | 51.1% | 46.2% | 4.9% |
| Muslim | 0.3% | 6.5% | -6.2% |
| Other religion | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Not answered | 5.6% | 6.0% | -0.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Marl Close was 36.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 45.0% lower than the Malton average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Marl Close has the 20th lowest crime rate of 48 local areas in Malton and the 1007th lowest crime rate of 2,067 local areas in North Yorkshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 12.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -32.6%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Marl Close, Malton, North Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £240,000 | 2024-03-26 | £253,033 |
| 1 Marl Close, Malton, North Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £235,000 | 2022-11-08 | £240,612 |
| 1 Marl Close, Malton, North Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £200,000 | 2021-02-15 | £234,664 |
| 10 Marl Close, Malton, North Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £75,992 | 2018-06-29 | £97,841 |
| 1 Marl Close, Malton, North Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £145,000 | 2015-01-23 | £213,761 |
YO17 8BS 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 120 |
| Retired | 57 |
| Part-Time Employee | 51 |
| Self-Employed | 27 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Other | 10 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 9 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 41 |
| Manufacturing | 37 |
| Human health and social work activities | 36 |
| Transport and storage | 16 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 13 |
| Construction | 13 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 13 |
| Other | 11 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Education | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 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 | 761 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Catholic Primary School - a Catholic voluntary academy Highfield Road , YO17 7DB | - not rated | 1,234 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Malton Community Primary School Highfield Road , YO17 7DB | - not rated | 1,234 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Malton Highfield Road , YO17 7DB | - not rated | 1,234 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Malton Primary Academy Highfield Road , YO17 7DB | - not rated | 1,234 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Norton College Langton Road , Norton YO17 9PT | - not rated | 1,146 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Norton College Langton Road , Norton YO17 9PT | 3out of 4 | 1,146 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Malton School Middlecave Road , YO17 7NH | 3out of 4 | 2,594 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Malton School Middlecave Road , YO17 7NH | - not rated | 2,594 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Andrew's Preparatory School Castle Howard Road , YO17 7AY | - not rated | 2,129 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Malton Montessori School Uplands House , Castle Howard Road YO17 6NJ | - not rated | 2,608 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodleigh School Trust Limited Langton , YO17 9QN | - not rated | 4,812 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Karro Food Group - Staff Canteen | Staff Canteen, Karro Food Group | 341 yd | |
| Wine And Dine At Oscars At Ryedale Indoor Bowls Club | Ryedale Indoor Bowls Club, Bowling Lane | 718 yd | |
| Royal China Restaurant | 39/41 Commercial Street, Norton | 719 yd | |
| Zest Cafe And Takeaway | 23 Wood Street, Norton | 755 yd | |
| Cafe 53 With Cake-a-licious | 53 Castlegate, Malton | 1,093 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Hyde Park | Mill Street, Norton | 407 yd | |
| The Union Inn | The Union, 46 Commercial Street | 668 yd | |
| Bright Steels Social Club | Wood Street, Norton | 757 yd | |
| The Derwent Arms | 24 - 26 Church Street, Norton | 905 yd | |
| Royal Oak | 47 Town Street, Old Malton | 1,084 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| One Of Each | 77 Mill Street, Norton | 510 yd | |
| Barney's Sarnies | Barneys Sarnies, 38 - 40 Beverley Road | 621 yd | |
| New Yan's Takeaway | New Yan's Takeaway Shop, 88 Commercial Street | 657 yd | |
| Pizza Master | 65 Commercial Street, Norton | 719 yd | |
| Chen Xin's | 19 Church Street, Norton | 908 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Express | 2 Hambleton Road, Norton | 827 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Ryedale Indoor Bowls Club WALNUT GREEN | indoor bowls | 402 yd |
| King George Playing Field WANDALES CLOSE | grass pitches | 503 yd |
| The Fitzwilliam Sports Association Site 2 Malton & Old Malton Cc FITZWILLIAM SPORTS ASSOCIATION CLUBHOUSE FITZWILLIAM SPORTS ASSOCIATION CLUBHOUSE OLD MALTON ROAD | grass pitches | 746 yd |
| The Fitzwilliam Sports Association (Malton & Old Malton Cricket Club) Old Malton Road | grass pitches | 755 yd |
| Malton And Norton Rufc OLD MALTON ROAD | grass pitches | 872 yd |
| Derwent Swim & Fitness Centre CHURCH STREET | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 873 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 | 74.4 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 65.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.