Priorpot Lane is in Norton, Malton and in North Yorkshire district. YO17 8DW is located in the Norton electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Thirsk and Malton. This postcode has been in use since 2013-03-01.
StreetScan combines information about Priorpot Lane, Norton, Malton, YO17 8DW and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: YO17 8DN, YO17 8AE, YO17 8DP, YO17 8AD, YO17 8AQ, YO17 8AF, YO17 8AG, YO17 8AL, YO17 8BZ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding YO17 8DW is primarily male, with 57.4% 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 | 53.6% | 42.6% | -11.0% | 51.0% | -8.4% |
| Male | 46.4% | 57.4% | 11.0% | 49.0% | 8.4% |
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 | 29.2% | 37.5% | 8.3% | 37.9% | -0.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 55.2% | 45.5% | -9.7% | 44.2% | 1.3% |
| Separated | 1.4% | 5.7% | 4.3% | 2.2% | 3.5% |
| Divorced | 9.7% | 9.1% | -0.6% | 9.1% | 0.0% |
| Widowed | 4.3% | 2.3% | -2.0% | 6.1% | -3.8% |
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 (92.3%) 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 | 50% | 65.4% | 15.4% | 48.4% | 17.0% |
| Good health | 39.1% | 26.9% | -12.2% | 33.6% | -6.7% |
| Fair health | 7.4% | 5.4% | -2.0% | 12.7% | -7.3% |
| Bad health | 2.4% | 1.5% | -0.9% | 4.0% | -2.5% |
| Very bad health | 1.2% | 0.8% | -0.4% | 1.2% | -0.4% |
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 YO17 8DW this area, 8% 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 47.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 26.4% | 8% | -18.4% | 18.2% | -10.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.4% | 8% | -6.4% | 9.6% | -1.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17% | 15.9% | -1.1% | 13.4% | 2.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 6.5% | 0% | -6.5% | 5.3% | -5.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.9% | 19.3% | 7.4% | 16.9% | 2.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 19.5% | 47.7% | 28.2% | 33.8% | 13.9% |
| Other | 4.3% | 1.1% | -3.2% | 2.8% | -1.7% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97.7% 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 | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.6% | 1.6% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 0.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| White | 98.2% | 97.7% | -0.5% | 81.4% | 16.3% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
In this area, 95.3% 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 | 98.5% | 95.3% | -3.2% | 83.2% | 12.1% |
| European Union | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 6.1% | -6.1% |
| Africa | 0% | 2.3% | 2.3% | 2.7% | -0.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.3% | 2.3% | 2.0% | 5.6% | -3.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96.7% | 95.3% | -1.4% | 83.2% | 12.1% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 2.3% | 2.0% | 9.8% | -7.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 2.9% | -2.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.6% | 1.6% | 1.0% | 2.2% | -0.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.8% | 0.8% | -1.0% | 1.9% | -1.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 82.9% | 76.7% | 6.2% |
| No passport held | 17.1% | 13.5% | 3.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 61.2% | 37.2% | 24.0% |
| Christian | 35.7% | 46.2% | -10.5% |
| Buddhist | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Jewish | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Muslim | 0.8% | 6.5% | -5.7% |
| Not answered | 0.8% | 6.0% | -5.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Priorpot Lane was 21.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 70.0% lower than the Malton average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Priorpot Lane has the 10th lowest crime rate of 47 local areas in Malton and the 524th lowest crime rate of 2,071 local areas in North Yorkshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 7.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -62.5%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 28 Priorpot Lane, Malton, North Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £275,000 | 2024-06-24 | £296,111 |
| 38 Priorpot Lane, Malton, North Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building | £305,000 | 2024-04-15 | £327,804 |
| 36 Priorpot Lane, Malton, North Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building | £320,000 | 2023-11-29 | £337,271 |
| 30 Priorpot Lane, Malton, North Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £280,000 | 2023-08-29 | £293,972 |
| 11 Priorpot Lane, Malton, North Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £170,000 | 2023-06-16 | £179,704 |
YO17 8DW 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 | 37 |
| Part-Time Employee | 18 |
| Self-Employed | 10 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Retired | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Unemployed | 2 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 1 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 1 |
| Other | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 33 |
| Manufacturing | 30 |
| Human health and social work activities | 22 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 16 |
| Other | 16 |
| Education | 15 |
| Construction | 14 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Information and communication | 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 | 977 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Malton Community Primary School Highfield Road , YO17 7DB | 2out of 4 | 977 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Norton Community Primary School Grove Street , Norton YO17 9BG | 3out of 4 | 1,179 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Settrington All Saints' Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Settrington , YO17 8NP | 3out of 4 | 3,852 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Norton College Langton Road , Norton YO17 9PT | 3out of 4 | 1,641 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Malton School Middlecave Road , YO17 7NH | 3out of 4 | 2,606 yd | Community school | No | 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 | 2,661 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Karro Food Group - Staff Canteen | Staff Canteen, Karro Food Group | 707 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Oak | 47 Town Street, Old Malton | 769 yd | |
| The Hyde Park | Mill Street, Norton | 889 yd | |
| Wentworth Arms | Town Street, Old Malton | 971 yd | |
| Malton & Norton R U F C | The Gannock, Old Malton Road | 1,080 yd | |
| The Union Inn | The Union, 46 Commercial Street | 1,084 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| One Of Each | 77 Mill Street, Norton | 1,013 yd | |
| New Yan's Takeaway | New Yan's Takeaway Shop, 88 Commercial Street | 1,078 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Ryedale Indoor Bowls Club WALNUT GREEN | indoor bowls | 729 yd |
| Malton And Norton Rufc OLD MALTON ROAD | grass pitches | 784 yd |
| The Fitzwilliam Sports Association Site 2 Malton & Old Malton Cc FITZWILLIAM SPORTS ASSOCIATION CLUBHOUSE FITZWILLIAM SPORTS ASSOCIATION CLUBHOUSE OLD MALTON ROAD | grass pitches | 824 yd |
| The Fitzwilliam Sports Association (Malton & Old Malton Cricket Club) Old Malton Road | grass pitches | 834 yd |
| Old Malton (Closed) | grass pitches | 852 yd |
| King George Playing Field WANDALES CLOSE | grass pitches | 997 yd |
| St Marys Rc Primary School HIGHFIELD ROAD | grass pitches | 1,093 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 | 76.9 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 68.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.