The Ridings is in Norton, Malton and in North Yorkshire district. YO17 9AP is located in the Norton electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Thirsk and Malton. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about The Ridings, Norton, Malton, YO17 9AP and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: YO17 9JT, YO17 9EN, YO17 9EW, YO17 9AU, YO17 9AE, YO17 9EP, YO17 9AX, YO17 9JY, YO17 9PS.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding YO17 9AP has a slightly higher male population, with 51.1% 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 | 49.3% | 48.9% | -0.4% | 51.0% | -2.1% |
| Male | 50.7% | 51.1% | 0.4% | 49.0% | 2.1% |
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 9AP there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 54.9% 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 | 23.5% | 26.4% | 2.9% | 37.9% | -11.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 53.4% | 54.9% | 1.5% | 44.2% | 10.7% |
| Separated | 1.6% | 0.9% | -0.7% | 2.2% | -1.3% |
| Divorced | 12.4% | 9.4% | -3.0% | 9.1% | 0.3% |
| Widowed | 9.2% | 8.5% | -0.7% | 6.1% | 2.4% |
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 | 51% | 46.2% | -4.8% | 48.4% | -2.2% |
| Good health | 35.1% | 38.7% | 3.6% | 33.6% | 5.1% |
| Fair health | 12.3% | 12.8% | 0.5% | 12.7% | 0.1% |
| Bad health | 1% | 1.9% | 0.9% | 4.0% | -2.1% |
| Very bad health | 0.7% | 0.4% | -0.3% | 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 | 25.9% | 16.9% | -9.0% | 18.2% | -1.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.4% | 12.2% | -0.2% | 9.6% | 2.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.7% | 11.8% | -2.9% | 13.4% | -1.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.2% | 10.1% | 4.9% | 5.3% | 4.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.5% | 19.4% | 5.9% | 16.9% | 2.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 25.1% | 25.3% | 0.2% | 33.8% | -8.5% |
| Other | 3.2% | 4.2% | 1.0% | 2.8% | 1.4% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 99.6% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.0% | -0.6% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| White | 98.7% | 99.6% | 0.9% | 81.4% | 18.2% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
In this area, 98.9% 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 | 98.3% | 98.9% | 0.6% | 83.2% | 15.7% |
| European Union | 1.3% | 0.4% | -0.9% | 6.1% | -5.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.7% | -2.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97.7% | 98.9% | 1.2% | 83.2% | 15.7% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 9.8% | -9.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.7% | 0.4% | -0.3% | 2.9% | -2.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 82.8% | 76.7% | 6.1% |
| No passport held | 17.2% | 13.5% | 3.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 29.2% | 37.2% | -8.0% |
| Christian | 59.2% | 46.2% | 13.0% |
| Other religion | 1.9% | 0.6% | 1.3% |
| Not answered | 9.7% | 6.0% | 3.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around The Ridings was 14.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 79.6% lower than the Malton average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
The Ridings has the 5th lowest crime rate of 47 local areas in Malton and the 300th lowest crime rate of 2,071 local areas in North Yorkshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 10.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 110.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 The Ridings, Malton, North Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building | £270,000 | 2024-06-21 | £289,286 |
| 4 The Ridings, Malton, North Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building | £235,500 | 2024-03-12 | £250,764 |
| 39 The Ridings, Malton, North Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £185,000 | 2023-06-08 | £197,584 |
| 26 The Ridings, Malton, North Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £218,000 | 2023-01-05 | £226,066 |
| 53 The Ridings, Malton, North Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £218,500 | 2021-09-24 | £258,562 |
YO17 9AP 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 9AP area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 31% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Full-Time Employee | 75 |
| Retired | 73 |
| Part-Time Employee | 36 |
| Self-Employed | 23 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Looking after home or family | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Other | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 29 |
| Manufacturing | 28 |
| Other | 26 |
| Construction | 24 |
| Education | 18 |
| Human health and social work activities | 16 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Information and communication | 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 | 567 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 | 1,886 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Malton Community Primary School Highfield Road , YO17 7DB | 2out of 4 | 1,886 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Langton Primary School Langton , YO17 9QP | 3out of 4 | 4,050 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Settrington All Saints' Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Settrington , YO17 8NP | 3out of 4 | 4,529 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 | 458 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Malton School Middlecave Road , YO17 7NH | 3out of 4 | 2,223 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 | 2,127 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zest Cafe And Takeaway | 23 Wood Street, Norton | 649 yd | |
| Wine And Dine At Oscars At Ryedale Indoor Bowls Club | Ryedale Indoor Bowls Club, Bowling Lane | 760 yd | |
| Royal China Restaurant | 39/41 Commercial Street, Norton | 761 yd | |
| Cafe 53 With Cake-a-licious | 53 Castlegate, Malton | 961 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bright Steels Social Club | Wood Street, Norton | 648 yd | |
| The Derwent Arms | 24 - 26 Church Street, Norton | 715 yd | |
| The Union Inn | The Union, 46 Commercial Street | 755 yd | |
| Malton And Norton Golf Club | Malton & Norton Golf Club, Welham Park | 841 yd | |
| The Hyde Park | Mill Street, Norton | 858 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barney's Sarnies | Barneys Sarnies, 38 - 40 Beverley Road | 635 yd | |
| One Of Each | 77 Mill Street, Norton | 736 yd | |
| New Yan's Takeaway | New Yan's Takeaway Shop, 88 Commercial Street | 749 yd | |
| Chen Xin's | 19 Church Street, Norton | 753 yd | |
| Express Grill | 21 Church Street, Norton | 753 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lidl | 4A Welham Road, Norton | 599 yd | |
| Tesco Express | 2 Hambleton Road, Norton | 736 yd | |
| Asda | Norton Road, Norton | 995 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Norton College LANGTON ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 321 yd |
| Derwent Swim & Fitness Centre CHURCH STREET | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 784 yd |
| King George Playing Field WANDALES CLOSE | grass pitches | 938 yd |
| Malton And Norton Golf Club MALTON & NORTON GOLF CLUB MALTON & NORTON GOLF CLUB WELHAM ROAD | golf | 993 yd |
| Ryedale Indoor Bowls Club WALNUT GREEN | indoor bowls | 1,089 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 | 68.6 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 63.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 19.6 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.