St Nicholas Street is in Norton, Malton and in North Yorkshire district. YO17 9AQ 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 St Nicholas Street, Norton, Malton, YO17 9AQ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: YO17 9AJ, YO17 9AH, YO17 9EL, YO17 9AG, YO17 9HS, YO17 9AY, YO17 9FH, YO17 9DP, YO17 9HP.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding YO17 9AQ has a slightly higher male population, with 50% 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 | 49.6% | 50% | 0.4% | 51.0% | -1.0% |
| Male | 50.4% | 50% | -0.4% | 49.0% | 1.0% |
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 | 39.3% | 37.7% | -1.6% | 37.9% | -0.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 41% | 41.6% | 0.6% | 44.2% | -2.6% |
| Separated | 3.4% | 4.2% | 0.8% | 2.2% | 2.0% |
| Divorced | 12.5% | 12.3% | -0.2% | 9.1% | 3.2% |
| Widowed | 3.7% | 4.2% | 0.5% | 6.1% | -1.9% |
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 | 44.8% | 42.2% | -2.6% | 48.4% | -6.2% |
| Good health | 37.1% | 40.2% | 3.1% | 33.6% | 6.6% |
| Fair health | 11.9% | 13% | 1.1% | 12.7% | 0.3% |
| Bad health | 4.5% | 3.4% | -1.1% | 4.0% | -0.6% |
| Very bad health | 1.7% | 1.1% | -0.6% | 1.2% | -0.1% |
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 | 24.7% | 18.8% | -5.9% | 18.2% | 0.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 18.3% | 8.1% | -10.2% | 9.6% | -1.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.6% | 19.7% | 3.1% | 13.4% | 6.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.4% | 5.8% | 0.4% | 5.3% | 0.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.2% | 18.4% | 7.2% | 16.9% | 1.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 17.3% | 26.5% | 9.2% | 33.8% | -7.3% |
| Other | 6.4% | 2.6% | -3.8% | 2.8% | -0.2% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 93.2% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.6% | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.7% | 0.4% |
| Other Asian | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% | 1.6% | -0.8% |
| Black African | 1.7% | 0% | -1.7% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| White | 93.5% | 93.2% | -0.3% | 81.4% | 11.8% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 2.3% | 0.6% | -1.7% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Roma | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.2% | 1.2% |
| Arab | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0% | 2% | 2.0% | 1.6% | 0.4% |
In this area, 81.6% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 92.6% | 81.6% | -11.0% | 83.2% | -1.6% |
| European Union | 3.7% | 14.7% | 11.0% | 6.1% | 8.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Africa | 1.7% | 0.3% | -1.4% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2% | 1.7% | -0.3% | 5.6% | -3.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 1.3% | -0.5% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 92.1% | 82.3% | -9.8% | 83.2% | -0.9% |
| 10+ Years | 1.1% | 6.3% | 5.2% | 9.8% | -3.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.8% | 4% | 1.2% | 2.9% | 1.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.8% | 2% | -0.8% | 2.2% | -0.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.1% | 5.4% | 4.3% | 1.9% | 3.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 68.6% | 76.7% | -8.1% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Lithuania | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Poland | 4.5% | 1.3% | 3.2% |
| Romania | 4.5% | 0.9% | 3.6% |
| Other EU countries | 2% | 1.5% | 0.5% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 17.6% | 13.5% | 4.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 35% | 37.2% | -2.2% |
| Christian | 55.9% | 46.2% | 9.7% |
| Buddhist | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Hindu | 0.3% | 1.7% | -1.4% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 7.1% | 6.0% | 1.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around St Nicholas Street was 156.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 120.6% higher than the Malton average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
St Nicholas Street has the 4th highest crime rate of 47 local areas in Malton and the 173rd highest crime rate of 2,071 local areas in North Yorkshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 76.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -15.1%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 30 St Nicholas Street, Malton, North Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £175,000 | 2024-11-04 | £180,214 |
| 8 St Nicholas Street, Malton, North Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £200,000 | 2024-05-29 | £216,907 |
| 12 St Nicholas Street, Malton, North Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £217,500 | 2023-09-13 | £226,226 |
| 13 St Nicholas Street, Malton, North Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £285,000 | 2023-07-12 | £302,503 |
| 13 St Nicholas Street, Malton, North Yorkshire Other, an established residential building | £285,000 | 2023-07-12 | £288,209 |
YO17 9AQ area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 16% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 13% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
| Full-Time Employee | 119 |
| Retired | 48 |
| Part-Time Employee | 43 |
| Self-Employed | 41 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 15 |
| Unemployed | 14 |
| Other | 11 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 44 |
| Manufacturing | 30 |
| Human health and social work activities | 29 |
| Construction | 21 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 21 |
| Other | 18 |
| Education | 15 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 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 | 480 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 | 1,330 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Malton Community Primary School Highfield Road , YO17 7DB | 2out of 4 | 1,330 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Langton Primary School Langton , YO17 9QP | 3out of 4 | 4,647 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Settrington All Saints' Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Settrington , YO17 8NP | 3out of 4 | 4,742 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 | 925 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Malton School Middlecave Road , YO17 7NH | 3out of 4 | 1,728 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 | 1,672 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 | 282 yd | |
| Royal China Restaurant | 39/41 Commercial Street, Norton | 321 yd | |
| Wine And Dine At Oscars At Ryedale Indoor Bowls Club | Ryedale Indoor Bowls Club, Bowling Lane | 321 yd | |
| Cafe 53 With Cake-a-licious | 53 Castlegate, Malton | 354 yd | |
| Malton Spice | 24 Castlegate, Malton | 529 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Derwent Arms | 24 - 26 Church Street, Norton | 156 yd | |
| Bright Steels Social Club | Wood Street, Norton | 281 yd | |
| The Union Inn | The Union, 46 Commercial Street | 365 yd | |
| The Hyde Park | Mill Street, Norton | 647 yd | |
| The New Globe | 3 Yorkersgate, Malton | 717 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chen Xin's | 19 Church Street, Norton | 182 yd | |
| Express Grill | 21 Church Street, Norton | 182 yd | |
| Pizza Master | 65 Commercial Street, Norton | 321 yd | |
| New Yan's Takeaway | New Yan's Takeaway Shop, 88 Commercial Street | 375 yd | |
| Bite | 16 Castlegate, Malton | 529 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lidl | 4A Welham Road, Norton | 170 yd | |
| Asda | Norton Road, Norton | 526 yd | |
| Morrisons | Castlegate, Malton | 529 yd | |
| Tesco Express | 2 Hambleton Road, Norton | 998 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Derwent Swim & Fitness Centre CHURCH STREET | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 224 yd |
| Ryedale Indoor Bowls Club WALNUT GREEN | indoor bowls | 709 yd |
| Malton Squash Club Old Maltongate | squash courts, tennis courts | 738 yd |
| Body And Soul 41B 41B GREENGATE | health and fitness suite | 746 yd |
| The Workhouse Gym 7A 7A MARKET STREET | health and fitness suite | 836 yd |
| Norton College LANGTON ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 841 yd |
| The Fitzwilliam Sports Association (Malton & Old Malton Cricket Club) Old Malton Road | grass pitches | 846 yd |
| The Fitzwilliam Sports Association Site 2 Malton & Old Malton Cc FITZWILLIAM SPORTS ASSOCIATION CLUBHOUSE FITZWILLIAM SPORTS ASSOCIATION CLUBHOUSE OLD MALTON ROAD | grass pitches | 850 yd |
| King George Playing Field WANDALES CLOSE | grass pitches | 994 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 | 79.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 66.1 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.