Commercial Street is in Norton, Malton and in North Yorkshire district. YO17 9EX 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 Commercial Street, Norton, Malton, YO17 9EX and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: YO17 9EU, YO17 9EY, YO17 9EZ, YO17 9JD, YO17 9HL, YO17 9JQ, YO17 9HY, YO17 9JH, YO17 9JF.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding YO17 9EX has a slightly higher male population, with 52.3% 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 | 47.3% | 47.7% | 0.4% | 51.0% | -3.3% |
| Male | 52.7% | 52.3% | -0.4% | 49.0% | 3.3% |
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 9EX, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 48.8% 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 | 38.5% | 48.8% | 10.3% | 37.9% | 10.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 42.4% | 28.7% | -13.7% | 44.2% | -15.5% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Separated | 3.8% | 4.2% | 0.4% | 2.2% | 2.0% |
| Divorced | 11.5% | 13.1% | 1.6% | 9.1% | 4.0% |
| Widowed | 3.8% | 4.5% | 0.7% | 6.1% | -1.6% |
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 | 50.8% | 50.2% | -0.6% | 48.4% | 1.8% |
| Good health | 32.9% | 34.7% | 1.8% | 33.6% | 1.1% |
| Fair health | 9.4% | 13.3% | 3.9% | 12.7% | 0.6% |
| Bad health | 5.6% | 1.5% | -4.1% | 4.0% | -2.5% |
| Very bad health | 1.3% | 0.3% | -1.0% | 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.
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 20.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 24.8% | 18.1% | -6.7% | 18.2% | -0.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 20.2% | 23.3% | 3.1% | 9.6% | 13.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.4% | 12.9% | -3.5% | 13.4% | -0.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.8% | 6.3% | 2.5% | 5.3% | 1.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.8% | 15.7% | 3.9% | 16.9% | -1.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 15.6% | 20.9% | 5.3% | 33.8% | -12.9% |
| Other | 7.3% | 2.8% | -4.5% | 2.8% | 0.0% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 94.9% 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% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.7% | 0.2% |
| Indian | 1.6% | 0% | -1.6% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 2.7% | -2.1% |
| Other Asian | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 95.9% | 94.9% | -1.0% | 81.4% | 13.5% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.6% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| Other | 0% | 2.1% | 2.1% | 1.6% | 0.5% |
In this area, 74% 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 | 91.8% | 74% | -17.8% | 83.2% | -9.2% |
| European Union | 6.6% | 24.2% | 17.6% | 6.1% | 18.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.9% | 1.2% | 0.3% | 5.6% | -4.4% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 91.8% | 74.7% | -17.1% | 83.2% | -8.5% |
| 10+ Years | 0.9% | 5.5% | 4.6% | 9.8% | -4.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.1% | 6.4% | 3.3% | 2.9% | 3.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.5% | 6.1% | 3.6% | 2.2% | 3.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.6% | 7.3% | 5.7% | 1.9% | 5.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 57.1% | 76.7% | -19.6% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Poland | 5.8% | 1.3% | 4.5% |
| Romania | 6.1% | 0.9% | 5.2% |
| Other EU countries | 8.8% | 1.5% | 7.3% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 21.6% | 13.5% | 8.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 38.8% | 37.2% | 1.6% |
| Christian | 51.8% | 46.2% | 5.6% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 1.5% | 6.5% | -5.0% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 7.3% | 6.0% | 1.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Commercial Street was 31.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 56.0% lower than the Malton average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Commercial Street has the 19th lowest crime rate of 47 local areas in Malton and the 833rd lowest crime rate of 2,071 local areas in North Yorkshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 8.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -13.8%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 133 Commercial Street, Malton, North Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £142,500 | 2018-11-07 | £184,026 |
| 131 Commercial Street, Malton, North Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £118,000 | 2012-04-25 | £185,403 |
| 131 Commercial Street, Malton, North Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £124,950 | 2008-10-10 | £189,434 |
| 133 Commercial Street, Malton, North Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £145,000 | 2008-01-18 | £206,829 |
| 129 Commercial Street, Malton, North Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £131,000 | 2006-10-27 | £193,790 |
YO17 9EX 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 | 158 |
| Part-Time Employee | 41 |
| Retired | 28 |
| Self-Employed | 18 |
| Looking after home or family | 12 |
| Other | 7 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 5 |
| Manufacturing | 39 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 36 |
| Construction | 26 |
| Human health and social work activities | 21 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 12 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Other | 10 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Education | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Norton Community Primary School Grove Street , Norton YO17 9BG | 3out of 4 | 364 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 | 1,108 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Malton Community Primary School Highfield Road , YO17 7DB | 2out of 4 | 1,108 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Settrington All Saints' Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Settrington , YO17 8NP | 3out of 4 | 4,195 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Langton Primary School Langton , YO17 9QP | 3out of 4 | 4,857 yd | Community 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 | 930 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Malton School Middlecave Road , YO17 7NH | 3out of 4 | 2,165 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 | 2,159 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wine And Dine At Oscars At Ryedale Indoor Bowls Club | Ryedale Indoor Bowls Club, Bowling Lane | 332 yd | |
| Royal China Restaurant | 39/41 Commercial Street, Norton | 333 yd | |
| Zest Cafe And Takeaway | 23 Wood Street, Norton | 369 yd | |
| Karro Food Group - Staff Canteen | Staff Canteen, Karro Food Group | 625 yd | |
| Cafe 53 With Cake-a-licious | 53 Castlegate, Malton | 735 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Hyde Park | Mill Street, Norton | 105 yd | |
| The Union Inn | The Union, 46 Commercial Street | 280 yd | |
| Bright Steels Social Club | Wood Street, Norton | 371 yd | |
| The Derwent Arms | 24 - 26 Church Street, Norton | 520 yd | |
| Malton & Norton R U F C | The Gannock, Old Malton Road | 981 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| One Of Each | 77 Mill Street, Norton | 243 yd | |
| New Yan's Takeaway | New Yan's Takeaway Shop, 88 Commercial Street | 269 yd | |
| Pizza Master | 65 Commercial Street, Norton | 333 yd | |
| Barney's Sarnies | Barneys Sarnies, 38 - 40 Beverley Road | 391 yd | |
| Chen Xin's | 19 Church Street, Norton | 526 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Express | 2 Hambleton Road, Norton | 745 yd | |
| Lidl | 4A Welham Road, Norton | 813 yd | |
| Morrisons | Castlegate, Malton | 990 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Ryedale Indoor Bowls Club WALNUT GREEN | indoor bowls | 197 yd |
| Derwent Swim & Fitness Centre CHURCH STREET | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 494 yd |
| King George Playing Field WANDALES CLOSE | grass pitches | 531 yd |
| The Fitzwilliam Sports Association Site 2 Malton & Old Malton Cc FITZWILLIAM SPORTS ASSOCIATION CLUBHOUSE FITZWILLIAM SPORTS ASSOCIATION CLUBHOUSE OLD MALTON ROAD | grass pitches | 606 yd |
| The Fitzwilliam Sports Association (Malton & Old Malton Cricket Club) Old Malton Road | grass pitches | 610 yd |
| Malton And Norton Rufc OLD MALTON ROAD | grass pitches | 826 yd |
| Norton College LANGTON ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 945 yd |
| Malton Squash Club Old Maltongate | squash courts, tennis courts | 964 yd |
| Body And Soul 41B 41B GREENGATE | health and fitness suite | 1,040 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 | 58.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 54.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 76.48 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 76.48 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 18.2 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 13.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.