Priestgate is in Nafferton, Driffield and in East Yorkshire district. YO25 4LR is located in the East Wolds and Coastal electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of East Yorkshire. This postcode has been in use since 1998-06-01.
StreetScan combines information about Priestgate, Nafferton, Driffield, YO25 4LR and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: YO25 4PB, YO25 4YU, YO25 4LX, YO25 4PA, YO25 4LL, YO25 4LY, YO25 4NZ, YO25 4LT, YO25 4HA.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding YO25 4LR has a slightly higher male population, with 50.5% 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 | 51.4% | 49.5% | -1.9% | 51.0% | -1.5% |
| Male | 48.6% | 50.5% | 1.9% | 49.0% | 1.5% |
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 YO25 4LR there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 53.4% 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 | 28.8% | 23.3% | -5.5% | 37.9% | -14.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 48.9% | 53.4% | 4.5% | 44.2% | 9.2% |
| Separated | 3.9% | 2.8% | -1.1% | 2.2% | 0.6% |
| Divorced | 10.5% | 11.5% | 1.0% | 9.1% | 2.4% |
| Widowed | 7.9% | 9.1% | 1.2% | 6.1% | 3.0% |
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 | 45.1% | 44.9% | -0.2% | 48.4% | -3.5% |
| Good health | 36% | 37.5% | 1.5% | 33.6% | 3.9% |
| Fair health | 14% | 13.3% | -0.7% | 12.7% | 0.6% |
| Bad health | 4.2% | 3.5% | -0.7% | 4.0% | -0.5% |
| Very bad health | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
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 | 22.3% | 14.3% | -8.0% | 18.2% | -3.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.8% | 8.3% | -3.5% | 9.6% | -1.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.2% | 8.7% | -3.5% | 13.4% | -4.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.2% | 11.1% | 5.9% | 5.3% | 5.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.1% | 22.2% | 9.1% | 16.9% | 5.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 31.9% | 32.5% | 0.6% | 33.8% | -1.3% |
| Other | 3.5% | 2.8% | -0.7% | 2.8% | 0.0% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 99.3% 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% |
| White | 100% | 99.3% | -0.7% | 81.4% | 17.9% |
| Other | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
In this area, 97.5% 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 | 96.9% | 97.5% | 0.6% | 83.2% | 14.3% |
| European Union | 2.1% | 0.4% | -1.7% | 6.1% | -5.7% |
| Africa | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.7% | -2.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 1.1% | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.2% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96.5% | 97.5% | 1.0% | 83.2% | 14.3% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 9.8% | -8.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 2.9% | -2.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.7% | 0.4% | -1.3% | 1.9% | -1.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 83.3% | 76.7% | 6.6% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Central and South America | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 15.6% | 13.5% | 2.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 38.6% | 37.2% | 1.4% |
| Christian | 52.6% | 46.2% | 6.4% |
| Jewish | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Not answered | 8.1% | 6.0% | 2.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Priestgate was 12.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 77.7% lower than the Driffield and Rural average. The most reported crime type was Public order.
Priestgate has the 14th lowest crime rate of 74 local areas in Driffield and Rural and the 145th lowest crime rate of 1,117 local areas in East Riding of Yorkshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 8.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -76.6%.
Households in this area have a similar level level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 57% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.
| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 27 Priestgate, Driffield, East Riding Of Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building | £310,000 | 2025-09-10 | £310,000 |
| 40 Priestgate, Driffield, East Riding Of Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £179,950 | 2024-11-26 | £186,105 |
| 46 Priestgate, Driffield, East Riding Of Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building | £293,000 | 2024-07-09 | £309,211 |
| 32 Priestgate, Driffield, East Riding Of Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £135,000 | 2024-01-16 | £142,193 |
| 18 Priestgate, Driffield, East Riding Of Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £245,000 | 2023-11-23 | £255,955 |
YO25 4LR area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 21% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 12% 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.
The percentage of retired residents living in YO25 4LR area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 34% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 85 |
| Full-Time Employee | 67 |
| Self-Employed | 31 |
| Part-Time Employee | 31 |
| Unemployed | 12 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 4 |
| Other | 2 |
| Education | 21 |
| Human health and social work activities | 20 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 17 |
| Manufacturing | 15 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Other | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Construction | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nafferton Primary School Westgate , Nafferton YO25 4LJ | 4out of 4 | 125 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Northfield Infant School Southfield Close , YO25 5YN | 3out of 4 | 3,098 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Driffield Junior School Bridlington Road , YO25 5HN | 3out of 4 | 3,311 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Driffield Church of England Voluntary Controlled Infant School St John's Road , Crosshill YO25 6RS | 3out of 4 | 3,932 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Driffield School and Sixth Form Manorfield Road , YO25 5HR | 1out of 4 | 2,667 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kings Mill School Victoria Road , YO25 6UG | 3out of 4 | 3,985 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Blue Bell Inn | 13 Westgate, Nafferton | 290 yd | |
| Cross Keys | 1 North Street, Nafferton | 951 yd | |
| The Star Inn | 5 North Street, Nafferton | 951 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nafferton Fisheries | 11 Middle Street, Nafferton | 365 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Nafferton Recreation Club Eastlands | grass pitches, tennis courts | 665 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 | 95.5% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 95.5% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 95.5% |
| 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 | 79.3 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 81.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 220 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 220 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 19.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 53 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.