York Road, Driffield, YO25 5AX

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around YO25 5AX is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.2%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	52.3%	50.8%	-1.5%	51.0%	-0.2%
Male	47.7%	49.2%	1.5%	49.0%	0.2%

Partnership Status

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 5AX there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 56.7% 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	19.4%	18.7%	-0.7%	37.9%	-19.2%
Married: Opposite sex	54.7%	56.7%	2.0%	44.2%	12.5%
Separated	2.2%	1.1%	-1.1%	2.2%	-1.1%
Divorced	5.6%	7.1%	1.5%	9.1%	-2.0%
Widowed	18.1%	16.4%	-1.7%	6.1%	10.3%

Health

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	30%	34.7%	4.7%	48.4%	-13.7%
Good health	40.8%	37.6%	-3.2%	33.6%	4.0%
Fair health	23.8%	22.1%	-1.7%	12.7%	9.4%
Bad health	4.6%	4.3%	-0.3%	4.0%	0.3%
Very bad health	0.8%	1.3%	0.5%	1.2%	0.1%

Education and Qualifications

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 20.5%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	40.9%	23.9%	-17.0%	18.2%	5.7%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	10.8%	11.2%	0.4%	9.6%	1.6%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	15.9%	13.4%	-2.5%	13.4%	0.0%
Apprenticeship	6.5%	9.3%	2.8%	5.3%	4.0%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	6.5%	17.5%	11.0%	16.9%	0.6%
Degree or Similar	14.2%	20.5%	6.3%	33.8%	-13.3%
Other	5.2%	4.1%	-1.1%	2.8%	1.3%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 100% 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)
Mixed White and African	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	0.4%	-0.4%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	0.9%	-0.9%
White	99.2%	100%	0.8%	81.4%	18.6%

Country of Birth

In this area, 97% 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	98.1%	97%	-1.1%	83.2%	13.8%
European Union	0.8%	3%	2.2%	6.1%	-3.1%
Africa	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	2.7%	-2.7%
Middle East and Asia	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	5.6%	-5.6%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	1.3%	-1.3%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	98.1%	97.3%	-0.8%	83.2%	14.1%
10+ Years	0%	2.7%	2.7%	9.8%	-7.1%
2-5 Years	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	2.2%	-2.2%
Less than 2 years	1.5%	0%	-1.5%	1.9%	-1.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	71.2%	76.7%	-5.5%
Poland	1.3%	1.3%	0.0%
Other EU countries	0.3%	1.5%	-1.2%
No passport held	27.2%	13.5%	13.7%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	31.8%	37.2%	-5.4%
Christian	57.6%	46.2%	11.4%
Buddhist	0.3%	0.5%	-0.2%
Not answered	10.3%	6.0%	4.3%

Safety

Is York Road dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around York Road was 52.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 2.9% lower than the Driffield and Rural average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

York Road has the 21st highest crime rate of 74 local areas in Driffield and Rural and the 407th highest crime rate of 1,117 local areas in East Riding of Yorkshire .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 19.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 283.3%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

Households in this area have a slightly lower level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 60% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£42,100

Income Rank
4/10

Household Income in YO25 5AX, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 1/10 (very low )
Indices of multiple deprivation (IMD) is used to classify the relative deprivation (a measure of poverty) of the area. It considers the following domains:
Income Deprivation Domain - 1/10 (very low )
The Income Deprivation Domain measures the percentage of people in the population who are experiencing poverty due to having a low income. It includes both those who are unemployed and those who are employed but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Employment Deprivation Domain - 2/10 (very low )
The Employment Deprivation Domain measures the proportion of the working-age population in an area involuntarily excluded from the labour market. This includes people who would like to work but are unable to do so due to unemployment, sickness or disability, or caring responsibilities.
Education, Skills and Training Domain - 3/10 (low )
The Education, Skills, and Training Deprivation Domain measures the lack of education and skills in a local area. It has two parts: one for children and young people, and one for adults. The part for children and young people looks at their school achievements ('flow'), while the part for adults looks at the number of adults without qualifications ('stock').
Health Deprivation and Disability Domain - 3/10 (low )
The Health Deprivation and Disability Domain measures the risk of early death and poor quality of life due to bad physical or mental health. It looks at illness, disability, and early death, but not at behaviors or environments that might affect future health.
Crime Domain - 2/10 (very low )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 3/10 (low )
The Barriers to Housing and Services Domain measures how easy or hard it is to access housing and local services. It has two parts: one looks at how close local services are, and the other looks at issues like how affordable housing is.
Living Environment Deprivation Domain - 1/10 (very low )
The Living Environment Deprivation Domain measures the quality of the local environment. It has two parts: the "indoors" part looks at housing quality, and the "outdoors" part looks at air quality and road traffic accidents.
Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) - 1/10 (very low )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) measures how many children aged 0 to 15 live in low-income families. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low incomes. This includes both those who are unemployed and those who work but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) - 2/10 (very low )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) measures the percentage of people aged 60 or older who have low income. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low income, including both unemployed people and those with low-paying jobs (and who satisfy the respective means tests).

Property Prices

Average property prices on York Road are based on 215 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for East Riding Of Yorkshire.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for York Road, Driffield, YO25 5AX

Estimated Average Property Prices for YO25 5AX

Average Price
£222,564

Semi-Detached
£245,705

Terraced
£159,091

Detached
£245,539

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for York Road

Average Price
£226,099

Semi-Detached
£223,777

Terraced
£161,493

Detached
£306,404

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
£371,538

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on York Road

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
44 York Road, Driffield, East Riding Of Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building	£178,000	2023-10-27	£184,646
26 York Road, Driffield, East Riding Of Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building	£275,000	2023-06-16	£288,442
60 York Road, Driffield, East Riding Of Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building	£225,000	2022-06-27	£242,416
44 York Road, Driffield, East Riding Of Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building	£156,000	2021-04-30	£179,583
40 York Road, Driffield, East Riding Of Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£180,000	2021-02-18	£211,251

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for YO25 5AX

Employment

YO25 5AX 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 YO25 5AX area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 51% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Retired	136
Full-Time Employee	63
Part-Time Employee	23
Self-Employed	19
Student (economically inactive)	7
Unemployed	5
Looking after home or family	5
Long-Term Sick or disabled	4
Other	3
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	1

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	15
Human health and social work activities	14
Education	9
Professional, scientific and technical activities	8
Manufacturing	7
Accommodation and food service activities	7
Administrative and support service activities	6
Construction	5
Agriculture, forestry and fishing	4
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	4
Financial and insurance activities	3
Transport and storage	2
Other	1

Schools

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Driffield Junior School Bridlington Road , YO25 5HN	3out of 4	1,144 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	1,200 yd	Voluntary controlled school	No	Mixed	More About School
Northfield Infant School Southfield Close , YO25 5YN	3out of 4	1,328 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Garton-on-the-Wolds Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Station Road , Garton-on-the-Wolds YO25 3EX	3out of 4	4,086 yd	Voluntary controlled school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Nafferton Primary School Westgate , Nafferton YO25 4LJ	4out of 4	4,265 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Driffield School and Sixth Form Manorfield Road , YO25 5HR	1out of 4	1,747 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Kings Mill School Victoria Road , YO25 6UG	3out of 4	504 yd	Community special school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
Silsila Indian Restaurant	25 North Street, Driffield	434 yd
The Cheeky Squirrel	41 Middle Street North, Driffield	585 yd
Bollywood Indian Restaurant	24 Market Place, Driffield	666 yd
El Dorados Tex Mex	Mill Street, Driffield	701 yd
The Cafe Leon	47a Market Place, Driffield	704 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
Royal Oak	59 Victoria Road, Driffield	442 yd
Driffield Recreation Club	Kings Mill Road, Driffield	530 yd
Benjamin Fawcett	Middle Street North, Driffield	577 yd
The Full Measure	16 Mill Street, Driffield	666 yd
The Crooked Tap Driffield	28 Market Place, Driffield	685 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Jack Kennedys	44 Middle Street North, Driffield	585 yd
Oasis Takeaway	17 Mill Street, Driffield	666 yd
Mario's Takeaway	Mill Street, Driffield	666 yd
Delicious	20 Mill Street, Driffield	666 yd
Golden River	34 Market Place, Driffield	667 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Distance
Lidl UK GmbH	Mill Street, Driffield	666 yd
Everyday Convenience Store	53 Scarborough Road, Driffield	814 yd
Tesco Plc	George Street, Driffield	815 yd
Iceland	63 Middle Street South, Driffield	954 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Kings Mill School VICTORIA ROAD		387 yd
Driffield Town Cricket And Recreation Club KINGS MILL ROAD	grass pitches, tennis courts	637 yd
Wolds Way To Health CRANWELL ROAD	health and fitness suite	696 yd
Driffield Spa @ Bell Hotel MARKET PLACE	health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool	725 yd
Little Driffield Back Lane	grass pitches	1,036 yd

Broadband

Technology Aviability

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	100.0%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	100.0%
Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband	100.0%

Speed Aviability

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%

Download Speed

Median download speed	61.3 Mbit/s
Average download speed	73 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	318 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	318 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	19.3 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	20.5 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	80 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.

Overview of YO25 5AX