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Driffield and Rural

England / Yorkshire and The Humber / East Riding of Yorkshire / Driffield and Rural

About

Driffield and Rural ward is located in the East Riding of Yorkshire, covering the market town of Driffield and its surrounding countryside. The area is known for its agricultural heritage, with farmland and open spaces dominating the landscape. Driffield serves as a local hub, offering essential services, shops, and a weekly market. The ward includes smaller villages and hamlets, connected by rural roads and lanes.

The landscape features rolling hills, fields, and waterways, including the River Hull. The ward has a mix of residential areas, farming communities, and natural habitats. Transport links include the A614 and A166 roads, providing access to nearby towns and cities. The area retains a quiet, rural character while supporting local businesses and farming activities.

Area overview

On average Driffield and Rural has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 52 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 6.5% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Driffield and Rural is £41,196 per year. There are 7 schools in Driffield and Rural: 5 primary (0 Outstanding and 5 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good).

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
52
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
6.5%
Connectivity
N/A

Property prices in Driffield and Rural

Based on 278 recent sales, the median property price is £190,750 in Driffield and Rural area, with individual transactions ranging from £68,500 up to £835,000.

By property type (last year):
TypeSalesMedian
Detached93£272,000
Flats16£84,500
Semi-Detached109£180,000
Terraced60£149,500

10 years price trend in Driffield and Rural

All postcodes in Driffield and Rural

YO256QJ

Queen Street

YO256QN

Beck Side

YO256RE

Wykeham Close

YO256SX

Church Lane

YO256TE

West Gate

YO259LB

Bainton Road

YO259LR

Garton Slack

YO253EP

Main Street

YO255GU

Driffield East & Nafferton

YO255AB

Oakley Avenue

YO255EN

Park Avenue

YO255HQ

Eastholme Close

YO255JJ

Southfield Road

YO256QG

King Street

YO256RJ

Spencers Mead

YO256TS

Mill Street

YO256UH

Cranwell Road

YO256YG

Mulberry Close

YO259FG

Hudson Close

YO259ND

Main Street

YO259WX

Wadsworth Road

YO255BJ

Mill Close

YO255DN

Driffield East & Nafferton

YO255EP

Highfield Avenue

YO255FS

Winterdale

YO255FX

Driffield East & Nafferton

YO255JL

Southfield Road

YO255JP

The Mount

YO256DD

Laundry Lane

YO256LD

Exchange Street

YO256NW

River Head

YO256QT

Camellia Close

YO256TX

Newland Avenue

YO256XA

Lockwood Street

YO259NU

Meadow View

YO255AJ

Abbots Close

YO255BL

Mill Rise

YO255LZ

Wansford Road

YO255NY

Bridlington Road

YO255PF

Darwin Drive

YO255XP

Church Walk

YO256FQ

King's Mill Road

YO256LR

East Gate South

YO256PN

Skerne Road

YO259FF

Auchinleck Close

YO259ER

St Andrews Close

YO259FA

Driffield West & Huggate

YO251DY

Driffield West & Huggate

YO253XL

Bridlington Road

YO255BW

Clarke Drive

YO255DG

New Road

YO255DT

Scarborough Road

YO255ED

Savage Grove

YO255ER

Highfield Avenue

YO255HA

Scarborough Road

YO256PR

St John's Walk

YO255JQ

Southfield Road

YO255NL

Meadow Road

YO255YT

Yorklands

YO256BN

Driffield Central

YO256DG

Cranwell Street

YO256QA

Albion Street

YO256EE

East Gate North

YO256FH

Middle Street North

YO256HL

East Gate North

YO256LU

East Gate South

YO256LW

East Gate South

YO256NX

Beechwood Lane

YO256NZ

River Head

YO256QX

Beverley Road

YO256RU

Lockwood Street

YO256RW

St John's Road

YO256SZ

West Gate

YO259DP

Driffield West & Huggate

YO259FR

Pexton Road

YO259HG

Auchinleck Close

YO253AL

Garton Hill

YO255DS

Scarborough Road

YO255FG

Sylvan Lea

YO255FP

The Chase

YO255JH

Southfield Road

YO255NS

The Beechwood

YO255XF

York Road

YO255YY

Kendale View

YO256AS

North Street

YO256JX

Skerne Road

YO256RH

Spencers Way

YO256UE

Driffield Central

YO256UN

Lime Close

YO258XB

Wadsworth Road

YO259LT

Green Lane

YO253HD

Driffield West & Huggate

YO255AF

Malt Close

YO256QL

Middle Street South

YO255AY

North Street

YO255BN

Spellowgate Close

YO255FQ

Driffield East & Nafferton

YO255HG

Scarborough Road

YO255JB

Woodland Rise

YO255LL

The Chase

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/08/2025.