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Driffield and Rural

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About

Driffield and Rural ward encompasses the market town of Driffield and a significant portion of the surrounding agricultural countryside known as the Yorkshire Wolds.

The town itself serves as a commercial hub for the farming community, with a historic market charter. A notable feature is the Driffield Navigation, a canal system completed in the 18th century that once connected the town to the River Hull for the transport of goods.

Area overview

On average Driffield and Rural has moderate deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 47 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 6.6% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Driffield and Rural is £45,013 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). Driffield and Rural is home to around 15,583 people, with a population density of about 111.6 per km2.

Crime rate
2/10
Crimes per 1k residents
47
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
6.6%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Driffield and Rural Population
15,583
Population density
111.6 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
24.96(-43%)
Anti-social behaviour
6.67(-52%)
Public order
6.55(-27%)
Criminal damage and arson
5.2(-39%)
Other theft
3.91(-41%)
Yorkshire and The Humber average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
14,999
96.25%
Other White
243
1.56%
White and Asian (mixed)
59
0.38%
Irish
54
0.35%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
31
0.2%
Total population: 15,584

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
3,554
27.04%
No qualifications
2,565
19.51%
Level 3 (A level)
2,370
18.03%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,955
14.87%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
1,350
10.27%
Total 16+ residents: 13,144

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
3,097
43.25%
Owns with a mortgage
2,039
28.48%
Private landlord or letting agency
1,281
17.89%
Social rents from council
343
4.79%
Other forms of private rent
189
2.64%
Total households: 7,160

Property prices in Driffield and Rural

Based on 287 recent sales, the median property price is £200,000 in Driffield and Rural area, with individual transactions ranging from £53,000 up to £835,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Driffield and Rural in the last year.

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Driffield and Rural over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached109£287,000
Flats13£85,000
Semi-Detached109£180,000
Terraced56£148,000

10 years median price trend in Driffield and Rural

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Driffield and Rural.

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.