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Driffield Central

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About

Driffield Central sits at the heart of the market town, focused around the commercial core of Middle Street South and the Market Place. The area is characterised by a mix of independent shops, local services, and residential streets that extend outwards from this central hub. The historic church of All Saints’ stands as a focal point near the marketplace, with its architecture reflecting the town's long-standing role in the agricultural community.

The area is defined by its functional relationship to the surrounding Wolds countryside, with livestock markets historically central to its economy. A network of becks, small watercourses, flow through parts of the central area, often hidden behind buildings or channelled underground, a reminder of the town's origins as a settlement at the head of the River Hull. Residential streets, largely comprised of Victorian and Edwardian terraces, radiate from the main commercial thoroughfares.

Area overview

On average Driffield Central has moderate deprivation and high crime levels, with around 75 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 8.6% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Driffield Central is £37,832 per year. There are 4 schools in Driffield Central: 3 primary (0 Outstanding and 3 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Driffield Central is home to around 6,209 people, with a population density of about 3,324.4 per km2.

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
75
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
8.6%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Driffield Central Population
6,209
Population density
3,324.4 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
40.75(-8%)
Public order
13.05(+48%)
Anti-social behaviour
11.6(-19%)
Criminal damage and arson
7.57(-12%)
Other theft
4.51(-32%)
Yorkshire and The Humber average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
5,916
95.3%
Other White
126
2.03%
White and Asian (mixed)
25
0.4%
Irish
21
0.34%
Other
19
0.31%
Total population: 6,208

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
1,273
24.27%
No qualifications
1,171
22.32%
Level 3 (A level)
902
17.19%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
805
15.35%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
577
11%
Total 16+ residents: 5,246

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,167
38.6%
Owns with a mortgage
726
24.02%
Private landlord or letting agency
708
23.42%
Social rents from council
258
8.53%
Other forms of private rent
83
2.75%
Total households: 3,023

Property prices in Driffield Central

Based on 120 recent sales, the median property price is £165,500 in Driffield Central area, with individual transactions ranging from £53,000 up to £630,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Driffield Central 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 Central over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Terraced38£140,500
Flats14£76,000
Detached30£297,500
Semi-Detached38£180,000

10 years median price trend in Driffield Central

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

All postcodes in Driffield Central

YO256RQ

Cross Hill

YO256RU

Lockwood Street

YO256BN

Cundill Parade

YO255HW

Bridlington Road

YO255DP

Washington Street

YO256SP

Skerne Road

YO256SR

Wood Green

YO256LL

Exchange Street

YO255EL

Park Avenue

YO256PS

Middle Street South

YO255EZ

Eastfield Road

YO256PY

Middle Street South

YO256DN

Park Close

YO256PL

Georgian Mews

YO256LJ

Exchange Street

YO256PN

Skerne Road

YO255HP

Manorfield Avenue

YO255NB

Wansford Road

YO256TB

Brunswick Terrace

YO255PQ

Easterfield Drive

YO256FQ

Taylors Field

YO256BG

Temple Close

YO256YD

Duncombe Drive

YO256QN

Beckside

YO256UE

Francis Terrace

YO256PZ

Albion Street

YO256RE

Wykeham Close

YO256TA

Westgate

YO255BY

Underwood Bank

YO255ES

Northfield Crescent

YO256AU

Robert Holtby Close

YO256LA

Exchange Street

YO256RF

Adelphi Street

YO256AW

Market Place

YO256EE

Eastgate North

YO256UB

Victoria Road

YO256PR

St Johns Walk

YO256AT

Union Street

YO256AS

North Street

YO256BW

Market Walk

YO255BZ

Underwood Bank

YO256BS

Sawdon Close

YO256SN

Middle Street North

YO256DH

Eastgate North

YO256UQ

Victoria Gardens

YO256RZ

Beverley Road

YO256BF

Bentley Close

YO256SU

Middle Street North

YO255BR

Forlorns Drive

YO256DG

Eastgate North

YO256DU

Wood Lane

YO255JH

The Mount

YO256AH

Market Place

YO256TS

Mill Street

YO256EA

East Gate North

YO256TN

Mill Street

YO255DG

New Road

YO256AP

Market Place

YO256BP

Middle Street North

YO256PB

Riverhead

YO255EJ

Park Avenue

YO256DB

Bridge Street

YO256DD

Laundry Lane

YO256HH

Eastgate North

YO256DF

Cranwell Street

YO256LN

Jevans Court

YO256FH

Sawyers Court

YO256NY

Evergreen Close

YO255HA

Scarborough Road

YO255DJ

New Road

YO255EN

Park Avenue

YO256AN

Market Place

YO255BQ

Angus Drive

YO256PG

Galloway Court

YO256BL

Swaby Walk

YO256AQ

Market Place

YO256SW

Middle Street North

YO256QR

Holland Close

YO256SX

Church Lane

YO256PT

Middle Street South

YO255NG

Wansford Road

YO256TE

West Gate

YO256TG

Church Close

YO255EQ

Scarborough Road

YO255HN

Bridlington Road

YO255HG

Highfield Mews

YO256PH

Middle Street South

YO256PQ

The Beechlands

YO256UA

Pinkneys Lane

YO255EX

Northfield Avenue

YO256BA

Warren Dale

YO256LF

Exchange Street

YO256UN

Lime Close

YO256SZ

New Houses

YO255AZ

Mill Falls

YO256DE

Eastgate North

YO256QA

Albion Street

YO256SL

Cherry Close

YO255JS

The Close

YO256TY

Victoria Road

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.