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Driffield Central

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About

Driffield Central is a market town area located in the East Riding of Yorkshire. It serves as a commercial and social hub for the surrounding rural communities. The area features a mix of independent shops, cafes, and traditional pubs, alongside essential services like a library and health centre. Weekly markets and annual events contribute to its role as a focal point for local trade and gatherings.

The town centre is characterised by historic buildings, including the 18th-century Market Hall, reflecting its long-standing market town heritage. Driffield Central is well-connected by road, with the A614 providing links to Bridlington and Hull. The area offers green spaces such as Driffield Recreation Ground, providing leisure opportunities for residents and visitors. Housing in the central area ranges from Victorian terraces to more modern developments, catering to a variety of lifestyles.

Area overview

On average Driffield Central has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 73 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 of residents in Driffield Central is £36,600 per year. There are 4 schools in Driffield Central: 3 primary (0 Outstanding and 3 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good).

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
73
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
8.6%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

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

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

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 117 recent sales, the median property price is £162,500 in Driffield Central area, with individual transactions ranging from £53,000 up to £640,000.

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
Detached23£295,000
Flats12£85,000
Semi-Detached40£170,000
Terraced42£138,000

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

YO256RY

Beverley Road

YO256SB

Beverley Road

YO256SF

Skerne Road

YO256DU

Wood Lane

YO256RT

Skerne Park

YO256RZ

Beverley Road

YO256UD

Victoria Road

YO255BY

Underwood Bank

YO255EW

Park Avenue

YO255HN

Bridlington Road

YO255PQ

Wansford Road

YO256DX

Downe Street

YO256QW

Brook Street

YO256SS

Middle Street North

YO256TG

West Gate

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/12/2025.