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Driffield East & Nafferton

England / Yorkshire and The Humber / East Riding of Yorkshire / Driffield East & Nafferton

About

Driffield East & Nafferton is a rural area in the East Riding of Yorkshire, known for its agricultural landscape and small market towns. Driffield, often called the 'Capital of the Wolds', is a market town with a weekly market and local businesses serving the surrounding farming communities. Nafferton, a smaller village, lies to the east and is home to a mix of residential properties and farmland. The area is connected by the A614 road, providing links to Bridlington and Hull.

The landscape is dominated by open fields and gentle hills, typical of the Yorkshire Wolds. The Driffield Navigation, a canal system, runs through the area and was historically used for transporting goods. Local amenities include schools, shops, and pubs, catering to residents and visitors. The East Riding Leisure Centre in Driffield offers recreational facilities. The area retains a quiet, countryside feel while maintaining practical connections to larger towns and cities.

Area overview

On average Driffield East & Nafferton has moderate deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 32 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 4.9% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Driffield East & Nafferton is £46,700 per year. There are 2 schools in Driffield East & Nafferton: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good).

Crime rate
2/10
Crimes per 1k residents
32
Deprivation level
3/10
Income level
9/10
Social housing
4.9%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Driffield East & Nafferton Population
8,108
Population density
121.3 per km²

Demographics

British
7,879
97.18%
Other White
93
1.15%
White and Asian (mixed)
25
0.31%
Irish
21
0.26%
White and Black African (mixed)
15
0.19%
Total population: 8,108

Housing

Owns outright
1,700
47.49%
Owns with a mortgage
1,134
31.68%
Private landlord or letting agency
452
12.63%
Social rents from council
93
2.6%
Other social rented
92
2.57%
Total households: 3,580

Property prices in Driffield East & Nafferton

Based on 172 recent sales, the median property price is £208,750 in Driffield East & Nafferton area, with individual transactions ranging from £82,500 up to £1,085,000.

Price per property type (last year)

Price per property type (last year)

TypeSalesMedian
Detached67£287,500
Flats1£110,000
Semi-Detached82£185,000
Terraced22£168,000

10 years price trend in Driffield East & Nafferton

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Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/10/2025.