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Driffield East & Nafferton

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About

Driffield East & Nafferton covers the eastern side of Driffield together with the village of Nafferton and the surrounding farmland on the northern edge of the East Riding. The area sits at the foot of the Yorkshire Wolds and consists largely of arable fields, hedgerows and small woodland pockets. Driffield provides shops, community facilities and a town centre that serves local farms and villages, while Nafferton remains a compact settlement with a village green and lanes linking to nearby farmsteads and cottages.

Rail and local events shape daily life: Nafferton railway station sits on the Hull–Scarborough line, offering a rail link for commuters and students, and the Driffield Showground hosts the annual agricultural show that draws farmers and traders from the surrounding parishes. Community halls, playing fields and parish events provide meeting points, and the pattern of smallholdings and larger arable farms defines land use and local economy across the ward.

Area overview

On average Driffield East & Nafferton has moderate deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 34 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 5.1% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Driffield East & Nafferton is £49,892 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). Driffield East & Nafferton is home to around 8,108 people, with a population density of about 121.3 per km2.

Crime rate
2/10
Crimes per 1k residents
34
Deprivation level
3/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
5.1%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

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

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
19.86(-54%)
Public order
4.69(-48%)
Criminal damage and arson
2.96(-65%)
Anti-social behaviour
2.1(-85%)
Other theft
1.73(-74%)
Yorkshire and The Humber average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

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

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
2,074
30.16%
Level 3 (A level)
1,261
18.34%
No qualifications
1,148
16.69%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,006
14.63%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
685
9.96%
Total 16+ residents: 6,877

Housing

Housing tenure

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 171 recent sales, the median property price is £227,500 in Driffield East & Nafferton area, with individual transactions ranging from £82,500 up to £1,085,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Driffield East & Nafferton 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 East & Nafferton over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached77£297,350
Flats1£110,000
Semi-Detached73£187,000
Terraced20£161,000

10 years median price trend in Driffield East & Nafferton

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Driffield East & Nafferton.

Data Sources

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