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About

Snaith sits on the western edge of the East Riding of Yorkshire, bordering North Yorkshire. The town is positioned near the confluence of the River Aire and the River Went, with its history closely tied to these waterways. The surrounding landscape is primarily flat, agricultural land, characteristic of the wider Humberhead Levels.

The parish church of St Lawrence dates from the 12th century and dominates the town's skyline. A former port, the area's economy was historically linked to river trade and milling. Local geography is defined by drainage channels and flood defences, which are a persistent feature of life on these low-lying carrs.

Area overview

On average Snaith has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 45 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 9.1% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Snaith is £50,941 per year. There are 6 schools in Snaith: 5 primary (2 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). Snaith is home to around 6,889 people, with a population density of about 148.9 per km2.

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
45
Deprivation level
3/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
9.1%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Snaith Population
6,889
Population density
148.9 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
21.05(-52%)
Other theft
5.66(-15%)
Criminal damage and arson
5.37(-38%)
Public order
4.65(-47%)
Burglary
3.92(-23%)
Yorkshire and The Humber average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
6,681
97.01%
Other White
83
1.21%
Irish
24
0.35%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
15
0.22%
White and Asian (mixed)
12
0.17%
Total population: 6,887

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
1,652
28.66%
No qualifications
1,073
18.61%
Level 3 (A level)
1,059
18.37%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
846
14.67%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
609
10.56%
Total 16+ residents: 5,765

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,240
42.42%
Owns with a mortgage
1,061
36.3%
Private landlord or letting agency
273
9.34%
Social rents from council
229
7.83%
Other forms of private rent
59
2.02%
Total households: 2,923

Property prices in Snaith

Based on 89 recent sales, the median property price is £257,046 in Snaith area, with individual transactions ranging from £83,500 up to £540,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Snaith 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 Snaith over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Flats1£118,000
Detached46£320,000
Semi-Detached32£209,000
Terraced10£166,500

10 years median price trend in Snaith

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

All postcodes in Snaith

DN149JJ

Shearburn Terrace

DN140WG

Prospect Close

DN140AE

Main Street

DN140AQ

High Meadow

DN149BP

Johnson Drive

DN140AL

Main Street

DN149FF

Laughton Garth

DN149HH

Lodge Gardens

DN148RD

Swedish Villas

DN148RQ

Ridding Crescent

DN140AJ

Field Lane

DN149EG

Little London Lane

DN149HE

Market Place

DN149GT

Snaith, Airmyn, Rawcliffe and Marshland

DN149LB

Pontefract Road

DN149HD

Chestnut Close

DN149LJ

Saffron Drive

DN148ST

Greenland Lane

DN140GU

Balk Lane

DN149HY

George Street

DN149RB

Jasmine Close

DN140UF

Willow Garth

DN149DF

Snaith Road

DN149JT

Pontefract Road

DN149GQ

Howard Street

DN149HG

Millers Terrace

DN140HQ

Waterway Garth

DN149EA

Spa Well Lane

DN149TL

Brierley Close

DN149RP

Villa Fields

DN149BZ

Selby Road

DN148RB

Westfield Road

DN149HF

High Street

DN149HR

Bean Gardens

DN149FN

Roberts Drive

DN148SQ

Dobeller Lane

DN149AB

Between Rivers Lane

DN140DZ

Balne Moor Road

DN140BA

Heck Lane

DN149JL

Court Road

DN149JE

Cowick Road

DN148EJ

New Lane

DN148BS

West End

DN149HP

Selby Road

DN149JW

South Parkway

DN149FG

Fairholme Gardens

DN148SY

Thorne Road

DN149RN

Roland Simpson Close

DN140EY

Balne Croft Lane

DN148PE

Gossips Wood Road

DN149HU

Mill Street

DN140AY

Highfield

DN149EY

Downe Close

DN149RD

Bourn Mill Balk Road

DN148PB

Fairfield

DN149HL

Oakdale Close

DN148QY

Westfield Avenue

DN148SX

Between Rivers Lane

DN149BT

Church Lane

DN140AR

Lodge Lane

DN148SS

Johnny Moor Long Lane

DN148RR

Field Lane

DN149DS

Butt Lane

Data Sources

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