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South Cave, Newbald & Little Weighton

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About

The South Cave, Newbald & Little Weighton area lies on the western edge of the East Riding, where the Yorkshire Wolds meet the low plains of the Vale of York. The landscape is characterised by chalk hills, rolling farmland, and small wooded valleys. The villages themselves are compact, with historic churches and buildings of local limestone. The area is primarily agricultural, with a network of quiet country lanes connecting the settlements.

A notable landmark is the Humber Bridge, visible from higher ground, linking the region to North Lincolnshire. The market town of Market Weighton is nearby. The area is traversed by the A1079 road, a major route between Hull and York. The former railway line through South Cave is now part of the Hudson Way recreational path, popular for walking and cycling.

Area overview

On average South Cave, Newbald & Little Weighton has very low deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 21 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 4.3% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in South Cave, Newbald & Little Weighton is £61,591 per year. There are 3 schools in South Cave, Newbald & Little Weighton: 3 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). South Cave, Newbald & Little Weighton is home to around 6,736 people, with a population density of about 73.5 per km2.

Crime rate
1/10
Crimes per 1k residents
21
Deprivation level
2/10
Income level
10/10
Social housing
4.3%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

South Cave, Newbald & Little Weighton Population
6,736
Population density
73.5 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
8.61(-80%)
Other theft
4.16(-37%)
Public order
2.97(-67%)
Vehicle crime
1.93(-65%)
Criminal damage and arson
1.63(-81%)
Yorkshire and The Humber average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
6,491
96.31%
Other White
74
1.1%
White and Asian (mixed)
27
0.4%
Irish
23
0.34%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
22
0.33%
Total population: 6,740

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
2,461
42.93%
Level 3 (A level)
987
17.22%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
731
12.75%
No qualifications
624
10.89%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
430
7.5%
Total 16+ residents: 5,732

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,492
51.13%
Owns with a mortgage
971
33.28%
Private landlord or letting agency
260
8.91%
Social rents from council
100
3.43%
Other forms of private rent
53
1.82%
Total households: 2,918

Property prices in South Cave, Newbald & Little Weighton

Based on 77 recent sales, the median property price is £288,000 in South Cave, Newbald & Little Weighton area, with individual transactions ranging from £65,000 up to £1,100,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for South Cave, Newbald & Little Weighton 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 South Cave, Newbald & Little Weighton over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached37£418,000
Flats1£65,000
Semi-Detached28£231,250
Terraced11£220,000

10 years median price trend in South Cave, Newbald & Little Weighton

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in South Cave, Newbald & Little Weighton.

Data Sources

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