YO25 5AD is a sought-after residential area on James Close, 0.5km from Driffield, Little in Driffield. Administratively it sits within Driffield and Rural ward and the East Yorkshire constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in YO25, YO25 5AD offers a spacious suburb popular with older working households approaching retirement. The daytime character shifts — mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. With an average age of 54, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 86% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 17 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £244k. The area ranks among the least deprived 20% in England — a strong signal of community wellbeing, good schools, and low crime.
Census 2021 statistics for YO25 5AD are sourced from Output Area E00065462 (shared with 26 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
JAMES CLOSE, YO25 5AD House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for JAMES CLOSE, YO25 5AD.
303
54
£ 42,100 /yr
36%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
YO25 5AD is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £244k, 86% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. Low crime and mid-career demographics put this at peak family desirability.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for YO25 5AD. The average age is 54.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 235,000
11 sales · Mean £ 224,804
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
YO25 5AD has low crime rates — 17 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Kings Mill School
Driffield Church of England Voluntary Controlled Infant School
Driffield Junior School
Northfield Infant School
Driffield School and Sixth Form
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
18 nearby- B & M Retail Ltd0.8 km
- Cooplands0.8 km
- Costcutter0.5 km
- Driffield Post Office0.6 km
- Good Food Fairy0.6 km
- + 13 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Highfield0.6 km
- The Bell Hotel0.6 km
Pub, NightClub
11 nearby- Benjamin Fawcett0.4 km
- Driffield Recreation Club0.4 km
- Forty One0.6 km
- Full Measure Inn0.5 km
- Rose And Crown0.8 km
- + 6 more
Restaurant, Cafe
13 nearby- Inspiration Cafe Bar0.7 km
- Marco Polo0.8 km
- Molly & Jean0.8 km
- Silsila Indian Restaurant0.3 km
- The Co-Zee Cafe0.8 km
- + 8 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Iceland0.8 km
- Everyday Convenience Store0.7 km
- Lidl UK GmbH0.5 km
- Tesco Plc0.7 km
Takeaway Shop
17 nearby- Delicious0.5 km
- Domino's Pizza0.6 km
- Golden River0.5 km
- Lapaz0.5 km
- Muskan Spice0.6 km
- + 12 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Driffield1.1 km
- Nafferton4.0 km
- Hutton Cranswick5.9 km
Bus Stops
- Driffield York Road0.1 km
- Driffield York Road0.1 km
- Driffield Mill Falls0.2 km
- Driffield York Road0.2 km
- Driffield Middle Street North0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: YO255AD · Data under Open Government Licence