YO25 5JS is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on The Close, 0.6km from Driffield in Driffield. Administratively it sits within Driffield and Rural ward and the East Yorkshire constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, YO25 5JS is a neighbourhood with pockets of retirees, often in communal or managed housing. During the day, large schools, colleges, and universities, nationally widespread. An established, mature community with an average age of 65 — quiet, long-term residents, low turnover. 72% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. Full-time employment stands at 8% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 42 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £127k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.
Census 2021 statistics for YO25 5JS are sourced from Output Area E00065491 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
THE CLOSE, YO25 5JS House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for THE CLOSE, YO25 5JS.
216
65
£ 36,600 /yr
17%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: YO25 5JS falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
YO25 5JS has a significant social housing presence — 72% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for YO25 5JS. The average age is 65.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Peaceful and mature. The demographic data points to a concentration of older adults living across a mix of tenures.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 127,500
1 sales · Mean £ 127,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
YO25 5JS has low crime rates — 42 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and public order. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Driffield Junior School
Northfield Infant School
Driffield School and Sixth Form
Kings Mill School
Driffield Church of England Voluntary Controlled Infant School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
20 nearby- B & M Retail Ltd0.7 km
- Cooplands0.7 km
- Costcutter0.6 km
- Driffield Post Office0.6 km
- Good Food Fairy0.6 km
- + 15 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Highfield0.4 km
- The Bell Hotel0.5 km
Pub, NightClub
10 nearby- Benjamin Fawcett0.5 km
- Forty One0.5 km
- Full Measure Inn0.6 km
- Royal Oak0.8 km
- Spread Eagle0.5 km
- + 5 more
Restaurant, Cafe
15 nearby- Inspiration Cafe Bar0.6 km
- Marco Polo0.6 km
- Molly & Jean0.7 km
- Silsila Indian Restaurant0.6 km
- The Co-Zee Cafe0.6 km
- + 10 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Iceland0.6 km
- Everyday Convenience Store0.3 km
- Lidl UK GmbH0.6 km
- Tesco Plc0.7 km
Takeaway Shop
17 nearby- Delicious0.6 km
- Domino's Pizza0.5 km
- Golden River0.6 km
- Lapaz0.6 km
- Muskan Spice0.5 km
- + 12 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Driffield0.9 km
- Nafferton3.1 km
- Hutton Cranswick6.0 km
Bus Stops
- Driffield Bridlington Road0.1 km
- Driffield Bridlington Road0.2 km
- Driffield The Mount0.2 km
- Driffield Bridlington Rd0.2 km
- Driffield Wansford Road0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: YO255JS · Data under Open Government Licence