Postcode Analysis East Riding of Yorkshire, Yorkshire and The Humber

THE CLOSE, YO25 5JS House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for THE CLOSE, YO25 5JS.

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Population

216

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Avg Age

65

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Avg Income

£ 36,600 /yr

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Employed

17%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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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.

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3/10
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1/10
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4/10
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1/10
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8/10
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1/10
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7/10
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1/10
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10/10
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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.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

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.

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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

White / British98.6%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed1.4%

Economic Activity

17%Active
FT: 8%
Unemployed: 5%
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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.

Violence and sexual offences113
Public order21
Anti-social behaviour20
Criminal damage and arson18
Other crime9

school Local Schools

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Driffield Junior School

Good514 pupils0.1 km
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Northfield Infant School

Good170 pupils0.4 km
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Driffield School and Sixth Form

Good1361 pupils0.4 km
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Kings Mill School

Good133 pupils0.8 km
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Driffield Church of England Voluntary Controlled Infant School

Good194 pupils1.0 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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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

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

2 nearby
  • Highfield0.4 km
  • The Bell Hotel0.5 km
local_bar

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

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
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Supermarkets

4 nearby
  • Iceland0.6 km
  • Everyday Convenience Store0.3 km
  • Lidl UK GmbH0.6 km
  • Tesco Plc0.7 km
fastfood

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