YO43 3BF is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Swales Drive, 0.5km from Market Weighton in Market Weighton. Administratively it sits within Wolds Weighton ward and the East Yorkshire constituency.
For families considering a move, YO43 3BF represents a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. By day, the area transitions to a town fringe countryside character: mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. At 53 years average, the community has a secure, family-first character — valued for its stability, low turnover, and strong local identity. 72% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 29 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £250k, up 29.2% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for YO43 3BF are sourced from Output Area E00066226 (shared with 69 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SWALES DRIVE, YO43 3BF House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SWALES DRIVE, YO43 3BF.
367
53
£ 45,900 /yr
39%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: YO43 3BF represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.
Area Character
No single demographic signal dominates YO43 3BF — age 53, 72% ownership, 21% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending up 29.2% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for YO43 3BF. The average age is 53.1. 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
£ 250,000
3 sales · Mean £ 257,666
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
YO43 3BF has low crime rates — 29 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
Mount Pleasant Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior School
Market Weighton Infant School
St Mary's Catholic Primary School - a Catholic voluntary academy
The Market Weighton School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
7 nearby- F Leakes Butchers and Deli0.1 km
- Giant Bradley's Sweet Shop0.6 km
- MW Paper Shop0.5 km
- W. Hagston Family Butchers0.4 km
- Cooplands0.4 km
- + 2 more
Pub, NightClub
6 nearby- Bay Horse0.5 km
- Half Moon Inn0.4 km
- Londesborough Arms0.4 km
- Red Lion0.4 km
- The Griffin Inn0.5 km
- + 1 more
Restaurant, Cafe
7 nearby- Gelato Lounge0.1 km
- Rustik Lounge0.1 km
- Seven Spices0.5 km
- Wicstun Tea Rooms0.5 km
- Bengal Brasserie0.5 km
- + 2 more
Takeaway Shop
9 nearby- Deep Blue0.3 km
- Golden Star Chinese0.1 km
- La Mazette0.4 km
- Pizza Planet0.8 km
- Saints and Sinners to go0.4 km
- + 4 more
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Tesco0.1 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Gilberdyke13.4 km
- Broomfleet13.5 km
- Eastrington14.3 km
Bus Stops
- Market Weighton Southgate0.1 km
- Market Weighton Southgate0.1 km
- Market Weighton Sancton Road0.2 km
- Market Weighton High St0.3 km
- Market Weighton Sancton Rd0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: YO433BF · Data under Open Government Licence