43,515TOTAL POPULATION
18,747HOUSEHOLDS
3.2%UNEMPLOYMENT RATE
£36,920AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME

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HU17 POSTCODE REGION

Hull (HU17)

The HU17 postcode area is located in the Hull postcode town region, within the county of Yorkshire, and contains a total of 1471 individual postcodes.

There are 54 electoral wards in the HU17 postcode area, including Beverley, Brough, Cottingham, Hessle, Hornsea, Hull, North Ferriby, Withernsea which come under the local authority of the East Riding of Yorkshire Council.

Combining the whole postcode region, 30% of people in HU17 are classed as having an AB social grade, (i.e. 'white-collar' middle-upper class), compared to 27% across the UK.

This does not mean that the people of HU17 are wealthier - or higher class - than average, but it can be an indication that the area may be prospering and desirable to live in.


HU17 is a postcode district in the Hull post town. It is located in the East Riding of Yorkshire and encompasses the villages of Beverley, Great Driffield and more. It covers an area of 171.48 square kilometers and has a population of 28,446 (as of 2011).

The HU17 postal area is served by a number of Royal Mail delivery offices, including Beverley Mail Centre, Driffield Delivery Office and some of the post towns in the surrounding area. These include Bridlington, Hornsea and North Ferriby.

The HU17 postcode district consists of primarily rural areas and is well known for its market towns; most notably Beverley and Driffield. The postcode also covers the villages of Little Driffield, Eastburn, Skerne, Walkington, Bishop Burton and Seaton.

Beverley is widely known for its famous St Mary's Church, which was built in the 13th century. It is home to a number of independent shops, cafés and pubs and is a popular tourist destination for its cobbled streets and grand architecture. Beverley Racecourse is a popular event venue, as well as Beverley Minster where a number of films have been shot.

Driffield is the other main settlement in the HU17 postcode district and is nicknamed “the capital of the Wolds”. It is home to a weekly Wednesday market and a monthly farmers market.

In terms of transport, the district is served by good rail connections to Hull, Scarborough and Leeds; enabling easy access to the rest of the country. There are also numerous bus services running throughout the postcode area.

In terms of education, the district is serviced by a range of primary and secondary schools including Beverley Grammar School, Beverley High School and Driffield School and Sixth Form.

HU17 is rich in culture and heritage and has a wealth of leisure activities for its residents to enjoy. This includes visits to the East Yorkshire Farming Museum, stunning North Yorkshire Moors and the National Railway Museum in York. Additionally, the villagers host various annual events such as the Driffield Show and the Beverley Folk Festival.


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Demographics

UNEMPLOYMENT

  • 91%WORKING
  • 9%UNEMPLOYED

9% of people in HU17 are either unemployed or full time students. The average UK unemployment rate is currently 4%.

SOCIAL GRADES

  • 30%AB
  • 53%C2/C2
  • 16%DE

According to census records, 30% of people here have a social grade of AB (highest), compared to the national average of 27%.

ETHNICITY

  • 96%WHITE
  • 4%NON-WHITE

96% of people class themselves as 'white', compared to a national UK average of 81.9%.

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HU17Yorkshire

Yorkshire

The county of Yorkshire

HU17 is located in the county of Yorkshire, in England.

Yorkshire has a total population of 0, making it the largest county in the UK.

Yorkshire has a total area of square miles, and a population density of people per square kilometre. For comparison, Greater London has a density of 5,618 people/km2.

Yorkshire Postal Town Map
Outward CodeHU17
Postal TownHull
MSOA NameEast Riding of Yorkshire 019
LSOA NameEast Riding of Yorkshire 019E
CountyYorkshire
RegionYorkshire
CountryEngland
Local AuthorityEast Riding of Yorkshire
Area ClassificationLargely Rural (rural including hub towns 50-79%)

HU17 Electoral Wards

The postal region of HU17, includes the local towns, villages, electoral wards and stations of:


Aike
Aike Beck
Arnold
Arram
Benningholme
Bentley
Beswick
Beverley
Beverley and Barmston Drain
Beverley Beck
Bishop Burton
Brandesburton
Broadgate
Burshill
Catwick
Cherry Burton
Dunswell
Eske
Etton
Gardham
Grovehill
High Gardham
High Hunsley
Holderness Drain
Holme on the Wolds
Hull Bridge
Hurn
Leconfield
Leven
Leven Canal
Little Catwick
Little Leven
Lockington
Long Riston
Low Gardham
Lund
Meaux
Meaux Abbey
Molescroft
New Arram
Rise
Routh
Scorborough
Scorborough Beck
Sigglesthorne
Skirlaugh
South Dalton
Thearne
Thorpe
Tickton
Walkington
Wawne
Weel
Wilfholme Landing
Woodmansey
Browse Postcodes in HU17

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Click on an outward postal code below for more information about the area. Each 'outward' postcode give you a comprehensive list of all postcodes within the outward code area (HU) and estimated address.

Click on an 'outward' code for more information. For example, the outward postcode page 'EC2M' will give you an alphabetical list covering all postcodes located in the region, from 'EC2M 1BB' through to 'EC2M 7YA'.

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