Orchard Close Beverley, East Riding of Yorkshire
9 addresses across 1 postcode (HU17), about 80 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 45908836.
- Sales: 20 recorded sales since 1995; in 2025 the median was £302,000 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 4 homes have an energy certificate (C: 1, D: 3).
- Flood: 6 addresses on its postcodes are in areas at high or medium risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water.
- Council tax: Most homes around it are in council tax band C; Band D in East Riding of Yorkshire costs £2,466 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Beverley, about 1.3 km (0.8 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden is about 140 m away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 5.7 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 6.4 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: It is about 9 m above sea level.
- Noise: 1 of its 9 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is North Beverley Medical Centre, about 860 m (0.5 miles) away, with 3 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 280 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 88% of households owned their home and 48% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 26 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often violence and sexual offences.
Sales on this street
| Year | Sales | Median price | Lowest | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1 | £302,000 | £302,000 | £302,000 |
| 2023 | 1 | £260,000 | £260,000 | £260,000 |
| 2021 | 1 | £270,000 | £270,000 | £270,000 |
| 2020 | 1 | £218,000 | £218,000 | £218,000 |
| 2012 | 1 | £230,000 | £230,000 | £230,000 |
| 2011 | 1 | £170,000 | £170,000 | £170,000 |
| 2004 | 2 | £169,475 | £154,000 | £184,950 |
| 2002 | 2 | £116,975 | £99,950 | £134,000 |
| 2000 | 1 | £78,950 | £78,950 | £78,950 |
| 1999 | 1 | £73,000 | £73,000 | £73,000 |
| 1997 | 1 | £72,000 | £72,000 | £72,000 |
| 1996 | 7 | £97,950 | £72,950 | £100,000 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Mar 2025 | 2 HU17 7DF | Detached | £302,000 | |
| 10 Jul 2023 | 7 HU17 7DF | Detached | £260,000 | |
| 3 Jun 2021 | 8 HU17 7DF | Detached | £270,000 | |
| 4 Dec 2020 | 5 HU17 7DF | Semi-detached | £218,000 | |
| 7 Dec 2012 | 7 HU17 7DF | Detached | £230,000 | |
| 11 Apr 2011 | 5 HU17 7DF | Semi-detached | £170,000 | |
| 25 Oct 2004 | 6 HU17 7DF | Semi-detached | £184,950 | |
| 19 Feb 2004 | 8 HU17 7DF | Detached | £154,000 | |
| 17 May 2002 | 5 HU17 7DF | Semi-detached | £99,950 | |
| 7 Feb 2002 | 3 HU17 7DF | Detached | £134,000 | |
| 2 Nov 2000 | 6 HU17 7DF | Semi-detached | £78,950 | |
| 10 Dec 1999 | 6 HU17 7DF | Semi-detached | £73,000 | |
| 30 May 1997 | 6 HU17 7DF | Semi-detached | £72,000 | New build. |
| 8 Nov 1996 | 7 HU17 7DF | Detached | £97,950 | New build. |
| 24 Oct 1996 | 4 HU17 7DF | Detached | £100,000 | New build. |
| 19 Sep 1996 | 5 HU17 7DF | Semi-detached | £72,950 | New build. |
| 31 Jul 1996 | 2 HU17 7DF | Detached | £97,500 | New build. |
| 19 Jul 1996 | 3 HU17 7DF | Detached | £99,000 | New build. |
| 1 Apr 1996 | 1 HU17 7DF | Detached | £99,000 | New build. |
| 29 Mar 1996 | 8 HU17 7DF | Detached | £76,950 | New build. |
Energy performance certificates
4 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 89 m². Most common: Bungalow, detached (4). Built: 1996-2002 (3); 1967-1975 (1). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (3).
Council tax
What each band costs in East Riding of Yorkshire in 2026-27: Band D £2,466 a year on average, including the police, fire and any county and parish charges.
| A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| £1,644 | £1,918 | £2,192 | £2,466 | £3,014 | £3,562 | £4,110 | £4,932 |
Homes by band in the neighbourhood around this street: most are in band C (36% of about 740 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: no postcode centre in this street's postcodes is in one.
- Listed buildings on or by this street: none.
- Article 4 direction (removing permitted development rights): none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Tree preservation orders: 1 protected tree on or by this street.
- Green belt: no.
Brownfield land registered for housing within 1 km (0.6 miles)
- 30 Molescroft Road: up to 28 homes, permissioned (480 m (0.3 miles))
- Beverley College Gallows Lane: up to 36 homes, permissioned (560 m (0.3 miles))
- Manor Road Offices Manor Road Beverley East Riding Of Yorkshire HU17 7BT, Beverley: up to 8 homes, permissioned (680 m (0.4 miles))
- Longcroft Lower School Church Road: up to 68 homes, not permissioned (940 m (0.6 miles))
Roadworks
No street works under way, planned or finished in the last three months on this street, in permits up to 30 September 2026.
Flood risk
Rivers, the sea or surface water: in this street's postcodes, 4 addresses are in areas at high risk, 2 at medium risk and 2 at low risk. Each address counts once, at the higher of its rivers-and-sea and surface-water risk.
Rivers and the sea alone: no home is in an area at risk.
High: 3.3% (1 in 30) or more chance of flooding a year. Medium: 1% to 3.3%. Low: 0.1% to 1%. Very low: under 0.1%. The rivers and sea figures allow for flood defences. Counts cover whole postcodes, which can include other streets.
Flood zone for planning: no postcode centre is in flood zone 2 or 3.
Height above sea level
The street's addresses are about 9 m above sea level.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HU17 7DF | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Beverley 754,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) |
| Arram 1,030 journeys in 2024–25 | 3.8 km (2.4 miles) | |
| Cottingham 318,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 7.9 km (4.9 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 10 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 32 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Beverley Woodhall Way | 180 m |
| Bus or coach station | Beverley Bus Station | 780 m (0.5 miles) |
| Car parks | Spencer St Car Park | 1 km (0.6 miles) |
| EV charging points | MFG Charging Station | 2.7 km (1.7 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Humberside Airport HUY | 31.1 km (19 miles) |
| Nearest large airport | Leeds Bradford Airport LBA | 80.5 km (50 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 3 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest North Beverley Medical Centre | 860 m (0.5 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 6 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Hengate Pharmacy | 640 m (0.4 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 6 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Beverley Health Centre | 640 m (0.4 miles) |
| Hospital | East Riding Community Hospital | 1.6 km (1 mile) |
| Police station | Beverley Police Station | 360 m |
| Cash machines | Barclays ATM | 1 km (0.7 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 5 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1.2 ha | 140 m |
| Largest park within 800 m (0.5 miles) | Unnamed 1.4 ha | 630 m (0.4 miles) |
| Play area | 8 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 30 m² | 150 m |
| Playing field | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1.7 ha | 660 m (0.4 miles) |
| Allotments | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 2,870 m² | 390 m |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 5 parks and gardens, 3.4 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is The Sessions House, a listed building (Grade II*), 390 m south-west. 228 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 5 of them Grade I and 17 of them Grade II*.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| The Sessions House | Listed building, Grade II* | 390 m south-west |
| 62, North Bar Without | Listed building, Grade II* | 390 m south |
| The Red House | Listed building, Grade II* | 430 m (0.3 miles) south |
| 48, North Bar Without | Listed building, Grade II* | 460 m (0.3 miles) south |
| Site of Preceptory of the Holy Trinity (Knights Hospitallers) | Scheduled monument | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) south-east |
| Bowl barrow on Westwood Common, 610m north west of Blackmill | Scheduled monument | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) south-west |
| Blackfriars (remains of) | Scheduled monument | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) south-east |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Black Hill | Hill | 2 km (1.2 miles) north |
| Burton Bushes | Wood | 2.1 km (1.3 miles) south-west |
| Storkhill | Hill | 2.6 km (1.6 miles) north-east |
| Blackmeredale Bottom | Valley | 2.8 km (1.7 miles) south-west |
| Swadgery Mere Wood | Wood | 2.8 km (1.7 miles) south-west |
| The Mere | Lake or reservoir | 4 km (2.5 miles) west |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 5.7 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 6.4 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 11.0 | 40 | 15 |
All three are within the UK legal limits; PM2.5 is above the WHO guideline, as in most towns and cities.
Road and rail noise
| Level | Road traffic | Railways |
|---|---|---|
| 55 to 59 | 1 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 8 | 9 |
1 of the street's 9 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic, above the WHO guidelines.
Climate, daylight and earthquakes
Monthly temperatures and rainfall, sunrise and sunset through the year, and earthquakes recorded nearby since 1970 are much the same across the area, so they are worked out once for East Riding of Yorkshire: see them on the East Riding of Yorkshire page.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Mary's Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School, Beverley | Primary | 4–11 | 100 m | No published inspection |
| Molescroft Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 410 m (0.3 miles) | Outstanding (Oct 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Beverley Manor Nursery School | Nursery | 2–5 | 570 m (0.4 miles) | No published inspection |
| Beverley High School | Secondary | 11–18 | 600 m (0.4 miles) | Outstanding (Nov 2021, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Longcroft School and Sixth Form College | Secondary | 11–18 | 720 m (0.4 miles) | Good (Nov 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Swinemoor Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | No published inspection |
| Beverley Minster CE Primary School Church of England | Primary | 4–11 | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) | Requires improvement (Oct 2021, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| St John of Beverley Catholic Primary School - a Catholic voluntary academy Roman Catholic | Primary | 3–11 | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) | Good (Jun 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Beverley St Nicholas Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) | No published inspection |
| Beverley Grammar School | Secondary | 11–18 | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) | Report card (Jan 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Expected standard; Achievement: Expected standard; Attendance and behaviour: Strong standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Strong standard; Inclusion: Strong standard; Leadership and governance: Expected standard; Post-16 provision: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Keldmarsh Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 2 km (1.2 miles) | Report card (May 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Needs attention; Achievement: Needs attention; Attendance and behaviour: Expected standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Expected standard; Inclusion: Needs attention; Leadership and governance: Needs attention; Early years: Urgent improvement; Safeguarding standards: Met |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Marys Primary School HU17 7HD | School/college/university | 100 m | 5 Very good | 7 May 2026 |
| Fullers Bakery HU17 7HZ | Retailers - other | 240 m | 5 Very good | 6 Mar 2026 |
| Molescroft Chinese Takeaway HU17 7HZ | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 240 m | 4 Good | 6 Nov 2025 |
| Today's Express HU17 7HZ | Retailers - other | 240 m | 5 Very good | 4 Dec 2025 |
| Molescroft Stores HU17 7HZ | Retailers - other | 240 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 24 Apr 2025 |
| Molescroft News and Post Office HU17 7HZ | Retailers - other | 240 m | 5 Very good | 3 Dec 2025 |
| The Westwood Restaurant HU17 7AE | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 380 m | 5 Very good | 21 Jan 2026 |
| Merienda HU17 7AE | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 380 m | 5 Very good | 17 Apr 2026 |
| Molescroft Primary School HU17 7HF | School/college/university | 410 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 20 Apr 2026 |
| Rose & Crown HU17 7AB | Pub/bar/nightclub | 470 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 6 Nov 2025 |
| McCarthy & Stone, Westwood Manor HU17 7DH | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 480 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 19 Oct 2026 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 13 |
| Burglary | 6 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 3 |
| Public order | 3 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Westfield Avenue (7); On or near Eden Road (5); On or near Burney Close (4); On or near The Paddock (3); On or near Orchard Close (3).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 53 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 15% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 34% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 88% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 57% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | under 1% | 1% |
| Social rented | 0% | 17% |
| Private rented | 11% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 52% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 2% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 40% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 0% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 29% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 61% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 0% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 0% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 11% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 37% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 27% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 48% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 13% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 5% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 99% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 0% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 10 of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived tenth of England's 33,755 neighbourhoods and 10 the least.
What has changed
Nothing new since the change feed started on 30 October 2026. New sales and energy certificates, and hygiene ratings, school inspections and flood figures nearby, will be listed here as the sources update.
Postcodes on this street
- HU17 7DF: 9 addresses of 11 in the postcode
Nearby streets
Orchard Garth · Eden Road · The Paddock · Bleach Yard · Westfield Avenue · Eden Close · Burney Close · Hargreave Close · Manor Road · Oak Tree Drive · St Mary's Walk · Copandale Road
All the streets in HU17 and across East Riding of Yorkshire.
What this page cannot tell you
- Whether a particular house is at risk of flooding, subsiding or anything else: the flood map is a model of areas and there is no property-level data here.
- What a home is worth now: sales are historic prices for the homes that happened to sell.
- How safe the street is: crime points are moved to anonymised locations and many crimes are never reported.
- Whether you would get a place at a school: distances are straight lines, not catchments.
- Who lives on the street now: census figures describe the small areas around it in March 2021, during a lockdown.
- How long a journey takes or how often anything runs: transport distances are straight lines to the nearest stops.
- Whether a GP practice is taking new patients, or a dentist new NHS patients.
- How loud a home is inside, or noise from industry, neighbours or smaller airfields: noise figures are models of road, rail and air traffic outside.
How each figure on this page is matched to the street and worked out: methodology.