Simpson Close Beverley, East Riding of Yorkshire
11 addresses across 1 postcode (HU17), about 70 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 45915479.
- Sales: 15 recorded sales since 1995; in 2026 the median was £795,000 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 10 homes have an energy certificate (B: 10).
- Flood: No address on its postcodes is in an area 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 D; 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 1.2 km (0.7 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden, Coronation Garden, is about 440 m (0.3 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 5.4 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 6.5 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 18 to 20 m above sea level.
- Noise: 3 of its 11 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Old Fire Station Surgery, about 380 m away, with 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 410 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 90% of households owned their home and 58% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 21 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | £795,000 | £795,000 | £795,000 |
| 2021 | 2 | £358,750 | £345,000 | £372,500 |
| 2020 | 1 | £472,000 | £472,000 | £472,000 |
| 2017 | 7 | £420,000 | £295,000 | £675,000 |
| 2016 | 4 | £369,950 | £285,000 | £450,000 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Feb 2026 | 1 HU17 8EY | Detached | £795,000 | |
| 6 Apr 2021 | 5 HU17 8EY | Terraced | £372,500 | |
| 6 Apr 2021 | 6 HU17 8EY | Terraced | £345,000 | |
| 17 Jul 2020 | 8 HU17 8EY | Terraced | £472,000 | |
| 24 Jul 2017 | 1 HU17 8EY | Detached | £649,950 | New build. |
| 9 Jun 2017 | 2 HU17 8EY | Detached | £675,000 | New build. |
| 26 May 2017 | 9 HU17 8EY | Terraced | £424,950 | New build. |
| 27 Feb 2017 | 6 HU17 8EY | Terraced | £295,000 | |
| 13 Feb 2017 | 4 HU17 8EY | Semi-detached | £399,950 | New build. |
| 10 Feb 2017 | 7 HU17 8EY | Terraced | £349,950 | New build. |
| 31 Jan 2017 | 3 HU17 8EY | Detached | £420,000 | New build. |
| 31 Oct 2016 | 5 HU17 8EY | Terraced | £289,950 | New build. |
| 30 Sep 2016 | 6 HU17 8EY | Terraced | £285,000 | New build. |
| 31 Aug 2016 | 8 HU17 8EY | Terraced | £450,000 | New build. |
| 31 Aug 2016 | 10 HU17 8EY | Semi-detached | £449,950 | New build. |
Energy performance certificates
10 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 141 m². Most common: House, end-terrace (4); House, detached (2); House, semi-detached (2). Built: 2014 (6); 2017 (3); 2016 (1). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (10).
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 D (23% of about 810 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: yes, Beverley Westwood Area (council page). Extensions, demolition, some windows and doors, and work on trees need consent.
- 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: none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Green belt: no.
Brownfield land registered for housing within 1 km (0.6 miles)
- 25 Grayburn Lane Beverley East Riding Of Yorkshire HU17 8JR, Beverley: up to 6 homes, permissioned (450 m (0.3 miles))
- T C East Yorkshire Limited 72 Lairgate Beverley East Riding Of Yorkshire HU17 8EU, Beverley: up to 9 homes, permissioned (580 m (0.4 miles))
- Manor Road Offices Manor Road Beverley East Riding Of Yorkshire HU17 7BT, Beverley: up to 8 homes, permissioned (640 m (0.4 miles))
- Beverley College Gallows Lane: up to 36 homes, permissioned (650 m (0.4 miles))
- South of Lord Roberts Road, Beverley: up to 16 homes, not permissioned (890 m (0.6 miles))
- 71 Keldgate Beverley East Riding Of Yorkshire HU17 8HU, Beverley: up to 5 homes, permissioned (900 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
No address in this street's postcodes is in an area at high, medium or low risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water. The rest are in areas at very low risk: less than a 0.1% (1 in 1,000) chance a year.
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 11 addresses are between 18 m and 20 m above sea level (19 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HU17 8EY | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Beverley 754,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) |
| Arram 1,030 journeys in 2024–25 | 4.8 km (3 miles) | |
| Cottingham 318,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 7.1 km (4.4 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 2 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 21 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Beverley York Road | 280 m |
| Bus or coach station | Beverley Bus Station | 630 m (0.4 miles) |
| Car parks | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Spencer St Car Park | 790 m (0.5 miles) |
| EV charging points | MFG Charging Station | 2.1 km (1.3 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Humberside Airport HUY | 30.2 km (19 miles) |
| Nearest large airport | Leeds Bradford Airport LBA | 80.3 km (50 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Old Fire Station Surgery | 380 m |
| Pharmacies | 4 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Spinks The Chemist | 360 m |
| NHS dentists | 6 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Beverley Health Centre | 650 m (0.4 miles) |
| Hospital | East Riding Community Hospital | 2.2 km (1.3 miles) |
| Police station | Beverley Police Station | 670 m (0.4 miles) |
| Cash machines | 2 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Cash machine 30-32 Toll Gavel Halifax | 690 m (0.4 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Coronation Garden 1,650 m² | 440 m (0.3 miles) |
| Largest park within 800 m (0.5 miles) | Unnamed 6,730 m² | 570 m (0.4 miles) |
| Play area | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 120 m² | 70 m |
| Playing field | Unnamed 3.6 ha | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) |
| Allotments | 4 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 470 m² | 480 m (0.3 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 3 parks and gardens, 1.1 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is 14,16, Newbegin, a listed building (Grade II*), 380 m east. 360 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 7 of them Grade I and 25 of them Grade II*.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| 14,16, Newbegin | Listed building, Grade II* | 380 m east |
| St Marys Court | Listed building, Grade II* | 440 m (0.3 miles) north-east |
| Beverley North Bar Nos 65 and 67 (Bar House) Including Garden Wall, Piers and Railings | Listed building, Grade I | 440 m (0.3 miles) north-east |
| 29, North Bar Without | Listed building, Grade II* | 450 m (0.3 miles) north-east |
| Square barrow on Westwood Common, 230m NNW of Blackmill | Scheduled monument | 750 m (0.5 miles) south-west |
| Bowl barrow on Westwood Common, 150m north of Blackmill | Scheduled monument | 750 m (0.5 miles) south-west |
| Bowl barrow on Westwood Common, 50m north of Blackmill | Scheduled monument | 780 m (0.5 miles) south-west |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Burton Bushes | Wood | 1.6 km (1 mile) west |
| Blackmeredale Bottom | Valley | 2 km (1.2 miles) south-west |
| Swadgery Mere Wood | Wood | 2 km (1.2 miles) south-west |
| Bentley Moor Wood | Wood | 2.9 km (1.8 miles) south |
| Black Hill | Hill | 2.9 km (1.8 miles) north |
| The Mere | Lake or reservoir | 3.6 km (2.2 miles) south-west |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 5.4 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 6.5 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 11.6 | 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 | 3 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 8 | 11 |
3 of the street's 11 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic, above the WHO guidelines.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beverley Minster CE Primary School Church of England | Primary | 4–11 | 350 m | Requires improvement (Oct 2021, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Beverley Manor Nursery School | Nursery | 2–5 | 650 m (0.4 miles) | No published inspection |
| Beverley High School | Secondary | 11–18 | 840 m (0.5 miles) | Outstanding (Nov 2021, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| St Mary's Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School, Beverley | Primary | 4–11 | 860 m (0.5 miles) | No published inspection |
| Beverley Grammar School | Secondary | 11–18 | 920 m (0.6 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 |
| Longcroft School and Sixth Form College | Secondary | 11–18 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | Good (Nov 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Molescroft Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) | Outstanding (Oct 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Keldmarsh Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.2 km (0.8 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 |
| Swinemoor Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | No published inspection |
| Beverley St Nicholas Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) | No published inspection |
| St John of Beverley Catholic Primary School - a Catholic voluntary academy Roman Catholic | Primary | 3–11 | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) | Good (Jun 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Woolpack HU17 8EN | Pub/bar/nightclub | 240 m | 5 Very good | 8 Jul 2025 |
| Beverley Minster CE Primary School HU17 8LA | School/college/university | 360 m | 5 Very good | 28 Nov 2024 |
| Just for Kids at Minster HU17 8LA | School/college/university | 360 m | 5 Very good | 26 Nov 2025 |
| Newbegin House B & B HU17 8EG | Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 420 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 9 Aug 2018 |
| Maison Créme HU17 8DG | Retailers - other | 440 m (0.3 miles) | Awaiting inspection | |
| St John of Beverley HU17 7AG | Other catering premises | 440 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 6 Mar 2025 |
| Terroir Artisanal Chocolates HU17 8DG | Manufacturers/packers | 440 m (0.3 miles) | 4 Good | 28 Nov 2024 |
| Amigo's Restaurant Bar & Grill HU17 8DB | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 450 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 7 Jul 2026 |
| Wild HU17 8DB | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 450 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 7 May 2026 |
| Gemini Chocolate HU17 8DB | Retailers - other | 450 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 25 Nov 2025 |
| The Beverley Arms HU17 8DD | Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 460 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 12 Nov 2025 |
| Dolce Vita HU17 7AA | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 470 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 11 Feb 2026 |
| Royal Standard HU17 8DL | Pub/bar/nightclub | 480 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 25 Jun 2025 |
| Bun Thai HU17 8DL | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 480 m (0.3 miles) | 4 Good | 29 May 2025 |
| Pizza Express HU17 8DL | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 480 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 22 Apr 2026 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 6 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 5 |
| Public order | 3 |
| Vehicle crime | 2 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 2 |
| Burglary | 2 |
| Drugs | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Laurel Court (8); On or near Westwood Way (6); On or near Westwood Road (4); On or near Atkinson Way (1); On or near Pasture Terrace (1).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 60 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 10% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 36% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 90% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 63% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 3% | 17% |
| Private rented | 7% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 46% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 6% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 42% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 2% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 41% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 46% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | under 1% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 1% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 11% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 47% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 10% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 58% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 8% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 4% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 98% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | under 1% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 9 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 8EY: 11 addresses of 13 in the postcode
Nearby streets
Laurel Court · Westwood Way · Atkinson Way · Juniper Chase · Foley Avenue · Holly Bush Way · Westwood Road · Woodlands · Woodlands Drive · Walkington Road · Pasture Terrace · Willow Grove
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.