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York (YO25)

The YO25 postcode area is located in the York postcode town region, within the county of Yorkshire, and contains a total of 2115 individual postcodes.

There are 137 electoral wards in the YO25 postcode area, including Bridlington, Driffield, Filey, Malton, Pickering, Scarborough, Selby, Thirsk, Whitby, York which come under the local authority of the East Riding of Yorkshire Council.

Combining the whole postcode region, 21% of people in YO25 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 YO25 are poorer than other areas, but it may give an indication that there are areas of deprivation.

The YO25 postcode is located in the York district in the United Kingdom. It is closest to the towns of Driffield, Pocklington, and Market Weighton. According to the 2011 census, the population of YO25 was an estimated 15,739 people. The postcode covers an area of almost 19 square miles (49 kilometres) and includes the villages of Fraisthorpe, Kilham, Seaton Ross, Londesborough, Seaton, Millington, Staxton, and Fordon.

YO25 is served by its main A roads, the A166 and A614, which link the postcode to neighbouring regions such as Beverly and Hull. There is also a railway station at Market Weighton, which offers regular services to Bridlington, York, and Sheffield.

The local economy of YO25 is primarily focused on agriculture and tourism, as the area provides excellent opportunities for the latter. The Yorkshire Wolds are found in the postcode, boasting stunning countryside and traditional villages. Despite being located close to major urban centres such as Hull and York, YO25 remains largely rural with diverse habitats and species including an abundance of protected wildlife.

In terms of other amenities, YO25 has a range of supermarkets and the Market Weighton Country Market offers fresh produce and handcrafted items on a monthly basis. Furthermore, the town has a number of primary schools, a Sixth Form college, as well as a recreational centre at Market Weighton. The Driffield branch of the WEA provides adult education in the area. In terms of health services, the closest NHS hospital is situated in Beverley.

The area also boasts a number of heritage sites, including the Pocklington Canal which was built in the 18th century and several sites of interest within the Yorkshire Wolds, such as the Prehistoric Site of Millington Lock and the National Nature Reserve at Seaton Ross.

In short, the YO25 postcode provides an idyllic rural landscape and close links to neighbouring towns and cities, with a high quality of life and plenty of amenities and attractions to match.

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