Eastfield was planned as a municipal housing scheme in 1947 and developed over the next 30 years on nearly 400 acres of farmland. The site had many natural advantages with the ground sloping gently to the south offering fine views of the Yorkshire Wolds and offering good drainage.
Over the years, key investments in community resources have included:
• Eastfield library opening in March 1956
• The Eastfield Hotel (public house)-presently closed
• Manham Hill shops developed in the late 1950’s
• Two churches; Holy Nativity Methodist and St Georges Roman Catholic
• A new Community Centre built on the High street in the 1960’s
• High street retail units developed in the 1960’s •
Proudfoots supermarket Eastfield had grown to become one of the largest estates in the region and a highly desirable place to live with modern low density housing, vibrant community facilities and plentiful employment opportunities at the newly developed Eastfield Industrial Estate.
Mass low, semi and higher skilled employment options were available at Plaxtons Coach & Bus, McCains frozen foods and three large print companies; Pindar, Greaves and Dennis Print. Further housing investment followed in the 70’s and 80’s and, combined with “Right to Buy” initiatives, 50% of the estate is now owner occupied. There are several registered social landlords in the area, the largest at this time being Yorkshire Coast Homes and Sanctuary Housing with 735 and 188 properties respectively.
Eastfield Investment Plan 2009