YO42 is a postcode district in East Riding of Yorkshire, Yorkshire and The Humber, covering 685 active and 120 retired postcodes.
The largest share of YO42 (21%) is characterised by a quiet farming community with strong rural roots and older residents, alongside a working countryside area — farms, fields and close-knit local communities (18%). This mix of 5 distinct neighbourhood types makes YO42 one of the more varied districts in the region.
Property: Average house prices in YO42 are around £283k, down 13.5% year-on-year. Safety: Crime runs above average across YO42 at 148 per 1,000 residents — driven partly by commercial activity and transport hubs. Individual street-level data is available by selecting a specific postcode below. An average age of 46 points to a settled, predominantly family community — stable, long-term residents alongside newer arrivals.
Select any postcode below to explore street-level crime, nearby schools, sold house prices, and census data — or view the full YO42 demographics profile for district-wide census breakdowns.
YO42 House Prices, Crime & Local Stats
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for the YO42 postcode area.
11,590
46
£ 44,200 /yr
50%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Area Character
YO42 is a mixed residential postcode — average age 46, 75% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £283k. Property prices are trending down 13.5% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
Census-aligned analysis of population structure and socioeconomic drivers.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
Recent reported incidents and common crime categories.
school Local Schools
Bishop Wilton Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
Pocklington Church of England Voluntary Controlled Infant School
Warter Church of England Primary School
Barmby Moor Church of England Primary School
Pocklington Junior School
Woldgate School and Sixth Form College
Melbourne Community Primary School
St Mary & St Joseph Catholic Primary School - a Catholic voluntary academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Feathers Hotel
Restaurant, Cafe
29 nearby- Allerthorpe Lakeland Park
- Pocklington Arts Centre
- Beach House
- Bengal Lounge
- Coffee & Coe
- + 24 more
Retailers - Other
22 nearby- Pantry in the Paddock
- Rossmoor Stores Limited
- Barmby Moor Post Office
- Bishop Wilton Community Shop
- Browns The Greengrocers
- + 17 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Aldi Stores Ltd.
- Co-operative Group
- Sainsbury's
Takeaway Shop
8 nearby- Burger King
- Bella Vita
- Franks Kebabs & Pizzas
- Fui Sing Chinese Takeaway
- Motto Pizza & Grill
- + 3 more
Pub, NightClub
26 nearby- Beacon Lodge
- Boot And Shoe Inn
- Cross Keys Hotel
- Fleece Inn
- JJs Cafe Pub and Wine Bar
- + 21 more
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