Postcode Analysis East Riding of Yorkshire, Yorkshire and The Humber

THE SQUARE, YO42 1PJ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for THE SQUARE, YO42 1PJ.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2025-11 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

219

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Avg Age

45

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Avg Income

£ 45,400 /yr

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Employed

60%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: YO42 1PJ is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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10/10
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9/10
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2/10
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9/10
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3/10
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8/10
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1/10
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8/10
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10/10
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Area Character

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. YO42 1PJ spans multiple life stages — average age 45, moderate ownership and renting. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending down 19.3% year-on-year.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

YO42 1PJ is a safe, established residential area on The Square, 0.1km from Yapham in East Riding of Yorkshire. Administratively it sits within Wolds Weighton ward and the East Yorkshire constituency.

For families considering a move, YO42 1PJ represents a spacious suburb popular with older working households approaching retirement. Outside of residential hours, includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. The 45 average age signals a mature family neighbourhood — long-term residents, good local schools, and high levels of owner-occupation. 84% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 4 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £230k, down 19.3% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for YO42 1PJ are sourced from Output Area E00066246 (shared with 25 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for YO42 1PJ. The average age is 45.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British99.1%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed0.9%

Economic Activity

60%Active
FT: 37%
Unemployed: 1%
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Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.

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home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 230,000

3 sales · Mean £ 212,833

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2025-11)

YO42 1PJ has low crime rates — 4 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are other theft. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

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train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • York19.2 km
  • Malton19.2 km

Bus Stops

  • Yapham Main Street0.1 km
  • Yapham Main Street0.1 km