Is YO42 1QA a safe place to live?

Yes, YO42 1QA is considered very safe. It has a low crime rate of 3 incidents per 1,000 residents, which is well below the national average.

What is the population of YO42 1QA?

The population for the YO42 1QA area is approximately 258 residents according to the latest census data.

Postcode Analysis East Riding of Yorkshire, Yorkshire and The Humber

YO42 1QA House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for YO42 1QA.

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

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Population

258

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Avg Age

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Avg Income

£ 45,400 /yr

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Employed

50%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: YO42 1QA 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.

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10/10

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8/10

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2/10

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7/10

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2/10

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8/10

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1/10

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6/10

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10/10

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Area Character

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. YO42 1QA spans multiple life stages — average age 43, moderate ownership and renting. prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · April 2026 · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

YO42 1QA is a safe, established residential area located 0.5km from East End in East Riding of Yorkshire. Administratively it sits within Wolds Weighton ward and the East Yorkshire constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — a quiet rural community with low density and high home ownership. During the day, includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. A balanced community with an average age of 43 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 72% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 3 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.

Census 2021 statistics for YO42 1QA are sourced from Output Area E00066235 (shared with 30 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 1QA. The average age is 43.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British99.6%

Asian / British Asian0.0%

Black / African / Caribbean0.0%

Other / Mixed0.4%

Economic Activity

50%Active

FT: 36%

Unemployed: 2%

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Age Profile: A mature, mid-life demographic. The population consists largely of established adults in their late thirties and forties.

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

YO42 1QA has low crime rates — 3 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are criminal damage and arson. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

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train Transport Links

Train Stations

Hutton Cranswick17.5 km
Arram18.0 km
Driffield19.1 km