YO42 1RJ is a safe, established residential area on Main Street, 0.2km from Hayton in Hayton (East Riding of Yorkshire). Administratively it sits within Wolds Weighton ward and the East Yorkshire constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a spacious suburb popular with older working households approaching retirement. During the day, includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 46) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 87% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 5 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £250k, up 91.9% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for YO42 1RJ are sourced from Output Area E00066209 (shared with 16 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
MAIN STREET, YO42 1RJ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MAIN STREET, YO42 1RJ.
199
46
£ 49,600 /yr
53%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: 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.
Area Character
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. YO42 1RJ spans multiple life stages — average age 46, moderate ownership and renting. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending up 91.9% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for YO42 1RJ. The average age is 46.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 297,500
2 sales · Mean £ 297,500
Detached
£ 225,000
3 sales · Mean £ 256,333
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2025-12)
YO42 1RJ has low crime rates — 5 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are public order. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
1 nearby- Hayton Service Station0.1 km
Restaurant, Cafe
1 nearby- Mr Chu's0.1 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Eastrington16.4 km
- Howden16.7 km
- Gilberdyke17.0 km
Bus Stops
- Hayton A10790.0 km
- Hayton A10790.1 km
- Hayton The Green0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: YO421RJ · Data under Open Government Licence