Postcode Analysis East Riding of Yorkshire, Yorkshire and The Humber

RAILWAY STREET, YO42 2QR House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for RAILWAY STREET, YO42 2QR.

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Population

386

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Avg Age

42

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Avg Income

£ 45,400 /yr

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Employed

53%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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5/10
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2/10
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3/10
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3/10
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5/10
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5/10
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4/10
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Area Character

Families dominate this postcode. With 50% owner-occupation and average age 42, YO42 2QR has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. median prices reflect the premium buyers pay for this family-friendly stability.

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

YO42 2QR is a sought-after residential area on Railway Street, 0.2km from Pocklington in Pocklington. Administratively it sits within Pocklington Provincial ward and the East Yorkshire constituency.

For renters and young professionals, YO42 2QR offers a classic working-class terrace area — densely packed streets, low ethnic diversity. By day, the area transitions to a large scale education character: large schools, colleges, and universities, nationally widespread. An average age of 42 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 47% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 25 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. The area ranks among the least deprived 20% in England — a strong signal of community wellbeing, good schools, and low crime.

Census 2021 statistics for YO42 2QR are sourced from Output Area E00065882 (shared with 58 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 2QR. The average age is 42.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British93.8%
Asian / British Asian2.8%
Black / African / Caribbean1.8%
Other / Mixed1.5%

Economic Activity

53%Active
FT: 34%
Unemployed: 4%
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Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

YO42 2QR has low crime rates — 25 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and public order. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences61
Public order26
Anti-social behaviour16
Criminal damage and arson13
Shoplifting10

school Local Schools

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Pocklington Junior School

Good274 pupils0.4 km
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St Mary & St Joseph Catholic Primary School - a Catholic voluntary academy

Good109 pupils0.6 km
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Pocklington Church of England Voluntary Controlled Infant School

Requires Improvement195 pupils0.6 km
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Woldgate School and Sixth Form College

Good1210 pupils1.1 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

11 nearby
  • Burnby Hall Gardens0.3 km
  • I Love Zero Limited0.2 km
  • Peppercorn0.0 km
  • Sue Ryder Foundation0.1 km
  • The Peoples Pantry0.5 km
  • + 6 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Feathers Hotel0.2 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

13 nearby
  • JJs Cafe Pub and Wine Bar0.2 km
  • Pocklington Sports Social Club0.5 km
  • Stewart Bowling Club0.5 km
  • The Black Bull0.1 km
  • The Market Tap0.1 km
  • + 8 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

14 nearby
  • Bengal Lounge0.0 km
  • Costa Coffee0.1 km
  • Green House Cafe0.1 km
  • Jack's Restaurant0.1 km
  • Lilly Pad0.3 km
  • + 9 more
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Supermarkets

3 nearby
  • Aldi Stores Ltd.0.2 km
  • Sainsbury's0.3 km
  • Co-operative Group0.2 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

7 nearby
  • Bella Vita0.3 km
  • Franks Kebabs & Pizzas0.7 km
  • Motto Pizza & Grill0.2 km
  • Pizza Delight Pocklington0.6 km
  • Railway Street Fisheries0.0 km
  • + 2 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Howden19.1 km
  • Eastrington19.5 km
  • Wressle19.8 km

Bus Stops

  • Pocklington Eyms Depot0.0 km
  • Pocklington Opp EYMS0.1 km
  • Pocklington George Street0.2 km
  • Pocklington West Green0.2 km
  • Pocklington George Street0.2 km