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.
RAILWAY STREET, YO42 2QR House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for RAILWAY STREET, YO42 2QR.
386
42
£ 45,400 /yr
53%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
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.
mapGeographic Location
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
Economic Activity
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.
school Local Schools
Pocklington Junior School
St Mary & St Joseph Catholic Primary School - a Catholic voluntary academy
Pocklington Church of England Voluntary Controlled Infant School
Woldgate School and Sixth Form College
storefront Nearby Amenities
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, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Feathers Hotel0.2 km
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, 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
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Aldi Stores Ltd.0.2 km
- Sainsbury's0.3 km
- Co-operative Group0.2 km
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
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Postcode Profile: YO422QR · Data under Open Government Licence