Postcode Analysis East Riding of Yorkshire, Yorkshire and The Humber

MELTONBY LANE, YO42 1PH House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MELTONBY LANE, YO42 1PH.

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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 1PH 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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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

YO42 1PH is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £641k, 84% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. £641k prices and low crime — this postcode commands a premium for good reason.

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

YO42 1PH is a safe, established residential area on Meltonby Lane, 0.0km from Yapham in East Riding of Yorkshire. Administratively it sits within Wolds Weighton ward and the East Yorkshire constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in YO42, YO42 1PH offers a spacious suburb popular with older working households approaching retirement. The daytime character shifts — includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. With an average age of 45, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 84% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 4 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £641k.

Census 2021 statistics for YO42 1PH 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 1PH. 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.

home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 449,000

4 sales · Mean £ 477,000

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

YO42 1PH 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.

Other theft1

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Malton19.2 km
  • York19.3 km

Bus Stops

  • Yapham Main Street0.0 km
  • Yapham Main Street0.0 km