How much do houses cost in YO42 1PW?

The average property price in YO42 1PW is currently around £500k.

What is the population of YO42 1PW?

The population for the YO42 1PW area is approximately 219 residents according to the latest census data.

Postcode Analysis East Riding of Yorkshire, Yorkshire and The Humber

YO42 1PW House Prices & Local Information

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

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Population

219

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Avg Age

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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 1PW 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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3/10

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8/10

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Area Character

Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, YO42 1PW combines high owner-occupation (84%), strong property values (£500k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. Low crime and mid-career demographics put this at peak family desirability.

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

YO42 1PW is a mixed residential area located 0.2km from Meltonby 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 1PW offers a spacious suburb popular with older working households approaching retirement. By day, the area transitions to a rural with mining or quarrying character: includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. At 45 years average, the community has a secure, family-first character — valued for its stability, low turnover, and strong local identity. 84% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.

Property: Prices average £500k.

Census 2021 statistics for YO42 1PW 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 1PW. 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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Age & Housing: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.

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home Property Prices by Type

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£ 500,000

1 sales · Mean £ 500,000

train Transport Links

Train Stations

Malton19.1 km