YO42 1RH is a safe, established residential area on York Road Cottages, 0.1km from Hayton in Hayton (East Riding of Yorkshire). Administratively it sits within Wolds Weighton ward and the East Yorkshire constituency.
For families considering a move, YO42 1RH represents a spacious suburb popular with older working households approaching retirement. Outside of residential hours, includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. The 46 average age signals a mature family neighbourhood — long-term residents, good local schools, and high levels of owner-occupation. 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: With prices averaging £145k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.
Census 2021 statistics for YO42 1RH are sourced from Output Area E00066209 (shared with 16 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
YORK ROAD COTTAGES, YO42 1RH House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for YORK ROAD COTTAGES, YO42 1RH.
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 1RH spans multiple life stages — average age 46, moderate ownership and renting. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for YO42 1RH. 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
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
Terraced
£ 142,750
4 sales · Mean £ 136,375
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2025-12)
YO42 1RH 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 Station0.2 km
Restaurant, Cafe
1 nearby- Mr Chu's0.2 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Eastrington16.5 km
- Howden16.8 km
- Gilberdyke17.2 km
Bus Stops
- Hayton The Green0.1 km
- Hayton A10790.1 km
- Hayton A10790.2 km
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Postcode Profile: YO421RH · Data under Open Government Licence