YO42 2AP is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Market Place, 0.1km from Pocklington in Pocklington. Administratively it sits within Pocklington Provincial ward and the East Yorkshire constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, YO42 2AP is a neighbourhood with pockets of retirees, often in communal or managed housing. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a market squares zone — traditional retail areas with professional services and self-employed, often in market towns and higher status areas. Residents average 49 years old — this is a settled, predominantly owner-occupied area with a stable, community-minded population. 47% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 37 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.
Census 2021 statistics for YO42 2AP are sourced from Output Area E00065880 (shared with 63 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
MARKET PLACE, YO42 2AP House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MARKET PLACE, YO42 2AP.
254
49
£ 45,400 /yr
55%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
YO42 2AP has a significant social housing presence — 47% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. Low crime and a young population give this estate more upside than first impressions suggest.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for YO42 2AP. The average age is 49.0. 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: Peaceful and mature. The demographic data points to a concentration of older adults living across a mix of tenures.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
YO42 2AP has low crime rates — 37 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 Gardens0.4 km
- I Love Zero Limited0.1 km
- Peppercorn0.1 km
- Sue Ryder Foundation0.0 km
- The Peoples Pantry0.4 km
- + 6 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Feathers Hotel0.1 km
Pub, NightClub
13 nearby- JJs Cafe Pub and Wine Bar0.1 km
- Pocklington Sports Social Club0.5 km
- Stewart Bowling Club0.4 km
- The Black Bull0.0 km
- The Market Tap0.1 km
- + 8 more
Restaurant, Cafe
14 nearby- Bengal Lounge0.1 km
- Costa Coffee0.1 km
- Green House Cafe0.1 km
- Jack's Restaurant0.2 km
- Lilly Pad0.4 km
- + 9 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Aldi Stores Ltd.0.3 km
- Sainsbury's0.4 km
- Co-operative Group0.1 km
Takeaway Shop
7 nearby- Bella Vita0.1 km
- Franks Kebabs & Pizzas0.7 km
- Motto Pizza & Grill0.1 km
- Pizza Delight Pocklington0.5 km
- Railway Street Fisheries0.1 km
- + 2 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Howden19.3 km
- Eastrington19.6 km
- Wressle20.0 km
Bus Stops
- Pocklington Chapmangate0.1 km
- Pocklington Chapmangate0.2 km
- Pocklington George Street0.2 km
- Pocklington Eyms Depot0.2 km
- Pocklington Garths End0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: YO422AP · Data under Open Government Licence