YO42 2HW is a sought-after residential area on Algarth Road, 0.3km from Garth Ends in Pocklington. Administratively it sits within Pocklington Provincial ward and the East Yorkshire constituency.
For serious buyers, YO42 2HW is a quiet, spacious area popular with retirees — large homes, very low turnover. During the day, mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 52) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 83% 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 7 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £368k, down 30.9% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for YO42 2HW are sourced from Output Area E00065870 (shared with 35 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
ALGARTH ROAD, YO42 2HW House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ALGARTH ROAD, YO42 2HW.
328
52
£ 45,400 /yr
40%
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. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
A sought-after, premium postcode. YO42 2HW's low deprivation rank, 83% ownership, and £368k median price place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. £368k prices with low crime and a mature community — a long-term hold. Property prices are trending down 30.9% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for YO42 2HW. The average age is 52.1. 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
Detached
£ 500,000
3 sales · Mean £ 477,666
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
YO42 2HW has low crime rates — 7 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and criminal damage and arson. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
St Mary & St Joseph Catholic Primary School - a Catholic voluntary academy
Pocklington Church of England Voluntary Controlled Infant School
Pocklington Junior School
Woldgate School and Sixth Form College
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
10 nearby- I Love Zero Limited0.6 km
- Peppercorn0.8 km
- Sue Ryder Foundation0.8 km
- The Peoples Pantry0.9 km
- WF Burton Butchers0.8 km
- + 5 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Feathers Hotel0.7 km
Pub, NightClub
11 nearby- JJs Cafe Pub and Wine Bar0.6 km
- The Black Bull0.8 km
- The Market Tap0.8 km
- The Station Hotel0.8 km
- The Stumble Inn0.6 km
- + 6 more
Restaurant, Cafe
13 nearby- Bengal Lounge0.8 km
- Costa Coffee0.8 km
- Green House Cafe0.8 km
- Jack's Restaurant0.8 km
- Smile Cafe0.0 km
- + 8 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Aldi Stores Ltd.1.0 km
- Co-operative Group0.6 km
Takeaway Shop
7 nearby- Bella Vita0.6 km
- Franks Kebabs & Pizzas0.6 km
- Motto Pizza & Grill0.7 km
- Pizza Delight Pocklington0.7 km
- Railway Street Fisheries0.8 km
- + 2 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Howden19.9 km
Bus Stops
- Pocklington Junior School0.3 km
- Pocklington CE Infants Sch0.4 km
- Pocklington Yapham Road0.5 km
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Postcode Profile: YO422HW · Data under Open Government Licence