Postcode Analysis East Riding of Yorkshire, Yorkshire and The Humber

TARGET LANE, YO42 2JS House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for TARGET LANE, YO42 2JS.

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Population

486

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Avg Age

40

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Avg Income

£ 45,400 /yr

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Employed

57%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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6/10
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5/10
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3/10
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10/10
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3/10
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7/10
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2/10
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8/10
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3/10
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Area Character

No single demographic signal dominates YO42 2JS — age 40, 89% ownership, 11% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.

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

YO42 2JS is a sought-after residential area on Target Lane, 0.5km from Pocklington in Pocklington. Administratively it sits within Pocklington Provincial ward and the East Yorkshire constituency.

For families considering a move, YO42 2JS represents a stable, owner-occupied suburb — married couples, UK-born, strong community. By day, the area transitions to a non-metropolitan suburban areas character: white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. An average age of 40 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 89% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 28 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £241k.

Census 2021 statistics for YO42 2JS are sourced from Output Area E00065868 (shared with 20 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 2JS. The average age is 39.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British99.0%
Asian / British Asian0.2%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed0.8%

Economic Activity

57%Active
FT: 44%
Unemployed: 2%
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Community Makeup: A highly stable neighborhood of property owners. The average age points to mid-career individuals heavily invested in the local area.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 285,000

2 sales · Mean £ 285,000

Terraced

£ 220,000

5 sales · Mean £ 189,000

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

YO42 2JS has low crime rates — 28 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.

Violence and sexual offences63
Criminal damage and arson12
Public order12
Anti-social behaviour9
Other theft6

school Local Schools

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St Mary & St Joseph Catholic Primary School - a Catholic voluntary academy

Good109 pupils0.3 km
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Pocklington Church of England Voluntary Controlled Infant School

Requires Improvement195 pupils0.3 km
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Pocklington Junior School

Good274 pupils0.4 km
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Woldgate School and Sixth Form College

Good1210 pupils0.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

11 nearby
  • Burnby Hall Gardens0.7 km
  • I Love Zero Limited0.4 km
  • Peppercorn0.7 km
  • Sue Ryder Foundation0.5 km
  • The Peoples Pantry0.4 km
  • + 6 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Feathers Hotel0.5 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

13 nearby
  • JJs Cafe Pub and Wine Bar0.4 km
  • Pocklington Sports Social Club0.8 km
  • Stewart Bowling Club0.6 km
  • The Black Bull0.5 km
  • The Market Tap0.6 km
  • + 8 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

14 nearby
  • Bengal Lounge0.7 km
  • Costa Coffee0.6 km
  • Green House Cafe0.6 km
  • Jack's Restaurant0.7 km
  • Lilly Pad0.7 km
  • + 9 more
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Supermarkets

3 nearby
  • Aldi Stores Ltd.0.8 km
  • Sainsbury's0.7 km
  • Co-operative Group0.4 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

7 nearby
  • Bella Vita0.4 km
  • Franks Kebabs & Pizzas1.0 km
  • Motto Pizza & Grill0.4 km
  • Pizza Delight Pocklington0.1 km
  • Railway Street Fisheries0.7 km
  • + 2 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Howden19.7 km
  • Eastrington19.9 km

Bus Stops

  • Pocklington London Street0.1 km
  • Pocklington London Street0.1 km
  • Pocklington Kilnwick Road0.2 km
  • Pocklington Kilnwick Road0.2 km
  • Pocklington CE Infants Sch0.2 km