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.
TARGET LANE, YO42 2JS House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for TARGET LANE, YO42 2JS.
486
40
£ 45,400 /yr
57%
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
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.
mapGeographic Location
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
Economic Activity
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.
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
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, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Feathers Hotel0.5 km
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, 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
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Aldi Stores Ltd.0.8 km
- Sainsbury's0.7 km
- Co-operative Group0.4 km
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
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Postcode Profile: YO422JS · Data under Open Government Licence