Postcode Analysis East Riding of Yorkshire, Yorkshire and The Humber

YO42 2LU House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for YO42 2LU.

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Population

278

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Avg Age

41

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Avg Income

£ 45,400 /yr

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Employed

46%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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4/10
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5/10
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4/10
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3/10
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6/10
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4/10
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4/10
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2/10
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4/10
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Area Character

YO42 2LU has a significant social housing presence — 62% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal.

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

YO42 2LU is a safe, established residential area located 0.5km from Pocklington in Pocklington. Administratively it sits within Pocklington Provincial ward and the East Yorkshire constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, YO42 2LU is a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a non-metropolitan suburban areas zone — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 41) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 62% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 22 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.

Census 2021 statistics for YO42 2LU are sourced from Output Area E00065879 (shared with 15 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 2LU. The average age is 41.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British98.6%
Asian / British Asian0.7%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed0.7%

Economic Activity

46%Active
FT: 30%
Unemployed: 3%
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Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.

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

YO42 2LU has low crime rates — 22 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 offences57
Criminal damage and arson11
Public order10
Anti-social behaviour6
Burglary5

school Local Schools

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Woldgate School and Sixth Form College

Good1210 pupils0.4 km
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St Mary & St Joseph Catholic Primary School - a Catholic voluntary academy

Good109 pupils0.5 km
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Pocklington Church of England Voluntary Controlled Infant School

Requires Improvement195 pupils0.5 km
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Pocklington Junior School

Good274 pupils0.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

11 nearby
  • Burnby Hall Gardens0.5 km
  • I Love Zero Limited0.5 km
  • Peppercorn0.6 km
  • Sue Ryder Foundation0.5 km
  • The Peoples Pantry0.2 km
  • + 6 more
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Feathers Hotel0.5 km
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Pub, NightClub

13 nearby
  • JJs Cafe Pub and Wine Bar0.5 km
  • Pocklington Sports Social Club0.6 km
  • Stewart Bowling Club0.3 km
  • The Black Bull0.5 km
  • The Market Tap0.6 km
  • + 8 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

14 nearby
  • Bengal Lounge0.6 km
  • Costa Coffee0.6 km
  • Green House Cafe0.6 km
  • Jack's Restaurant0.7 km
  • Lilly Pad0.5 km
  • + 9 more
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Supermarkets

3 nearby
  • Aldi Stores Ltd.0.7 km
  • Sainsbury's0.6 km
  • Co-operative Group0.5 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

6 nearby
  • Bella Vita0.4 km
  • Motto Pizza & Grill0.4 km
  • Pizza Delight Pocklington0.2 km
  • Railway Street Fisheries0.6 km
  • Fui Sing Chinese Takeaway0.7 km
  • + 1 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Howden19.5 km
  • Eastrington19.7 km

Bus Stops

  • Pocklington The Oval0.1 km
  • Pocklington Kilnwick Road0.2 km
  • Pocklington Kilnwick Road0.2 km
  • Pocklington London Street0.3 km
  • Pocklington Woldgate School0.3 km