YO42 2LX is a sought-after residential area on Percy Road, 0.5km from Pocklington in Pocklington. Administratively it sits within Pocklington Provincial ward and the East Yorkshire constituency.
For serious buyers, YO42 2LX is a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. 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 42) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 73% 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 25 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £256k. The area ranks among the least deprived 20% in England — a strong signal of community wellbeing, good schools, and low crime.
Census 2021 statistics for YO42 2LX are sourced from Output Area E00065876 (shared with 21 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
PERCY ROAD, YO42 2LX House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PERCY ROAD, YO42 2LX.
234
42
£ 45,400 /yr
52%
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.
Area Character
YO42 2LX is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £256k, 73% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. £256k prices with low crime and a mature community — a long-term hold.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for YO42 2LX. The average age is 42.4. 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 balanced, mature neighborhood. The average age points to a solid foundation of mid-career individuals.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 256,000
3 sales · Mean £ 244,000
Detached
£ 175,000
1 sales · Mean £ 175,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
YO42 2LX has low crime rates — 25 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
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 Gardens0.6 km
- I Love Zero Limited0.4 km
- Peppercorn0.6 km
- Sue Ryder Foundation0.5 km
- The Peoples Pantry0.3 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 Club0.7 km
- Stewart Bowling Club0.5 km
- The Black Bull0.5 km
- The Market Tap0.6 km
- + 8 more
Restaurant, Cafe
14 nearby- Bengal Lounge0.6 km
- Costa Coffee0.6 km
- Green House Cafe0.6 km
- Jack's Restaurant0.7 km
- Lilly Pad0.6 km
- + 9 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Aldi Stores Ltd.0.7 km
- Sainsbury's0.7 km
- Co-operative Group0.4 km
Takeaway Shop
6 nearby- Bella Vita0.4 km
- Motto Pizza & Grill0.4 km
- Pizza Delight Pocklington0.1 km
- Railway Street Fisheries0.6 km
- Fui Sing Chinese Takeaway0.7 km
- + 1 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Howden19.6 km
- Eastrington19.8 km
Bus Stops
- Pocklington Kilnwick Road0.1 km
- Pocklington Kilnwick Road0.1 km
- Pocklington London Street0.2 km
- Pocklington The Oval0.2 km
- Pocklington London Street0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: YO422LX · Data under Open Government Licence