YO42 2RB is a sought-after residential area on Scaife Garth, 0.3km from Pocklington in Pocklington. Administratively it sits within Pocklington Provincial ward and the East Yorkshire constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, YO42 2RB is a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. 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 51) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 46% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. Full-time employment stands at 19% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 25 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £118k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.
Census 2021 statistics for YO42 2RB are sourced from Output Area E00065864 (shared with 16 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SCAIFE GARTH, YO42 2RB House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SCAIFE GARTH, YO42 2RB.
237
51
£ 45,400 /yr
33%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: YO42 2RB represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.
Area Character
YO42 2RB has a significant social housing presence — 46% 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.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for YO42 2RB. The average age is 50.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Peaceful and mature. The demographic data points to a concentration of older adults living across a mix of tenures.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 118,000
1 sales · Mean £ 118,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
YO42 2RB 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
Pocklington Junior School
St Mary & St Joseph Catholic Primary School - a Catholic voluntary academy
Pocklington Church of England Voluntary Controlled Infant School
Woldgate School and Sixth Form College
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
11 nearby- Burnby Hall Gardens0.5 km
- I Love Zero Limited0.3 km
- Peppercorn0.2 km
- Sue Ryder Foundation0.3 km
- The Peoples Pantry0.6 km
- + 6 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Feathers Hotel0.3 km
Pub, NightClub
13 nearby- JJs Cafe Pub and Wine Bar0.3 km
- Pocklington Sports Social Club0.6 km
- Stewart Bowling Club0.6 km
- The Black Bull0.3 km
- The Market Tap0.2 km
- + 8 more
Restaurant, Cafe
14 nearby- Bengal Lounge0.2 km
- Costa Coffee0.2 km
- Green House Cafe0.1 km
- Jack's Restaurant0.1 km
- Lilly Pad0.5 km
- + 9 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Aldi Stores Ltd.0.3 km
- Sainsbury's0.5 km
- Co-operative Group0.3 km
Takeaway Shop
7 nearby- Bella Vita0.4 km
- Franks Kebabs & Pizzas0.5 km
- Motto Pizza & Grill0.3 km
- Pizza Delight Pocklington0.7 km
- Railway Street Fisheries0.2 km
- + 2 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Howden19.2 km
- Eastrington19.6 km
- Wressle19.8 km
Bus Stops
- Pocklington George Street0.1 km
- Pocklington George Street0.2 km
- Pocklington Eyms Depot0.2 km
- Pocklington Barmby Road0.2 km
- Pocklington West Green0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: YO422RB · Data under Open Government Licence