YO42 2RE is a safe, established residential area on Valentine Close, 0.5km from Pocklington in Pocklington. Administratively it sits within Pocklington Provincial ward and the East Yorkshire constituency.
For families considering a move, YO42 2RE represents a stable, owner-occupied suburb — married couples, UK-born, strong community. During the day, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. A balanced community with an average age of 42 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 85% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 17 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £267k.
Census 2021 statistics for YO42 2RE are sourced from Output Area E00065883 (shared with 20 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
VALENTINE CLOSE, YO42 2RE House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for VALENTINE CLOSE, YO42 2RE.
444
42
£ 45,400 /yr
54%
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. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
YO42 2RE is a mixed residential postcode — average age 42, 85% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. 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 2RE. The average age is 42.1. 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: Established and family-oriented. The area is largely populated by middle-aged homeowners, providing a deeply rooted community feel.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 260,000
1 sales · Mean £ 260,000
Detached
£ 275,000
1 sales · Mean £ 275,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
YO42 2RE has low crime rates — 17 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
Woldgate School and Sixth Form College
St Mary & St Joseph Catholic Primary School - a Catholic voluntary academy
Pocklington Church of England Voluntary Controlled Infant School
Pocklington Junior School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
11 nearby- Burnby Hall Gardens0.4 km
- I Love Zero Limited0.5 km
- Peppercorn0.6 km
- Sue Ryder Foundation0.5 km
- The Peoples Pantry0.1 km
- + 6 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Feathers Hotel0.5 km
Pub, NightClub
13 nearby- JJs Cafe Pub and Wine Bar0.5 km
- Pocklington Sports Social Club0.4 km
- Stewart Bowling Club0.2 km
- The Black Bull0.5 km
- The Market Tap0.6 km
- + 8 more
Restaurant, Cafe
13 nearby- Bengal Lounge0.6 km
- Costa Coffee0.6 km
- Green House Cafe0.6 km
- Jack's Restaurant0.6 km
- Lilly Pad0.4 km
- + 8 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Aldi Stores Ltd.0.6 km
- Sainsbury's0.5 km
- Co-operative Group0.5 km
Takeaway Shop
6 nearby- Bella Vita0.5 km
- Motto Pizza & Grill0.5 km
- Pizza Delight Pocklington0.4 km
- Railway Street Fisheries0.6 km
- Fui Sing Chinese Takeaway0.7 km
- + 1 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Howden19.3 km
- Eastrington19.4 km
Bus Stops
- Pocklington The Oval0.3 km
- Pocklington Kilnwick Road0.4 km
- Pocklington Kilnwick Road0.4 km
- Pocklington The Balk0.4 km
- Pocklington The Balk0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: YO422RE · Data under Open Government Licence