YO42 2RS is a sought-after residential area on Flint Close, 0.6km from Garth Ends in Pocklington. Administratively it sits within Pocklington Provincial ward and the East Yorkshire constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in YO42, YO42 2RS offers a quiet, spacious area popular with retirees — large homes, very low turnover. Outside of residential hours, mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. The 47 average age signals a mature family neighbourhood — long-term residents, good local schools, and high levels of owner-occupation. 86% 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 7 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £334k.
Census 2021 statistics for YO42 2RS are sourced from Output Area E00065869 (shared with 24 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
FLINT CLOSE, YO42 2RS House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for FLINT CLOSE, YO42 2RS.
519
47
£ 45,400 /yr
43%
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
A sought-after, premium postcode. YO42 2RS's low deprivation rank, 86% ownership, and £334k median price place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. £334k 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 2RS. The average age is 47.3. 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 mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 369,995
3 sales · Mean £ 392,328
Semi-Detached
£ 229,995
1 sales · Mean £ 229,995
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
YO42 2RS has low crime rates — 7 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. 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
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
5 nearby- I Love Zero Limited1.0 km
- Browns The Greengrocers1.0 km
- No 6 The Pavement0.9 km
- Sewell Retail Limited0.7 km
- The Fresh Food Company Limited1.0 km
Pub, NightClub
5 nearby- JJs Cafe Pub and Wine Bar1.0 km
- The Station Hotel1.0 km
- United Services Club & Institute1.0 km
- Beacon Lodge0.9 km
- Cross Keys Hotel1.0 km
Restaurant, Cafe
6 nearby- Green House Cafe1.0 km
- Jack's Restaurant1.0 km
- Smile Cafe0.6 km
- Wolds Coffee House & Tea Rooms1.0 km
- Market Street Cafe1.0 km
- + 1 more
Takeaway Shop
4 nearby- Bella Vita1.0 km
- Franks Kebabs & Pizzas0.4 km
- Fui Sing Chinese Takeaway0.9 km
- Stuarts of Driffield0.9 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Co-operative Group1.0 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Howden19.8 km
Bus Stops
- Pocklington Yapham Road0.3 km
- Pocklington Sherbuttgate Road0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: YO422RS · Data under Open Government Licence