YO42 2XB is a sought-after residential area on Sherbuttgate Road South, 0.5km from Garth Ends in Pocklington. Administratively it sits within Pocklington Provincial ward and the East Yorkshire constituency.
For serious buyers, YO42 2XB is a mature suburban area dominated by older, retired homeowners. The daytime character shifts — mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. Average age 57 — this is a predominantly retired and pre-retirement community, with very low mobility and high owner-occupation. 88% 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 13 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £330k.
Census 2021 statistics for YO42 2XB are sourced from Output Area E00065873 (shared with 17 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SHERBUTTGATE ROAD SOUTH, YO42 2XB House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SHERBUTTGATE ROAD SOUTH, YO42 2XB.
247
57
£ 45,400 /yr
33%
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
Mature homeowners dominate this postcode. With 88% owner-occupation and an average age of 57, YO42 2XB is established retirement territory. Low crime reinforces the quiet, established character — £330k reflects the demand.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for YO42 2XB. The average age is 56.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 330,000
5 sales · Mean £ 310,400
Semi-Detached
£ 184,000
2 sales · Mean £ 184,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
YO42 2XB has low crime rates — 13 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
10 nearby- Burnby Hall Gardens0.9 km
- I Love Zero Limited0.6 km
- Peppercorn0.6 km
- Sue Ryder Foundation0.6 km
- WF Burton Butchers0.6 km
- + 5 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Feathers Hotel0.7 km
Pub, NightClub
10 nearby- JJs Cafe Pub and Wine Bar0.6 km
- The Black Bull0.6 km
- The Market Tap0.6 km
- The Station Hotel0.5 km
- The Stumble Inn0.7 km
- + 5 more
Restaurant, Cafe
13 nearby- Bengal Lounge0.6 km
- Costa Coffee0.6 km
- Green House Cafe0.5 km
- Jack's Restaurant0.5 km
- Lilly Pad0.9 km
- + 8 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Aldi Stores Ltd.0.7 km
- Sainsbury's0.9 km
- Co-operative Group0.6 km
Takeaway Shop
6 nearby- Bella Vita0.7 km
- Franks Kebabs & Pizzas0.2 km
- Motto Pizza & Grill0.7 km
- Railway Street Fisheries0.6 km
- Fui Sing Chinese Takeaway0.4 km
- + 1 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Howden19.3 km
- Eastrington19.8 km
- Wressle19.9 km
Bus Stops
- Pocklington Barmby Road0.1 km
- Pocklington Barmby Road0.1 km
- Pocklington Barmby Road0.2 km
- Pocklington Barmby Road0.2 km
- Pocklington Sherbuttgate Road0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: YO422XB · Data under Open Government Licence