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YO42

YORK

North Yorkshire, Yorkshire, England

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YO42 covers YORK in North Yorkshire, Yorkshire.

Avg price £321,840
1yr change ▲ 3.8%
Crime 87% below avg
Schools 0 Outstanding
Updated 2026-03
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Average House Price

£321,840

▲ 3.8% vs last year

This area National avg £287K

12% above national avg

Crime Rate

10.6/1,000

This area National avg 81.3/1,000

87% below national avg

Schools (Ofsted)

10 schools

Broadband Speed

287 Mbps

Property Prices in YO42

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data

The average property price in YO42 is £321,840, which is 9% below the North Yorkshire average of £354,925.

Properties in YO42 cost 12.1% more than the England and Wales average of £287,000.

House prices in YO42 have risen 3.8% over the past 12 months and risen 0.0% over five years.

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Average Price by Property Type

Type Average Price Sales (12m)
Detached £402,514 527
Semi-detached £264,234 296
Terraced £215,614 207
Flat £147,000 53
All types £321,840 1120

5-Year Price History

£318K £321K £324K £327K £330K 2023 2024 2025

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Crime & Safety in YO42

Source: data.police.uk (rolling 12 months)

With 10.6 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents, YO42 has a crime rate well 87% below the national average of 81.3 per 1,000.

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Crime by Type vs National Average

Violent crime
5.5 per 1,000 (avg: 22.1 per 1,000)
Burglary
0.2 per 1,000 (avg: 6.8 per 1,000)
Vehicle crime
0.2 per 1,000 (avg: 8.4 per 1,000)
Antisocial behaviour
0.9 per 1,000 (avg: 16.2 per 1,000)
Other theft
1.2 per 1,000 (avg: 9.5 per 1,000)
This area
National average

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Schools in YO42

Source: DfE Get Information About Schools / Ofsted

YO42 has 10 schools within or near its boundaries, including 4 rated Good by Ofsted.

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Nearest Schools

School Type Ofsted Distance
Bishop Wilton Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Primary Good mi
Pocklington Church of England Voluntary Controlled Infant School Primary Not inspected mi
Warter Church of England Primary School Primary Good mi
Barmby Moor Church of England Primary School Primary Not inspected mi
Pocklington School Other Not inspected mi

0

Outstanding

4

Good

0

Requires improvement

0

Inadequate

Demographics

Source: ONS Census 2021

355,884

Population

67

Median Age

30%

Owner-Occupied

72%

Economically Active

Tenure Type

Owner-occupied
30.0%
Private rent
15.0%
Social rent
9.0%

Broadband & Connectivity

Source: Ofcom Connected Nations

Average broadband download speeds in YO42 are 287.0 Mbps, with 99% of premises having access to superfast broadband and 90% with full fibre (FTTP) connectivity.

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287.0 Mbps

Avg Download

52.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

85%

Superfast Coverage

69%

Ultrafast Coverage

0%

Full Fibre (FTTP)

Council Tax

Source: Valuation Office Agency

Council tax in YO42 is collected by York Council. The Band D rate is £1,725/year.

Band A
8.0%
Band B
14.0%
Band C
25.0%
Band D
22.0%
Band E
16.0%
Band F
9.0%
Band G
5.0%
Band H
1.0%

Area Summary

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YO42 — YORK

Area Summary

YO42 (YORK) offers property prices near the national average (£321,840), low crime (87% below national average), 10 nearby schools, and excellent broadband (287 Mbps average).

Prices

Above avg

Safety

Low crime

Schools

Weak

Broadband

Good

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Frequently Asked Questions about YO42 YORK

What is the average house price in YO42 YORK?
The average house price in YO42 (YORK) is £321,840, based on 1120 residential sales in the past 12 months. This is 12% above the national average of £287,000. Prices have risen by 3.8% over the past year.
Is YO42 YORK a safe area to live?
Crime in YO42 is significantly below the national average (10.6 crimes per 1,000 residents vs the national average of 81.3). The most common crime types recorded are violent crime (5.5 per 1,000) and antisocial behaviour (0.9 per 1,000). Crime figures are sourced from data.police.uk rolling 12-month data.
What is the population of YO42 YORK?
The population of YO42 (YORK) is approximately 355,884 (ONS Census 2021). The median age is 67 years. 30% of homes are owner-occupied, 15% are privately rented, and 9% are social housing.
How fast is broadband in YO42?
The average broadband download speed in YO42 is 287 Mbps. Superfast broadband (30 Mbps+) is available to 85% of premises, ultrafast to 69%, and full-fibre (FTTP) to 0%. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
What are schools like in YO42 YORK?
There are 10 schools in or near YO42. 40% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 0 Outstanding and 4 Good. None require improvement.

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