Postcode sector · YO42 2

York YO42 2 area guide

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Is York YO42 2 a good place to live?

In York (YO42 2), recorded crime is 77% below the national average, homes sell for around £290,561 on average, there are 5 schools in the area, flood risk from rivers and the sea is high, and it ranks as one of the less deprived parts of the country (deprivation decile 8/10, where 1 is most deprived).

Official UK open data · crime to 2026-04 · HM Land Registry, Police.uk, Environment Agency, GIAS/Ofsted, ONS 2021. Free to browse.

Avg sold price
£290,561
from 270 sales
Population
11,820
Deprivation decile 8/10 (1 = most deprived)
Recorded crime
60.9
per 1,000 · -77% vs UK avg · 2026-04
Schools
5
3 primary · 1 secondary
Broadband
99%
gigabit-ready · 100% superfast
Flood risk
High
7.9% of homes · rivers & sea

Flood risk in York YO42 2

Flood risk from rivers and the sea in York YO42 2 is rated high. Around 7.9% of properties (463 of 5,824) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 142 are at significant risk.

Source: Environment Agency, Risk of Flooding from Rivers and Sea, updated 2026-06-27. Surface-water and groundwater flooding are modelled separately and are not included here. Commission an official flood search before purchase.

Sold-price trend (1995–2026)

Annual average (mean) sold price in YO42 2, 1995–2026. 2026 is a part year (41 sales so far) — shown greyed. Hover a point to read its value. Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid.

Recorded crime trend

Recorded crimes per month in YO42 2 (May 24–Apr 26, average 22/month). Hover a point to read the count. Source: Police.uk street-level data.

Who lives here

Median age: 47
One-person households: 32%
Households with children: 24%
Households: 5,218

Owned 72% · Social rent 12% · Private rent 16%

Census 2021 (ONS), for YO42 2.

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York YO42 2: frequently asked questions

Is York YO42 2 a good place to live?

What is the crime rate in York YO42 2?

Recorded crime in York YO42 2 runs at 60.9 per 1,000 properties, 77% below the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).

Is York YO42 2 safe?

Crime in York YO42 2 is below the national average. Recorded crime in York YO42 2 runs at 60.9 per 1,000 properties, 77% below the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).

How much are house prices in York YO42 2?

Homes in York YO42 2 sell for around £290,561 on average, based on 270 recorded sales (HM Land Registry).

Is York YO42 2 at risk of flooding?

Flood risk from rivers and the sea in York YO42 2 is rated high. Around 7.9% of properties (463 of 5,824) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 142 are at significant risk.

How many schools are there in York YO42 2?

There are 5 schools in York YO42 2 (3 primary, 1 secondary), per the DfE Get Information about Schools register.

Is York YO42 2 a deprived area?

York YO42 2 sits in deprivation decile 8 of 10 (1 = most deprived), making it one of the less deprived areas in England (English Indices of Deprivation, ONS).