Market Place is in Pocklington, York and in East Riding Of Yorkshire district. YO42 2AS is located in the Pocklington Provincial electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of East Yorkshire. This postcode has been in use since 1998-06-01.
StreetScan combines information about Market Place, Pocklington, York, YO42 2AS and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: YO42 2AR, YO42 2YB, YO42 2BN, YO42 2AW, YO42 2QW, YO42 2AP, YO42 2QN, YO42 2QL, YO42 2JE.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding YO42 2AS has a slightly higher male population, with 50.4% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 53.5% | 49.6% | -3.9% | 51.0% | -1.4% |
| Male | 46.5% | 50.4% | 3.9% | 49.0% | 1.4% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around YO42 2AS, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 44.7% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 51.2% | 44.7% | -6.5% | 37.9% | 6.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 29.8% | 32% | 2.2% | 44.2% | -12.2% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 4% | 3.7% | -0.3% | 2.2% | 1.5% |
| Divorced | 7.7% | 11.2% | 3.5% | 9.1% | 2.1% |
| Widowed | 6.4% | 8.4% | 2.0% | 6.1% | 2.3% |
Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.
Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 56.1% | 47.7% | -8.4% | 48.4% | -0.7% |
| Good health | 31.2% | 34.8% | 3.6% | 33.6% | 1.2% |
| Fair health | 9.9% | 12.9% | 3.0% | 12.7% | 0.2% |
| Bad health | 2.6% | 3.4% | 0.8% | 4.0% | -0.6% |
| Very bad health | 0.2% | 1.3% | 1.1% | 1.2% | 0.1% |
During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 9.8% | 11.1% | 1.3% | 18.2% | -7.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.9% | 10.5% | -2.4% | 9.6% | 0.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 24.2% | 19.8% | -4.4% | 13.4% | 6.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.8% | 5% | 2.2% | 5.3% | -0.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 17.2% | 15.5% | -1.7% | 16.9% | -1.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 27.6% | 33.2% | 5.6% | 33.8% | -0.6% |
| Other | 5.5% | 5% | -0.5% | 2.8% | 2.2% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 93.8% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 6.1% | 1.5% | -4.6% | 0.7% | 0.8% |
| Indian | 0.2% | 0.5% | 0.3% | 3.1% | -2.6% |
| Other Asian | 0.9% | 0.8% | -0.1% | 1.6% | -0.8% |
| Black African | 0.9% | 1.3% | 0.4% | 2.5% | -1.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 1.0% | -0.5% |
| Other Black | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.7% | 0.3% | -0.4% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 89.9% | 93.8% | 3.9% | 81.4% | 12.4% |
| Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
In this area, 86.9% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 85% | 86.9% | 1.9% | 83.2% | 3.7% |
| European Union | 5.2% | 5.4% | 0.2% | 6.1% | -0.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 0.5% | 2.3% | 1.8% | 2.7% | -0.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 7.5% | 3.9% | -3.6% | 5.6% | -1.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 1.5% | 0.8% | 1.3% | 0.2% |
| Oceania | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| British Overseas | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 84.7% | 87.1% | 2.4% | 83.2% | 3.9% |
| 10+ Years | 3.1% | 8.5% | 5.4% | 9.8% | -1.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 4.2% | 1.8% | -2.4% | 2.9% | -1.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.1% | 1.3% | -1.8% | 2.2% | -0.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.9% | 1.3% | -3.6% | 1.9% | -0.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 84.6% | 76.7% | 7.9% |
| France | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Lithuania | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Poland | 1% | 1.3% | -0.3% |
| Romania | 0.8% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Middle East | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Eastern Asia | 1.5% | 0.3% | 1.2% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 9.5% | 13.5% | -4.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 40.1% | 37.2% | 2.9% |
| Christian | 51.2% | 46.2% | 5.0% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 0.3% | 6.5% | -6.2% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 7.7% | 6.0% | 1.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Market Place was 203.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 479.1% higher than the Pocklington Provincial average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Market Place has the 2nd highest crime rate of 66 local areas in Pocklington Provincial and the 57th highest crime rate of 1,117 local areas in East Riding of Yorkshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 107.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has stayed broadly stable by about -1.5%.

Households in this area have a similar level level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 52% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11 - 13 Market Place, York, East Riding Of Yorkshire Other, an established residential building | £52,000 | 2020-01-15 | £59,096 |
| 15 Market Place, York, East Riding Of Yorkshire Other, an established residential building | £250,000 | 2019-05-14 | £283,784 |
| 11 - 13 Market Place, York, East Riding Of Yorkshire Other, an established residential building | £280,000 | 2018-12-10 | £319,339 |
| 19A Market Place, York, East Riding Of Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £70,000 | 2003-01-08 | £185,464 |
| 1 Market Place, York, East Riding Of Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £117,500 | 1998-02-03 | £556,636 |
The percentage of student residents living in YO42 2AS area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Full-Time Employee | 122 |
| Retired | 68 |
| Part-Time Employee | 48 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 33 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 19 |
| Self-Employed | 19 |
| Unemployed | 16 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Other | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 32 |
| Human health and social work activities | 29 |
| Education | 25 |
| Manufacturing | 20 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 15 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 15 |
| Other | 14 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 11 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pocklington Junior School 65 Kirkland Street , Pocklington YO42 2BX | 2out of 4 | 464 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary & St Joseph Catholic Primary School - a Catholic voluntary academy Maxwell Road , YO42 2HE | 3out of 4 | 568 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Pocklington Church of England Voluntary Controlled Infant School Maxwell Road , YO42 2HE | 3out of 4 | 630 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Barmby Moor Church of England Primary School Flat Lane , Barmby Moor YO42 4EQ | 3out of 4 | 2,632 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Woldgate School and Sixth Form College 92 Kilnwick Road , Pocklington YO42 2LL | 3out of 4 | 1,206 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pocklington School West Green , YO42 2NJ | - not rated | 221 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Costa Coffee | 25-27 Market Place, Pocklington | 7 yd | |
| Swirlz Gelato | 1-3 Market Place, Pocklington | 8 yd | |
| Pane e Vino | 16 Market Place, Pocklington | 52 yd | |
| Green House Cafe | 9 Pavement, Pocklington | 71 yd | |
| Bengal Lounge | 13-15 Railway Street, Pocklington | 85 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Market Tap | 11-13 Market Place, Pocklington | 7 yd | |
| The Black Bull | 18 Market Place, Pocklington | 52 yd | |
| The Black Swan | 30 Market Place, Pocklington | 52 yd | |
| The Station Hotel | 1 Pavement, Pocklington | 71 yd | |
| Judsons Bar | 4-6 Market Place, Pocklington | 72 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Railway Street Fisheries | 3-5 Railway Street, Pocklington | 85 yd | |
| The Fresh Food Company Limited | Grape Lane, Pocklington | 86 yd | |
| Stuarts of Driffield | 4 Pavement, Pocklington | 97 yd | |
| Fui Sing Chinese Takeaway | 3 George Street, Pocklington | 168 yd | |
| Motto Pizza & Grill | 58 Market Street, Pocklington | 170 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-operative Group | 63 Market Street, Pocklington | 183 yd | |
| Aldi Stores Ltd | Robertson Close, Pocklington | 252 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Limb Road, Pocklington | 364 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Pocklington Rufc (Feathers Field/Burnby Lane) BURNBY LANE | grass pitches | 360 yd |
| Pocklington School WEST GREEN | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, squash courts, swimming pool | 384 yd |
| Francis Scaife Sports Centre BURNBY LANE | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 455 yd |
| Pocklington Cricket Club BURNBY LANE | grass pitches | 721 yd |
| Pocklington Tennis Club West Green | tennis courts | 729 yd |
| Pocklington Town Football Club THE BALK | grass pitches | 845 yd |
| Woldgate School And Sixth Form College KILNWICK ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 989 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 92.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 92.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 92.3% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 0.0% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.