The Balk, Pocklington, York, YO42 2QJ

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding YO42 2QJ, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 55.4% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	53.3%	55.4%	2.1%	51.0%	4.4%
Male	46.7%	44.6%	-2.1%	49.0%	-4.4%

Partnership Status

Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Single	14.4%	26.6%	12.2%	37.9%	-11.3%
Married: Opposite sex	63.5%	42.2%	-21.3%	44.2%	-2.0%
Married: Same sex	1%	0%	-1.0%	0.3%	-0.3%
Separated	0.5%	0%	-0.5%	2.2%	-2.2%
Divorced	5.3%	13.6%	8.3%	9.1%	4.5%
Widowed	15.4%	17.6%	2.2%	6.1%	11.5%

Health

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	34.6%	40.2%	5.6%	48.4%	-8.2%
Good health	35%	36.6%	1.6%	33.6%	3.0%
Fair health	21.4%	16.5%	-4.9%	12.7%	3.8%
Bad health	6.6%	4.9%	-1.7%	4.0%	0.9%
Very bad health	2.3%	1.8%	-0.5%	1.2%	0.6%

Education and Qualifications

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	21.6%	19.1%	-2.5%	18.2%	0.9%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	12.5%	9.5%	-3.0%	9.6%	-0.1%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	14.9%	15.6%	0.7%	13.4%	2.2%
Apprenticeship	2.9%	6.5%	3.6%	5.3%	1.2%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	9.1%	8%	-1.1%	16.9%	-8.9%
Degree or Similar	32.2%	37.2%	5.0%	33.8%	3.4%
Other	6.7%	4%	-2.7%	2.8%	1.2%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96.8% 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	0%	0.5%	0.5%	0.7%	-0.2%
Mixed White and Asian	1.2%	0.9%	-0.3%	0.8%	0.1%
White	98.8%	96.8%	-2.0%	81.4%	15.4%
Other	0%	1.8%	1.8%	1.6%	0.2%

Country of Birth

In this area, 95.1% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	96.5%	95.1%	-1.4%	83.2%	11.9%
European Union	1.2%	2.2%	1.0%	6.1%	-3.9%
Africa	0.8%	0%	-0.8%	2.7%	-2.7%
Middle East and Asia	0.8%	0.4%	-0.4%	5.6%	-5.2%
Oceania	0.8%	2.2%	1.4%	0.3%	1.9%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	96.5%	95.1%	-1.4%	83.2%	11.9%
10+ Years	1.2%	2.7%	1.5%	9.8%	-7.1%
5-10 Years	0%	0.4%	0.4%	2.9%	-2.5%
2-5 Years	0.4%	0.9%	0.5%	2.2%	-1.3%
Less than 2 years	1.9%	0.9%	-1.0%	1.9%	-1.0%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	79.7%	76.7%	3.0%
Poland	1.4%	1.3%	0.1%
Oceania	1.4%	0.1%	1.3%
No passport held	17.6%	13.5%	4.1%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	26.6%	37.2%	-10.6%
Christian	65.8%	46.2%	19.6%
Other religion	0.5%	0.6%	-0.1%
Not answered	7.2%	6.0%	1.2%

Safety

Is The Balk Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around The Balk was 9.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 72.2% lower than the Pocklington Provincial average. The most reported crime type was Shoplifting.

The Balk has the 9th lowest crime rate of 66 local areas in Pocklington Provincial and the 98th lowest crime rate of 1,117 local areas in East Riding of Yorkshire .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 4.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 185.7%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

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.

Average Household Income
£45,400

Income Rank
6/10

Household Income in YO42 2QJ, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 1/10 (very low )
Indices of multiple deprivation (IMD) is used to classify the relative deprivation (a measure of poverty) of the area. It considers the following domains:
Income Deprivation Domain - 2/10 (very low )
The Income Deprivation Domain measures the percentage of people in the population who are experiencing poverty due to having a low income. It includes both those who are unemployed and those who are employed but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Employment Deprivation Domain - 2/10 (very low )
The Employment Deprivation Domain measures the proportion of the working-age population in an area involuntarily excluded from the labour market. This includes people who would like to work but are unable to do so due to unemployment, sickness or disability, or caring responsibilities.
Education, Skills and Training Domain - 3/10 (low )
The Education, Skills, and Training Deprivation Domain measures the lack of education and skills in a local area. It has two parts: one for children and young people, and one for adults. The part for children and young people looks at their school achievements ('flow'), while the part for adults looks at the number of adults without qualifications ('stock').
Health Deprivation and Disability Domain - 2/10 (very low )
The Health Deprivation and Disability Domain measures the risk of early death and poor quality of life due to bad physical or mental health. It looks at illness, disability, and early death, but not at behaviors or environments that might affect future health.
Crime Domain - 1/10 (very low )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 3/10 (low )
The Barriers to Housing and Services Domain measures how easy or hard it is to access housing and local services. It has two parts: one looks at how close local services are, and the other looks at issues like how affordable housing is.
Living Environment Deprivation Domain - 1/10 (very low )
The Living Environment Deprivation Domain measures the quality of the local environment. It has two parts: the "indoors" part looks at housing quality, and the "outdoors" part looks at air quality and road traffic accidents.
Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) - 2/10 (very low )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) measures how many children aged 0 to 15 live in low-income families. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low incomes. This includes both those who are unemployed and those who work but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) - 3/10 (low )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) measures the percentage of people aged 60 or older who have low income. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low income, including both unemployed people and those with low-paying jobs (and who satisfy the respective means tests).

Property Prices

Average property prices on The Balk are based on 31 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for East Riding Of Yorkshire.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for The Balk, Pocklington, York, YO42 2QJ

Estimated Average Property Prices for YO42 2QJ

Average Price
£482,672

Semi-Detached
£318,357

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£811,302

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for The Balk

Average Price
£601,129

Semi-Detached
£397,301

Terraced
£319,800

Detached
£588,683

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
£1,585,884

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on The BalkStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
7 The Balk, York, East Riding Of Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£251,000	2019-07-30	£324,182
9 The Balk, York, East Riding Of Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building	£650,000	2019-06-26	£822,482
5 The Balk, York, East Riding Of Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£189,950	2004-10-01	£323,101

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for YO42 2QJ

Employment

YO42 2QJ area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 0% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.

The percentage of retired residents living in YO42 2QJ area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 46% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Retired	92
Full-Time Employee	67
Part-Time Employee	13
Self-Employed	10
Looking after home or family	6
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	4
Long-Term Sick or disabled	4
Other	2
Student (economically inactive)	1
Unemployed	0

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	18
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	13
Human health and social work activities	12
Manufacturing	8
Transport and storage	8
Other	7
Education	7
Financial and insurance activities	5
Information and communication	5
Construction	4
Administrative and support service activities	3
Accommodation and food service activities	1
Agriculture, forestry and fishing	1
Professional, scientific and technical activities	1
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply	1

Schools

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Pocklington Junior School 65 Kirkland Street , Pocklington YO42 2BX	2out of 4	565 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	610 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Pocklington Church of England Voluntary Controlled Infant School Maxwell Road , YO42 2HE	3out of 4	677 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	2,777 yd	Foundation school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	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	1,111 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Pocklington School West Green , YO42 2NJ	- not rated	249 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
Pane e Vino	16 Market Place, Pocklington	157 yd
Sonali Indian Restaurant	2-4 St Peters Square, Pocklington	193 yd
Bengal Lounge	13-15 Railway Street, Pocklington	198 yd
Costa Coffee	25-27 Market Place, Pocklington	198 yd
Swirlz Gelato	1-3 Market Place, Pocklington	198 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
The Black Swan	30 Market Place, Pocklington	157 yd
The Black Bull	18 Market Place, Pocklington	157 yd
Judsons Bar	4-6 Market Place, Pocklington	175 yd
The Market Tap	11-13 Market Place, Pocklington	198 yd
The Station Hotel	1 Pavement, Pocklington	246 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Railway Street Fisheries	3-5 Railway Street, Pocklington	198 yd
The Fresh Food Company Limited	Grape Lane, Pocklington	246 yd
Motto Pizza & Grill	58 Market Street, Pocklington	254 yd
Stuarts of Driffield	4 Pavement, Pocklington	288 yd
Bella Vita	78 Market Street, Pocklington	312 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Distance
Aldi Stores Ltd	Robertson Close, Pocklington	188 yd
Sainsbury's	Limb Road, Pocklington	198 yd
Co-operative Group	63 Market Street, Pocklington	298 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Francis Scaife Sports Centre BURNBY LANE	health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool	280 yd
Pocklington Rufc (Feathers Field/Burnby Lane) BURNBY LANE	grass pitches	293 yd
Pocklington School WEST GREEN	artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, squash courts, swimming pool	515 yd
Pocklington Cricket Club BURNBY LANE	grass pitches	534 yd
Pocklington Town Football Club THE BALK	grass pitches	657 yd
Pocklington Tennis Club West Green	tennis courts	764 yd
Woldgate School And Sixth Form College KILNWICK ROAD	grass pitches, health and fitness suite	905 yd

Broadband

Technology Aviability

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	100.0%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	100.0%
Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband	100.0%

Speed Aviability

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.