Symons Way, Pocklington, York, YO42 2XT

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around YO42 2XT is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.8%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	54.7%	50.2%	-4.5%	51.0%	-0.8%
Male	45.3%	49.8%	4.5%	49.0%	0.8%

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	21.1%	22.9%	1.8%	37.9%	-15.0%
Married: Opposite sex	48.9%	42.9%	-6.0%	44.2%	-1.3%
Separated	1.7%	2.9%	1.2%	2.2%	0.7%
Divorced	12.8%	15.6%	2.8%	9.1%	6.5%
Widowed	15.6%	15.6%	0.0%	6.1%	9.5%

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.

This area has a lower percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (69.6%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either an older population or social deprivation in the area.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Very good health	40.2%	36.3%	-3.9%	48.4%	-12.1%
Good health	28%	33.3%	5.3%	33.6%	-0.3%
Fair health	20.6%	19%	-1.6%	12.7%	6.3%
Bad health	9.8%	8.4%	-1.4%	4.0%	4.4%
Very bad health	1.4%	3%	1.6%	1.2%	1.8%

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.

In the area around YO42 2XT this area, 30.4% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	35.6%	30.4%	-5.2%	18.2%	12.2%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	6.1%	7.8%	1.7%	9.6%	-1.8%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	14.4%	13.2%	-1.2%	13.4%	-0.2%
Apprenticeship	6.7%	7.4%	0.7%	5.3%	2.1%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	9.4%	10.8%	1.4%	16.9%	-6.1%
Degree or Similar	25%	26%	1.0%	33.8%	-7.8%
Other	2.8%	4.4%	1.6%	2.8%	1.6%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97.5% 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)
Other Asian	0%	0.4%	0.4%	1.6%	-1.2%
Mixed White and Asian	0%	0.8%	0.8%	0.8%	0.0%
Mixed White and African	0%	0.8%	0.8%	0.4%	0.4%
White	97.7%	97.5%	-0.2%	81.4%	16.1%
Gypsy or Irish Traveller	0.5%	0.4%	-0.1%	0.1%	0.3%
Other	1.9%	0%	-1.9%	1.6%	-1.6%

Country of Birth

In this area, 93.2% 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	95.3%	93.2%	-2.1%	83.2%	10.0%
European Union	0%	2.5%	2.5%	6.1%	-3.6%
Africa	3.3%	2.1%	-1.2%	2.7%	-0.6%
Middle East and Asia	0%	1.3%	1.3%	5.6%	-4.3%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0%	0.8%	0.8%	1.3%	-0.5%
Oceania	0.9%	0%	-0.9%	0.3%	-0.3%
British Overseas	0.5%	0%	-0.5%	0.0%	0.0%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	94.9%	93.2%	-1.7%	83.2%	10.0%
10+ Years	0%	5.5%	5.5%	9.8%	-4.3%
2-5 Years	1.4%	0.8%	-0.6%	2.2%	-1.4%
Less than 2 years	3.7%	0.4%	-3.3%	1.9%	-1.5%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	72.2%	76.7%	-4.5%
Lithuania	2.1%	0.3%	1.8%
Eastern Asia	0.4%	0.3%	0.1%
No passport held	25.3%	13.5%	11.8%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	40.9%	37.2%	3.7%
Christian	54.4%	46.2%	8.2%
Not answered	4.6%	6.0%	-1.4%

Safety

Is Symons Way Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Symons Way was 32.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 6.5% lower than the Pocklington Provincial average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Symons Way has the 22nd highest crime rate of 66 local areas in Pocklington Provincial and the 482nd lowest crime rate of 1,117 local areas in East Riding of Yorkshire .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 16.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 3.5%.

🔎 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 2XT, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 3/10 (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 - 4/10 (below average )
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 - 4/10 (below average )
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 - 4/10 (below average )
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 - 4/10 (below average )
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 - 7/10 (above average )
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 - 6/10 (average )
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) - 5/10 (average )
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 Symons Way are based on 10 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 Symons Way, Pocklington, York, YO42 2XT

Estimated Average Property Prices for YO42 2XT

Average Price
£518,349

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£518,349

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Symons Way

Average Price
£563,067

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£563,067

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Symons WayStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
4 Symons Way, York, East Riding Of Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building	£450,000	2023-02-13	£464,429
2 Symons Way, York, East Riding Of Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building	£387,500	2020-12-16	£454,067
3 Symons Way, York, East Riding Of Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building	£357,000	2007-10-26	£523,058
4 Symons Way, York, East Riding Of Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building	£369,000	2007-02-19	£563,067
3 Symons Way, York, East Riding Of Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building	£342,500	2004-10-28	£586,005

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for YO42 2XT

Employment

YO42 2XT 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 2XT area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 41% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Retired	85
Full-Time Employee	40
Part-Time Employee	22
Long-Term Sick or disabled	16
Self-Employed	16
Student (economically inactive)	13
Looking after home or family	7
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	4
Other	1
Unemployed	1

Employment Industry

Human health and social work activities	17
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	12
Education	11
Administrative and support service activities	7
Manufacturing	7
Construction	7
Other	5
Transport and storage	5
Accommodation and food service activities	4
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	4
Professional, scientific and technical activities	3
Agriculture, forestry and fishing	1
Real estate activities	1
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	1
Information and communication	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	784 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	884 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Pocklington Church of England Voluntary Controlled Infant School Maxwell Road , YO42 2HE	3out of 4	948 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	2,504 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	1,436 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	101 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
Bengal Lounge	13-15 Railway Street, Pocklington	237 yd
Jack's Restaurant	12 Railway Street, Pocklington	240 yd
Green House Cafe	9 Pavement, Pocklington	293 yd
Costa Coffee	25-27 Market Place, Pocklington	325 yd
Swirlz Gelato	1-3 Market Place, Pocklington	325 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
Judsons Bar	4-6 Market Place, Pocklington	250 yd
The Station Hotel	1 Pavement, Pocklington	293 yd
The Market Tap	11-13 Market Place, Pocklington	325 yd
The Black Bull	18 Market Place, Pocklington	349 yd
The Black Swan	30 Market Place, Pocklington	349 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Railway Street Fisheries	3-5 Railway Street, Pocklington	237 yd
The Fresh Food Company Limited	Grape Lane, Pocklington	268 yd
Stuarts of Driffield	4 Pavement, Pocklington	350 yd
Fui Sing Chinese Takeaway	3 George Street, Pocklington	368 yd
Motto Pizza & Grill	58 Market Street, Pocklington	487 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Distance
Aldi Stores Ltd	Robertson Close, Pocklington	149 yd
Sainsbury's	Limb Road, Pocklington	312 yd
Co-operative Group	63 Market Street, Pocklington	504 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Pocklington School WEST GREEN	artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, squash courts, swimming pool	298 yd
Pocklington Tennis Club West Green	tennis courts	437 yd
Francis Scaife Sports Centre BURNBY LANE	health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool	569 yd
Pocklington Rufc (Feathers Field/Burnby Lane) BURNBY LANE	grass pitches	615 yd
Pocklington Cricket Club BURNBY LANE	grass pitches	766 yd
Pocklington Town Football Club THE BALK	grass pitches	776 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.