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YO42 1NS Guide - Crime Rate, Schools & Area Review
About YO42 1NS: area rating, property, schools and local change
YO42 1NS is a postcode in Wolds Weighton, East Riding of Yorkshire, Yorkshire and The Humber, England. This postcode area guide brings together crime, schools, demographics, property prices, planning applications, HMO licences and roadworks near YO42 1NS, then scores the surrounding small area 73/100 - top 12% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.
The strongest signals around YO42 1NS are health and local prosperity, while housing is the main area to examine before moving, renting or buying here. LocaleIQ uses these local signals as a practical area rating rather than a single raw statistic, so read the score alongside the detailed map layers and source records.
The demographic profile for YO42 1NS is based on East Riding of Yorkshire 018 Census 2021. It covers 8,700 residents, 38 people per square kilometre. The median age is around 50, helping show whether the area skews younger, family-sized or older. Housing tenure is 83% owner-occupied, 11% privately rented, 6% social rented, useful context for renters, buyers and landlords comparing the local property market. On the official England neighbourhood wellbeing index the area ranks in decile 7/10.
For property prices near YO42 1NS, LocaleIQ uses Land Registry sold-price evidence for the YO42 postcode district. The latest median sold price is £335k from 33 rolling sales. The Property tab separates flats, terraced, semi-detached and detached homes where enough sales exist.
Families checking schools near YO42 1NS can compare 1 state schools within one mile, including 1 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted or the equivalent inspectorate. The Schools tab adds phase, school type, distance, rating and a dedicated school map so the education context is easier to judge.
For safety, the Crime tab breaks down recorded crime near YO42 1NS by category and map position. Crime trend is flat or improving month on month. Use it with the LocaleIQ safety score because police data can lag and does not capture every local issue.
Local change around YO42 1NS is tracked through nearby planning permissions, HMO licensing and roadworks. This report currently shows 1 street-disruption record in the Planning tab, with dates, distance and source links. Large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.
FAQ
Common questions about YO42 1NS
Is YO42 1NS a good area to live?
LocaleIQ scores the surrounding small area 73/100 (top 12% nationally). The report combines local records with wider official context, so use it as a decision aid rather than a single verdict.
What is crime like near YO42 1NS?
Crime trend is flat or improving month on month. Crime data can lag real events; check the Crime tab for source labels and proxy notes.
What schools are near YO42 1NS?
1 open state schools are matched within 1 mile. The Schools tab lists distance, phase and rating where available.
What demographics are available for YO42 1NS?
LocaleIQ matched YO42 1NS to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.
What are typical property prices in YO42 1NS?
The latest median sold price is £335k based on 33 Land Registry sales. The Property tab breaks down by property type and shows the recent trend.
Is there much building or roadworks around YO42 1NS?
LocaleIQ currently shows 1 roadworks record in this report. Open the Planning tab for individual records; large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.