Area guide
Everything you need to know about buying property in the YO42 postcode area, covering York and surrounding areas. All price data sourced from HM Land Registry — updated July 2026.
Average price
£216,803
Median price
£227,500
5-year trend
+25.4%
Total sales
11,151
The YO42 area has 611 individual postcodes with 11,151 registered sales. Prices are +45.4% below the national average, with the largest concentration in York. The five-year price movement is +25.4%.
A historic walled city with a premium housing market, excellent schools and fast trains to London Kings Cross and Edinburgh.
🚆 Main station
York
⏱️ London commute
~110 min by train
🏫 Notable school
St Peter's School (Outstanding)
With an average of £216,803, YO42 is a mid-range area, +45.4% below the national average. Mid-range areas typically offer a broad selection of property types for first-time buyers and second-steppers. The dataset includes 11,151 recorded sales across 611 postcodes.
The five-year price trend in YO42 is +25.4%, significantly outpacing many other areas. This level of growth may reflect improving local amenities, transport links or broader regeneration.
YO42 2GW
£127,174 avg · 193 sales
YO42 2QG
£132,704 avg · 158 sales
YO42 2GL
£118,060 avg · 131 sales
YO42 2GS
£127,822 avg · 125 sales
YO42 2GN
£109,877 avg · 123 sales
YO42 2GB
£192,850 avg · 120 sales
YO42 2XE
£183,640 avg · 118 sales
YO42 2PB
£257,777 avg · 113 sales
YO42 2BF
£201,229 avg · 109 sales
This YO42 area guide is based on HM Land Registry Price Paid Data, covering registered residential property sales in England and Wales from January 1995 onwards. All figures are historical sold prices, not current valuations or asking prices.
Data last updated: July 2026 · View methodology
The average sold price in the YO42 postcode area is £216,803, based on 11,151 HM Land Registry transactions. The largest town in this area is York.
Properties in YO42 average £216,803, which is +45.4% below the national average of £396,803 for England and Wales.
YO42 is +45.4% below the national average of £396,803 for England and Wales. With 611 postcodes, there is a wide range of property options and price points within this area.
Prices in YO42 have moved +25.4% over five years, reflecting broader UK house price growth. The large sample size gives confidence in this trend.
No. All figures on this page are historical completed sale prices from HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. They are not current valuations, estate agent asking prices, or financial advice. Always seek professional advice before making property decisions.
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