# YO42 (York), Yorkshire and The Humber YO42 sits in the 52nd percentile nationally with a trajectory score of 50.4/100, indicating average market performance. Over five years, the district has experienced modest price growth at 1.4% compound annual growth rate, whilst rental growth has outpaced this at 3.9% CAGR. Population expansion remains constrained at 1.0% over the same period. The area is classified as being in the latent gentrification stage, suggesting structural changes may be emerging but have not yet materialised into pronounced market activity. These metrics indicate a steady rather than dynamic market environment, with rental income potentially more attractive than capital appreciation for investors currently.
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See plans from £20/moKey signals
- 1Property prices up 0.9% over 5 years (5yr CAGR)
- 2Rents growing at 3.9% per year
- 3Population growing at 1.0% per year
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What's changing in York · June 2026
59 planning applications submitted in YO42 over the last six months, including 6 new build residential schemes, 3 change of use, 3 demolition.
- BARMBY MOOR CONSERVATION AREA - Crown reduce 1 no. Silver Birch tree (T1) by 4.57 metres (15 ft (in height)) due to reducing light, overhanging branches, and associated concerns over safety during adverse weather conditions; Remove 3 no. branches of 1 no. Rowan tree (T2) due to their close proximity to the neighbouring dwelling and associated condition; and Fell 1 no. Thuja tree due to excessive shading, close proximity to neighbouring property, and associated safety concerns during adverse weather conditionsJun 2026 · pending
- BARMBY MOOR CONSERVATION AREA - Fell 5 no. Leylandii trees due to their close proximity to the dwelling and are suffering from disease, resulting in large patches of both dead and brown foliageJun 2026 · pending
- Certificate of lawfulness for existing occupation of a dwelling without complying with an agricultural occupancy condition (condition 3 of planning permission Q.3506)Feb 2026 · granted
York (YO42) common questions
Is York up and coming?
York (YO42) has a trajectory score of 50/100 (Average), placing it in the top 48% of postcode districts in England and Wales. The score is down 4.7 points over the last 12 months. The score combines price momentum, demand, transformation, economy, safety and risk signals from public data, updated monthly.
Is York safe?
York has a safety score of 57/100 on Praesago's index, based on police.uk recorded crime data.
What is the average house price in York?
The average property price in York (YO42) is £206k as of January 2026, based on UK House Price Index data. Prices have grown at 0.9% per year over the last five years.
What is the average rent in York?
The median monthly rent in York (YO42) is £689 (2026), based on ONS private rental data.
Which areas are near York?
Neighbouring postcode districts include York (YO41), Goole (DN14), York (YO60), York (YO43). Each has its own monthly data page on Praesago.
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