Is YO5 a safe place to live?

Crime rates in YO5 are higher than average, at 153 incidents per 1,000 residents. This is often due to it being a busy urban or commercial area.

How much do houses cost in YO5?

The average property price in YO5 is currently around £441k.

What is the population of YO5?

The population for the YO5 area is approximately 3,860 residents according to the latest census data.

Area Analysis Selby, Yorkshire and The Humber

YO5 House Prices, Crime & Local Stats

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for the YO5 postcode area.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-01 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry

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Population

3,860

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Avg Age

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Avg Income

£ 47,367 /yr

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Employed

41%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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8/10

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10/10

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1/10

workEmployment

8/10

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4/10

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7/10

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2/10

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8/10

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4/10

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Area Character

YO5 is a mixed residential postcode — average age 44, 74% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £441k. Property prices are trending up 33.2% year-on-year.

home £441,600 median price

verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · April 2026 · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

YO5 is a postcode district in Selby, Yorkshire and The Humber, covering 0 active and 531 retired postcodes.

Property: Average house prices in YO5 are around £441k, up 33.2% year-on-year. Safety: Crime runs above average across YO5 at 153 per 1,000 residents — driven partly by commercial activity and transport hubs. Individual street-level data is available by selecting a specific postcode below. An average age of 44 points to a settled, predominantly family community — stable, long-term residents alongside newer arrivals.

Select any postcode below to explore street-level crime, nearby schools, sold house prices, and census data — or view the full YO5 demographics profile for district-wide census breakdowns.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

Census-aligned analysis of population structure and socioeconomic drivers.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British87.1%

Asian / British Asian7.3%

Black / African / Caribbean2.7%

Other / Mixed2.9%

Economic Activity

41%Active

FT: 29%

Unemployed: 1%

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gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)

Recent reported incidents and common crime categories.

Violence and sexual offences209

Anti-social behaviour102

Other theft101

Criminal damage and arson46

Shoplifting30

school Local Schools

Boroughbridge Primary School

Good187 pupils

Kirby Hill Church of England (VC) Primary School

Good124 pupils

Boroughbridge High School

Good424 pupils

Marton-Cum-Grafton Church of England Primary School

Outstanding101 pupils

Roecliffe CofE Primary School

Good