YO8 is a postcode district in Selby, Yorkshire and The Humber, covering 1289 active and 927 retired postcodes.
The largest share of YO8 (15%) is characterised by a peaceful rural village — low traffic, high green space, tight community, alongside a quiet farming community with strong rural roots and older residents (12%). This mix of 8 distinct neighbourhood types makes YO8 one of the more varied districts in the region.
Property: Average house prices in YO8 are around £259k, up 2.1% year-on-year. Safety: Crime runs above average across YO8 at 207 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 YO8 demographics profile for district-wide census breakdowns.
YO8 House Prices, Crime & Local Stats
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for the YO8 postcode area.
48,506
44
£ 44,500 /yr
51%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Area Character
Owner-occupied, family-oriented, and settled. YO8's 72% ownership and 44-year average age put it squarely in the established family zone. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £259k. Property prices are trending up 2.1% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
Census-aligned analysis of population structure and socioeconomic drivers.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
Recent reported incidents and common crime categories.
school Local Schools
Bubwith Community Primary School
Thorpe Willoughby Community Primary School
Barwic Parade Community Primary School, Selby
Barlby Bridge Community Primary School
Barlby Community Primary School
Hemingbrough Community Primary School
North Duffield Community Primary School
Selby, Longman's Hill Community Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
74 nearby- Thomas The Baker
- Admiral
- Co-op Food
- The Jug and Bottle
- Alcotraz
- + 69 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
6 nearby- Loftsome Bridge Hotel and Restaurant
- Owl Hotel & Restaurant
- Sleeptight Hotel
- The Dog House
- The George Inn
- + 1 more
Pub, NightClub
37 nearby- The Baize Lounge
- Wadkin Arms
- Black Swan
- Breighton Ferry
- Bubwith Leisure Centre
- + 32 more
Restaurant, Cafe
49 nearby- ThreeBros
- Cinnamon
- D & M Catering
- Bar Paradise
- Barco Lounge
- + 44 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Wm Morrison Supermarkets Limited
- Sainsbury's
- Tesco
- Tesco
Takeaway Shop
47 nearby- Bombay Clay Oven
- Abbey Fisheries
- A Passion 4 Food
- Barlby Fisheries
- Bear & Tink Teepee Sleepovers
- + 42 more
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