Area Analysis Selby, Yorkshire and The Humber

YO8 House Prices, Crime & Local Stats

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for the YO8 postcode area.

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Population

48,506

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Avg Age

44

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Avg Income

£ 44,500 /yr

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Employed

51%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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6/10
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8/10
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4/10
workEmployment
9/10
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5/10
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5/10
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5/10
homeHome Ownership
7/10
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4/10
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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.

home £259,794 median price
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

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.

mapGeographic Location

Demographic Deep-Dive

Census-aligned analysis of population structure and socioeconomic drivers.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British97.7%
Asian / British Asian0.7%
Black / African / Caribbean0.2%
Other / Mixed1.3%

Economic Activity

51%Active
FT: 36%
Unemployed: 2%

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

Recent reported incidents and common crime categories.

Violence and sexual offences3807
Anti-social behaviour2442
Shoplifting746
Criminal damage and arson658
Public order563

school Local Schools

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Bubwith Community Primary School

Good130 pupils
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Thorpe Willoughby Community Primary School

Requires Improvement269 pupils
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Barwic Parade Community Primary School, Selby

Requires Improvement254 pupils
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Barlby Bridge Community Primary School

Good184 pupils
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Barlby Community Primary School

Good379 pupils
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Hemingbrough Community Primary School

Good130 pupils
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North Duffield Community Primary School

Good118 pupils
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Selby, Longman's Hill Community Primary School

Good210 pupils

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

74 nearby
  • Thomas The Baker
  • Admiral
  • Co-op Food
  • Waterfront Express
  • Westbourne Stores
  • + 69 more
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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
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

37 nearby
  • The Baize Lounge
  • Wadkin Arms
  • Swan Inn
  • The Blackamoor Head Hotel
  • The Finkle
  • + 32 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

49 nearby
  • ThreeBros
  • Bar Paradise
  • Barco Lounge
  • Bascos Tapas and Wine
  • Black Dog Inn
  • + 44 more
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Supermarkets

4 nearby
  • Wm Morrison Supermarkets Limited
  • Sainsbury's
  • Tesco
  • Tesco
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

47 nearby
  • Costa Coffee
  • The Fat Fryer
  • Abbey Fisheries
  • A Passion 4 Food
  • Barlby Fisheries
  • + 42 more