YO8 1SA is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood located 0.3km from Westfield in Selby. Note: this is a large-user or commercial postcode — residential population data may be limited. Administratively it sits within Selby West ward and the Selby and Ainsty constituency.
This is a popular retirement area with older residents and low crime. During the day, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. An established, mature community with an average age of 57 — quiet, long-term residents, low turnover.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 21 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.
Census 2021 statistics for YO8 1SA are sourced from Output Area E00142212 (shared with 11 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
YO8 1SA House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for YO8 1SA.
279
57
£ 40,100 /yr
40%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: YO8 1SA represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.
Area Character
YO8 1SA is a settled retirement community — average age 57, 79% owner-occupied, very low turnover, and strong community continuity. With prices and low crime, this is a premium retirement postcode.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for YO8 1SA. The average age is 57.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
YO8 1SA has low crime rates — 21 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Selby High School Specialist School for the Arts and Science
Brayton Academy
Selby, Longman's Hill Community Primary School
The Rubicon Centre
St Mary's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy
Selby Abbey Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
Selby Community Primary School
Brayton Church of England Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
22 nearby- Refill It0.8 km
- Savers Health & Beauty0.9 km
- Selby & District Foodbank0.9 km
- Selby Butchers0.9 km
- The Three Singhs0.2 km
- + 17 more
Restaurant, Cafe
11 nearby- Bar Paradise0.9 km
- Polish Bistro 810.4 km
- The Giant Bellflower0.9 km
- Barco Lounge0.9 km
- Bascos Tapas and Wine0.9 km
- + 6 more
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Tesco0.9 km
Takeaway Shop
19 nearby- A Passion 4 Food0.4 km
- Mama Mia Pizza Takeaway0.9 km
- Domino's Pizza0.9 km
- Greggs0.9 km
- Pizza King0.9 km
- + 14 more
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- Abbey Vaults1.0 km
- Selby Bowling Club Ltd0.7 km
- Cricketers Arms1.0 km
- The New Inn0.9 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- The Hazeldene Guest House0.5 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Selby1.3 km
- Hensall9.1 km
- Snaith10.0 km
Bus Stops
- New War Memorial Hospital0.1 km
- Newcroft0.2 km
- Newcroft0.2 km
- Courtneys0.2 km
- War Memorial Hospital0.2 km
Generated by PostcodeInfo.uk
Postcode Profile: YO81SA · Data under Open Government Licence