YO8 1SG is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.4km from Selby in Selby. Administratively it sits within Selby East ward and the Selby and Ainsty constituency.
For renters and young professionals, YO8 1SG offers residents in this subgroup are typically single or divorced eu-born migrants who live alone. many are aged 25 to 44 and are employed in sales and customer service occupations or are process, plant and machine operatives. a higher than group average proportion identify with the white ethnic group or other asian ethnicities, and many do not speak english very well or well. housing is principally in flats in the social or private rented sector, with households typically overcrowded, and home ownership rare. During the day, public administration and security with mainly white workforces. A balanced community with an average age of 44 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 47% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. Employment levels are high (45% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.
Safety: Crime rates are above average at 105 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below.
Census 2021 statistics for YO8 1SG are sourced from Output Area E00142194 (shared with 41 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
YO8 1SG House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for YO8 1SG.
195
44
£ 35,500 /yr
63%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: YO8 1SG falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.
Area Character
YO8 1SG is a mixed residential postcode — average age 44, 49% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Young average age (44) and budget pricing suggest early gentrification potential.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for YO8 1SG. The average age is 44.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around YO8 1SG is above average at 105 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are anti-social behaviour and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
The Rubicon Centre
Selby Abbey Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
Selby High School Specialist School for the Arts and Science
Selby, Longman's Hill Community Primary School
Barlby Bridge Community Primary School
Barwic Parade Community Primary School, Selby
Selby Community Primary School
Brayton Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
34 nearby- Mollie Sharp's0.5 km
- Refill It0.4 km
- Savers Health & Beauty0.4 km
- Selby & District Foodbank0.3 km
- Selby Butchers0.3 km
- + 29 more
Pub, NightClub
15 nearby- The Malt Shovel0.7 km
- Nelson Inn0.7 km
- Olympia Hotel0.9 km
- Railway Sports & Social Club0.4 km
- The Griffin0.6 km
- + 10 more
Restaurant, Cafe
20 nearby- Bar Paradise0.4 km
- Downstairs @ River Mills Ballroom0.6 km
- Polish Bistro 810.4 km
- The Giant Bellflower0.4 km
- Megna Takeaway & Restaurant0.6 km
- + 15 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Tesco0.2 km
- Sainsbury's0.5 km
Takeaway Shop
33 nearby- A Passion 4 Food0.4 km
- Canton Star0.9 km
- Lucky Star0.8 km
- Mama Mia Pizza Takeaway0.4 km
- Zia Selby0.8 km
- + 28 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
3 nearby- The Dog House0.3 km
- The Hazeldene Guest House0.4 km
- The George Inn0.5 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Selby0.5 km
- Hensall9.6 km
- Wressle9.6 km
Bus Stops
- Civic Centre0.1 km
- Bus Stn Stand 50.3 km
- Bus Stn Stand 40.3 km
- Bus Stn Stand 30.3 km
- Bus Stn Stand 20.3 km
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Postcode Profile: YO81SG · Data under Open Government Licence