YO8 4AN is an up-and-coming urban area on Raincliffe Street, 0.4km from Selby in Selby. Administratively it sits within Selby West ward and the Selby and Ainsty constituency.
This is a well-established rental postcode — 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 39 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 52% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.
Safety: Crime rates are high (152 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures. Property: With prices averaging £137k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.
Census 2021 statistics for YO8 4AN are sourced from Output Area E00142193 (shared with 16 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
RAINCLIFFE STREET, YO8 4AN House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for RAINCLIFFE STREET, YO8 4AN.
301
39
£ 35,500 /yr
53%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: YO8 4AN falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.
Area Character
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. YO8 4AN spans multiple life stages — average age 39, moderate ownership and renting. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £137k.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for YO8 4AN. The average age is 39.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 127,500
10 sales · Mean £ 130,280
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime rates near YO8 4AN are high at 152 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 Community Primary School
Selby, Longman's Hill Community Primary School
Barlby Bridge Community Primary School
Brayton Academy
Barwic Parade Community Primary School, Selby
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
27 nearby- Mollie Sharp's0.5 km
- Refill It0.2 km
- Savers Health & Beauty0.3 km
- Selby & District Foodbank0.3 km
- Selby Butchers0.3 km
- + 22 more
Pub, NightClub
15 nearby- The Malt Shovel0.9 km
- Unicorn Inn0.9 km
- Nelson Inn0.9 km
- Olympia Hotel1.0 km
- Railway Sports & Social Club0.6 km
- + 10 more
Restaurant, Cafe
19 nearby- Bar Paradise0.3 km
- Downstairs @ River Mills Ballroom0.7 km
- Polish Bistro 810.3 km
- The Giant Bellflower0.3 km
- Megna Takeaway & Restaurant0.6 km
- + 14 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Tesco0.5 km
- Sainsbury's0.4 km
Takeaway Shop
32 nearby- A Passion 4 Food0.2 km
- Canton Star0.9 km
- Mama Mia Pizza Takeaway0.3 km
- Zia Selby0.6 km
- Lucky Horse0.3 km
- + 27 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
3 nearby- The Dog House0.5 km
- The Hazeldene Guest House0.1 km
- The George Inn0.5 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Selby0.7 km
- Hensall9.6 km
- Wressle9.9 km
Bus Stops
- Ebor Street0.1 km
- Ebor Street0.1 km
- St Mary's School0.1 km
- St Mary's School0.2 km
- Union Lane0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: YO84AN · Data under Open Government Licence