YO8 4DX is an up-and-coming urban area located 0.2km from Selby in Selby. Administratively it sits within Selby West ward and the Selby and Ainsty constituency.
For renters and young professionals, YO8 4DX 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. Outside of residential hours, urban high streets with mixed ethnicity and businesses. At 40 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 46% 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 high (164 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.
Census 2021 statistics for YO8 4DX are sourced from Output Area E00142192 (shared with 35 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
YO8 4DX House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for YO8 4DX.
295
40
£ 35,500 /yr
57%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: YO8 4DX falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. YO8 4DX spans multiple life stages — average age 40, moderate ownership and renting. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for YO8 4DX. The average age is 39.6. 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 dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime rates near YO8 4DX are high at 164 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 Abbey Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
The Rubicon Centre
Selby High School Specialist School for the Arts and Science
Selby Community Primary School
Barlby Bridge Community Primary School
Selby, Longman's Hill Community Primary School
Barwic Parade Community Primary School, Selby
Brayton Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
31 nearby- Mollie Sharp's0.3 km
- Refill It0.2 km
- Savers Health & Beauty0.2 km
- Selby & District Foodbank0.1 km
- Selby Butchers0.2 km
- + 26 more
Pub, NightClub
15 nearby- The Malt Shovel0.8 km
- Unicorn Inn0.8 km
- Nelson Inn0.8 km
- Olympia Hotel0.9 km
- Railway Sports & Social Club0.4 km
- + 10 more
Restaurant, Cafe
19 nearby- Bar Paradise0.2 km
- Downstairs @ River Mills Ballroom0.5 km
- Polish Bistro 810.4 km
- The Giant Bellflower0.2 km
- Megna Takeaway & Restaurant0.5 km
- + 14 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Tesco0.3 km
- Sainsbury's0.3 km
Takeaway Shop
33 nearby- A Passion 4 Food0.4 km
- Canton Star0.8 km
- Lucky Star1.0 km
- Mama Mia Pizza Takeaway0.2 km
- Zia Selby0.6 km
- + 28 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
3 nearby- The Dog House0.3 km
- The Hazeldene Guest House0.3 km
- The George Inn0.3 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Selby0.6 km
- Hensall9.7 km
- Wressle9.8 km
Bus Stops
- Ebor Street0.2 km
- Ebor Street0.2 km
- Civic Centre0.2 km
- Market Cross0.2 km
- St Mary's School0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: YO84DX · Data under Open Government Licence