YO8 5HW is a sought-after residential area on South Duffield Road, 0.3km from Osgodby in Osgodby (Selby). Administratively it sits within Cliffe & North Duffield ward and the Selby and Ainsty constituency.
For serious buyers, YO8 5HW is a spacious suburb popular with older working households approaching retirement. During the day, mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 49) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 90% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 3 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £250k. The area ranks among the least deprived 20% in England — a strong signal of community wellbeing, good schools, and low crime.
Census 2021 statistics for YO8 5HW are sourced from Output Area E00142123 (shared with 25 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SOUTH DUFFIELD ROAD, YO8 5HW House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SOUTH DUFFIELD ROAD, YO8 5HW.
416
49
£ 45,600 /yr
48%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.
Area Character
A sought-after, premium postcode. YO8 5HW's low deprivation rank, 90% ownership, and £250k median price place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. £250k prices and low crime — this postcode commands a premium for good reason.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for YO8 5HW. The average age is 48.8. 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: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 227,500
7 sales · Mean £ 222,008
Terraced
£ 162,500
3 sales · Mean £ 169,166
Detached
£ 311,625
4 sales · Mean £ 316,312
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
YO8 5HW has low crime rates — 3 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are criminal damage and arson. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Barlby High School
Barlby Community Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
4 nearby- Aloe Bungalow0.2 km
- Riccall Grange Apiaries0.2 km
- The Garden Gate0.3 km
- Kellett's Kitchen0.9 km
Takeaway Shop
1 nearby- Shahi Lounge0.3 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Selby2.8 km
- Wressle7.2 km
- Snaith11.4 km
Bus Stops
- The Wadkin Arms0.1 km
- The Wadkin Arms0.1 km
- Bennymoor Lane0.2 km
- Bennymoor Lane0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: YO85HW · Data under Open Government Licence