YO8 5XW is a sought-after residential area on Cherry Tree Walk, 1.1km from Osgodby in Barlby. Administratively it sits within Barlby & Riccall ward and the Selby and Ainsty constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a diverse rural area with a mix of families, workers and retirees. The daytime character shifts — mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. The 37 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 87% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 14 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £219k.
Census 2021 statistics for YO8 5XW are sourced from Output Area E00142020 (shared with 11 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
CHERRY TREE WALK, YO8 5XW House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CHERRY TREE WALK, YO8 5XW.
345
37
£ 50,300 /yr
55%
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
No single demographic signal dominates YO8 5XW — age 37, 87% ownership, 7% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for YO8 5XW. The average age is 37.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: A settled, mid-life demographic of homeowners. The population consists largely of established adults and families who own their properties.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 166,000
3 sales · Mean £ 160,833
Detached
£ 219,000
10 sales · Mean £ 217,537
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
YO8 5XW has low crime rates — 14 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
Barlby Community Primary School
Barlby High School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
2 nearby- Dine Contract Catering at Greencore0.6 km
- New Inn0.2 km
Takeaway Shop
2 nearby- Barlby Fisheries0.2 km
- Shahi Lounge0.6 km
Retailers - Other
7 nearby- Aloe Bungalow0.9 km
- Riccall Grange Apiaries0.8 km
- The Garden Gate0.6 km
- Food Bank0.4 km
- Barlby Village Store0.8 km
- + 2 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Selby2.0 km
- Wressle8.1 km
- Snaith11.5 km
Bus Stops
- Wilfreds Road0.2 km
- Old School Lane0.2 km
- Woodlands Drive0.2 km
- Woodlands Drive0.3 km
- Howden Road0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: YO85XW · Data under Open Government Licence