Postcode Analysis Selby, Yorkshire and The Humber

VIVARS WAY, YO8 8BE House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for VIVARS WAY, YO8 8BE.

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Population

274

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Avg Age

37

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Avg Income

£ 35,500 /yr

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Employed

65%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: YO8 8BE represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.

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1/10
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3/10
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6/10
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6/10
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9/10
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5/10
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9/10
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2/10
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6/10
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Area Character

No single demographic signal dominates YO8 8BE — age 37, 34% ownership, 57% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Balanced crime and pricing reflect a genuinely average but liveable neighbourhood.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

YO8 8BE is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Vivars Way, 0.6km from Selby in Selby. Administratively it sits within Selby East 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. The daytime character shifts — industrial activities connected with mining and quarrying. The 37 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 57% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. Employment levels are high (46% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.

Safety: Crime rates are above average at 91 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below.

Census 2021 statistics for YO8 8BE are sourced from Output Area E00170118 (shared with 11 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for YO8 8BE. The average age is 36.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British97.8%
Asian / British Asian0.4%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed1.8%

Economic Activity

65%Active
FT: 46%
Unemployed: 6%
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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 around YO8 8BE is above average at 91 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.

Violence and sexual offences99
Anti-social behaviour74
Shoplifting43
Public order20
Criminal damage and arson20

school Local Schools

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Barlby Bridge Community Primary School

Good184 pupils0.5 km
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Barwic Parade Community Primary School, Selby

Requires Improvement254 pupils0.6 km
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Selby Abbey Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School

Good350 pupils0.6 km
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The Rubicon Centre

Good4 pupils0.8 km
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Selby High School Specialist School for the Arts and Science

Good1124 pupils1.1 km
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Staynor Hall Primary Academy

Good289 pupils1.3 km
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Selby, Longman's Hill Community Primary School

Good210 pupils1.3 km
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Selby Community Primary School

Good381 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

31 nearby
  • Mollie Sharp's0.6 km
  • Refill It0.7 km
  • Savers Health & Beauty0.5 km
  • Selby & District Foodbank0.6 km
  • Selby Butchers0.5 km
  • + 26 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

15 nearby
  • The Malt Shovel0.2 km
  • Boy & Barrel0.8 km
  • Abbey Vaults0.5 km
  • Bay Horse Hotel0.6 km
  • Club Atomic0.6 km
  • + 10 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

22 nearby
  • Bar Paradise0.7 km
  • Downstairs @ River Mills Ballroom0.3 km
  • Polish Bistro 811.0 km
  • The Giant Bellflower0.7 km
  • The Restaurant1.0 km
  • + 17 more
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Tesco0.4 km
  • Sainsbury's0.6 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

30 nearby
  • A Passion 4 Food1.0 km
  • Canton Star0.5 km
  • Lucky Star0.4 km
  • Mama Mia Pizza Takeaway0.7 km
  • Zia Selby0.9 km
  • + 25 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

3 nearby
  • The George Inn0.5 km
  • The Dog House0.4 km
  • The Hazeldene Guest House0.9 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Selby0.2 km
  • Wressle9.1 km
  • Hensall9.9 km

Bus Stops

  • Selby Rail Station0.2 km
  • Selby Rail Station0.2 km
  • Bus Stn Stand 50.2 km
  • Swing Bridge0.2 km
  • Bus Stn Stand 40.3 km