YO8 8BN is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Shipyard Road, 0.7km from Selby in Selby. Administratively it sits within Selby East ward and the Selby and Ainsty constituency.
For renters and young professionals, YO8 8BN 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. By day, the area transitions to a mining and quarrying facilities character: industrial activities connected with mining and quarrying. An average age of 37 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 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 low here at 44 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.
Census 2021 statistics for YO8 8BN are sourced from Output Area E00170118 (shared with 11 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SHIPYARD ROAD, YO8 8BN House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SHIPYARD ROAD, YO8 8BN.
274
37
£ 35,500 /yr
65%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: YO8 8BN 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.
Area Character
No single demographic signal dominates YO8 8BN — age 37, 34% ownership, 57% 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 8BN. 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
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)
YO8 8BN has low crime rates — 44 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 Bridge Community Primary School
Barwic Parade Community Primary School, Selby
Selby Abbey Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
The Rubicon Centre
Staynor Hall Primary Academy
Selby High School Specialist School for the Arts and Science
Selby Community Primary School
Selby, Longman's Hill Community Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
27 nearby- Mollie Sharp's0.7 km
- Refill It0.9 km
- Savers Health & Beauty0.7 km
- Selby & District Foodbank0.7 km
- Selby Butchers0.7 km
- + 22 more
Pub, NightClub
15 nearby- The Malt Shovel0.1 km
- Boy & Barrel0.8 km
- Abbey Vaults0.6 km
- Bay Horse Hotel0.7 km
- Club Atomic0.7 km
- + 10 more
Restaurant, Cafe
19 nearby- Bar Paradise0.8 km
- Downstairs @ River Mills Ballroom0.4 km
- The Giant Bellflower0.8 km
- The Restaurant0.9 km
- Barco Lounge0.6 km
- + 14 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Tesco0.5 km
- Sainsbury's0.7 km
Takeaway Shop
25 nearby- Canton Star0.5 km
- Lucky Star0.4 km
- Mama Mia Pizza Takeaway0.8 km
- Zia Selby1.0 km
- Magic and Son0.5 km
- + 20 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- The George Inn0.6 km
- The Dog House0.5 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Selby0.3 km
- Wressle9.0 km
- Hensall10.0 km
Bus Stops
- Swing Bridge0.2 km
- Fostergate0.3 km
- Selby Rail Station0.3 km
- Selby Rail Station0.3 km
- Bus Stn Stand 50.4 km
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Postcode Profile: YO88BN · Data under Open Government Licence