Postcode Analysis Selby, Yorkshire and The Humber

CASTLE HILL LANE, YO8 8NP House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CASTLE HILL LANE, YO8 8NP.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-02 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

513

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Avg Age

42

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Avg Income

£ 45,600 /yr

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Employed

52%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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9/10
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8/10
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1/10
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9/10
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4/10
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6/10
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2/10
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7/10
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3/10
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Area Character

YO8 8NP is a mixed residential postcode — average age 42, 76% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. £179k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.

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

YO8 8NP is a safe, established residential area on Castle Hill Lane, 0.3km from Drax in Drax. Administratively it sits within Camblesforth & Carlton ward and the Selby and Ainsty constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — a quiet rural community with low density and high home ownership. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a rural with mining or quarrying zone — includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 42) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 76% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 15 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £179k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.

Census 2021 statistics for YO8 8NP are sourced from Output Area E00142061 (shared with 25 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 8NP. The average age is 42.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British96.9%
Asian / British Asian1.8%
Black / African / Caribbean0.6%
Other / Mixed0.8%

Economic Activity

52%Active
FT: 38%
Unemployed: 1%
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Age & Housing: A settled, mid-life demographic of homeowners. The population consists largely of established adults and families who own their properties.

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home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 179,950

1 sales · Mean £ 179,950

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

YO8 8NP has low crime rates — 15 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.

Violence and sexual offences4
Anti-social behaviour1
Other crime1
Burglary1
Vehicle crime1

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • The Huntsman0.2 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Rawcliffe4.6 km
  • Snaith5.1 km
  • Wressle6.1 km

Bus Stops

  • Castle Hill Lane0.1 km
  • St Peter & Paul Chrch0.1 km
  • Council Houses0.4 km
  • Council Houses0.4 km