Postcode Analysis Selby, Yorkshire and The Humber

BAFFAM LANE, YO8 9AX House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BAFFAM LANE, YO8 9AX.

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

377

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Avg Age

48

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Avg Income

£ 47,600 /yr

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Employed

48%

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

A sought-after, premium postcode. YO8 9AX's low deprivation rank, 90% ownership, and £310k median price place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. £310k prices and low crime — this postcode commands a premium for good reason. Property prices are trending down 6.1% year-on-year.

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

YO8 9AX is a sought-after residential area on Baffam Lane, 0.6km from Westfield in Brayton. Administratively it sits within Brayton & Barlow ward and the Selby and Ainsty constituency.

For serious buyers, YO8 9AX is a spacious suburb popular with older working households approaching retirement. During the day, includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 48) — 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 13 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £310k, down 6.1% year-on-year. 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 9AX are sourced from Output Area E00142047 (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 9AX. The average age is 47.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British98.4%
Asian / British Asian0.5%
Black / African / Caribbean0.8%
Other / Mixed0.3%

Economic Activity

48%Active
FT: 30%
Unemployed: 0%
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Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.

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home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 310,000

1 sales · Mean £ 310,000

Detached

£ 275,750

4 sales · Mean £ 278,375

Semi-Detached

£ 145,000

1 sales · Mean £ 145,000

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

YO8 9AX has low crime rates — 13 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 offences18
Anti-social behaviour10
Criminal damage and arson4
Other theft2
Other crime1

school Local Schools

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St Mary's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy

Good169 pupils0.0 km
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Brayton Academy

Outstanding696 pupils0.4 km
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Selby, Longman's Hill Community Primary School

Good210 pupils0.4 km
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Brayton Church of England Primary School

Inadequate382 pupils0.6 km
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Selby High School Specialist School for the Arts and Science

Good1124 pupils1.1 km
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The Rubicon Centre

Good4 pupils1.2 km
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Selby Abbey Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School

Good350 pupils1.5 km
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Selby Community Primary School

Good381 pupils1.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

5 nearby
  • C Dawson + Sons Ltd0.6 km
  • The Three Singhs0.9 km
  • Bespoke Sweets and Party Design0.4 km
  • Westbourne Stores0.6 km
  • Slimming World Franchise1.0 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

2 nearby
  • Polish Bistro 811.0 km
  • The Grey Horse0.9 km
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Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • Swan Inn0.6 km
  • Selby Bowling Club Ltd0.3 km
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Tesco0.6 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

1 nearby
  • The Crossing Fish and Chip1.0 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Selby1.8 km
  • Hensall8.4 km
  • Snaith9.4 km

Bus Stops

  • St Marys RC Pri Sch0.1 km
  • 7 hail and ride start0.1 km
  • St Marys RC Pri Sch0.1 km
  • The Mount0.1 km
  • College0.2 km