YO8 9BY is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Doncaster Road, 0.3km from Westfield in Selby. Administratively it sits within Selby West ward and the Selby and Ainsty constituency.
For families considering a move, YO8 9BY represents a popular retirement area with older residents and low crime. The daytime character shifts — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. Average age 57 — this is a predominantly retired and pre-retirement community, with very low mobility and high owner-occupation. 79% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 25 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £296k.
Census 2021 statistics for YO8 9BY are sourced from Output Area E00142212 (shared with 11 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
DONCASTER ROAD, YO8 9BY House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for DONCASTER ROAD, YO8 9BY.
279
57
£ 40,100 /yr
40%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: YO8 9BY 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
YO8 9BY is a settled retirement community — average age 57, 79% owner-occupied, very low turnover, and strong community continuity. Low crime reinforces the quiet, established character of this neighbourhood.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for YO8 9BY. The average age is 57.2. 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: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 270,750
2 sales · Mean £ 270,750
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
YO8 9BY has low crime rates — 25 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
Selby High School Specialist School for the Arts and Science
The Rubicon Centre
Selby, Longman's Hill Community Primary School
Selby Abbey Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
Brayton Academy
Selby Community Primary School
St Mary's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy
Barlby Bridge Community Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
26 nearby- Mollie Sharp's0.8 km
- Refill It0.6 km
- Savers Health & Beauty0.7 km
- Selby & District Foodbank0.6 km
- Selby Butchers0.7 km
- + 21 more
Restaurant, Cafe
19 nearby- Bar Paradise0.6 km
- Polish Bistro 810.1 km
- The Giant Bellflower0.6 km
- Megna Takeaway & Restaurant1.0 km
- Mister C's0.9 km
- + 14 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Tesco0.7 km
- Sainsbury's0.8 km
Takeaway Shop
28 nearby- A Passion 4 Food0.1 km
- Mama Mia Pizza Takeaway0.6 km
- Zia Selby1.0 km
- Lucky Horse0.6 km
- Golden Dragon0.8 km
- + 23 more
Pub, NightClub
12 nearby- Selby Bowling Club Ltd0.8 km
- Railway Sports & Social Club0.8 km
- The Griffin1.0 km
- The New Inn0.7 km
- Zuzu Lounge0.8 km
- + 7 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
3 nearby- The Dog House0.8 km
- The Hazeldene Guest House0.3 km
- The George Inn0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Selby1.0 km
- Hensall9.3 km
- Snaith10.1 km
Bus Stops
- 7 hail and ride end0.0 km
- Westfield0.0 km
- Westfield0.1 km
- Courtneys0.1 km
- Newcroft0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: YO89BY · Data under Open Government Licence