YO8 9GA is a sought-after residential area on Moss Green Close, 1.2km from Westfield in Brayton. Administratively it sits within Brayton & Barlow ward and the Selby and Ainsty constituency.
For serious buyers, YO8 9GA is a well-established suburb with a mixed age range and strong community feel. During the day, includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 46) — 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. 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 9GA are sourced from Output Area E00142048 (shared with 11 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
MOSS GREEN CLOSE, YO8 9GA House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MOSS GREEN CLOSE, YO8 9GA.
479
46
£ 47,600 /yr
43%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
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.
Area Character
A sought-after, premium postcode. YO8 9GA's low deprivation rank, 90% ownership place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. prices and low crime — this postcode commands a premium for good reason.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for YO8 9GA. The average age is 45.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
YO8 9GA 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.
school Local Schools
Brayton Church of England Primary School
St Mary's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy
Brayton Academy
Selby, Longman's Hill Community Primary School
Selby High School Specialist School for the Arts and Science
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
5 nearby- C Dawson + Sons Ltd0.5 km
- Feelgood - Sale Ltd0.6 km
- Latin Fusion0.7 km
- Bespoke Sweets and Party Design0.5 km
- Slimming World Franchise0.4 km
Restaurant, Cafe
1 nearby- The Grey Horse0.4 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Tesco0.2 km
Takeaway Shop
1 nearby- Mill Lane Stables0.8 km
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- Swan Inn0.2 km
- Selby Bowling Club Ltd1.0 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Selby2.4 km
- Hensall8.1 km
- Whitley Bridge9.1 km
Bus Stops
- 7 hail and ride end0.1 km
- Moat Way Estate0.1 km
- The Swan0.2 km
- Brayton Green0.3 km
- Fox Hill Lane0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: YO89GA · Data under Open Government Licence