Postcode Analysis Selby, Yorkshire and The Humber

ASHTREE DRIVE, YO8 9HH House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ASHTREE DRIVE, YO8 9HH.

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Population

330

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Avg Age

48

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Avg Income

£ 47,600 /yr

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Employed

43%

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.

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7/10
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9/10
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3/10
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7/10
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2/10
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7/10
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5/10
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9/10
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9/10
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Area Character

A sought-after, premium postcode. YO8 9HH's low deprivation rank, 87% ownership, and £280k median price place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. Low crime and mid-career demographics put this at peak family desirability.

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

YO8 9HH is a sought-after residential area on Ashtree Drive, 1.4km from Brayton Barff in Brayton. Administratively it sits within Brayton & Barlow ward and the Selby and Ainsty constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in YO8, YO8 9HH offers a spacious suburb popular with older working households approaching retirement. Outside of residential hours, includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. The 48 average age signals a mature family neighbourhood — long-term residents, good local schools, and high levels of owner-occupation. 87% 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 £280k. 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 9HH are sourced from Output Area E00142041 (shared with 6 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 9HH. The average age is 47.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British97.6%
Asian / British Asian1.5%
Black / African / Caribbean0.3%
Other / Mixed0.6%

Economic Activity

43%Active
FT: 31%
Unemployed: 1%
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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

Detached

£ 264,000

6 sales · Mean £ 252,166

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

YO8 9HH has low crime rates — 13 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are anti-social behaviour and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Anti-social behaviour12
Violence and sexual offences11
Criminal damage and arson5
Public order4
Burglary3

school Local Schools

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Brayton Church of England Primary School

Inadequate382 pupils0.5 km
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St Mary's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy

Good169 pupils1.1 km
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Brayton Academy

Outstanding696 pupils1.2 km
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Selby, Longman's Hill Community Primary School

Good210 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

5 nearby
  • Feelgood - Sale Ltd0.5 km
  • Latin Fusion0.5 km
  • C Dawson + Sons Ltd0.5 km
  • Slimming World Franchise0.2 km
  • Bespoke Sweets and Party Design0.7 km
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Restaurant, Cafe

1 nearby
  • The Grey Horse0.2 km
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Tesco0.5 km
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Takeaway Shop

1 nearby
  • Mill Lane Stables0.3 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • Swan Inn0.5 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Selby2.8 km
  • Hensall7.6 km
  • Whitley Bridge8.6 km

Bus Stops

  • Mill Lane0.1 km
  • Mill Lane0.1 km
  • Greenacres Crescent0.2 km
  • Greenacres Crescent0.3 km
  • Moat Way0.3 km