Postcode Analysis Selby, Yorkshire and The Humber

YO8 1SJ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for YO8 1SJ.

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Population

195

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Avg Age

44

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Avg Income

£ 35,500 /yr

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Employed

63%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: YO8 1SJ falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.

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

No single demographic signal dominates YO8 1SJ — age 44, 49% ownership, 47% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Balanced crime and pricing reflect a genuinely average but liveable neighbourhood.

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

YO8 1SJ is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.4km from Selby in Selby. Administratively it sits within Selby East ward and the Selby and Ainsty constituency.

This is a well-established rental postcode — residents in this subgroup are typically single or divorced eu-born migrants who live alone. many are aged 25 to 44 and are employed in sales and customer service occupations or are process, plant and machine operatives. a higher than group average proportion identify with the white ethnic group or other asian ethnicities, and many do not speak english very well or well. housing is principally in flats in the social or private rented sector, with households typically overcrowded, and home ownership rare. The daytime character shifts — public administration and security with mainly white workforces. The 44 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 47% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. Employment levels are high (45% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.

Safety: Crime rates are above average at 105 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below.

Census 2021 statistics for YO8 1SJ are sourced from Output Area E00142194 (shared with 41 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 1SJ. The average age is 44.3. 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 Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed3.1%

Economic Activity

63%Active
FT: 45%
Unemployed: 6%
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Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.

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

Crime around YO8 1SJ is above average at 105 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 behaviour118
Violence and sexual offences105
Shoplifting52
Criminal damage and arson31
Public order19

school Local Schools

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The Rubicon Centre

Good4 pupils0.3 km
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Selby Abbey Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School

Good350 pupils0.3 km
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Selby High School Specialist School for the Arts and Science

Good1124 pupils0.6 km
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Selby, Longman's Hill Community Primary School

Good210 pupils0.8 km
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Barlby Bridge Community Primary School

Good184 pupils0.9 km
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Barwic Parade Community Primary School, Selby

Requires Improvement254 pupils0.9 km
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Selby Community Primary School

Good381 pupils0.9 km
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Brayton Academy

Outstanding696 pupils1.1 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

34 nearby
  • Mollie Sharp's0.5 km
  • Refill It0.4 km
  • Savers Health & Beauty0.4 km
  • Selby & District Foodbank0.3 km
  • Selby Butchers0.3 km
  • + 29 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

15 nearby
  • The Malt Shovel0.7 km
  • Nelson Inn0.7 km
  • Olympia Hotel0.9 km
  • Railway Sports & Social Club0.4 km
  • The Griffin0.6 km
  • + 10 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

20 nearby
  • Bar Paradise0.4 km
  • Downstairs @ River Mills Ballroom0.6 km
  • Polish Bistro 810.4 km
  • The Giant Bellflower0.4 km
  • Megna Takeaway & Restaurant0.6 km
  • + 15 more
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Tesco0.2 km
  • Sainsbury's0.5 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

33 nearby
  • A Passion 4 Food0.4 km
  • Canton Star0.9 km
  • Lucky Star0.8 km
  • Mama Mia Pizza Takeaway0.4 km
  • Zia Selby0.8 km
  • + 28 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

3 nearby
  • The Dog House0.3 km
  • The Hazeldene Guest House0.4 km
  • The George Inn0.5 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Selby0.5 km
  • Hensall9.6 km
  • Wressle9.6 km

Bus Stops

  • Civic Centre0.1 km
  • Bus Stn Stand 50.3 km
  • Bus Stn Stand 40.3 km
  • Bus Stn Stand 30.3 km
  • Bus Stn Stand 20.3 km