Postcode Analysis Selby, Yorkshire and The Humber

GOWTHORPE, YO8 4HS House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for GOWTHORPE, YO8 4HS.

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Population

333

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Avg Age

40

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Avg Income

£ 40,100 /yr

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Employed

55%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: YO8 4HS 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.

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

Families dominate this postcode. With 61% owner-occupation and average age 40, YO8 4HS has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. Moderate crime is broadly expected in an active family area — street-level variation matters.

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

YO8 4HS is a mixed residential area on Gowthorpe, 0.5km from Selby in Selby. Administratively it sits within Selby West ward and the Selby and Ainsty constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — these neighbourhoods include younger than group average individuals, frequently born in the eu. many residents are of mixed or multiple ethnicities. many are unmarried or divorced. many reside in privately rented detached houses or flats, some of which are underoccupied. individuals are more likely than the group average to be educated to a level/highers or degree level, and to work in managerial occupations. unemployment rates are lower than the group average. many of these neighbourhoods are found close to industrial estates. The daytime character shifts — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. The 40 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 61% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 72 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £293k.

Census 2021 statistics for YO8 4HS are sourced from Output Area E00142217 (shared with 11 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 4HS. The average age is 40.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British97.9%
Asian / British Asian0.3%
Black / African / Caribbean0.3%
Other / Mixed1.5%

Economic Activity

55%Active
FT: 39%
Unemployed: 3%
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Age Profile: A mature, mid-life demographic. The population consists largely of established adults in their late thirties and forties.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 258,700

2 sales · Mean £ 258,700

Terraced

£ 295,000

1 sales · Mean £ 295,000

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

Crime around YO8 4HS is moderate at 72 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 behaviour88
Violence and sexual offences86
Shoplifting21
Criminal damage and arson17
Public order17

school Local Schools

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Selby High School Specialist School for the Arts and Science

Good1124 pupils0.2 km
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The Rubicon Centre

Good4 pupils0.2 km
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Selby Community Primary School

Good381 pupils0.4 km
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Selby Abbey Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School

Good350 pupils0.4 km
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Selby, Longman's Hill Community Primary School

Good210 pupils0.9 km
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Brayton Academy

Outstanding696 pupils1.0 km
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Barlby Bridge Community Primary School

Good184 pupils1.1 km
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St Mary's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy

Good169 pupils1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

25 nearby
  • Mollie Sharp's0.6 km
  • Refill It0.3 km
  • Savers Health & Beauty0.5 km
  • Selby & District Foodbank0.5 km
  • Selby Butchers0.5 km
  • + 20 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

19 nearby
  • Bar Paradise0.4 km
  • Downstairs @ River Mills Ballroom0.9 km
  • Polish Bistro 810.3 km
  • The Giant Bellflower0.4 km
  • Megna Takeaway & Restaurant0.8 km
  • + 14 more
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Tesco0.7 km
  • Sainsbury's0.5 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

31 nearby
  • A Passion 4 Food0.3 km
  • Mama Mia Pizza Takeaway0.4 km
  • Zia Selby0.7 km
  • Lucky Horse0.4 km
  • Golden Dragon0.4 km
  • + 26 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

12 nearby
  • Unicorn Inn0.9 km
  • Railway Sports & Social Club0.8 km
  • The Griffin0.7 km
  • The New Inn0.4 km
  • Zuzu Lounge0.6 km
  • + 7 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

3 nearby
  • The Dog House0.7 km
  • The Hazeldene Guest House0.1 km
  • The George Inn0.6 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Selby0.9 km
  • Hensall9.6 km
  • Wressle10.1 km

Bus Stops

  • High Sch0.1 km
  • High Sch0.1 km
  • High School0.1 km
  • Armoury Road0.2 km
  • Ebor Street0.2 km