Postcode Analysis Selby, Yorkshire and The Humber

SYCAMORE CLOSE, YO8 4HZ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SYCAMORE CLOSE, YO8 4HZ.

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Population

351

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Avg Age

50

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Avg Income

£ 40,100 /yr

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Employed

42%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: YO8 4HZ 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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7/10
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6/10
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5/10
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4/10
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4/10
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4/10
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8/10
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7/10
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2/10
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Area Character

YO8 4HZ is a mixed residential postcode — average age 50, 79% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. £260k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.

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

YO8 4HZ is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Sycamore Close, 0.8km from Westfield in Selby. Administratively it sits within Selby West ward and the Selby and Ainsty constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — a quiet rural community with low density and high home ownership. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a non-metropolitan suburban areas zone — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. Residents average 50 years old — this is a settled, predominantly owner-occupied area with a stable, community-minded population. 79% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 6 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £260k.

Census 2021 statistics for YO8 4HZ are sourced from Output Area E00142207 (shared with 12 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 4HZ. The average age is 50.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British98.0%
Asian / British Asian1.1%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed0.9%

Economic Activity

42%Active
FT: 29%
Unemployed: 2%
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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

Semi-Detached

£ 209,500

2 sales · Mean £ 209,500

Detached

£ 285,000

3 sales · Mean £ 295,666

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

YO8 4HZ has low crime rates — 6 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and burglary. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences11
Burglary2
Other theft2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1

school Local Schools

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Selby High School Specialist School for the Arts and Science

Good1124 pupils0.5 km
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Selby Community Primary School

Good381 pupils0.7 km
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Brayton Academy

Outstanding696 pupils0.7 km
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The Rubicon Centre

Good4 pupils0.8 km
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Selby, Longman's Hill Community Primary School

Good210 pupils1.0 km
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Selby Abbey Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School

Good350 pupils1.0 km
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St Mary's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy

Good169 pupils1.1 km
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Brayton Church of England Primary School

Inadequate382 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

fastfood

Takeaway Shop

16 nearby
  • Lucky Horse1.0 km
  • A Passion 4 Food0.7 km
  • Mama Mia Pizza Takeaway1.0 km
  • Hins0.9 km
  • Hung Fong Chinese Takeaway0.7 km
  • + 11 more
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Retailers - Other

15 nearby
  • Refill It0.9 km
  • The Three Singhs0.6 km
  • Selby Store0.8 km
  • Selby Town Football Club0.8 km
  • Cable's Butchers1.0 km
  • + 10 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

5 nearby
  • Bar Paradise1.0 km
  • Polish Bistro 810.6 km
  • The Giant Bellflower1.0 km
  • Bascos Tapas and Wine1.0 km
  • Caramba Steakhouse Ltd0.7 km
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • The Hazeldene Guest House0.7 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • The New Inn1.0 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Selby1.5 km
  • Hensall9.3 km
  • Sherburn-In-Elmet9.8 km

Bus Stops

  • The Link0.1 km
  • Gpo Manholes0.1 km
  • West Park0.4 km
  • West Park0.4 km
  • Green Lane0.4 km