Postcode Analysis Selby, Yorkshire and The Humber

ORCHARD WAY, YO8 4JE House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ORCHARD WAY, YO8 4JE.

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Population

262

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Avg Age

50

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Avg Income

£ 40,100 /yr

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Employed

44%

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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9/10
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8/10
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6/10
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7/10
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4/10
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4/10
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5/10
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9/10
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8/10
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Area Character

Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, YO8 4JE combines high owner-occupation (91%), strong property values (£175k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. £175k prices and low crime — this postcode commands a premium for good reason.

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

YO8 4JE is a sought-after residential area on Orchard Way, 0.7km from Westfield in Selby. Administratively it sits within Selby West ward and the Selby and Ainsty constituency.

For serious buyers, YO8 4JE is a mature suburban area dominated by older, retired homeowners. The daytime character shifts — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. With an average age of 50, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 91% 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 8 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £175k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area. 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 4JE are sourced from Output Area E00142211 (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 4JE. The average age is 49.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British99.2%
Asian / British Asian0.4%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed0.4%

Economic Activity

44%Active
FT: 30%
Unemployed: 0%
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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

£ 175,000

2 sales · Mean £ 175,000

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

YO8 4JE has low crime rates — 8 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 offences15
Burglary2
Other theft2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1

school Local Schools

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Brayton Academy

Outstanding696 pupils0.5 km
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Selby High School Specialist School for the Arts and Science

Good1124 pupils0.5 km
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The Rubicon Centre

Good4 pupils0.8 km
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Selby Community Primary School

Good381 pupils0.8 km
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St Mary's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy

Good169 pupils0.9 km
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Selby, Longman's Hill Community Primary School

Good210 pupils0.9 km
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Selby Abbey Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School

Good350 pupils1.1 km
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Brayton Church of England Primary School

Inadequate382 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

3 nearby
  • The Three Singhs0.6 km
  • Selby Store0.8 km
  • Selby Town Football Club1.0 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

2 nearby
  • Polish Bistro 810.6 km
  • Caramba Steakhouse Ltd0.7 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

6 nearby
  • A Passion 4 Food0.7 km
  • Hins0.9 km
  • Hung Fong Chinese Takeaway0.7 km
  • Reshma Spice0.7 km
  • The Crossing Fish and Chip0.7 km
  • + 1 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • The Hazeldene Guest House0.7 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • Selby Bowling Club Ltd1.0 km
  • Selby R.U.F.C.1.0 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Selby1.6 km
  • Hensall9.1 km
  • Sherburn-In-Elmet9.8 km

Bus Stops

  • Gpo Manholes0.2 km
  • The Link0.2 km
  • Green Lane0.2 km
  • Green Lane0.2 km
  • West Park0.4 km