Postcode Analysis Selby, Yorkshire and The Humber

HOLLYMEAD COURT, YO8 4JX House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HOLLYMEAD COURT, YO8 4JX.

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Population

301

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Avg Age

49

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Avg Income

£ 40,100 /yr

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Employed

47%

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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9/10
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3/10
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5/10
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1/10
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7/10
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3/10
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10/10
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7/10
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Area Character

YO8 4JX is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £477k, 94% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. £477k prices with low crime and a mature community — a long-term hold.

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

YO8 4JX is a sought-after residential area on Hollymead Court, 1.1km from Westfield in Selby. Administratively it sits within Selby West ward and the Selby and Ainsty constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in YO8, YO8 4JX offers a mature suburban area dominated by older, retired homeowners. During the day, includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 49) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 94% 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 4 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £477k. 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 4JX are sourced from Output Area E00142213 (shared with 14 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 4JX. The average age is 49.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British99.7%
Asian / British Asian0.3%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed0.0%

Economic Activity

47%Active
FT: 31%
Unemployed: 2%
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Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.

home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 411,250

6 sales · Mean £ 414,583

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

YO8 4JX has low crime rates — 4 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 offences4
Burglary2
Other theft2
Public order1

school Local Schools

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Brayton Academy

Outstanding696 pupils0.7 km
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Selby High School Specialist School for the Arts and Science

Good1124 pupils1.0 km
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St Mary's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy

Good169 pupils1.0 km
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Selby, Longman's Hill Community Primary School

Good210 pupils1.2 km
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Selby Community Primary School

Good381 pupils1.2 km
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Brayton Church of England Primary School

Inadequate382 pupils1.3 km
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The Rubicon Centre

Good4 pupils1.3 km
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Selby Abbey Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School

Good350 pupils1.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • Selby R.U.F.C.0.5 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Selby2.0 km
  • Hensall8.9 km
  • Sherburn-In-Elmet9.4 km

Bus Stops

  • West Park0.2 km
  • West Park0.2 km
  • Meadway0.3 km
  • Meadway0.3 km
  • Gpo Manholes0.5 km