YO8 4XH is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Flaxley Court, 0.8km from Bondgate in Selby. Administratively it sits within Selby West ward and the Selby and Ainsty constituency.
For families considering a move, YO8 4XH represents a diverse rural area with a mix of families, workers and retirees. The daytime character shifts — includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. The 36 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 62% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 55 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £121k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.
Census 2021 statistics for YO8 4XH are sourced from Output Area E00142175 (shared with 12 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
FLAXLEY COURT, YO8 4XH House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for FLAXLEY COURT, YO8 4XH.
367
36
£ 40,100 /yr
48%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: YO8 4XH falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.
Area Character
YO8 4XH is an established family neighbourhood — 62% owner-occupation and an average age of 36 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Moderate crime is broadly expected in an active family area — street-level variation matters.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for YO8 4XH. The average age is 35.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A balanced, mature neighborhood. The average age points to a solid foundation of mid-career individuals.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 125,000
1 sales · Mean £ 125,000
Terraced
£ 117,500
1 sales · Mean £ 117,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around YO8 4XH is moderate at 55 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Selby Community Primary School
Selby High School Specialist School for the Arts and Science
The Rubicon Centre
Selby Abbey Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
Brayton Academy
Selby, Longman's Hill Community Primary School
Barlby Bridge Community Primary School
St Mary's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
12 nearby- The Hub1.0 km
- Bar Paradise0.8 km
- Polish Bistro 810.8 km
- The Giant Bellflower0.8 km
- Barco Lounge1.0 km
- + 7 more
Takeaway Shop
23 nearby- Lucky Horse0.8 km
- A Passion 4 Food0.8 km
- Mama Mia Pizza Takeaway0.8 km
- Zia Selby0.8 km
- Hins0.9 km
- + 18 more
Retailers - Other
23 nearby- Mollie Sharp's1.0 km
- Refill It0.8 km
- Savers Health & Beauty1.0 km
- Selby & District Foodbank0.9 km
- Selby Butchers1.0 km
- + 18 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- The Hazeldene Guest House0.7 km
- The George Inn1.0 km
Pub, NightClub
7 nearby- Cricketers Arms1.0 km
- The Blackamoor Head Hotel1.0 km
- The Finkle1.0 km
- Unicorn Inn0.8 km
- Club Atomic1.0 km
- + 2 more
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Sainsbury's0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Selby1.3 km
- Sherburn-In-Elmet9.9 km
- Hensall9.9 km
Bus Stops
- 494 hail and ride end0.1 km
- Mormon Church0.1 km
- Mormon Church0.1 km
- Hutchinson Street0.1 km
- Hutchinson Street0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: YO84XH · Data under Open Government Licence