YO8 4YQ is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Charles Street, 0.3km from Bondgate in Selby. Administratively it sits within Selby West ward and the Selby and Ainsty constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, YO8 4YQ is a transitional terrace area — improving but still facing economic pressures. Outside of residential hours, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. At 42 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 55% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 62 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £190k. The Index of Multiple Deprivation places this area in the most deprived 20% nationally — this often means more affordable prices and active local authority investment, but also fewer amenities and higher benefit dependency.
Census 2021 statistics for YO8 4YQ are sourced from Output Area E00142183 (shared with 12 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
CHARLES STREET, YO8 4YQ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CHARLES STREET, YO8 4YQ.
287
42
£ 35,500 /yr
39%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: YO8 4YQ falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
Social renting makes up 55% of tenure in YO8 4YQ — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. The 42-year average age reflects a younger, more transient social housing population.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for YO8 4YQ. The average age is 42.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 190,000
1 sales · Mean £ 190,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around YO8 4YQ is moderate at 62 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 Abbey Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
The Rubicon Centre
Selby High School Specialist School for the Arts and Science
Barlby Bridge Community Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
23 nearby- Mollie Sharp's0.8 km
- Refill It0.7 km
- Savers Health & Beauty0.9 km
- Selby & District Foodbank0.8 km
- Selby Butchers0.9 km
- + 18 more
Restaurant, Cafe
14 nearby- Bar Paradise0.7 km
- The Giant Bellflower0.7 km
- Megna Takeaway & Restaurant0.9 km
- Mister C's0.8 km
- The Hub0.9 km
- + 9 more
Takeaway Shop
24 nearby- Mama Mia Pizza Takeaway0.7 km
- Zia Selby0.5 km
- Lucky Horse0.7 km
- Golden Dragon0.3 km
- Pizza Roma0.3 km
- + 19 more
Pub, NightClub
11 nearby- Unicorn Inn0.3 km
- The Griffin0.8 km
- The New Inn0.7 km
- Zuzu Lounge0.8 km
- Cricketers Arms0.8 km
- + 6 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- The Hazeldene Guest House0.9 km
- The George Inn0.8 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Sainsbury's0.7 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Selby1.2 km
- Sherburn-In-Elmet10.1 km
- Wressle10.3 km
Bus Stops
- Coultish Centre0.0 km
- Coultish Centre0.0 km
- Carentan Close0.1 km
- Carentan Close0.1 km
- Cockret Road0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: YO84YQ · Data under Open Government Licence