Postcode Analysis Selby, Yorkshire and The Humber

BENNYMOOR LANE, YO8 5HH House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BENNYMOOR LANE, YO8 5HH.

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Population

416

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Avg Age

49

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Avg Income

£ 45,600 /yr

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Employed

48%

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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10/10
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8/10
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1/10
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5/10
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1/10
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7/10
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2/10
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9/10
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7/10
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Area Character

YO8 5HH is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £221k, 90% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. Very low crime and mature demographics confirm this as a prestige address.

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

YO8 5HH is a sought-after residential area on Bennymoor Lane, 0.4km from Osgodby in Osgodby (Selby). Administratively it sits within Cliffe & North Duffield ward and the Selby and Ainsty constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in YO8, YO8 5HH offers a spacious suburb popular with older working households approaching retirement. During the day, mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 49) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 90% 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 6 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £221k. 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 5HH are sourced from Output Area E00142123 (shared with 25 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 5HH. The average age is 48.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British98.6%
Asian / British Asian0.5%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed1.0%

Economic Activity

48%Active
FT: 34%
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

Detached

£ 235,000

5 sales · Mean £ 238,400

Terraced

£ 178,750

2 sales · Mean £ 178,750

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

YO8 5HH has low crime rates — 6 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are criminal damage and arson and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Criminal damage and arson3
Violence and sexual offences2

school Local Schools

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Barlby High School

Inadequate581 pupils1.0 km
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Barlby Community Primary School

Good379 pupils1.0 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Restaurant, Cafe

1 nearby
  • New Inn0.9 km
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Takeaway Shop

2 nearby
  • Barlby Fisheries0.9 km
  • Shahi Lounge0.2 km
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Retailers - Other

7 nearby
  • Aloe Bungalow0.3 km
  • Riccall Grange Apiaries0.0 km
  • The Garden Gate0.2 km
  • Food Bank0.9 km
  • Barlby Village Store0.8 km
  • + 2 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Selby2.7 km
  • Wressle7.4 km
  • Snaith11.5 km

Bus Stops

  • Bennymoor Lane0.1 km
  • Bennymoor Lane0.1 km
  • The Wadkin Arms0.2 km
  • The Wadkin Arms0.2 km
  • Methodist Church0.3 km