Postcode Analysis Selby, Yorkshire and The Humber

OLD SCHOOL LANE, YO8 5JJ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for OLD SCHOOL LANE, YO8 5JJ.

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Population

314

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Avg Age

50

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Avg Income

£ 50,300 /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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7/10
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8/10
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1/10
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7/10
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2/10
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5/10
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4/10
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10/10
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9/10
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Area Character

YO8 5JJ is a mixed residential postcode — average age 50, 92% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. £285k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.

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

YO8 5JJ is a sought-after residential area on Old School Lane, 1.2km from Osgodby in Barlby. Administratively it sits within Barlby & Riccall ward and the Selby and Ainsty constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — a mature suburban area dominated by older, retired homeowners. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a town fringe countryside zone — mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. Residents average 50 years old — this is a settled, predominantly owner-occupied area with a stable, community-minded population. 92% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 26 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £285k.

Census 2021 statistics for YO8 5JJ are sourced from Output Area E00142026 (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 5JJ. The average age is 50.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British99.4%
Asian / British Asian0.3%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed0.3%

Economic Activity

48%Active
FT: 32%
Unemployed: 1%
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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

£ 285,000

1 sales · Mean £ 285,000

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

YO8 5JJ has low crime rates — 26 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are anti-social behaviour and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Anti-social behaviour31
Violence and sexual offences26
Criminal damage and arson9
Other theft4
Drugs1

school Local Schools

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Barlby Community Primary School

Good379 pupils0.4 km
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Barlby High School

Inadequate581 pupils0.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Restaurant, Cafe

3 nearby
  • Abbey Cafe0.6 km
  • Dine Contract Catering at Greencore1.0 km
  • New Inn0.2 km
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Takeaway Shop

3 nearby
  • Barlby Fisheries0.2 km
  • Bear & Tink Teepee Sleepovers0.7 km
  • Shahi Lounge0.7 km
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Retailers - Other

6 nearby
  • Riccall Grange Apiaries0.8 km
  • The Garden Gate0.7 km
  • Food Bank0.1 km
  • Barlby Village Store0.4 km
  • Bake 'em, Love 'em0.1 km
  • + 1 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Selby2.4 km
  • Wressle8.2 km
  • Snaith11.9 km

Bus Stops

  • Hawthorn Drive0.1 km
  • Bay Horse Inn0.1 km
  • Old School Lane0.2 km
  • Wilfreds Road0.3 km
  • Grove Park0.3 km