YO8 5JN is a sought-after residential area on Springfield Drive, 1.2km from Osgodby in Barlby. Administratively it sits within Barlby & Riccall ward and the Selby and Ainsty constituency.
For families considering a move, YO8 5JN represents a mature suburban area dominated by older, retired homeowners. The daytime character shifts — mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. With an average age of 50, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 92% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 24 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £210k.
Census 2021 statistics for YO8 5JN are sourced from Output Area E00142026 (shared with 14 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SPRINGFIELD DRIVE, YO8 5JN House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SPRINGFIELD DRIVE, YO8 5JN.
314
50
£ 50,300 /yr
48%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.
Area Character
YO8 5JN is a mixed residential postcode — average age 50, 92% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for YO8 5JN. 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
Economic Activity
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
Semi-Detached
£ 180,000
5 sales · Mean £ 181,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
YO8 5JN has low crime rates — 24 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.
school Local Schools
Barlby High School
Barlby Community Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
2 nearby- Abbey Cafe0.5 km
- New Inn0.4 km
Takeaway Shop
3 nearby- Barlby Fisheries0.4 km
- Bear & Tink Teepee Sleepovers0.6 km
- Shahi Lounge0.7 km
Retailers - Other
7 nearby- Riccall Grange Apiaries0.8 km
- The Garden Gate0.7 km
- Food Bank0.2 km
- Barlby Village Store0.2 km
- The Barlby Baker0.9 km
- + 2 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Selby2.6 km
- Wressle8.1 km
- Snaith12.0 km
Bus Stops
- Grove Park0.2 km
- Hawthorn Drive0.2 km
- Bay Horse Inn0.2 km
- Bramley Avenue0.3 km
- Barlby High School0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: YO85JN · Data under Open Government Licence