Postcode Analysis Selby, Yorkshire and The Humber

COMMON ROAD, YO8 5SG House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for COMMON ROAD, YO8 5SG.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2025-07 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

281

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Avg Age

46

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Avg Income

£ 50,300 /yr

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Employed

50%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: YO8 5SG is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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9/10
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1/10
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9/10
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9/10
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6/10
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10/10
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Area Character

YO8 5SG is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £477k, 73% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. Low crime and mid-career demographics put this at peak family desirability.

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

YO8 5SG is a sought-after residential area on Common Road, 0.2km from Skipwith in Selby. Administratively it sits within Cliffe & North Duffield ward and the Selby and Ainsty constituency.

For serious buyers, YO8 5SG is a spacious suburb popular with older working households approaching retirement. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a accessible countryside zone — higher status countryside accessible from major metropolitan areas. Residents average 46 years old — this is a settled, predominantly owner-occupied area with a stable, community-minded population. 73% 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 7 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £477k. 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 5SG are sourced from Output Area E00142149 (shared with 24 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 5SG. The average age is 45.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British97.5%
Asian / British Asian0.7%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed1.8%

Economic Activity

50%Active
FT: 40%
Unemployed: 1%
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Area Vibe: Peaceful and mature. The demographic data points to a concentration of older adults living across a mix of tenures.

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home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 477,500

2 sales · Mean £ 477,500

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2025-07)

YO8 5SG has low crime rates — 7 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are criminal damage and arson. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

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storefront Nearby Amenities

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Restaurant, Cafe

1 nearby
  • The Drovers Arms0.3 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Selby7.6 km
  • Wressle8.4 km
  • Howden11.8 km

Bus Stops

  • Village Green0.2 km
  • Village Green0.2 km