Postcode Analysis Selby, Yorkshire and The Humber

BLACKSMITHS COURT, YO8 6RT House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BLACKSMITHS COURT, YO8 6RT.

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Population

400

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Avg Age

43

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Avg Income

£ 45,600 /yr

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Employed

55%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: YO8 6RT 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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8/10
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1/10
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9/10
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1/10
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8/10
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1/10
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7/10
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4/10
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Area Character

Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, YO8 6RT combines high owner-occupation (81%), strong property values (£266k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. 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 6RT is a sought-after residential area on Blacksmiths Court, 1.0km from Lund in Cliffe (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 6RT offers a spacious suburb popular with older working households approaching retirement. By day, the area transitions to a traditional countryside character: mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. An average age of 43 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 81% 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 19 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £266k. 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 6RT are sourced from Output Area E00142127 (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 6RT. The average age is 42.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British98.0%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean1.0%
Other / Mixed1.0%

Economic Activity

55%Active
FT: 40%
Unemployed: 1%
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Age & Housing: A settled, mid-life demographic of homeowners. The population consists largely of established adults and families who own their properties.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 195,000

9 sales · Mean £ 213,111

Detached

£ 232,500

3 sales · Mean £ 241,833

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

YO8 6RT has low crime rates — 19 incidents 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.

Violence and sexual offences7
Anti-social behaviour3
Criminal damage and arson2
Burglary2
Public order2

school Local Schools

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Cliffe Voluntary Controlled Primary School

Good92 pupils0.1 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

4 nearby
  • Mrs H's Homebakes0.8 km
  • Morrisons Daily1.0 km
  • Cherry Tree Stores0.1 km
  • Slimming World Franchine0.1 km
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Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • The New Inn0.1 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

1 nearby
  • Little Miss Muffins1.0 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

1 nearby
  • Capri Restaurant1.0 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Selby4.4 km
  • Wressle4.8 km
  • Howden9.1 km

Bus Stops

  • 4 hail and ride end0.1 km
  • Cherry Tree Stores0.1 km
  • Cherry Tree Stores0.1 km
  • Cliffe Crossroads0.2 km
  • Cliffe Crossroads0.2 km