YO8 6YZ is a sought-after residential area on St Marys Avenue, 0.5km from Hemingbrough in Hemingbrough. Administratively it sits within Cliffe & North Duffield ward and the Selby and Ainsty constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in YO8, YO8 6YZ offers a stable, owner-occupied suburb — married couples, UK-born, strong community. During the day, mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. A balanced community with an average age of 43 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 82% 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 23 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £162k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, down 6.9% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for YO8 6YZ are sourced from Output Area E00142132 (shared with 13 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
ST MARYS AVENUE, YO8 6YZ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ST MARYS AVENUE, YO8 6YZ.
296
43
£ 45,600 /yr
53%
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. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
YO8 6YZ is a mixed residential postcode — average age 43, 82% 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. Property prices are trending down 6.9% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for YO8 6YZ. The average age is 43.2. 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 highly stable neighborhood of property owners. The average age points to mid-career individuals heavily invested in the local area.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 160,000
11 sales · Mean £ 155,454
Detached
£ 188,750
6 sales · Mean £ 191,166
Flat
£ 68,000
1 sales · Mean £ 68,000
Terraced
£ 100,000
1 sales · Mean £ 100,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
YO8 6YZ has low crime rates — 23 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.
school Local Schools
Hemingbrough Community Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
1 nearby- Londis0.6 km
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- Crown Inn0.6 km
- Fox & Pheasant0.6 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Wressle3.5 km
- Selby6.2 km
- Howden7.6 km
Bus Stops
- Playing Field0.3 km
- Playing Field0.3 km
- Ashfield House0.3 km
- Ashfield House0.3 km
- Chapel Fields0.5 km
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Postcode Profile: YO86YZ · Data under Open Government Licence