Postcode Analysis Selby, Yorkshire and The Humber

KITCHEN GARDENS, YO8 8FZ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for KITCHEN GARDENS, YO8 8FZ.

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Population

244

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Avg Age

28

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Avg Income

£ 35,500 /yr

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Employed

64%

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. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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5/10
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10/10
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6/10
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10/10
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5/10
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7/10
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8/10
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8/10
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2/10
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Area Character

YO8 8FZ is a mixed residential postcode — average age 28, 93% 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 up 8.0% year-on-year.

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

YO8 8FZ is a safe, established residential area on Kitchen Gardens, 0.4km from East Common in Selby. Administratively it sits within Selby East ward and the Selby and Ainsty constituency.

For families considering a move, YO8 8FZ represents a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. The daytime character shifts — low density wholesale and retail in mostly white areas, often on urban fringe or close to transport nodes. An average age of 28 points to a young professional and early-career population — ambitious, mobile, and predominantly renting. 93% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment. Employment levels are high (50% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 27 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £300k, up 8.0% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for YO8 8FZ are sourced from Output Area E00189821 (shared with 8 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 8FZ. The average age is 28.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British95.9%
Asian / British Asian3.3%
Black / African / Caribbean0.4%
Other / Mixed0.4%

Economic Activity

64%Active
FT: 50%
Unemployed: 1%
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Community Makeup: Characterized by young property owners. A vibrant neighborhood where early-career professionals are getting on the housing ladder.

home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 300,000

5 sales · Mean £ 305,899

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

YO8 8FZ has low crime rates — 27 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 offences58
Anti-social behaviour25
Criminal damage and arson5
Burglary4
Public order4

school Local Schools

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Staynor Hall Primary Academy

Good289 pupils0.2 km
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Barwic Parade Community Primary School, Selby

Requires Improvement254 pupils0.5 km
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Selby, Longman's Hill Community Primary School

Good210 pupils1.3 km
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Selby Abbey Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School

Good350 pupils1.5 km
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The Rubicon Centre

Good4 pupils1.5 km
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Barlby Bridge Community Primary School

Good184 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

13 nearby
  • Aldi Stores Ltd0.7 km
  • Waterfront Express0.8 km
  • B&M Homestores0.7 km
  • Homebase0.7 km
  • Jet Garage0.6 km
  • + 8 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

3 nearby
  • The Restaurant0.4 km
  • Selby Superbowl0.6 km
  • Pizza Thyme0.7 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

3 nearby
  • Lucky Star0.6 km
  • Magic and Son0.7 km
  • McDonalds Restaurants Ltd0.7 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • Boy & Barrel0.2 km
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Sleeptight Hotel1.0 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Selby1.3 km
  • Wressle8.7 km
  • Snaith9.1 km

Bus Stops

  • Abbot's Road0.2 km
  • Abbot's Road0.2 km
  • Abbot's Road0.2 km
  • Abbot's Road0.2 km
  • Barwic Parade0.2 km