Postcode Analysis Selby, Yorkshire and The Humber

COUNCIL HOUSES, YO8 8LL House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for COUNCIL HOUSES, YO8 8LL.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-02 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

231

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Avg Age

47

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Avg Income

£ 47,600 /yr

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Employed

47%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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10/10
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6/10
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1/10
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3/10
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4/10
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5/10
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1/10
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5/10
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1/10
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Area Character

Owner-occupied, family-oriented, and settled. YO8 8LL's 61% ownership and 47-year average age put it squarely in the established family zone. Low crime and a maturing demographic make this one of the more stable postcodes in the district.

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

YO8 8LL is a safe, established residential area on Council Houses in Burn. Administratively it sits within Thorpe Willoughby & Hambleton ward and the Selby and Ainsty constituency.

For families considering a move, YO8 8LL represents a quiet rural community with low density and high home ownership. Outside of residential hours, includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. The 47 average age signals a mature family neighbourhood — long-term residents, good local schools, and high levels of owner-occupation. 61% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 26 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.

Census 2021 statistics for YO8 8LL are sourced from Output Area E00142105 (shared with 9 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 8LL. The average age is 46.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British99.1%
Asian / British Asian0.4%
Black / African / Caribbean0.4%
Other / Mixed0.0%

Economic Activity

47%Active
FT: 29%
Unemployed: 3%
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Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood. The higher average age combined with lower homeownership rates suggests a mix of lifelong renters and retirees.

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

YO8 8LL has low crime rates — 26 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 offences5
Anti-social behaviour2
Burglary2
Vehicle crime2
Other theft1

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Restaurant, Cafe

1 nearby
  • Wheatsheaf Inn0.2 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Selby4.1 km
  • Hensall6.1 km
  • Whitley Bridge7.2 km

Bus Stops

  • The Wheatsheaf0.0 km
  • Methodist Church0.3 km
  • Grange0.3 km
  • Grange0.3 km
  • Park Lane0.3 km