Postcode Analysis Selby, Yorkshire and The Humber

BURN LANE, YO8 8QW House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BURN LANE, YO8 8QW.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2025-09 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

148

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Avg Age

51

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Avg Income

£ 47,100 /yr

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Employed

43%

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.

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10/10
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8/10
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1/10
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4/10
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4/10
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4/10
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2/10
homeHome Ownership
7/10
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3/10
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Area Character

No single demographic signal dominates YO8 8QW — age 51, 81% ownership, 8% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. £247k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.

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

YO8 8QW is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Burn Lane, 0.2km from Temple Hirst in Selby. Administratively it sits within Osgoldcross ward and the Selby and Ainsty constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — a quiet rural community with low density and high home ownership. The daytime character shifts — includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. With an average age of 51, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 81% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 13 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £247k.

Census 2021 statistics for YO8 8QW are sourced from Output Area E00142090 (shared with 4 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 8QW. The average age is 50.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British99.3%
Asian / British Asian0.7%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed0.0%

Economic Activity

43%Active
FT: 25%
Unemployed: 1%
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Area Vibe: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.

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home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 247,500

1 sales · Mean £ 247,500

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2025-09)

YO8 8QW has low crime rates — 13 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are burglary and other theft. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Burglary1
Other theft1

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Restaurant, Cafe

1 nearby
  • The Sloop Inn0.3 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Hensall3.1 km
  • Snaith4.6 km
  • Whitley Bridge5.6 km

Bus Stops

  • Common Lane0.2 km
  • Common Lane0.2 km
  • Sloop Inn0.3 km
  • County Primary School0.5 km
  • County Primary School0.5 km