YO8 8RJ is a safe, established residential area on Larch Road, 0.8km from East Common in Selby. Administratively it sits within Selby East ward and the Selby and Ainsty constituency.
The people who live in YO8 8RJ are typical of residents in this subgroup are typically single or divorced eu-born migrants who live alone. many are aged 25 to 44 and are employed in sales and customer service occupations or are process, plant and machine operatives. a higher than group average proportion identify with the white ethnic group or other asian ethnicities, and many do not speak english very well or well. housing is principally in flats in the social or private rented sector, with households typically overcrowded, and home ownership rare. Outside of residential hours, mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. At 34 years average, this is a working-age, professionally active neighbourhood with good transport links and a dynamic social mix. Employment levels are high (46% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 51 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £137k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, down 50.0% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for YO8 8RJ are sourced from Output Area E00170111 (shared with 3 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
LARCH ROAD, YO8 8RJ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LARCH ROAD, YO8 8RJ.
169
34
£ 35,500 /yr
57%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. YO8 8RJ spans multiple life stages — average age 34, moderate ownership and renting. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending down 50.0% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for YO8 8RJ. The average age is 33.5. 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 dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 88,000
11 sales · Mean £ 87,090
Terraced
£ 152,000
12 sales · Mean £ 151,916
Semi-Detached
£ 130,000
1 sales · Mean £ 130,000
Detached
£ 210,000
1 sales · Mean £ 210,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around YO8 8RJ is moderate at 51 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
Staynor Hall Primary Academy
Barwic Parade Community Primary School, Selby
Selby, Longman's Hill Community Primary School
St Mary's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy
The Rubicon Centre
Selby Abbey Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
Brayton Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
10 nearby- Aldi Stores Ltd0.4 km
- B&M Homestores0.4 km
- Homebase0.4 km
- Jet Garage0.4 km
- Lidl UK GmbH0.4 km
- + 5 more
Restaurant, Cafe
2 nearby- The Restaurant0.7 km
- Selby Superbowl0.4 km
Takeaway Shop
3 nearby- Lucky Star0.8 km
- Magic and Son0.8 km
- McDonalds Restaurants Ltd0.4 km
Pub, NightClub
1 nearby- Boy & Barrel0.4 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Sleeptight Hotel0.6 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Selby1.4 km
- Hensall8.8 km
- Snaith8.9 km
Bus Stops
- Playing Fields0.1 km
- Opp Oak Way0.2 km
- Three Lakes Industrial Estate0.2 km
- Eden Avenue0.3 km
- Eden Avenue0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: YO88RJ · Data under Open Government Licence