Postcode Analysis Selby, Yorkshire and The Humber

ABBOTS MEWS, YO8 8RS House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ABBOTS MEWS, YO8 8RS.

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Population

208

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Avg Age

29

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Avg Income

£ 35,500 /yr

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Employed

55%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: YO8 8RS represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.

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4/10
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6/10
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7/10
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7/10
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5/10
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5/10
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10/10
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5/10
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3/10
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Area Character

YO8 8RS is a mixed residential postcode — average age 29, 68% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Young average age (29) and budget pricing suggest early gentrification potential. Property prices are trending up 24.0% year-on-year.

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

YO8 8RS is a vibrant, youthful neighbourhood on Abbots Mews, 0.7km from East Common in Selby. Administratively it sits within Selby East ward and the Selby and Ainsty constituency.

For families considering a move, YO8 8RS represents a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. 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 29 points to a young professional and early-career population — ambitious, mobile, and predominantly renting. 68% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 56 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £259k, up 24.0% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for YO8 8RS are sourced from Output Area E00189870 (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 8RS. The average age is 29.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British95.7%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.5%
Other / Mixed3.8%

Economic Activity

55%Active
FT: 36%
Unemployed: 2%
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Area Vibe: Youthful and energetic. The demographic is characterized by a high concentration of young adults and early-career individuals.

home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 275,000

6 sales · Mean £ 285,583

Terraced

£ 169,950

13 sales · Mean £ 174,073

Semi-Detached

£ 165,000

3 sales · Mean £ 140,833

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

Crime around YO8 8RS is moderate at 56 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 offences63
Anti-social behaviour51
Shoplifting21
Other theft19
Criminal damage and arson8

school Local Schools

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Staynor Hall Primary Academy

Good289 pupils0.5 km
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Barwic Parade Community Primary School, Selby

Requires Improvement254 pupils0.6 km
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Selby, Longman's Hill Community Primary School

Good210 pupils1.0 km
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The Rubicon Centre

Good4 pupils1.3 km
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Selby Abbey Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School

Good350 pupils1.3 km
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St Mary's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy

Good169 pupils1.3 km
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Selby High School Specialist School for the Arts and Science

Good1124 pupils1.5 km
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Brayton Academy

Outstanding696 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

14 nearby
  • Aldi Stores Ltd0.4 km
  • Waterfront Express0.9 km
  • B&M Homestores0.4 km
  • Homebase0.4 km
  • Jet Garage0.3 km
  • + 9 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

3 nearby
  • The Restaurant0.7 km
  • Selby Superbowl0.3 km
  • Pizza Thyme0.9 km
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Tesco1.0 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

3 nearby
  • Lucky Star0.7 km
  • Magic and Son0.6 km
  • McDonalds Restaurants Ltd0.4 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • Boy & Barrel0.3 km
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Sleeptight Hotel0.7 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Selby1.2 km
  • Hensall8.9 km
  • Wressle9.1 km

Bus Stops

  • Opp Oak Way0.1 km
  • Eden Avenue0.1 km
  • Eden Avenue0.1 km
  • Abbots Road Bawtry Rd End0.2 km
  • Abbot's Road0.2 km