Postcode Analysis Selby, Yorkshire and The Humber

ROWAN COURT, YO8 8RU House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ROWAN COURT, YO8 8RU.

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Population

461

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Avg Age

33

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Avg Income

£ 35,500 /yr

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Employed

57%

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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4/10
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9/10
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4/10
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10/10
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5/10
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5/10
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8/10
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6/10
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6/10
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Area Character

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. YO8 8RU spans multiple life stages — average age 33, moderate ownership and renting. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.

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

YO8 8RU is a safe, established residential area on Rowan Court, 1.0km from East Common in Selby. Administratively it sits within Selby East ward and the Selby and Ainsty constituency.

For families considering a move, YO8 8RU represents a diverse rural area with a mix of families, workers and retirees. Outside of residential hours, low density wholesale and retail in mostly white areas, often on urban fringe or close to transport nodes. At 33 years average, this is a working-age, professionally active neighbourhood with good transport links and a dynamic social mix. 68% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 38 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £237k.

Census 2021 statistics for YO8 8RU are sourced from Output Area E00189836 (shared with 14 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 8RU. The average age is 33.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British95.5%
Asian / British Asian1.5%
Black / African / Caribbean1.1%
Other / Mixed1.9%

Economic Activity

57%Active
FT: 42%
Unemployed: 1%
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Age Profile: A mature, mid-life demographic. The population consists largely of established adults in their late thirties and forties.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 180,000

3 sales · Mean £ 176,500

Detached

£ 217,500

4 sales · Mean £ 224,000

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

YO8 8RU has low crime rates — 38 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are anti-social behaviour and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Anti-social behaviour42
Violence and sexual offences27
Shoplifting11
Criminal damage and arson6
Public order6

school Local Schools

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Staynor Hall Primary Academy

Good289 pupils0.6 km
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Selby, Longman's Hill Community Primary School

Good210 pupils1.0 km
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Barwic Parade Community Primary School, Selby

Requires Improvement254 pupils1.0 km
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St Mary's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy

Good169 pupils1.2 km
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Brayton Academy

Outstanding696 pupils1.5 km
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Brayton Church of England Primary School

Inadequate382 pupils1.5 km
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The Rubicon Centre

Good4 pupils1.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

9 nearby
  • Aldi Stores Ltd0.2 km
  • Mighty Sweet Uk0.6 km
  • One Below0.4 km
  • B&M Homestores0.2 km
  • Homebase0.2 km
  • + 4 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

2 nearby
  • McDonalds Restaurants Ltd0.2 km
  • Magic and Son1.0 km
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Sleeptight Hotel0.3 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • Boy & Barrel0.7 km
  • Selby Bowling Club Ltd0.9 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

1 nearby
  • Selby Superbowl0.5 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Selby1.6 km
  • Hensall8.6 km
  • Snaith8.8 km

Bus Stops

  • Three Lakes Industrial Estate0.1 km
  • Oakney Wood Road0.2 km
  • Opp Oak Way0.3 km
  • Playing Fields0.4 km
  • Abbotts Road0.4 km