Postcode Analysis Selby, Yorkshire and The Humber

THE RUDDINGS, YO8 9AG House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for THE RUDDINGS, YO8 9AG.

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Population

258

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Avg Age

52

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Avg Income

£ 40,100 /yr

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Employed

46%

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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7/10
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8/10
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6/10
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5/10
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5/10
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5/10
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6/10
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10/10
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6/10
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Area Character

YO8 9AG is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £219k, 94% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. £219k prices with low crime and a mature community — a long-term hold.

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

YO8 9AG is a sought-after residential area on The Ruddings, 0.4km from Westfield in Selby. Administratively it sits within Selby West ward and the Selby and Ainsty constituency.

For serious buyers, YO8 9AG is a mature suburban area dominated by older, retired homeowners. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a non-metropolitan suburban areas zone — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. Residents average 52 years old — this is a settled, predominantly owner-occupied area with a stable, community-minded population. 94% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 19 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £219k. The area ranks among the least deprived 20% in England — a strong signal of community wellbeing, good schools, and low crime.

Census 2021 statistics for YO8 9AG are sourced from Output Area E00142214 (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 9AG. The average age is 52.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British98.1%
Asian / British Asian0.4%
Black / African / Caribbean1.5%
Other / Mixed0.0%

Economic Activity

46%Active
FT: 29%
Unemployed: 1%
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Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 179,950

15 sales · Mean £ 183,680

Terraced

£ 212,000

2 sales · Mean £ 212,000

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

YO8 9AG has low crime rates — 19 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 offences39
Anti-social behaviour15
Criminal damage and arson5
Other theft5
Public order4

school Local Schools

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Brayton Academy

Outstanding696 pupils0.3 km
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Selby High School Specialist School for the Arts and Science

Good1124 pupils0.5 km
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Selby, Longman's Hill Community Primary School

Good210 pupils0.6 km
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St Mary's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy

Good169 pupils0.6 km
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The Rubicon Centre

Good4 pupils0.7 km
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Selby Community Primary School

Good381 pupils0.9 km
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Selby Abbey Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School

Good350 pupils1.0 km
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Brayton Church of England Primary School

Inadequate382 pupils1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

fastfood

Takeaway Shop

11 nearby
  • Lucky Horse1.0 km
  • A Passion 4 Food0.5 km
  • Mama Mia Pizza Takeaway1.0 km
  • Hins0.8 km
  • Hung Fong Chinese Takeaway0.6 km
  • + 6 more
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Retailers - Other

8 nearby
  • Refill It0.9 km
  • The Three Singhs0.4 km
  • Bespoke Sweets and Party Design1.0 km
  • Selby Store0.7 km
  • Selby Town Football Club1.0 km
  • + 3 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

6 nearby
  • Bar Paradise1.0 km
  • Polish Bistro 810.5 km
  • The Giant Bellflower1.0 km
  • Caramba Steakhouse Ltd0.5 km
  • KC Outreach Selby0.9 km
  • + 1 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • The Hazeldene Guest House0.6 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • Selby Bowling Club Ltd0.7 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Selby1.4 km
  • Hensall9.0 km
  • Snaith10.0 km

Bus Stops

  • Green Lane0.2 km
  • Green Lane0.2 km
  • New War Memorial Hospital0.2 km
  • War Memorial Hospital0.2 km
  • War Memorial Hospital0.2 km