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.
THE RUDDINGS, YO8 9AG House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for THE RUDDINGS, YO8 9AG.
258
52
£ 40,100 /yr
46%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.
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.
mapGeographic Location
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
Economic Activity
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.
school Local Schools
Brayton Academy
Selby High School Specialist School for the Arts and Science
Selby, Longman's Hill Community Primary School
St Mary's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy
The Rubicon Centre
Selby Community Primary School
Selby Abbey Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
Brayton Church of England Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
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
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, 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, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- The Hazeldene Guest House0.6 km
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
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Postcode Profile: YO89AG · Data under Open Government Licence