YO8 9AS is a sought-after residential area on Larkfield Road, 0.6km from Westfield in Selby. Administratively it sits within Selby West ward and the Selby and Ainsty constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in YO8, YO8 9AS offers a mature suburban area dominated by older, retired homeowners. The daytime character shifts — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. With an average age of 52, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 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 14 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £225k. 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 9AS are sourced from Output Area E00142214 (shared with 4 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
LARKFIELD ROAD, YO8 9AS House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LARKFIELD ROAD, YO8 9AS.
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 9AS is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £225k, 94% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. Low crime and mid-career demographics put this at peak family desirability.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for YO8 9AS. 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
Area Vibe: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 182,325
4 sales · Mean £ 179,912
Detached
£ 245,000
1 sales · Mean £ 245,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
YO8 9AS has low crime rates — 14 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and other theft. 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
St Mary's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy
Selby, Longman's Hill Community Primary School
The Rubicon Centre
Selby Community Primary School
Brayton Church of England Primary School
Selby Abbey Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
4 nearby- The Three Singhs0.5 km
- Bespoke Sweets and Party Design1.0 km
- Selby Store0.9 km
- Westbourne Stores0.9 km
Restaurant, Cafe
2 nearby- Polish Bistro 810.6 km
- Caramba Steakhouse Ltd0.7 km
Takeaway Shop
6 nearby- A Passion 4 Food0.7 km
- Hins0.9 km
- Hung Fong Chinese Takeaway0.7 km
- Reshma Spice0.7 km
- The Crossing Fish and Chip0.7 km
- + 1 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- The Hazeldene Guest House0.8 km
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- Swan Inn0.9 km
- Selby Bowling Club Ltd0.8 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Tesco0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Selby1.6 km
- Hensall9.0 km
- Sherburn-In-Elmet10.0 km
Bus Stops
- Green Lane0.0 km
- Green Lane0.0 km
- New War Memorial Hospital0.3 km
- College0.4 km
- Gpo Manholes0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: YO89AS · Data under Open Government Licence