Postcode Analysis Selby, Yorkshire and The Humber

LARKFIELD ROAD, YO8 9AS House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LARKFIELD ROAD, YO8 9AS.

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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 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.

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

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.

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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

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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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.

Violence and sexual offences29
Other theft5
Anti-social behaviour4
Criminal damage and arson3
Burglary3

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

Good169 pupils0.6 km
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Selby, Longman's Hill Community Primary School

Good210 pupils0.7 km
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The Rubicon Centre

Good4 pupils0.9 km
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Selby Community Primary School

Good381 pupils1.0 km
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Brayton Church of England Primary School

Inadequate382 pupils1.1 km
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Selby Abbey Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School

Good350 pupils1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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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

Restaurant, Cafe

2 nearby
  • Polish Bistro 810.6 km
  • Caramba Steakhouse Ltd0.7 km
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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
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • The Hazeldene Guest House0.8 km
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Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • Swan Inn0.9 km
  • Selby Bowling Club Ltd0.8 km
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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