YO8 9DJ is a safe, established residential area on Westfield Avenue, 0.2km from Westfield in Selby. Administratively it sits within Selby West ward and the Selby and Ainsty constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a popular retirement area with older residents and low crime. The daytime character shifts — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. With an average age of 47, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 78% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 25 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £185k.
Census 2021 statistics for YO8 9DJ are sourced from Output Area E00142209 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
WESTFIELD AVENUE, YO8 9DJ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WESTFIELD AVENUE, YO8 9DJ.
284
47
£ 40,100 /yr
48%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: YO8 9DJ falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
No single demographic signal dominates YO8 9DJ — age 47, 78% ownership, 16% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. £185k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for YO8 9DJ. The average age is 47.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 169,750
2 sales · Mean £ 169,750
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
YO8 9DJ has low crime rates — 25 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
Selby High School Specialist School for the Arts and Science
The Rubicon Centre
Selby, Longman's Hill Community Primary School
Brayton Academy
Selby Abbey Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
St Mary's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy
Selby Community Primary School
Barwic Parade Community Primary School, Selby
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
26 nearby- Mollie Sharp's0.9 km
- Refill It0.7 km
- Savers Health & Beauty0.8 km
- Selby & District Foodbank0.7 km
- Selby Butchers0.8 km
- + 21 more
Restaurant, Cafe
16 nearby- Bar Paradise0.7 km
- Polish Bistro 810.2 km
- The Giant Bellflower0.7 km
- The Hub0.8 km
- Selby Superbowl0.9 km
- + 11 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Tesco0.7 km
- Sainsbury's0.9 km
Takeaway Shop
24 nearby- A Passion 4 Food0.2 km
- Mama Mia Pizza Takeaway0.7 km
- Lucky Horse0.7 km
- Golden Dragon0.9 km
- Pizza Roma0.9 km
- + 19 more
Pub, NightClub
9 nearby- Selby Bowling Club Ltd0.7 km
- Railway Sports & Social Club0.9 km
- The New Inn0.7 km
- Zuzu Lounge0.9 km
- Cricketers Arms0.8 km
- + 4 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
3 nearby- The Dog House0.8 km
- The Hazeldene Guest House0.4 km
- The George Inn0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Selby1.1 km
- Hensall9.2 km
- Snaith10.0 km
Bus Stops
- Courtneys0.1 km
- Courtneys0.1 km
- Newcroft0.1 km
- 7 hail and ride end0.1 km
- Newcroft0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: YO89DJ · Data under Open Government Licence