YO8 9DY is a sought-after residential area on Baffam Court, 1.1km from Westfield in Brayton. Administratively it sits within Brayton & Barlow ward and the Selby and Ainsty constituency.
For serious buyers, YO8 9DY is a spacious suburb popular with older working households approaching retirement. During the day, includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 47) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 89% 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 10 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £304k, up 2.6% year-on-year. 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 9DY are sourced from Output Area E00142040 (shared with 12 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BAFFAM COURT, YO8 9DY House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BAFFAM COURT, YO8 9DY.
349
47
£ 47,600 /yr
44%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: YO8 9DY is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.
Area Character
A sought-after, premium postcode. YO8 9DY's low deprivation rank, 89% ownership, and £304k median price place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. £304k prices and low crime — this postcode commands a premium for good reason. Property prices are trending up 2.6% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for YO8 9DY. 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
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
Detached
£ 330,000
5 sales · Mean £ 340,000
Terraced
£ 175,000
1 sales · Mean £ 175,000
Semi-Detached
£ 197,500
4 sales · Mean £ 195,125
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
YO8 9DY has low crime rates — 10 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are anti-social behaviour and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Brayton Church of England Primary School
St Mary's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy
Selby, Longman's Hill Community Primary School
Brayton Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
4 nearby- Westbourne Stores0.9 km
- C Dawson + Sons Ltd0.3 km
- Bespoke Sweets and Party Design0.3 km
- Slimming World Franchise0.9 km
Restaurant, Cafe
1 nearby- The Grey Horse0.7 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Tesco0.6 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Sleeptight Hotel0.9 km
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- Swan Inn0.6 km
- Selby Bowling Club Ltd0.6 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Selby2.2 km
- Hensall7.9 km
- Snaith8.9 km
Bus Stops
- The Chapel0.1 km
- The Chapel0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: YO89DY · Data under Open Government Licence