YO8 9EJ is a sought-after residential area on Meadow Croft, 1.0km from Westfield in Brayton. Administratively it sits within Brayton & Barlow ward and the Selby and Ainsty constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in YO8, YO8 9EJ offers a spacious suburb popular with older working households approaching retirement. Outside of residential hours, includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. The 48 average age signals a mature family neighbourhood — long-term residents, good local schools, and high levels of owner-occupation. 90% 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 £255k, up 13.1% 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 9EJ are sourced from Output Area E00142047 (shared with 25 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
MEADOW CROFT, YO8 9EJ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MEADOW CROFT, YO8 9EJ.
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£ 47,600 /yr
48%
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. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
A sought-after, premium postcode. YO8 9EJ's low deprivation rank, 90% ownership, and £255k median price place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. Low crime and mid-career demographics put this at peak family desirability. Property prices are trending up 13.1% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for YO8 9EJ. The average age is 47.5. 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
Detached
£ 310,000
3 sales · Mean £ 307,500
Semi-Detached
£ 217,500
10 sales · Mean £ 212,320
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
YO8 9EJ has low crime rates — 14 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 Church of England Primary School
St Mary's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy
Brayton Academy
Selby, Longman's Hill Community Primary School
Selby High School Specialist School for the Arts and Science
The Rubicon Centre
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
6 nearby- C Dawson + Sons Ltd0.3 km
- Bespoke Sweets and Party Design0.1 km
- Feelgood - Sale Ltd0.9 km
- Latin Fusion1.0 km
- Westbourne Stores0.9 km
- + 1 more
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- Swan Inn0.2 km
- Selby Bowling Club Ltd0.6 km
Restaurant, Cafe
1 nearby- The Grey Horse0.5 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Tesco0.2 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Selby2.1 km
- Hensall8.1 km
- Whitley Bridge9.2 km
Bus Stops
- Meadow Croft0.1 km
- Fox Hill Lane0.1 km
- The Swan0.3 km
- Brayton Green0.3 km
- The Chapel0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: YO89EJ · Data under Open Government Licence