Postcode Analysis Selby, Yorkshire and The Humber

BARFF CLOSE, YO8 9ES House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BARFF CLOSE, YO8 9ES.

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Population

330

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Avg Age

48

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Avg Income

£ 47,600 /yr

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Employed

43%

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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9/10
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3/10
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7/10
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2/10
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7/10
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5/10
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9/10
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9/10
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Area Character

YO8 9ES is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £194k, 87% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. £194k prices with low crime and a mature community — a long-term hold.

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

YO8 9ES is a sought-after residential area on Barff Close, 1.4km from Brayton Barff in Brayton. Administratively it sits within Brayton & Barlow ward and the Selby and Ainsty constituency.

For serious buyers, YO8 9ES is a spacious suburb popular with older working households approaching retirement. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a rural with mining or quarrying zone — includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. Residents average 48 years old — this is a settled, predominantly owner-occupied area with a stable, community-minded population. 87% 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 13 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £194k. 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 9ES are sourced from Output Area E00142041 (shared with 6 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 9ES. The average age is 47.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British97.6%
Asian / British Asian1.5%
Black / African / Caribbean0.3%
Other / Mixed0.6%

Economic Activity

43%Active
FT: 31%
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

£ 171,247

8 sales · Mean £ 177,624

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

YO8 9ES has low crime rates — 13 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.

Violence and sexual offences17
Anti-social behaviour15
Public order5
Criminal damage and arson5
Burglary3

school Local Schools

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Brayton Church of England Primary School

Inadequate382 pupils0.5 km
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St Mary's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy

Good169 pupils1.0 km
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Brayton Academy

Outstanding696 pupils1.0 km
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Selby, Longman's Hill Community Primary School

Good210 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

5 nearby
  • Slimming World Franchise0.0 km
  • C Dawson + Sons Ltd0.5 km
  • Bespoke Sweets and Party Design0.6 km
  • Feelgood - Sale Ltd0.4 km
  • Latin Fusion0.4 km
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Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • Swan Inn0.4 km
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Restaurant, Cafe

1 nearby
  • The Grey Horse0.2 km
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Tesco0.4 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

1 nearby
  • Mill Lane Stables0.5 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Selby2.7 km
  • Hensall7.8 km
  • Whitley Bridge8.8 km

Bus Stops

  • Greenacres Crescent0.1 km
  • Greenacres Crescent0.1 km
  • Moat Way0.1 km
  • Moat Way0.1 km
  • Brayton Green0.3 km