Postcode Analysis Selby, Yorkshire and The Humber

WOODWARD WAY, YO8 9FQ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WOODWARD WAY, YO8 9FQ.

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Population

401

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Avg Age

33

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Avg Income

£ 47,600 /yr

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Employed

51%

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. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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9/10
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9/10
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1/10
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8/10
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2/10
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7/10
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1/10
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5/10
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3/10
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Area Character

YO8 9FQ is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £320k, 63% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. £320k prices with low crime and a mature community — a long-term hold. Property prices are trending down 11.9% year-on-year.

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

YO8 9FQ is a sought-after residential area on Woodward Way, 0.5km from Thorpe Willoughby in Thorpe Willoughby. Administratively it sits within Thorpe Willoughby & Hambleton ward and the Selby and Ainsty constituency.

For serious buyers, YO8 9FQ is a diverse rural area with a mix of families, workers and retirees. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a traditional countryside zone — mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. The 33 average age reflects a thriving young professional community — a good mix of renters and first-time buyers, with strong employment rates. 63% 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 19 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £320k, down 11.9% 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 9FQ are sourced from Output Area E00189832 (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 9FQ. The average age is 32.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British96.8%
Asian / British Asian1.7%
Black / African / Caribbean0.2%
Other / Mixed1.2%

Economic Activity

51%Active
FT: 36%
Unemployed: 1%
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Community Makeup: A balanced, mature neighborhood. The average age points to a solid foundation of mid-career individuals.

home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 281,500

7 sales · Mean £ 299,785

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

YO8 9FQ has low crime rates — 19 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 offences14
Anti-social behaviour13
Criminal damage and arson4
Public order2
Vehicle crime2

school Local Schools

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Thorpe Willoughby Community Primary School

Requires Improvement269 pupils0.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

4 nearby
  • Field Lane Store0.7 km
  • Fox Lane Stores0.6 km
  • Best One Convenience Store0.7 km
  • Mark's Rubs & Marinades0.2 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

2 nearby
  • Lola's Garden0.4 km
  • The Fox Inn0.5 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

2 nearby
  • Fox Lane Fryer0.5 km
  • Hart's Coffee House/Deli0.7 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Selby4.7 km
  • Sherburn-In-Elmet7.1 km
  • South Milford7.9 km

Bus Stops

  • Beechfield Close0.3 km
  • Beechfield Close0.4 km
  • Foxdale Avenue0.4 km
  • Foxdale Avenue0.4 km
  • Londesborough Grove0.5 km