Postcode Analysis Selby, Yorkshire and The Humber

DONCASTER ROAD, YO8 9HD House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for DONCASTER ROAD, YO8 9HD.

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Population

316

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Avg Age

52

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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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8/10
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10/10
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3/10
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4/10
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1/10
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7/10
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5/10
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10/10
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4/10
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Area Character

A sought-after, premium postcode. YO8 9HD's low deprivation rank, 96% ownership, and £295k 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 down 56.5% year-on-year.

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

YO8 9HD is a sought-after residential area on Doncaster Road, 1.5km 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 9HD offers a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. Outside of residential hours, includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. The 52 average age signals a mature family neighbourhood — long-term residents, good local schools, and high levels of owner-occupation. 96% 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 £295k, down 56.5% 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 9HD are sourced from Output Area E00142043 (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 9HD. The average age is 51.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British99.4%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed0.6%

Economic Activity

43%Active
FT: 27%
Unemployed: 2%
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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

£ 299,000

8 sales · Mean £ 289,056

Semi-Detached

£ 195,000

3 sales · Mean £ 186,666

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

YO8 9HD has low crime rates — 13 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.

Anti-social behaviour17
Violence and sexual offences17
Criminal damage and arson5
Public order4
Burglary3

school Local Schools

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Brayton Church of England Primary School

Inadequate382 pupils0.3 km
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St Mary's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy

Good169 pupils0.9 km
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Brayton Academy

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

Good210 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

5 nearby
  • Feelgood - Sale Ltd0.6 km
  • Latin Fusion0.6 km
  • C Dawson + Sons Ltd0.3 km
  • Bespoke Sweets and Party Design0.5 km
  • Slimming World Franchise0.2 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

1 nearby
  • The Grey Horse0.1 km
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Tesco0.3 km
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Takeaway Shop

1 nearby
  • Mill Lane Stables0.5 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • Swan Inn0.3 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Selby2.6 km
  • Hensall7.7 km
  • Whitley Bridge8.8 km

Bus Stops

  • Greenacres Crescent0.2 km
  • Brayton Green0.2 km
  • Greenacres Crescent0.2 km
  • Mill Lane0.2 km
  • The Swan0.3 km