Postcode Analysis Selby, Yorkshire and The Humber

MAIN ROAD, YO8 9HW House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MAIN ROAD, YO8 9HW.

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Population

183

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Avg Age

54

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Avg Income

£ 46,200 /yr

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Employed

41%

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

A sought-after, premium postcode. YO8 9HW's low deprivation rank, 83% ownership, and £177k median price place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. £177k prices and low crime — this postcode commands a premium for good reason. Property prices are trending up 57.8% year-on-year.

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

YO8 9HW is a sought-after residential area on Main Road in Hambleton (Selby). Administratively it sits within Thorpe Willoughby & Hambleton ward and the Selby and Ainsty constituency.

For serious buyers, YO8 9HW 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 54) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 83% 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: With prices averaging £177k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, up 57.8% 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 9HW are sourced from Output Area E00189848 (shared with 9 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 9HW. The average age is 53.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British97.8%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed2.2%

Economic Activity

41%Active
FT: 29%
Unemployed: 0%
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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

£ 230,000

1 sales · Mean £ 230,000

Terraced

£ 118,750

2 sales · Mean £ 118,750

Detached

£ 397,500

2 sales · Mean £ 397,500

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

YO8 9HW has low crime rates — 13 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and drugs. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences14
Drugs2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Other crime1

school Local Schools

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Hambleton Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School

Good172 pupils0.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

3 nearby
  • Camblesforth Mini Market0.5 km
  • Hambleton Stores0.7 km
  • Joolis Pickles0.5 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • Red Lion Inn0.5 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

1 nearby
  • Copper Top Coffee0.1 km
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Owl Hotel & Restaurant0.7 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

1 nearby
  • Ruchee Takeaway0.5 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Sherburn-In-Elmet5.7 km
  • South Milford6.3 km
  • Selby6.4 km

Bus Stops

  • Council Houses0.2 km
  • Council Houses0.2 km
  • St Mary's Approach0.2 km
  • White House Farm0.2 km
  • Wheatsheaf Inn0.3 km