YO8 9HX is a sought-after residential area within the YO8 district of Selby. Administratively it sits within Thorpe Willoughby & Hambleton ward and the Selby and Ainsty constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in YO8, YO8 9HX offers a diverse rural area with a mix of families, workers and retirees. During the day, includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. A balanced community with an average age of 36 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 67% 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 11 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. 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 9HX are sourced from Output Area E00189869 (shared with 21 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
YO8 9HX House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for YO8 9HX.
606
36
£ 46,200 /yr
54%
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
YO8 9HX is a premium owner-occupier postcode — 67% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. Very low crime and mature demographics confirm this as a prestige address.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for YO8 9HX. The average age is 36.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Highly settled. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic, providing a stable community feel.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
YO8 9HX has low crime rates — 11 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and criminal damage and arson. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Hambleton Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
1 nearby- Copper Top Coffee0.4 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Owl Hotel & Restaurant0.5 km
Takeaway Shop
1 nearby- Ruchee Takeaway0.3 km
Retailers - Other
3 nearby- Joolis Pickles0.2 km
- Camblesforth Mini Market0.3 km
- Hambleton Stores0.5 km
Pub, NightClub
1 nearby- Red Lion Inn0.3 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Sherburn-In-Elmet5.4 km
- South Milford6.0 km
- Selby6.6 km
Bus Stops
- Wheatsheaf Inn0.1 km
- St Mary's Approach0.2 km
- White House Farm0.2 km
- Red Lion0.2 km
- Hambleton Village Green0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: YO89HX · Data under Open Government Licence