YO8 9RU is a safe, established residential area on Moat Way, 1.1km from Westfield in Brayton. Administratively it sits within Brayton & Barlow ward and the Selby and Ainsty constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, YO8 9RU is these neighbourhoods include younger than group average individuals, frequently born in the eu. many residents are of mixed or multiple ethnicities. many are unmarried or divorced. many reside in privately rented detached houses or flats, some of which are underoccupied. individuals are more likely than the group average to be educated to a level/highers or degree level, and to work in managerial occupations. unemployment rates are lower than the group average. many of these neighbourhoods are found close to industrial estates. The daytime character shifts — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. The 40 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 45% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 13 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £125k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, up 4.1% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for YO8 9RU are sourced from Output Area E00142036 (shared with 11 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
MOAT WAY, YO8 9RU House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MOAT WAY, YO8 9RU.
492
40
£ 40,100 /yr
41%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
With 45% social renting, YO8 9RU is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal. Property prices are trending up 4.1% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for YO8 9RU. The average age is 39.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 119,000
10 sales · Mean £ 115,600
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
YO8 9RU 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.
school Local Schools
Brayton Academy
St Mary's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy
Brayton Church of England Primary School
Selby, Longman's Hill Community Primary School
Selby High School Specialist School for the Arts and Science
The Rubicon Centre
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
5 nearby- C Dawson + Sons Ltd0.6 km
- Feelgood - Sale Ltd0.7 km
- Latin Fusion0.8 km
- Slimming World Franchise0.6 km
- Bespoke Sweets and Party Design0.5 km
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- Selby R.U.F.C.0.9 km
- Selby Bowling Club Ltd0.9 km
- Swan Inn0.3 km
Restaurant, Cafe
1 nearby- The Grey Horse0.6 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Tesco0.3 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Selby2.2 km
- Hensall8.3 km
- Whitley Bridge9.3 km
Bus Stops
- Moat Way Estate0.3 km
- 7 hail and ride end0.3 km
- Fox Hill Lane0.3 km
- Meadow Croft0.3 km
- The Swan0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: YO89RU · Data under Open Government Licence