Postcode Analysis Selby, Yorkshire and The Humber

PEREGRINE SQUARE, YO8 9SG House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PEREGRINE SQUARE, YO8 9SG.

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Population

554

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Avg Age

32

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Avg Income

£ 40,100 /yr

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Employed

52%

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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10/10
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9/10
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1/10
workEmployment
8/10
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4/10
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7/10
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1/10
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6/10
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7/10
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Area Character

No single demographic signal dominates YO8 9SG — age 32, 67% ownership, 2% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending up 57.6% year-on-year.

home £242,222 median price shield Safety 10/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

YO8 9SG is a safe, established residential area on Peregrine Square, 1.0km from Brayton Barff in Brayton. Administratively it sits within Brayton & Barlow ward and the Selby and Ainsty constituency.

For families considering a move, YO8 9SG represents a diverse rural area with a mix of families, workers and retirees. By day, the area transitions to a non-metropolitan suburban areas character: white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. With residents averaging 32 years old, this is a classic professional renter's neighbourhood — energetic, sociable, and career-focused. 67% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

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 £242k, up 57.6% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for YO8 9SG are sourced from Output Area E00189814 (shared with 10 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 9SG. The average age is 32.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British96.0%
Asian / British Asian0.4%
Black / African / Caribbean0.9%
Other / Mixed2.7%

Economic Activity

52%Active
FT: 37%
Unemployed: 2%
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Area Vibe: Highly settled. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic, providing a stable community feel.

home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 273,475

20 sales · Mean £ 284,116

Terraced

£ 115,000

1 sales · Mean £ 115,000

Semi-Detached

£ 199,950

11 sales · Mean £ 190,336

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

YO8 9SG has low crime rates — 19 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 behaviour14
Violence and sexual offences10
Public order4
Criminal damage and arson4
Other crime1

school Local Schools

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Brayton Church of England Primary School

Inadequate382 pupils0.9 km
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St Mary's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy

Good169 pupils1.3 km
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Brayton Academy

Outstanding696 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

5 nearby
  • C Dawson + Sons Ltd0.9 km
  • Feelgood - Sale Ltd0.1 km
  • Latin Fusion0.0 km
  • Bespoke Sweets and Party Design1.0 km
  • Slimming World Franchise0.3 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

1 nearby
  • The Grey Horse0.5 km
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Tesco0.7 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

1 nearby
  • Mill Lane Stables0.4 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • Swan Inn0.7 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Selby3.0 km
  • Hensall7.7 km
  • Whitley Bridge8.6 km

Bus Stops

  • Moat Way0.3 km
  • Moat Way0.3 km
  • Greenacres Crescent0.4 km
  • Greenacres Crescent0.4 km
  • 7 hail and ride end0.5 km