YO8 — SELBY | Property Prices, Crime & Area Data

Property Prices in YO8

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data

The average property price in YO8 is £254,707, which is 28% below the North Yorkshire average of £354,925.

Properties in YO8 cost 11.3% less than the England and Wales average of £287,000.

House prices in YO8 have risen 2.7% over the past 12 months and risen 0.0% over five years.

Average Price by Property Type

Type	Average Price	Sales (12m)
Detached	£361,598	846
Semi-detached	£214,292	760
Terraced	£174,025	568
Flat	£110,878	147
All types	£254,707	2400

5-Year Price History

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Crime & Safety in YO8

Source: data.police.uk (rolling 12 months)

With 55.8 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents, YO8 has a crime rate well 31% below the national average of 81.3 per 1,000.

Crime by Type vs National Average

Violent crime

20.1 per 1,000 (avg: 22.1 per 1,000)

Burglary

1.1 per 1,000 (avg: 6.8 per 1,000)

Vehicle crime

1.1 per 1,000 (avg: 8.4 per 1,000)

Antisocial behaviour

16.0 per 1,000 (avg: 16.2 per 1,000)

Other theft

8.6 per 1,000 (avg: 9.5 per 1,000)

This area

National average

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Schools in YO8

Source: DfE Get Information About Schools / Ofsted

YO8 has 25 schools within or near its boundaries, including 9 rated Good by Ofsted.

Nearest Schools

School	Type	Ofsted	Distance
Bubwith Community Primary School	Primary	Good	mi
Thorpe Willoughby Community Primary School	Primary	Good	mi
Barwic Parade Community Primary School, Selby	Primary	Not inspected	mi
Barlby Bridge Community Primary School	Primary	Not inspected	mi
Barlby Community Primary School	Primary	Not inspected	mi

Outstanding

Good

Requires improvement

Inadequate

Demographics

Source: ONS Census 2021

28,133

Population

Median Age

62%

Owner-Occupied

72%

Economically Active

Tenure Type

Owner-occupied

62.0%

Private rent

22.0%

Social rent

16.0%

Broadband & Connectivity

Source: Ofcom Connected Nations

Average broadband download speeds in YO8 are 346.0 Mbps, with 99% of premises having access to superfast broadband and 90% with full fibre (FTTP) connectivity.

346.0 Mbps

Avg Download

62.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

95%

Superfast Coverage

85%

Ultrafast Coverage

Full Fibre (FTTP)

Council Tax

Source: Valuation Office Agency

Council tax in YO8 is collected by York Council. The Band D rate is £1,672/year.

Band A

8.0%

Band B

14.0%

Band C

25.0%

Band D

22.0%

Band E

16.0%

Band F

9.0%

Band G

5.0%

Band H

1.0%

Area Summary

YO8 — SELBY

Area Summary

YO8 (SELBY) offers property prices near the national average (£254,707), low crime (31% below national average), 25 nearby schools, and excellent broadband (346 Mbps average).

Prices

Below avg

Safety

Low crime

Schools

Weak

Broadband

Good

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Nearby Postcodes

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THIRSK

£337K

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YORK

£332K

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average house price in YO8?

The average house price in YO8 (SELBY) is £254,707, based on 2400 residential sales in the past 12 months. This is 11% below the national average of £287,000. Prices have risen by 2.7% over the past year.

Is YO8 a safe area to live?

Crime in YO8 is significantly below the national average (55.8 crimes per 1,000 residents vs the national average of 81.3). The most common crime types recorded are violent crime (20.1 per 1,000) and antisocial behaviour (16.0 per 1,000). Crime figures are sourced from data.police.uk rolling 12-month data.

What are the schools like in YO8?

There are 25 schools in or near YO8. 36% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 0 Outstanding and 9 Good. 1 school requires improvement.

What is the council tax in YO8?

Council tax in YO8 is collected by York Council. The Band D rate is £1,672 per year (2025–26). This is the total bill including county, district, police, and fire precepts.

What broadband speeds are available in YO8?

The average broadband download speed in YO8 is 346 Mbps. Superfast broadband (30 Mbps+) is available to 95% of premises, ultrafast to 85%, and full-fibre (FTTP) to 0%. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.

What percentage of homes in YO8 are owner-occupied?

According to the ONS Census 2021, 62% of homes in YO8 are owner-occupied. 22% are privately rented and 16% are social housing. The total population is approximately 28,133.