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YO8

SELBY

North Yorkshire, Yorkshire, England

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YO8 encompasses SELBY and its surrounding areas in North Yorkshire, Yorkshire.

Avg price £254,707
1yr change ▲ 2.7%
Crime 31% below avg
Schools 0 Outstanding
Updated 2026-03
Average House Price

£254,707

▲ 2.7% vs last year

This area National avg £287K

11% below national avg

Crime Rate

55.8/1,000

This area National avg 81.3/1,000

31% below national avg

Schools (Ofsted)

25 schools

Broadband Speed

346 Mbps

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.

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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

£250K £253K £255K £258K £260K 2023 2024 2025

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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.

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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.

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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

0

Outstanding

9

Good

1

Requires improvement

0

Inadequate

Demographics

Source: ONS Census 2021

28,133

Population

67

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.

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346.0 Mbps

Avg Download

62.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

95%

Superfast Coverage

85%

Ultrafast Coverage

0%

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

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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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Frequently Asked Questions about YO8 SELBY

What is the average house price in YO8 SELBY?
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 SELBY 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 is the population of YO8 SELBY?
The population of YO8 (SELBY) is approximately 28,133 (ONS Census 2021). The median age is 67 years. 62% of homes are owner-occupied, 22% are privately rented, and 16% are social housing.
How fast is broadband 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 are schools like in YO8 SELBY?
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.

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