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Barlby & Riccall

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About

Barlby and Riccall are neighbouring villages situated on the flat, fertile plain of the River Ouse floodplain in North Yorkshire. The area is characterised by agricultural land and is positioned just south of the historic market town of Selby. The landscape is largely open, with the villages connected by local roads that run through farmland. The presence of the river and its associated drainage channels shapes the surrounding environment.

The villages themselves are residential, with local amenities serving the community. A notable feature is the Selby Canal, which passes through Riccall and was historically a vital transport link for the local coal industry. The area's history is also marked by its proximity to the site of the Battle of Fulford, which occurred nearby in 1066. The flat terrain makes it a popular area for cycling along the Trans Pennine Trail route.

Area overview

On average Barlby & Riccall has moderate deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 23 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 6.2% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Barlby & Riccall is £57,997 per year. There are 5 schools in Barlby & Riccall: 4 primary (0 Outstanding and 4 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Barlby & Riccall is home to around 9,867 people, with a population density of about 108.1 per km2.

Crime rate
1/10
Crimes per 1k residents
23
Deprivation level
3/10
Income level
9/10
Social housing
6.2%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Barlby & Riccall Population
9,867
Population density
108.1 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
11.15(-74%)
Anti-social behaviour
9.53(-31%)
Criminal damage and arson
3.55(-58%)
Other theft
2.03(-69%)
Vehicle crime
1.93(-65%)
Yorkshire and The Humber average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
9,369
94.94%
Other White
201
2.04%
Chinese
47
0.48%
White and Asian (mixed)
42
0.43%
Irish
37
0.37%
Total population: 9,868

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
2,975
36.73%
Level 3 (A level)
1,504
18.57%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,229
15.17%
No qualifications
1,035
12.78%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
723
8.93%
Total 16+ residents: 8,099

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,659
40.42%
Owns with a mortgage
1,654
40.3%
Private landlord or letting agency
400
9.75%
Social rents from council
196
4.78%
Other social rented
96
2.34%
Total households: 4,104

Property prices in Barlby & Riccall

Based on 144 recent sales, the median property price is £282,500 in Barlby & Riccall area, with individual transactions ranging from £118,000 up to £915,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Barlby & Riccall in the last year.

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Barlby & Riccall over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached76£372,500
Flats3£180,000
Semi-Detached49£221,000
Terraced16£240,000

10 years median price trend in Barlby & Riccall

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Barlby & Riccall.

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.