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Brayton & Barlow

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About

Brayton & Barlow ward is situated in the Selby District of North Yorkshire, encompassing the villages of Brayton and Barlow along with surrounding rural land. The area is characterised by residential housing and agricultural fields, with the A19 road forming a significant transport route through it. Local amenities are centred on the village communities, including primary schools and village halls serving the resident population.

The landscape is predominantly flat, typical of the Vale of York, with drainage ditches and hedgerows marking field boundaries. Brayton's St. Wilfrid's Church, a Grade I listed building with Norman origins, stands as a historical focal point. The ward's economy has traditional ties to farming, while many residents commute to employment in larger nearby towns such as Selby and York.

Area overview

On average Brayton & Barlow has very low deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 16 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 6.9% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Brayton & Barlow is £52,753 per year. There are 5 schools in Brayton & Barlow: 4 primary (0 Outstanding and 3 Good) and 1 secondary (1 Outstanding and 0 Good). Brayton & Barlow is home to around 6,346 people, with a population density of about 388.2 per km2.

Crime rate
1/10
Crimes per 1k residents
16
Deprivation level
2/10
Income level
8/10
Social housing
6.9%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Brayton & Barlow Population
6,346
Population density
388.2 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
9.14(-79%)
Anti-social behaviour
7.88(-43%)
Criminal damage and arson
2.36(-72%)
Public order
1.26(-86%)
Burglary
0.95(-81%)
Yorkshire and The Humber average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
6,064
95.54%
Other White
146
2.3%
Irish
28
0.44%
Other
16
0.25%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
16
0.25%
Total population: 6,347

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
1,620
30.96%
Level 3 (A level)
991
18.94%
No qualifications
818
15.63%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
755
14.43%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
511
9.76%
Total 16+ residents: 5,233

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,275
46.35%
Owns with a mortgage
955
34.71%
Private landlord or letting agency
185
6.72%
Other social rented
153
5.56%
Social rents from council
89
3.24%
Total households: 2,751

Property prices in Brayton & Barlow

Based on 82 recent sales, the median property price is £270,000 in Brayton & Barlow area, with individual transactions ranging from £120,000 up to £575,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Brayton & Barlow 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 Brayton & Barlow over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached40£335,250
Flats2£127,500
Semi-Detached37£243,000
Terraced3£185,000

10 years median price trend in Brayton & Barlow

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Brayton & Barlow.

Data Sources

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