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About

Selby is a market town in North Yorkshire, located along the River Ouse. The town is known for its historic Selby Abbey, a medieval church with striking architecture. The surrounding area features a mix of residential neighborhoods, green spaces, and local businesses, with a focus on community and heritage.

The town center offers a range of shops, cafes, and pubs, catering to both residents and visitors. Nearby, the Selby Canal and River Ouse provide opportunities for walking and boating. The area has good transport links, including a railway station connecting to York and Leeds, making it a practical base for commuters.

Area overview

On average Selby Town has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 119 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 22.0% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Selby Town is £35,500 per year. There are 6 schools in Selby Town: 5 primary (0 Outstanding and 4 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good).

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
119
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
22%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Selby Town Population
13,299
Population density
1,766.3 per km²

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
11,303
84.99%
Other White
1,378
10.36%
Other
82
0.62%
Chinese
69
0.52%
White and Asian (mixed)
62
0.47%
Total population: 13,299

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
1,756
29.71%
Private landlord or letting agency
1,332
22.54%
Owns outright
1,092
18.48%
Social rents from council
802
13.57%
Other social rented
727
12.3%
Total households: 5,910

Property prices in Selby Town

Based on 175 recent sales, the median property price is £170,000 in Selby Town area, with individual transactions ranging from £38,492 up to £420,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Selby Town 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 Selby Town over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached27£285,000
Flats23£99,000
Semi-Detached40£200,000
Terraced85£160,000

10 years median price trend in Selby Town

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Selby Town.

All postcodes in Selby Town

YO88AW

Carr Street

YO88GF

Pond View

YO89AQ

Harper Street

YO81FN

Selby Town

YO83LQ

Dam Bank

YO88AA

Bawtry Road

YO83AG

Holme Lane

YO84BW

Buller Street

YO84BJ

Flaxley Road

YO84NZ

Bainbridge Drive

YO84PR

Park Row

YO84PU

New Street

YO84QR

Church Lane

YO84XN

Selby Town

YO88AD

Canal View

YO88BT

D'arcy Road

YO88RG

Chestnut Way

YO88SB

Ash Way

YO83AY

Coupland Road

YO83AZ

Elston Avenue

YO83LH

Millgate

YO84EL

Flaxley Road

YO88FG

Barwic Parade

YO88GW

Barleyfield Close

YO81SW

Doncaster Road

YO81TF

Doncaster Road

YO83AE

Holme Meadow

YO83LW

Bondgate

YO84BA

Union Lane

YO84DP

Selby Town

YO84DR

Cockret Road

YO84EG

Flaxley Road

YO84QB

Market Lane

YO84YF

Bishop Court

YO88AE

Bawtry Road

YO88RR

Cedar Road

YO88SG

Cedar Way

YO83GB

Coupland Road

YO83LF

Millgate

YO84BE

Gowthorpe

YO84HD

Gowthorpe

YO84PF

Selby Town

YO84PJ

Church Hill

YO85AG

Olympia Crescent

YO85AT

Bank Road

YO88BY

Parkin Avenue

YO84NS

Selby Town

YO81TL

Doncaster Road

YO83AS

Coupland Road

YO83NE

Yew Tree Close

YO84AJ

York Street

YO84AU

Brook Street

YO84EQ

Micklegate

YO84LR

Selby Town

YO85AQ

Thomas Street

YO85AS

Bungalow Road

YO85BJ

Barlby Road

YO88AN

Benedict Avenue

YO88BB

Benedict Avenue

YO88EA

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Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.