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Selby Town

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About

Selby sits on the banks of the River Ouse in North Yorkshire, where the town centre clusters around the parish church, Selby Abbey. The abbey's stone tower rises above the riverside roofline and can be seen from the quayside and the main shopping streets. A mix of independent shops, cafes and a regular market line the town centre, and paths along the river provide space for walking and for boats to tie up at the waterfront. The layout still reflects the town’s role as a river port, with narrow lanes leading down to the water and wharfside features preserved in places.

The town grew through river trade and later through rail and mining, with traces of those industries visible in converted buildings and public spaces. Community facilities include a theatre, leisure centre and a station on the regional rail line that links Selby with the surrounding county. Annual events use the market place and riverside, and the abbey remains a focal point for concerts and civic gatherings, its tower marking Selby’s position on the Ouse.

Area overview

On average Selby Town has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 74 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 per household in Selby Town is £39,860 per year. There are 6 schools in Selby Town: 5 primary (0 Outstanding and 4 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Selby Town is home to around 13,299 people, with a population density of about 1,766.3 per km2.

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
74
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
22%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

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

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
41.58(-4%)
Anti-social behaviour
36.84(+168%)
Shoplifting
9.7(+12%)
Criminal damage and arson
6.84(-19%)
Public order
6.54(-27%)
Yorkshire and The Humber average

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

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
2,554
24.25%
No qualifications
2,172
20.62%
Level 3 (A level)
1,865
17.7%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,599
15.18%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
1,293
12.27%
Total 16+ residents: 10,534

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 172 recent sales, the median property price is £170,000 in Selby Town area, with individual transactions ranging from £38,492 up to £375,000.

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
Detached26£281,000
Flats22£101,500
Semi-Detached42£197,500
Terraced82£163,000

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

YO88GF

Pond View

YO89AQ

Harper Street

YO83AG

Holme View

YO84NZ

Fernlea Close

YO84PR

Park Row

YO84PU

The Crescent

YO84QR

Church Lane

YO84XN

Selby West

YO88BT

D'arcy Road

YO88SB

Jesse Close

YO83LQ

Dam Bank

YO84BJ

Ceara Terrace

YO84BW

Flaxley Road

YO88AA

Bawtry Road

YO88RG

Chestnut Way

YO83AY

Coupland Road

YO83AZ

Elston Avenue

YO88FG

Barwic Parade

YO81SW

Doncaster Road

YO83LW

Dobsons Row

YO84BA

Union Lane

YO88SG

Willow Green

YO83LH

Pitts Yard

YO84EL

Powell Street

YO88GW

Barleyfield Close

YO81TF

Doncaster Road

YO83AE

Holme Meadow

YO84DP

Dixon Court

YO84DR

Barker Drive

YO84EG

Flaxley Road

YO84QB

New Lane

YO84YF

Kent Road

YO88AE

Bawtry Road

YO88RR

Cedar Road

YO83GB

New Millgate

YO83LF

Simpsons Yard

YO85AG

Olympia Crescent

YO84BE

Gowthorpe

YO84HD

Gowthorpe

YO84PF

Abbey Place

YO84PJ

Church Hill

YO88BY

Parkin Avenue

YO83NE

Yew Tree Close

YO84NS

Market Place

YO85AQ

Thomas Street

YO85AS

Pond Street

YO88EA

Kitchen Drive

YO81TL

Doncaster Road

YO83AS

Coupland Road

YO84AU

Union Lane

YO84EQ

Micklegate

YO84LR

Annie Street

YO85BJ

Barlby Road

YO88AN

Denison Road

YO88BB

Benedict Avenue

YO81SP

Doncaster Road

YO81SD

Doncaster Road

YO81SG

Doncaster Road

YO84GS

Micklegate

YO81ST

Doncaster Road

Data Sources

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