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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 96 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 15% below the Yorkshire and The Humber average of 113 per 1,000. Approximately 22.1% 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. The median sale price in Selby Town is £180,000 (around £214 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £147,750 and £233,000. There are 5 schools in Selby Town: 5 primary (0 Outstanding and 5 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
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
96
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
22.1%
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
53.99(+22%)
Anti-social behaviour
44.06(+208%)
Shoplifting
13.08(+49%)
Criminal damage and arson
9.17(+7%)
Public order
8.05(-9%)
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

Median price: £180,000
Price per sq ft: £214
Sales (last 12 months): 190
Typical range (middle 50%): £148K – £233K

Based on 190 recent sales, the median property price is £180,000 (about £214 per square foot) in Selby Town area, with individual transactions ranging from £38,492 up to £487,500.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Selby Town over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached30£315,000£262
Semi-Detached49£205,000£232
Terraced94£170,000£191
Flats17£100,000£169

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Selby Town

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Selby Town.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£226,000£105,000£144,190£130,000
2017£231,500£89,975£139,950£129,950
2018£229,500£78,750£139,625£126,000
2019£235,000£88,000£144,999£126,500
2020£230,000£97,375£151,000£133,998
2021£250,000£101,500£169,000£145,000
2022£270,000£118,750£183,250£161,000
2023£275,000£103,500£180,000£170,000
2024£275,000£105,000£190,000£165,000
2025£295,000£100,000£190,000£165,000
2026£315,000£107,500£230,000£171,125
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Selby Town.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Selby Town.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£223£150£179£154
2017£204£163£174£143
2018£207£165£180£147
2019£209£160£173£148
2020£204£162£178£160
2021£221£167£203£163
2022£245£191£215£186
2023£260£197£219£197
2024£264£195£227£191
2025£265£170£225£189
2026£263£189£228£191
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Selby Town.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Selby Town in the last year.

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for North Yorkshire district.

Band A£1,696
Band B£1,979
Band C£2,262
Band D£2,544
Band E£3,110
Band F£3,675
Band G£4,241
Band H£5,089

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.