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About

Selby West is a residential district situated on the western edge of the town of Selby. The area is characterised by post-war and modern housing estates, providing homes for a significant portion of the town's population. Its layout is functional, with local shops and schools serving the community's daily needs. The district offers a practical living environment, closely connected to the town centre for more comprehensive services and employment opportunities.

The landscape here is largely flat, typical of the Vale of York, with the River Ouse flowing nearby. A notable feature is the proximity to the vast, flat fields that define the surrounding agricultural land. The area provides direct access to the Selby Canal, a quiet waterway popular for walking and fishing. This setting creates a distinct contrast between the residential streets and the open, rural vistas that begin just beyond the neighbourhood's boundaries.

Area overview

On average Selby West has moderate deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 32 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 14.0% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Selby West is £49,739 per year. There are 1 schools in Selby West: 0 primary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). Selby West is home to around 7,008 people, with a population density of about 531.6 per km2.

Crime rate
2/10
Crimes per 1k residents
32
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
14%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Selby West Population
7,008
Population density
531.6 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
19.41(-56%)
Anti-social behaviour
9.56(-33%)
Criminal damage and arson
3.42(-60%)
Other theft
2.14(-68%)
Public order
2.14(-76%)
Yorkshire and The Humber average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
6,452
92.03%
Other White
373
5.32%
Irish
31
0.44%
Gypsy or Irish Traveller
27
0.39%
Other
26
0.37%
Total population: 7,011

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
1,590
27.4%
No qualifications
1,185
20.42%
Level 3 (A level)
1,003
17.29%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
790
13.62%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
592
10.2%
Total 16+ residents: 5,802

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,280
41.93%
Owns with a mortgage
952
31.18%
Private landlord or letting agency
268
8.78%
Social rents from council
232
7.6%
Other social rented
199
6.52%
Total households: 3,053

Property prices in Selby West

Based on 94 recent sales, the median property price is £260,000 in Selby West area, with individual transactions ranging from £80,500 up to £690,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

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

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

Median sale price, median price per square metre, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Selby West over the last year.
TypeSalesMedianMedian £/m²
Detached34£347,500£3,134
Flats6£136,250£2,167
Semi-Detached38£248,250£2,888
Terraced16£181,688£1,820

10 years median price trend in Selby West

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

Frequently asked questions about Selby West

Is Selby West safe?

Selby West records about 32 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very low crime rate for England — it scores 2 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level.

What is the average house price in Selby West?

The median sale price in Selby West is £260,000 (about £2,896 per square metre) based on 94 registered sales — HM Land Registry data.

Are there good schools in Selby West?

Selby West has 1 secondary school (1 Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is Selby West?

Selby West scores 4 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in Selby West sits around rank 18,220 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

What is the average household income in Selby West?

The average household income in Selby West is around £49,739 per year, and 14% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

All postcodes in Selby West

YO84XX

Hempbridge Road

YO89AS

Larkfield Road

YO89AF

Fairway

YO83QS

Wistow Road

YO84FE

Grange Meadows

YO84FJ

Wistow Mews

YO89TA

Castle Row

YO89RZ

Brackenhill Close

YO89RT

Steward Close

YO84YB

Hollywood

YO89DG

Westbourne Grove

YO84FN

Cockret View

YO89SR

Willow Bank

YO89AR

Foxhill Lane

YO84FG

Midfield Drive

YO84AZ

Fairfax Avenue

YO84DE

Wavell Street

YO89DJ

Westfield Avenue

YO84JP

Sandhill Lane

YO89BS

Doncaster Road

YO89RY

Brackenhill Lane

YO84JB

Orchard Road

YO84AY

Armoury Road

YO89SG

Peregrine Square

YO84FH

Highfield Road

YO89DB

Thatch Close

YO89AN

Green Lane

YO81SA

Selby West

YO89DN

Westfield Road

YO84XU

Lime Tree Gardens

YO84AR

Brook Street

YO89AA

Newcroft

YO84QY

Peppermint Way

YO89DF

Westbourne Terrace

YO89TE

Moat Way

YO89DD

Croftway

YO84JT

Aspen Close

YO89HA

Green Acres Close

YO89GR

St Wilfrids Drive

YO83RQ

Greenlands Lane

YO84HU

Leeds Road

YO84FP

Meadway Drive

YO84HN

Chapel House Court

YO89RD

Evergreen Way

YO84FU

Meadway

YO89AE

Hunters Way

YO84JL

West Park

YO84JQ

Leeds Road

YO84JN

West Park

YO84XG

Flaxley Road

YO84JH

Leeds Road

YO83RL

First Common Lane

YO83RE

Dam Lane

YO83RH

Selby West

YO89QR

The Courtneys

YO83RG

Dam Lane

YO89HG

Greenacres Drive

YO89RU

Moat Way

YO84YD

Buckle Court

YO84YE

St John Mews

YO89SD

Leeds Road

YO89LB

Mill Lane

YO89TP

Mansell Close

YO84XJ

Hempbridge Close

YO84XY

Blythe Close

YO89RX

Briar Cliffe

YO84JD

Orchard Close

YO89TB

Moat Way

YO89AD

Courtneys

YO84JJ

Court Drive

YO84JF

Applecroft Road

YO89DL

Newport Avenue

YO84YX

Bishop Court

YO84FF

Farmstead Court

YO83RX

Leeds Road

YO84HX

Leeds Road

YO84JG

Leeds Road

YO89FT

Doncaster Road

YO89RB

Moat Way

YO89HQ

Sandiacres

YO89BX

Doncaster Road

YO89RE

Conifers Close

YO89BL

Long Mann Hills Road

YO84YY

Deacon Court

YO89DW

Sandy Rise

YO89ET

Barff Lane

YO89AG

The Ruddings

YO89SF

Dam Lane

YO83RN

Little Moor Lane

YO84XZ

Staniland Drive

YO84JA

The Link

YO89EY

Greenacres Crescent

YO89BY

Doncaster Road

YO84HS

Gowthorpe

YO89ST

St Wilfrid's Crescent

YO89DE

Bridle Walk

YO84RW

Azalea Mews

YO89SB

Merlin Way

YO89TD

Moat Way

YO84XR

Wells Close

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.