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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 low deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 32 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 72% below the Yorkshire and The Humber average of 113 per 1,000. Approximately 13.9% 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. The median sale price in Selby West is £245,000 (around £268 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £178,375 and £296,000. 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
13.9%
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

Median price: £245,000
Price per sq ft: £268
Sales (last 12 months): 89
Typical range (middle 50%): £178K – £296K

Based on 89 recent sales, the median property price is £245,000 (about £268 per square foot) in Selby West area, with individual transactions ranging from £102,000 up to £680,000.

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 West over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached25£345,000£295
Semi-Detached39£235,000£277
Terraced16£195,000£195
Flats9£135,000£186

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Selby West

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Selby West.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£277,000£96,500£160,250£134,000
2017£258,995£98,000£171,500£143,000
2018£274,950£103,000£171,500£126,500
2019£277,000£110,000£175,000£170,000
2020£297,495£97,000£180,000£148,500
2021£312,500£112,500£190,000£153,000
2022£344,995£120,000£223,500£178,000
2023£361,245£125,000£217,000£217,500
2024£395,000£121,000£227,000£168,000
2025£337,500£125,000£240,000£178,375
2026£353,000£130,000£225,000£205,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Selby West.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Selby West.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£185£163£189£148
2017£226£170£200£138
2018£222£150£186£150
2019£229£164£201£144
2020£237£146£202£157
2021£246£189£217£174
2022£271£187£254£179
2023£274£193£261£198
2024£275£209£266£186
2025£275£215£267£190
2026£293£164£268£200
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Selby West.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Selby West 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.