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About

Selby West ward lies directly west of Selby town centre, encompassing a mix of residential neighbourhoods and open land. The area includes the communities of Brayton and Thorpe Willoughby, which function as distinct villages with their own local facilities. Housing is primarily composed of post-war and modern estates, alongside some older properties. The ward is bordered by the A19 and A63 roads, which frame its western and southern edges, providing major transport links.

The landscape is largely flat, characteristic of the Vale of York, with agricultural fields separating the settlements. A notable feature is the presence of the Selby Canal, which runs through the western part of the ward, historically connecting to the River Ouse. Brayton Barff, a small, wooded hill, offers a prominent local viewpoint over the surrounding lowland. The ward's eastern boundary is defined by the railway line leading to the town's station.

Area overview

On average Selby West has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 70 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 19.2% 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 £44,897 per year. There are 2 schools in Selby West: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). Selby West is home to around 10,085 people, with a population density of about 849.4 per km2.

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
70
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
19.2%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Selby West Population
10,085
Population density
849.4 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
40.46(-8%)
Anti-social behaviour
27.76(+94%)
Criminal damage and arson
7.44(-13%)
Shoplifting
5.75(-34%)
Other theft
5.65(-15%)
Yorkshire and The Humber average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
8,862
87.85%
Other White
875
8.67%
Other
63
0.62%
Irish
36
0.36%
Gypsy or Irish Traveller
36
0.36%
Total population: 10,088

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
2,102
25.25%
No qualifications
1,846
22.17%
Level 3 (A level)
1,384
16.62%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,132
13.6%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
974
11.7%
Total 16+ residents: 8,325

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,441
31.77%
Owns with a mortgage
1,276
28.13%
Private landlord or letting agency
717
15.81%
Social rents from council
539
11.88%
Other social rented
433
9.55%
Total households: 4,536

Property prices in Selby West

Based on 139 recent sales, the median property price is £207,000 in Selby West area, with individual transactions ranging from £73,000 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
Detached28£345,000£2,961
Flats17£120,000£2,183
Semi-Detached50£220,000£2,708
Terraced44£176,500£2,143

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 70 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England — it scores 4 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 £207,000 (about £2,415 per square metre) based on 139 registered sales — HM Land Registry data.

Are there good schools in Selby West?

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

How deprived is Selby West?

Selby West scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in Selby West sits around rank 13,962 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 £44,897 per year, and 19% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

All postcodes in Selby West

YO84JX

Hollymead Court

YO83AH

Holme Bank

YO84NL

Charles Street

YO84BT

Buller Street

YO84QY

Peppermint Way

YO89BH

The Mount

YO84AR

Brook Street

YO89BT

Doncaster Road

YO84HY

White Lodge

YO84HN

Chapel House Court

YO83LZ

Wistow Road

YO83RZ

Friars Meadow

YO84GA

Kitchener Close

YO83ND

Hillfield

YO84HD

Gowthorpe

YO83AX

Holme Lane

YO83AU

Coupland Road

YO84FF

Farmstead Court

YO83NG

Millgate Court

YO84JL

West Park

YO89SF

Dam Lane

YO89DN

Westfield Road

YO84BG

Flaxley Road

YO84JD

Orchard Close

YO83NA

Windmill Gardens

YO84YL

Farm Way

YO84JJ

Court Drive

YO83NB

Monk Lane

YO84DF

Flaxley Road

YO83AW

Coupland Road

YO84BR

Charles Street

YO84DJ

Abbey Close

YO83GA

Holmes Avenue

YO83ED

Clog Mill Gardens

YO84FP

Meadway Drive

YO83BH

Flaxley Road

YO83AE

Holme Meadow

YO89BL

Long Mann Hills Road

YO84JH

Leeds Road

YO83YU

Long Trods

YO83LT

High Meadow

YO84HX

Leeds Road

YO83FZ

Millgate

YO84JN

West Park

YO84FJ

Wistow Mews

YO84DA

Charles Street

YO84FN

Cockret View

YO84XG

Flaxley Road

YO84XR

Wells Close

YO89AD

Courtneys

YO84JG

Leeds Road

YO84YA

Cockret Road

YO83LQ

Dam Bank

YO89DE

Bridle Walk

YO83JZ

Millgate

YO83LD

Millgate

YO89DQ

Ferndale Road

YO83RE

Dam Lane

YO84LB

Low Meadow

YO83LF

Simpsons Yard

YO84XH

Flaxley Court

YO89QR

The Courtneys

YO84BQ

Carpenters Court

YO83AF

Holme Close

YO84FG

Midfield Drive

YO84BD

Buttermere Court

YO84YE

St John Mews

YO89AG

The Ruddings

YO84BS

Buller Street

YO84JQ

Leeds Road

YO84BY

Haig Street

YO84RU

Cross Hills Lane

YO84JB

Orchard Road

YO84BJ

Ceara Terrace

YO84FB

Chapel House Court

YO83ES

Elston Place

YO84BU

Kitchener Street

YO83AB

Coupland Court

YO84RW

Azalea Mews

YO84XS

Primrose Grove

YO84YS

Ebor Court

YO83WB

Topcliffe Court

YO83QS

Wistow Road

YO83RD

Carr Lane

YO83LS

Bondgate

YO83AD

Coupland Meadow

YO83AJ

Coupland Square

YO84BW

Flaxley Road

YO84BX

Powell Street

YO83RL

First Common Lane

YO84LR

Annie Street

YO84JF

Applecroft Road

YO89AE

Hunters Way

YO89BX

Doncaster Road

YO83JY

Alma Terrace

YO84YF

Kent Road

YO83AT

Coupland Road

YO89DJ

Westfield Avenue

YO84YJ

Carentan Close

YO83AR

Coupland 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.