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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 52 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
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
52
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
30.74(-29%)
Anti-social behaviour
23.8(+73%)
Criminal damage and arson
5.55(-35%)
Shoplifting
4.46(-48%)
Other theft
3.87(-42%)
Yorkshire and The Humber average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
8,862
87.85%
Other White
875
8.67%
Other
63
0.62%
Gypsy or Irish Traveller
36
0.36%
Irish
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 129 recent sales, the median property price is £200,000 in Selby West area, with individual transactions ranging from £71,000 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, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Selby West over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached29£335,000
Flats16£108,805
Semi-Detached55£215,000
Terraced29£165,000

10 years median price trend in Selby West

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

Data Sources

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