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Sherburn in Elmet

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About

Sherburn in Elmet ward is a primarily rural area in the Selby District of North Yorkshire. It encompasses the large village of Sherburn in Elmet itself, along with surrounding smaller settlements and farmland. The landscape is characterised by flat, agricultural land typical of the Vale of York, with the ward lying close to the former Selby coalfield. The area has a long history as an important ecclesiastical centre.

The village is a local service hub with amenities centred along its main streets. Historically, it was home to a medieval hospital and a palace for the Archbishops of York, remnants of which can be seen. The ward's economy has traditionally been linked to agriculture and, more recently, logistics due to its proximity to major road links like the A1(M) and A63, which border the area.

Area overview

On average Sherburn in Elmet has moderate deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 48 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 14.1% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Sherburn in Elmet is £53,923 per year. There are 3 schools in Sherburn in Elmet: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). Sherburn in Elmet is home to around 8,569 people, with a population density of about 329.7 per km2.

Crime rate
2/10
Crimes per 1k residents
48
Deprivation level
3/10
Income level
8/10
Social housing
14.1%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Sherburn in Elmet Population
8,569
Population density
329.7 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
24.04(-46%)
Anti-social behaviour
17.86(+25%)
Criminal damage and arson
5.02(-42%)
Other theft
4.2(-37%)
Burglary
3.38(-34%)
Yorkshire and The Humber average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
8,170
95.3%
Other White
177
2.06%
Irish
37
0.43%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
35
0.41%
Indian
28
0.33%
Total population: 8,573

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
2,236
32.26%
Level 3 (A level)
1,311
18.91%
No qualifications
1,065
15.36%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,043
15.05%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
694
10.01%
Total 16+ residents: 6,932

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
1,500
41.1%
Owns outright
1,143
31.32%
Social rents from council
321
8.79%
Private landlord or letting agency
296
8.11%
Other social rented
239
6.55%
Total households: 3,650

Property prices in Sherburn in Elmet

Based on 133 recent sales, the median property price is £260,000 in Sherburn in Elmet area, with individual transactions ranging from £66,000 up to £635,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Sherburn in Elmet 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 Sherburn in Elmet over the last year.
TypeSalesMedianMedian £/m²
Detached57£345,000£3,332
Flats5£119,500£1,912
Semi-Detached41£250,000£2,907
Terraced30£183,000£2,602

10 years median price trend in Sherburn in Elmet

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Sherburn in Elmet.

Frequently asked questions about Sherburn in Elmet

Is Sherburn in Elmet safe?

Sherburn in Elmet records about 48 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 Sherburn in Elmet?

The median sale price in Sherburn in Elmet is £260,000 (about £2,991 per square metre) based on 133 registered sales — HM Land Registry data.

Are there good schools in Sherburn in Elmet?

Sherburn in Elmet has 2 primary schools (2 Good) and 1 secondary school (1 Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is Sherburn in Elmet?

Sherburn in Elmet scores 3 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in Sherburn in Elmet sits around rank 25,675 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 Sherburn in Elmet?

The average household income in Sherburn in Elmet is around £53,923 per year, and 14% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

All postcodes in Sherburn in Elmet

LS256GB

Squires Close

LS256BN

Rudstone Grove

LS256LR

Prospect Avenue

LS256NN

Garden Close

LS256AU

Garden Lane

LS256PQ

Moorland View

LS256LA

Pinfold Avenue

LS256BE

Orchard Cottages

LS259BL

Sherburn in Elmet

LS256FT

Bartlett Grove

LS256GX

Sherburn in Elmet

LS256GZ

Admiral Way

LS256LX

Fairfield Close

LS256DE

Springfield Road

LS256AW

Eversley Mount

LS256EX

Chestnut Gardens

LS256ND

Bramble Court

LS256NP

Copperfield Close

LS256QL

Boston Court

LS256QH

Bedford Drive

LS256NT

Pasture Grove

LS256EA

Finkle Hill

LS256DN

Moor Lane

LS256RE

Glentrool Avenue

LS256JT

Church Hill

LS256FG

Bramley Fold

LS256AN

West View

LS256QA

Horsa Place

LS256JH

Bishopdike Road

LS256FD

Moor Lane

LS256PE

Victoria Court

LS256BF

Hall Garth Mews

LS256LU

The Coppice

LS256QT

Weyland Road

LS256RH

Sherburn in Elmet

LS256PF

Henrys Mews

LS256LW

Showfield Close

LS256EF

Park Avenue

LS256PJ

Lincoln Way

LS256FQ

Orchard Close

LS256BS

Moor Road

LS256FZ

Rochester Row

LS256DA

Hungate Road

LS256LS

Fairway Close

LS256DG

Duffield Crescent

LS256BJ

Sir Johns Lane

LS256FY

Egremont Place

LS256RJ

Sherburn in Elmet

LS256AQ

Highfield Villas

LS256DL

Eversley Garth Crescent

LS255LQ

Great North Road

LS256AJ

Highfield Villas

LS256NY

North Sweeming Court

LS256BU

Springfield Road

LS256QF

Hengist Vale

LS256QQ

Peacock Way

LS256JW

Newthorpe

LS256JY

Sherburn in Elmet

LS256ET

Moor Lane

LS256GF

Braeburn Road

LS256FN

Moorland Way

LS256LP

Carousel Walk

LS256ES

Moor Lane Trading Estate

LS255BJ

Bridge Garth

LS256DQ

Appletree Way

LS256JS

Newthorpe

LS256BR

Deighton Avenue

LS256AF

Milford Road

LS256JG

Bishopdyke Road

LS256QJ

Barnet Chase

LS256QZ

Hodgson's Lane

LS256HT

Beechwood Close

LS256PG

Briardene Court

LS256ER

Cricketers Way

LS256GE

Brunswick Crescent

LS256NZ

Moor Lane

LS256DJ

Low Garth Link

LS256QN

Milford Road

LS256QD

Baynes Drive

LS256RF

Chalkhill Drive

LS256AD

Milford Road

LS256QG

Hotspur Way

LS256AG

New Lane

LS256NF

Blackburn Industrial Estate

LS256HP

Bishopdyke Road

LS256NG

Swordfish Way

LS256AP

Eversley Avenue

LS256AL

Highfield Green

LS256LF

Pinfold Way

LS256FH

Church Hill Rise

LS256QW

Athelstan Mews

LS256BX

East Bank

LS256DZ

Moor Lane

LS256DR

Wolsey Croft

LS256QS

Copley Drive

LS256DT

Wolsey Gardens

LS256AS

Garden Lane

LS256HW

Bishopdyke Road

LS256FB

Moxon Way

LS256DF

Springfield Road

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.