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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 34 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
1/10
Crimes per 1k residents
34
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
17.04(-61%)
Anti-social behaviour
16.69(+21%)
Criminal damage and arson
3.73(-56%)
Other theft
2.33(-65%)
Burglary
2.33(-55%)
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 151 recent sales, the median property price is £273,545 in Sherburn in Elmet area, with individual transactions ranging from £66,000 up to £565,000.

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, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Sherburn in Elmet over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached66£362,500
Flats8£122,250
Semi-Detached49£249,950
Terraced28£192,500

10 years median price trend in Sherburn in Elmet

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

All postcodes in Sherburn in Elmet

LS256DT

Wolsey Gardens

LS256JY

Sherburn in Elmet

LS259BS

Sherburn in Elmet

LS256BT

Springfield Road

LS256DH

Low Garth Road

LS256GW

Sherburn in Elmet

LS256LB

Pinfold Close

LS256NB

Aviation Road

LS256QP

Hairstreak Court

LS256FE

Kirkgate Mews

LS256FL

Church Hill Terrace

LS256NG

Swordfish Way

LS255AD

Milford Road

LS256AH

East View

LS256AR

Eversley Mount

LS256BH

Kirkgate

LS256EX

Chestnut Gardens

LS256TD

Damson Drive

LS256BL

Kirkgate

LS256RJ

Sherburn in Elmet

LS256ES

Moor Lane Trading Estate

LS256JP

Church Hill

LS256FB

Moxon Way

LS256GG

Braeburn Road

LS256BR

Deighton Avenue

LS256ND

Bramble Court

LS256QA

Horsa Place

LS256QF

Hengist Vale

LS255AG

Mill Lane

LS256AW

Eversley Mount

LS256FA

Bramley Park Avenue

LS256NQ

Saxon Grange

LS256QT

Weyland Road

LS256AQ

Highfield Villas

LS256DA

Hungate Road

LS256GA

Conference Court

LS256PG

Briardene Court

LS256TE

Pippin Close

LS256AD

Milford Road

LS256AU

Garden Lane

LS256EP

Moxon Way

LS256LQ

Pasture Way

LS256NW

Spitfire Way

LS256FJ

Orchard Drive

LS256QE

Hamilcar Close

LS256EL

Tadcaster Road

LS256EQ

Tomlinson Way

LS256GE

Brunswick Crescent

LS256GS

Tortoiseshell Close

LS256LE

Pinfold Garth

LS256QW

Athelstan Mews

LS256RA

Barnstone Court

LS256AT

Garden Lane

LS256EH

Elmete Avenue

LS256GF

Braeburn Road

LS256NU

Pasture Fold

LS256QZ

Hodgson's Lane

LS256BE

Orchard Cottages

LS256BF

Hall Garth Mews

LS256BY

Meadow View

LS256DF

Springfield Road

LS256DN

Moor Lane

LS256GY

Meadow Brown Road

LS256NS

Lancaster Close

LS256AL

Highfield Green

LS256BP

Eversley Court

LS256LA

Pinfold Avenue

LS256LF

Pinfold Way

LS256PU

Moorland Road

LS256QL

Boston Court

LS256DD

North Crescent

LS256DJ

Low Garth Link

LS256FP

Orchard Way

LS256FT

Bartlett Grove

LS256GJ

Orchard Drive

LS256AZ

Rose Crescent

LS256JG

Bishopdyke Road

LS256PE

Victoria Court

LS256ER

Cricketers Way

LS256FH

Church Hill Rise

LS256NA

Aviation Road

LS256QD

Baynes Drive

LS255LQ

Great North Road

LS256AE

High Trees Court

LS256AY

Rose Avenue

LS256DG

Duffield Crescent

LS256JH

Bishopdike Road

LS256NN

Garden Close

LS256RE

Glentrool Avenue

LS256AN

West View

LS256LZ

Pasture View

LS259AU

Sherburn in Elmet

LS256BZ

North Drive

LS256ED

Beech Grove

LS256FF

Bramley Walk

LS256NP

Copperfield Close

LS256PR

Saxon Court

LS256TB

Bramley Park Avenue

LS259BL

Sherburn in Elmet

LS256NX

Church Meadow

Data Sources

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