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Sherburn in Elmet

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

Deprivation level

3/10

Income level

8/10

Connectivity

N/A

Area Profile

Sherburn in Elmet Population

8,569

Population density

329.7 per km²

Crime

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

British

8,170

95.3%

Other White

177

2.06%

Irish

0.43%

White and Black Caribbean (mixed)

0.41%

Indian

0.33%

Total population: 8,573

Economics

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

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)

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.
Type	Sales	Median	Median £/m²	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Detached	57	£345,000	£3,332	£237,000	£308,000	£400,000	£553,000
Flats	5	£119,500	£1,912	£98,400	£102,000	£120,000	£128,000
Semi-Detached	41	£250,000	£2,907	£157,000	£230,000	£270,000	£325,000
Terraced	30	£183,000	£2,602	£92,850	£145,250	£228,750	£274,750

10 years median price trend in Sherburn in Elmet

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.

HM Land Registry • Police.uk • DfE • ONS • TfL • National Rail

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Area overview

Area Profile

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Demographics

Ethnic groups

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Housing

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Property prices in Sherburn in Elmet

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