43,547TOTAL POPULATION
18,145HOUSEHOLDS
3.7%UNEMPLOYMENT RATE
£30,680AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME

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YO8 POSTCODE REGION

York (YO8)

The YO8 postcode area is located in the York postcode town region, within the county of North Yorkshire, and contains a total of 2121 individual postcodes.

There are 75 electoral wards in the YO8 postcode area, including Bridlington, Driffield, Filey, Malton, Pickering, Scarborough, Selby, Thirsk, Whitby, York which come under the local authority of the Selby Council.

Combining the whole postcode region, 23% of people in YO8 are classed as having an AB social grade, (i.e. 'white-collar' middle-upper class), compared to 27% across the UK.

This does not mean that the people of YO8 are poorer than other areas, but it may give an indication that there are areas of deprivation.


The YO8 postcode covers a wide area of the City of York district in Yorkshire, England. It is mainly residential, containing a mix of older and more modern housing, as well as some commercial premises.

YO8 is centred on the northern edge of the City of York, and includes the market towns of Selby, Eggborough, Howden, Riccall, and the villages of Whitgift, Cliffe, Barlow, Cawood, Drax, and Wistow. It also covers Pontefract, an old market town with a famous castle situated north-west of York.

Residents of the YO8 area have good access to local amenities. Selby is home to a thriving high street with numerous supermarkets, restaurants, and independent stores. Situated close to the banks of the River Ouse, the town also offers visitors the chance to explore its historical sites such as Selby Abbey dating back to 1069. Closer to home, the village of Riccall hosts an annual fair every June, while the nearby city of York is renowned for its atmospheric architecture and numerous visitor attractions.

There are a variety of schools and colleges in the YO8 area, including Selby Community Primary School and Eggborough Primary School for younger children, and Selby College and Eggborough Generating Station for secondary and post-16 education.

YO8 provides excellent transport links to much of the country, being located close to the A19, A63, and A1079 roads running from York and connecting to the M62 and M1 motorways. Train services to the South, North, and East call at stations in the area, including Eggborough, Selby, Howden, and Pontefract Monkhill.

The local healthcare facilities in the YO8 area are provided by both the NHS and private medical providers. Selby and Eggborough Medical Group operates three local surgeries, while York Teaching Hospital, located in the city of York, offers a comprehensive range of medical services.

The YO8 area is also served by a range of entertainment venues and leisure activities. Riccall Regatta, established in 1877, is a popular sailing club and often hosts weekly races. Shopping centres in York, Selby, and Howden offer a wealth of retail options, including major high street brands and independent stores.

With its great range of amenities, attractive scenery, and excellent transport links, YO8 is an ideal place to call home for residents and visitors alike.


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Demographics

UNEMPLOYMENT

  • 91%WORKING
  • 9%UNEMPLOYED

9% of people in YO8 are either unemployed or full time students. The average UK unemployment rate is currently 4%.

SOCIAL GRADES

  • 23%AB
  • 55%C2/C2
  • 22%DE

According to census records, 23% of people here have a social grade of AB (highest), compared to the national average of 27%.

ETHNICITY

  • 95%WHITE
  • 5%NON-WHITE

95% of people class themselves as 'white', compared to a national UK average of 81.9%.

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YO8North Yorkshire

North Yorkshire

The county of North Yorkshire

YO8 is located in the county of North Yorkshire, in England.

North Yorkshire has a total population of 1,145,700, making it the 14th largest county in the UK.

North Yorkshire has a total area of 3341 square miles, and a population density of 132 people per square kilometre. For comparison, Greater London has a density of 5,618 people/km2.

North Yorkshire Postal Town Map
Outward CodeYO8
Postal TownYork
MSOA NameSelby 005
LSOA NameSelby 005E
CountyNorth Yorkshire
RegionNorth Yorkshire
CountryEngland
Local AuthoritySelby
Area ClassificationMainly Rural (rural including hub towns >=80%)

YO8 Electoral Wards

The postal region of YO8, includes the local towns, villages, electoral wards and stations of:


Airmyn
Asselby
Aughton
Barlby
Barlow
Barmby on the Marsh
Beal
Belby
Biggin
Birkin
Boothferry
Brayton
Breighton
Brind
Bubwith
Burn
Camblesforth
Cawood
Chapel Haddlesey
Cliffe
Selby
Dawker Hill
Drax
East Common
Ellerton
Foggathorpe
Gateforth
Gribthorpe
Gunby
Gundy
Hambleton
Harlthorpe
Hemingbrough
Highfield
Hook
Howden
Howdendyke
Kelfield
Kilpin
Kilpin Pike
Knedlington
Laytham
Little Airmyn
Little Skipwith
Long Drax
Lund
Menthorpe
Moor End
Newhay
Newland
Newsholme
North Duffield
North Howden
Nun Appleton
Osgodby
Selby
Osgodby Common
Ouse
Riccall
Ryther
Selby
Selby Dam
Skelton
Skipwith
South Duffield
Spaldington
Stillingfleet
Temple Hirst
Thorpe Willoughby
Thorpe Wood
West End
West Haddlesey
Willitoft
Wistow
Woodhall
Wressle
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Click on an 'outward' code for more information. For example, the outward postcode page 'EC2M' will give you an alphabetical list covering all postcodes located in the region, from 'EC2M 1BB' through to 'EC2M 7YA'.

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