Living in YO8, North Yorkshire
What the open data says about house prices, schools, crime and flood risk around YO8 in North Yorkshire. Built from the same sources as every property report on this site, not opinion or marketing copy.
House prices
Average price in North Yorkshire: £270,569, up 3.1% on a year ago (2026-06). The wider Yorkshire and The Humber average is £207,948.
What actually sold around YO8
90 recorded home sales on the streets around central YO8 in the last 2 years, with a median of £151,667 and a range from £38,492 to £392,500. Mostly terraced houses.
| Address | Type | Sold for | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14 THE HAVEN, YO8 8BJ | terraced | £150,000 | 2026-06-01 |
| FLAT 5 1 STATION HOUSES, YO8 8BH | flat-maisonette | £59,500 | 2026-04-30 |
| 7 JOHN STREET, YO8 5AJ | terraced | £170,000 | 2026-04-29 |
| 23 FOSTERGATE, YO8 8DZ | terraced | £148,500 | 2026-04-02 |
| 90 VOLTA STREET, YO8 8DF | terraced | £147,000 | 2026-04-01 |
| 54 VOLTA STREET, YO8 8DF | terraced | £151,667 | 2026-03-27 |
Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. Every sale of a registered property in England and Wales appears here once it completes, so the most recent weeks are always still filling in.
Schools nearby
14 schools within 3 miles , of which 80% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
| Nearest well-rated schools | Stage | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Selby Abbey Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School | Primary | Good | 0.4 mi |
| St Mary's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy | Primary | Good | 1.1 mi |
| Brayton Church of England Primary School | Primary | Good | 1.4 mi |
| Wistow Parochial Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School | Primary | Good | 2.9 mi |
| Barlby High School | Secondary | Requires improvement | 1.8 mi |
| Barlby Bridge Community Primary School | Primary | Not rated | 0.3 mi |
11 state primary and 3 state secondary schools within range, and no fee-paying schools.
What people here do for work
The most common occupations among working residents, from the 2021 Census. This is occupation rather than industry: it says what people do, not which industries employ them.
| Occupation group | Share of workers |
|---|---|
| Elementary occupations | 21.3% |
| Process, plant and machine operatives | 13.6% |
| Skilled trades | 12.9% |
| Professional occupations | 9.7% |
| Sales and customer service | 9.7% |
Source: ONS Census 2021, table TS063, for this district's small area.
Crime
196 crimes recorded within roughly a mile of central YO8 in 2026-06, most commonly violent crime.
Flood risk
Zone 3 (high probability), river flooding. This is the Environment Agency's flood zone for the area's centre point, an individual property's own risk can differ, especially near a specific watercourse.
Deprivation
This area falls in decile 3 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation (most deprived nationally), based on North Yorkshire's figures.
Common questions about YO8
What is the average house price in YO8?
The average sold price in North Yorkshire is £270,569 as of 2026-06, according to the UK House Price Index.
Are house prices rising in YO8?
Prices in North Yorkshire are up 3.1% on a year ago (UK House Price Index).
What do houses actually sell for in YO8?
The median of 90 recorded sales around central YO8 in the last 2 years is £151,667, ranging from £38,492 to £392,500 (HM Land Registry Price Paid Data).
Are the schools good in YO8?
14 schools sit within 3 miles of central YO8, and 80% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
How much crime is there in YO8?
196 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central YO8 in 2026-06, most commonly violent crime (Police.uk).
Is YO8 at risk of flooding?
Central YO8 sits in Zone 3 (high probability) for river and sea flooding (Environment Agency). Individual addresses vary, so check the full report for a specific property.
Is YO8 a good place to live?
That depends on what you need, so here is what the official data says rather than an opinion: 80% of nearby schools are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted; the median home sells for £151,667; the area sits in decile 3 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation; 196 crimes were recorded within about a mile. Every one of those figures names its source on this page.
Is YO8 safe?
196 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central YO8 in 2026-06, according to Police.uk. The most common category was violent crime. Crime counts follow how many people are around, so a busy district records more than a quiet one of the same size.
Neighbouring districts
Weighing two up? YO8 or DN14, YO8 or YO19, YO8 or WF11.
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