Kays Terrace is in Selby and in North Yorkshire district. YO8 4HB is located in the Selby West electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Selby and Ainsty. This postcode has been in use since 1998-06-01.
StreetScan combines information about Kays Terrace, Selby, YO8 4HB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: YO8 4HA, YO8 4HD, YO8 4FB, YO8 4AS, YO8 4HS, YO8 4HN, YO8 4AQ, YO8 4AL, YO8 4AJ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around YO8 4HB is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 53.2% | 50.8% | -2.4% | 51.0% | -0.2% |
| Male | 46.8% | 49.2% | 2.4% | 49.0% | 0.2% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 23.8% | 37.9% | 14.1% | 37.9% | 0.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 41.5% | 34% | -7.5% | 44.2% | -10.2% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Separated | 3.6% | 3.4% | -0.2% | 2.2% | 1.2% |
| Divorced | 18.1% | 16% | -2.1% | 9.1% | 6.9% |
| Widowed | 13% | 7.8% | -5.2% | 6.1% | 1.7% |
Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.
Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 40.9% | 40.3% | -0.6% | 48.4% | -8.1% |
| Good health | 27.2% | 33.7% | 6.5% | 33.6% | 0.1% |
| Fair health | 20.4% | 15.6% | -4.8% | 12.7% | 2.9% |
| Bad health | 7.7% | 8.2% | 0.5% | 4.0% | 4.2% |
| Very bad health | 3.8% | 2.1% | -1.7% | 1.2% | 0.9% |
During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 40.4% | 24.6% | -15.8% | 18.2% | 6.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 9.3% | 9.2% | -0.1% | 9.6% | -0.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11.9% | 12.6% | 0.7% | 13.4% | -0.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.7% | 11.1% | 6.4% | 5.3% | 5.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.8% | 12.1% | 2.3% | 16.9% | -4.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 19.2% | 27.5% | 8.3% | 33.8% | -6.3% |
| Other | 4.7% | 2.9% | -1.8% | 2.8% | 0.1% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 95.9% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| White | 99.1% | 95.9% | -3.2% | 81.4% | 14.5% |
| Arab | 0% | 2.5% | 2.5% | 0.6% | 1.9% |
| Other | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.0% |
In this area, 87.7% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 97.9% | 87.7% | -10.2% | 83.2% | 4.5% |
| European Union | 1.7% | 4.1% | 2.4% | 6.1% | -2.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.8% | 0.8% |
| Africa | 0.4% | 2% | 1.6% | 2.7% | -0.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0% | 4.1% | 4.1% | 5.6% | -1.5% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97.4% | 87.7% | -9.7% | 83.2% | 4.5% |
| 10+ Years | 1.3% | 3.3% | 2.0% | 9.8% | -6.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.4% | 2.5% | 2.1% | 2.9% | -0.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.4% | 4.9% | 4.5% | 2.2% | 2.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 0.4% | 1.6% | 1.2% | 1.9% | -0.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 65.7% | 76.7% | -11.0% |
| Ireland | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Poland | 2.9% | 1.3% | 1.6% |
| Other EU countries | 2.1% | 1.5% | 0.6% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| South-East Asia | 1.7% | 0.2% | 1.5% |
| No passport held | 26% | 13.5% | 12.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 40.5% | 37.2% | 3.3% |
| Christian | 48.8% | 46.2% | 2.6% |
| Muslim | 2.9% | 6.5% | -3.6% |
| Sikh | 1.7% | 0.9% | 0.8% |
| Not answered | 6.2% | 6.0% | 0.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Kays Terrace was 339.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 92.7% higher than the Selby East average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Kays Terrace has the 4th highest crime rate of 44 local areas in Selby East and the 54th highest crime rate of 2,071 local areas in North Yorkshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 105.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 48.9%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 84% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 Kays Terrace, Selby, North Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £73,500 | 2014-07-23 | £108,113 |
| 7 Kays Terrace, Selby, North Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £58,750 | 2011-11-07 | £90,526 |
| 7 Kays Terrace, Selby, North Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £59,500 | 2008-03-14 | £84,523 |
| 5 Kays Terrace, Selby, North Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £85,000 | 2005-01-28 | £141,940 |
| 5 Kays Terrace, Selby, North Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £59,950 | 2003-11-21 | £126,358 |
YO8 4HB area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
| Full-Time Employee | 72 |
| Retired | 54 |
| Part-Time Employee | 23 |
| Self-Employed | 17 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 13 |
| Other | 10 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Looking after home or family | 5 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Manufacturing | 11 |
| Education | 9 |
| Other | 8 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 8 |
| Human health and social work activities | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 3 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 2 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Selby Community Primary School Flaxley Road , YO8 4DL | 3out of 4 | 288 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Selby Abbey Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School New Lane , YO8 4QB | 3out of 4 | 520 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Barlby Bridge Community Primary School Thomas Street , Barlby Road YO8 5AA | 3out of 4 | 1,110 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Selby, Longman's Hill Community Primary School Myrtle Avenue , Brayton YO8 9BG | 3out of 4 | 1,234 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy Baffam Lane , YO8 9AX | - not rated | 1,472 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Selby High School Specialist School for the Arts and Science Leeds Road , YO8 4HT | 3out of 4 | 295 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Brayton Academy Doncaster Road , YO8 9QS | 4out of 4 | 1,155 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Barlby High School York Road , Barlby YO8 5JP | 3out of 4 | 3,699 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Selby College Abbot's Road , YO8 8AT | - not rated | 2,039 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Rubicon Centre Raincliffe Street , YO8 4AN | 3out of 4 | 323 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Giant Bellflower | 47A Gowthorpe, Selby | 322 yd | |
| The Olive Branch | 71-73 Gowthorpe, Selby | 322 yd | |
| Bar Paradise | 1 Gowthorpe, Selby | 322 yd | |
| Caramba Steakhouse Ltd | 73 Brook Street, Selby | 370 yd | |
| Polish Bistro 81 | 81 Brook Street, Selby | 370 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The New Inn | 4 Gowthorpe, Selby | 329 yd | |
| Cricketers Arms | 17-18 Market Place, Selby | 492 yd | |
| The Blackamoor Head Hotel | 6 Finkle Street, Selby | 528 yd | |
| Club Atomic | 13A Finkle Street, Selby | 535 yd | |
| Abbey Vaults | James Street, Selby | 539 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The New Little Coffee House | 8 Brook Street, Selby | 226 yd | |
| Hung Fong Chinese Takeaway | 82 Brook Street, Selby | 232 yd | |
| Pizza King | Ground Floor, 45 Gowthorpe | 309 yd | |
| Abbey Fisheries | 61 Gowthorpe, Selby | 322 yd | |
| Lucky Horse | 35 Gowthorpe, Selby | 322 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | 18A Abbey Walk, Selby | 434 yd | |
| Wm Morrison Supermarkets Limited | Supermarket, Market Cross | 474 yd | |
| Tesco | Portholme Road, Selby | 686 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Abbey Leisure Centre (Selby) (Closed) Scott Road | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 209 yd |
| Selby Town Fc RICHARD STREET | grass pitches | 241 yd |
| Selby Community Primary School FLAXLEY ROAD | grass pitches | 338 yd |
| Selby Leisure Centre SCOTT ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 352 yd |
| Selby High School LEEDS ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 354 yd |
| Freemantle Recreation Ground NEW LANE | grass pitches | 412 yd |
| Selby Squash Club THE MALTINGS THE MALTINGS FLAXLEY ROAD | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 590 yd |
| Profiles Selby (Closed) Portholme Crescent | health and fitness suite | 634 yd |
| Serendipity Ladies Health & Fitness MICKLEGATE | health and fitness suite | 637 yd |
| Barlby Bridge Primary School BARLBY ROAD | grass pitches | 1,007 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 0.0% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.