Azalea Mews is in Selby and in North Yorkshire district. YO8 4RW is located in the Selby West electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Selby and Ainsty. This postcode has been in use since 2005-12-01.
StreetScan combines information about Azalea Mews, Selby, YO8 4RW and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: YO8 4XH, YO8 4XJ, YO8 4XG, YO8 4DF, YO8 4XZ, YO8 4XS, YO8 4DQ, YO8 4XX, YO8 4DG.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding YO8 4RW has a slightly higher male population, with 50.3% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.6% | 49.7% | 0.1% | 51.0% | -1.3% |
| Male | 50.4% | 50.3% | -0.1% | 49.0% | 1.3% |
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 | 33.5% | 32.6% | -0.9% | 37.9% | -5.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 46.1% | 49.8% | 3.7% | 44.2% | 5.6% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 1.7% | 2.2% | 0.5% | 2.2% | 0.0% |
| Divorced | 13.9% | 10.9% | -3.0% | 9.1% | 1.8% |
| Widowed | 3.9% | 3.7% | -0.2% | 6.1% | -2.4% |
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 | 42.9% | 49.5% | 6.6% | 48.4% | 1.1% |
| Good health | 40.8% | 34.6% | -6.2% | 33.6% | 1.0% |
| Fair health | 13.5% | 11.3% | -2.2% | 12.7% | -1.4% |
| Bad health | 2.5% | 3.3% | 0.8% | 4.0% | -0.7% |
| Very bad health | 0.4% | 1.4% | 1.0% | 1.2% | 0.2% |
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 | 22.6% | 22.5% | -0.1% | 18.2% | 4.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 21.3% | 11.6% | -9.7% | 9.6% | 2.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17% | 10.5% | -6.5% | 13.4% | -2.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 7.4% | 9% | 1.6% | 5.3% | 3.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.7% | 19.9% | 8.2% | 16.9% | 3.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 13% | 23.6% | 10.6% | 33.8% | -10.2% |
| Other | 7% | 3% | -4.0% | 2.8% | 0.2% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96.2% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.7% | 0.3% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| White | 96.5% | 96.2% | -0.3% | 81.4% | 14.8% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Arab | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.6% | 1.0% |
| Other | 0.7% | 0.5% | -0.2% | 1.6% | -1.1% |
In this area, 83.4% 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 | 89.4% | 83.4% | -6.0% | 83.2% | 0.2% |
| European Union | 7.4% | 14.7% | 7.3% | 6.1% | 8.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 2.7% | -1.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.8% | 0% | -1.8% | 5.6% | -5.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| British Overseas | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 89% | 83.1% | -5.9% | 83.2% | -0.1% |
| 10+ Years | 3.5% | 9.7% | 6.2% | 9.8% | -0.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.7% | 5% | 4.3% | 2.9% | 2.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.5% | 1.7% | -1.8% | 2.2% | -0.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.2% | 0.6% | -2.6% | 1.9% | -1.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 64.2% | 76.7% | -12.5% |
| Portugal | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Spain | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Poland | 14.3% | 1.3% | 13.0% |
| Romania | 1.1% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 0.3% | 1.5% | -1.2% |
| North Africa | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 18.7% | 13.5% | 5.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 36% | 37.2% | -1.2% |
| Christian | 56.6% | 46.2% | 10.4% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 1.6% | 6.5% | -4.9% |
| Other religion | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Not answered | 4.1% | 6.0% | -1.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Azalea Mews was 53.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 65.8% higher than the Brayton & Barlow average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Azalea Mews has the 14th highest crime rate of 50 local areas in Brayton & Barlow and the 758th highest crime rate of 2,071 local areas in North Yorkshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 36.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -9.2%.

Households in this area have a slightly lower level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 67% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 Azalea Mews, Selby, North Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £245,000 | 2024-07-11 | £261,400 |
| 3 Azalea Mews, Selby, North Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building | £205,000 | 2015-10-02 | £284,799 |
| 2 Azalea Mews, Selby, North Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building | £185,000 | 2015-07-03 | £264,103 |
| 1 Azalea Mews, Selby, North Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building | £185,000 | 2009-12-18 | £294,577 |
| 2 Azalea Mews, Selby, North Yorkshire Detached, a newly built property | £178,000 | 2006-06-15 | £287,410 |
YO8 4RW area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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 | 114 |
| Retired | 47 |
| Part-Time Employee | 34 |
| Looking after home or family | 19 |
| Self-Employed | 17 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 10 |
| Other | 9 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 34 |
| Human health and social work activities | 21 |
| Manufacturing | 21 |
| Construction | 16 |
| Education | 11 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 11 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 2 |
| Mining and quarrying | 2 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Real estate 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 | 481 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Selby Abbey Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School New Lane , YO8 4QB | 3out of 4 | 1,107 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Barlby Bridge Community Primary School Thomas Street , Barlby Road YO8 5AA | 3out of 4 | 1,612 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Selby, Longman's Hill Community Primary School Myrtle Avenue , Brayton YO8 9BG | 3out of 4 | 1,650 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy Baffam Lane , YO8 9AX | - not rated | 1,747 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 | 728 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Brayton Academy Doncaster Road , YO8 9QS | 4out of 4 | 1,345 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Barlby High School York Road , Barlby YO8 5JP | 3out of 4 | 3,950 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 | 2,644 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 | 928 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Caramba Steakhouse Ltd | 73 Brook Street, Selby | 843 yd | |
| Polish Bistro 81 | 81 Brook Street, Selby | 843 yd | |
| The Giant Bellflower | 47A Gowthorpe, Selby | 869 yd | |
| The Olive Branch | 71-73 Gowthorpe, Selby | 869 yd | |
| Bar Paradise | 1 Gowthorpe, Selby | 869 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The New Inn | 4 Gowthorpe, Selby | 853 yd | |
| Unicorn Inn | 15 Bondgate, Selby | 910 yd | |
| Club Atomic | 13A Finkle Street, Selby | 1,033 yd | |
| Cricketers Arms | 17-18 Market Place, Selby | 1,036 yd | |
| The Blackamoor Head Hotel | 6 Finkle Street, Selby | 1,042 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Star Hot Pizza | 44 Flaxley Road, Selby | 502 yd | |
| Golden Dragon | 52 Flaxley Road, Selby | 502 yd | |
| Kitchen 62 | 62 Flaxley Road, Selby | 502 yd | |
| Pizza Roma | 50 Flaxley Road, Selby | 502 yd | |
| The New Little Coffee House | 8 Brook Street, Selby | 760 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | 18A Abbey Walk, Selby | 896 yd | |
| Wm Morrison Supermarkets Limited | Supermarket, Market Cross | 1,032 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Selby Community Primary School FLAXLEY ROAD | grass pitches | 343 yd |
| Selby Town Fc RICHARD STREET | grass pitches | 508 yd |
| Abbey Leisure Centre (Selby) (Closed) Scott Road | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 597 yd |
| Selby High School LEEDS ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 665 yd |
| Selby Leisure Centre SCOTT ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 679 yd |
| Selby Squash Club THE MALTINGS THE MALTINGS FLAXLEY ROAD | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 763 yd |
| Selby Tennis Club Court Lane | tennis courts | 812 yd |
| Freemantle Recreation Ground NEW LANE | grass pitches | 1,011 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.