Farm Way is in Selby and in North Yorkshire district. YO8 4YL 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 Farm Way, Selby, YO8 4YL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: YO8 4YA, YO8 4YD, YO8 4YF, YO8 4YB, YO8 4YE, YO8 4DR, YO8 4DW, YO8 4DE, YO8 4DP.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around YO8 4YL is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 57.1% | 51.3% | -5.8% | 51.0% | 0.3% |
| Male | 42.9% | 48.7% | 5.8% | 49.0% | -0.3% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around YO8 4YL, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 46.6% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 40% | 46.6% | 6.6% | 37.9% | 8.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 33.8% | 36.2% | 2.4% | 44.2% | -8.0% |
| Married: Same sex | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 2.5% | 3.4% | 0.9% | 2.2% | 1.2% |
| Divorced | 15% | 10.3% | -4.7% | 9.1% | 1.2% |
| Widowed | 7.5% | 3.4% | -4.1% | 6.1% | -2.7% |
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 | 42.9% | 36.9% | -6.0% | 48.4% | -11.5% |
| Good health | 39.2% | 36.5% | -2.7% | 33.6% | 2.9% |
| Fair health | 13.8% | 18.1% | 4.3% | 12.7% | 5.4% |
| Bad health | 3.3% | 8.1% | 4.8% | 4.0% | 4.1% |
| Very bad health | 0.8% | 0.4% | -0.4% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
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.
This area stands out for its low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 14.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 35.6% | 20% | -15.6% | 18.2% | 1.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 18.8% | 21.7% | 2.9% | 9.6% | 12.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 20% | 17.1% | -2.9% | 13.4% | 3.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.1% | 6.9% | 3.8% | 5.3% | 1.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10% | 14.9% | 4.9% | 16.9% | -2.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 7.5% | 14.3% | 6.8% | 33.8% | -19.5% |
| Other | 5% | 5.1% | 0.1% | 2.8% | 2.3% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 99.2% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| White | 99.6% | 99.2% | -0.4% | 81.4% | 17.8% |
| Other | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
In this area, 91.2% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 96.3% | 91.2% | -5.1% | 83.2% | 8.0% |
| European Union | 3.3% | 7.3% | 4.0% | 6.1% | 1.2% |
| Africa | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 5.6% | -5.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 1.3% | -0.2% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95.8% | 91.2% | -4.6% | 83.2% | 8.0% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 4.2% | 4.2% | 9.8% | -5.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.1% | 3.1% | 1.0% | 2.9% | 0.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.2% | -1.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.1% | 1.1% | -1.0% | 1.9% | -0.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 62.3% | 76.7% | -14.4% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Italy | 1.5% | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| Poland | 9.2% | 1.3% | 7.9% |
| South-East Asia | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 26.2% | 13.5% | 12.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 56.3% | 37.2% | 19.1% |
| Christian | 36.5% | 46.2% | -9.7% |
| Other religion | 2.3% | 0.6% | 1.7% |
| Not answered | 4.9% | 6.0% | -1.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Farm Way was 108.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 38.5% lower than the Selby East average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Farm Way has the 20th highest crime rate of 44 local areas in Selby East and the 300th highest crime rate of 2,071 local areas in North Yorkshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 75.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -19.3%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Farm Way, Selby, North Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £110,000 | 2016-01-22 | £158,304 |
| 2 Farm Way, Selby, North Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £117,500 | 2007-02-09 | £178,369 |
| 2 Farm Way, Selby, North Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £50,000 | 2001-08-31 | £171,336 |
| 2 Farm Way, Selby, North Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £41,150 | 2000-12-18 | £149,792 |
| 2 Farm Way, Selby, North Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £29,000 | 1999-08-13 | £122,522 |
YO8 4YL 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 | 67 |
| Part-Time Employee | 27 |
| Retired | 18 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 14 |
| Self-Employed | 11 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 10 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Other | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 23 |
| Transport and storage | 11 |
| Manufacturing | 9 |
| Human health and social work activities | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Education | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Construction | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Mining and quarrying | 2 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 1 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 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 | 741 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Selby Abbey Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School New Lane , YO8 4QB | 3out of 4 | 1,363 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Barlby Bridge Community Primary School Thomas Street , Barlby Road YO8 5AA | 3out of 4 | 1,630 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Selby, Longman's Hill Community Primary School Myrtle Avenue , Brayton YO8 9BG | 3out of 4 | 2,227 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy Baffam Lane , YO8 9AX | - not rated | 2,382 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 | 1,262 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Brayton Academy Doncaster Road , YO8 9QS | 4out of 4 | 1,993 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Barlby High School York Road , Barlby YO8 5JP | 3out of 4 | 3,519 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 | 2,913 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 | 1,293 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unicorn Inn | 15 Bondgate, Selby | 499 yd | |
| The New Inn | 4 Gowthorpe, Selby | 1,077 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Star Hot Pizza | 44 Flaxley Road, Selby | 665 yd | |
| Golden Dragon | 52 Flaxley Road, Selby | 665 yd | |
| Kitchen 62 | 62 Flaxley Road, Selby | 666 yd | |
| Pizza Roma | 50 Flaxley Road, Selby | 666 yd | |
| Zia Selby | 1A Flaxley Road, Selby | 838 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | 18A Abbey Walk, Selby | 1,035 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Selby Community Primary School FLAXLEY ROAD | grass pitches | 690 yd |
| Selby Squash Club THE MALTINGS THE MALTINGS FLAXLEY ROAD | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 691 yd |
| Selby Town Fc RICHARD STREET | grass pitches | 792 yd |
| Selby Leisure Centre SCOTT ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 825 yd |
| Abbey Leisure Centre (Selby) (Closed) Scott Road | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 868 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.