The Waterfront is in Selby and in North Yorkshire district. YO8 8FB is located in the Selby East electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Selby and Ainsty. This postcode has been in use since 2006-10-01.
StreetScan combines information about The Waterfront, Selby, YO8 8FB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: YO8 8FE, YO8 8FD, YO8 8BL, YO8 8BJ, YO8 8AG, YO8 5AY, YO8 8BE, YO8 8BZ, YO8 8BG.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding YO8 8FB is primarily male, with 56.8% of the population 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 | 45.1% | 43.2% | -1.9% | 51.0% | -7.8% |
| Male | 54.9% | 56.8% | 1.9% | 49.0% | 7.8% |
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 8FB, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 61.6% 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 | 55.8% | 61.6% | 5.8% | 37.9% | 23.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 22.8% | 10.2% | -12.6% | 44.2% | -34.0% |
| Married: Same sex | 1% | 1.1% | 0.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Separated | 8.6% | 6.2% | -2.4% | 2.2% | 4.0% |
| Divorced | 11.2% | 16.4% | 5.2% | 9.1% | 7.3% |
| Widowed | 0.5% | 4.5% | 4.0% | 6.1% | -1.6% |
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 | 50.9% | 42% | -8.9% | 48.4% | -6.4% |
| Good health | 36.6% | 39.6% | 3.0% | 33.6% | 6.0% |
| Fair health | 8.9% | 14% | 5.1% | 12.7% | 1.3% |
| Bad health | 3.6% | 3.9% | 0.3% | 4.0% | -0.1% |
| Very bad health | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 1.2% | -0.7% |
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 | 13.2% | 15.3% | 2.1% | 18.2% | -2.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17.3% | 13.6% | -3.7% | 9.6% | 4.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.3% | 14.7% | -2.6% | 13.4% | 1.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.6% | 7.3% | 3.7% | 5.3% | 2.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.7% | 16.4% | 1.7% | 16.9% | -0.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 24.4% | 29.9% | 5.5% | 33.8% | -3.9% |
| Other | 9.6% | 2.8% | -6.8% | 2.8% | 0.0% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96.1% 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 | 4.5% | 0% | -4.5% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Pakistani | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 1.3% | 0.5% | -0.8% | 1.6% | -1.1% |
| Black African | 2.2% | 0% | -2.2% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 1.0% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| White | 89.3% | 96.1% | 6.8% | 81.4% | 14.7% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 1.3% | 0.5% | -0.8% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Other | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 1.6% | -1.1% |
In this area, 78.6% 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 | 77.7% | 78.6% | 0.9% | 83.2% | -4.6% |
| European Union | 12.9% | 18.9% | 6.0% | 6.1% | 12.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 2.2% | 1% | -1.2% | 2.7% | -1.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 5.4% | 0.5% | -4.9% | 5.6% | -5.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 1.3% | -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 | 77.7% | 79% | 1.3% | 83.2% | -4.2% |
| 10+ Years | 1.8% | 8.3% | 6.5% | 9.8% | -1.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 10.3% | 8.3% | -2.0% | 2.9% | 5.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 8.9% | 2.9% | -6.0% | 2.2% | 0.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.3% | 1.5% | 0.2% | 1.9% | -0.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 66% | 76.7% | -10.7% |
| Ireland | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| France | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Germany | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| Poland | 10.5% | 1.3% | 9.2% |
| Romania | 0.5% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Other EU countries | 4.8% | 1.5% | 3.3% |
| Central and South America | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 15.3% | 13.5% | 1.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 47.8% | 37.2% | 10.6% |
| Christian | 37.7% | 46.2% | -8.5% |
| Buddhist | 1% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Muslim | 2.4% | 6.5% | -4.1% |
| Other religion | 2.9% | 0.6% | 2.3% |
| Not answered | 8.2% | 6.0% | 2.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around The Waterfront was 70.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 59.8% lower than the Selby East average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
The Waterfront has the 15th lowest crime rate of 44 local areas in Selby East and the 545th highest crime rate of 2,071 local areas in North Yorkshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 20.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -46.7%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flat 26 Chandlers The Waterfront, Selby, North Yorkshire Flats/Maisonettes, a newly built property | £42,000 | 2008-03-14 | £47,533 |
| Flat 5 Chandlers The Waterfront, Selby, North Yorkshire Flats/Maisonettes, a newly built property | £46,000 | 2007-11-23 | £51,065 |
| Flat 34 Chandlers The Waterfront, Selby, North Yorkshire Flats/Maisonettes, a newly built property | £52,500 | 2007-05-18 | £59,896 |
| Full-Time Employee | 91 |
| Part-Time Employee | 26 |
| Unemployed | 11 |
| Self-Employed | 10 |
| Retired | 10 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 9 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Other | 6 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 35 |
| Human health and social work activities | 19 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 16 |
| Manufacturing | 11 |
| Transport and storage | 11 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 10 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Education | 5 |
| Other | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Mining and quarrying | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barlby Bridge Community Primary School Thomas Street , Barlby Road YO8 5AA | 3out of 4 | 405 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Selby Abbey Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School New Lane , YO8 4QB | 3out of 4 | 700 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Barwic Parade Community Primary School, Selby Barwic Parade , Petre Avenue YO8 8DJ | 3out of 4 | 727 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Selby Community Primary School Flaxley Road , YO8 4DL | 3out of 4 | 1,330 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Staynor Hall Primary Academy Staynor Link , YO8 8GE | 3out of 4 | 1,489 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | 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 | 1,304 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Brayton Academy Doncaster Road , YO8 9QS | 4out of 4 | 1,922 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Barlby High School York Road , Barlby YO8 5JP | 3out of 4 | 3,007 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 | 1,034 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 | 936 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lola's Garden | Station Cafe, Selby Bus Station | 497 yd | |
| No. 1 The Crescent | 1 The Crescent, Selby | 535 yd | |
| Pizza Thyme | 39 Denison Road, Selby | 588 yd | |
| Megna Takeaway & Restaurant | 24-26 Church Hill, Selby | 627 yd | |
| Selby District AVS | Community House, Portholme Road | 687 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nelson Inn | 134 Ousegate, Selby | 138 yd | |
| The Malt Shovel | Ousegate, Selby | 138 yd | |
| The Baize Lounge | 2 The Crescent, Selby | 529 yd | |
| The Three Swans | 23 Church Hill, Selby | 621 yd | |
| Abbey Vaults | James Street, Selby | 685 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lucky Star | 2 Volta Street, Selby | 300 yd | |
| Le Raj Restaurant | Ground Floor, 64-66 Ousegate | 488 yd | |
| Tutti's Pizza | 14-16 New Street, Selby | 548 yd | |
| Canton Star | 32 Barlby Road, Barlby | 556 yd | |
| Red Lantern | 48 Ousegate, Selby | 578 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | Portholme Road, Selby | 596 yd | |
| Wm Morrison Supermarkets Limited | Supermarket, Market Cross | 762 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 18A Abbey Walk, Selby | 926 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Selby Olympia (Ouse Bank Recreation Ground) Ouse Bank | grass pitches | 366 yd |
| Barlby Bridge Primary School BARLBY ROAD | grass pitches | 481 yd |
| Profiles Selby (Closed) Portholme Crescent | health and fitness suite | 600 yd |
| Serendipity Ladies Health & Fitness MICKLEGATE | health and fitness suite | 763 yd |
| T & L Selby Juniors (Closed) Denison Road | grass pitches | 801 yd |
| Freemantle Recreation Ground NEW LANE | grass pitches | 817 yd |
| Denison Road Football Pitches DENISON ROAD | grass pitches | 828 yd |
| Selby College Sports Hall (Closed) Abbots Road | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 951 yd |
| Selby College ABBOTS ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 1,004 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% |
| Median download speed | 68.2 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 58.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 79.98 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 79.98 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 19.9 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.