Ness Bank Close is in Brayton, Selby and in North Yorkshire district. YO8 9RP is located in the Brayton & Barlow electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Selby and Ainsty. This postcode has been in use since 2009-12-01.
StreetScan combines information about Ness Bank Close, Brayton, Selby, YO8 9RP and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: YO8 9RR, YO8 9SZ, YO8 9RL, YO8 9SU, YO8 9RN, YO8 9DT, YO8 9DY, YO8 9SY, YO8 9SW.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around YO8 9RP is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51% | 51.8% | 0.8% | 51.0% | 0.8% |
| Male | 49% | 48.2% | -0.8% | 49.0% | -0.8% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of YO8 9RP there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 63.4% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 23.2% | 22.6% | -0.6% | 37.9% | -15.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 62.4% | 63.4% | 1.0% | 44.2% | 19.2% |
| Separated | 1.6% | 1.8% | 0.2% | 2.2% | -0.4% |
| Divorced | 6.3% | 5.8% | -0.5% | 9.1% | -3.3% |
| Widowed | 6.6% | 6.4% | -0.2% | 6.1% | 0.3% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (85.3%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 50% | 48% | -2.0% | 48.4% | -0.4% |
| Good health | 39.3% | 37.3% | -2.0% | 33.6% | 3.7% |
| Fair health | 8.6% | 11.5% | 2.9% | 12.7% | -1.2% |
| Bad health | 1.8% | 2.4% | 0.6% | 4.0% | -1.6% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% | 1.2% | -0.4% |
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 | 18.2% | 15.2% | -3.0% | 18.2% | -3.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.5% | 8.8% | -3.7% | 9.6% | -0.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15% | 18% | 3.0% | 13.4% | 4.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 6.6% | 6.7% | 0.1% | 5.3% | 1.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 15% | 18.3% | 3.3% | 16.9% | 1.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 28.5% | 29.6% | 1.1% | 33.8% | -4.2% |
| Other | 4.1% | 3.4% | -0.7% | 2.8% | 0.6% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98.4% 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 | 0.3% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 1.6% | -1.1% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.5% | -2.2% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Mixed Other | 0.5% | 0.3% | -0.2% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 99.2% | 98.4% | -0.8% | 81.4% | 17.0% |
In this area, 98.7% 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 | 95.5% | 98.7% | 3.2% | 83.2% | 15.5% |
| European Union | 2.9% | 0.3% | -2.6% | 6.1% | -5.8% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% | 5.6% | -4.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95.5% | 98.7% | 3.2% | 83.2% | 15.5% |
| 10+ Years | 0.5% | 1.1% | 0.6% | 9.8% | -8.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.9% | -2.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.1% | 0% | -2.1% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.6% | 0.3% | -1.3% | 1.9% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 91.6% | 76.7% | 14.9% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 7.9% | 13.5% | -5.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 27.9% | 37.2% | -9.3% |
| Christian | 65% | 46.2% | 18.8% |
| Buddhist | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Muslim | 0.3% | 6.5% | -6.2% |
| Not answered | 6.3% | 6.0% | 0.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Ness Bank Close was 54.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 68.5% higher than the Brayton & Barlow average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Ness Bank Close has the 13th highest crime rate of 50 local areas in Brayton & Barlow and the 745th highest crime rate of 2,071 local areas in North Yorkshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 10.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 66.1%.

Households in this area have a similar level level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 60% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Ness Bank Close, Selby, North Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building | £310,000 | 2025-09-26 | £310,000 |
| 4 Ness Bank Close, Selby, North Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building | £415,000 | 2019-03-12 | £532,249 |
| 2 Ness Bank Close, Selby, North Yorkshire Detached, a newly built property | £215,000 | 2011-07-29 | £335,633 |
| 3 Ness Bank Close, Selby, North Yorkshire Detached, a newly built property | £322,500 | 2011-05-27 | £507,276 |
| 4 Ness Bank Close, Selby, North Yorkshire Detached, a newly built property | £364,950 | 2011-01-28 | £566,302 |
YO8 9RP area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 0% 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.
The percentage of retired residents living in YO8 9RP area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 34% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 112 |
| Full-Time Employee | 100 |
| Part-Time Employee | 52 |
| Self-Employed | 29 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 13 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Unemployed | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 36 |
| Human health and social work activities | 30 |
| Manufacturing | 24 |
| Education | 23 |
| Construction | 18 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 13 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 11 |
| Other | 9 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 8 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 3 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brayton Church of England Primary School Brayton Lane , Brayton YO8 9DZ | - not rated | 356 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy Baffam Lane , YO8 9AX | - not rated | 374 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Selby, Longman's Hill Community Primary School Myrtle Avenue , Brayton YO8 9BG | 3out of 4 | 780 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Selby Abbey Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School New Lane , YO8 4QB | 3out of 4 | 1,960 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Staynor Hall Primary Academy Staynor Link , YO8 8GE | 3out of 4 | 1,974 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brayton Academy Doncaster Road , YO8 9QS | 4out of 4 | 742 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Selby High School Specialist School for the Arts and Science Leeds Road , YO8 4HT | 3out of 4 | 1,549 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Barlby High School York Road , Barlby YO8 5JP | 3out of 4 | 5,306 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 | 2,342 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 | 1,774 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 Grey Horse | Grey Horse Inn, Doncaster Road | 769 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Selby Bowling Club Ltd | Clubhouse, Baffam Lane | 349 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | Tesco Express, Doncaster Road | 556 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Selby Bowling Club BAFFAM LANE | indoor bowls | 309 yd |
| St Marys Rc Primary School BAFFAM LANE | grass pitches | 418 yd |
| Brayton Church Of England Vc Primary School BRAYTON LANE | grass pitches | 466 yd |
| Foxhill Lane Playing Fields THE COMMUNITY CENTRE THE COMMUNITY CENTRE FOXHILL LANE | grass pitches | 754 yd |
| Longmans Hill Community Primary School MYRTLE AVENUE | grass pitches | 764 yd |
| Brayton High School Doncaster Road | grass pitches | 769 yd |
| Foxhill Lane Rugby Field Foxhill Lane | grass pitches | 933 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 | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| 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 | 23.1 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 23.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 27.27 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 27.27 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 6.4 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 6.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 7.05 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.