Canal View Selby, North Yorkshire
59 addresses across 2 postcodes (YO8), about 160 m long, classed as a restricted local access road. USRN 34206029.
- Energy: 12 homes have an energy certificate (D: 1, E: 2, F: 5, G: 4).
- Flood: 3 addresses on its postcodes are in areas at high or medium risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water.
- Council tax: Most homes around it are in council tax band A; Band D in North Yorkshire costs £2,544 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Selby, about 630 m (0.4 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: There is a small park or garden about 540 m (0.3 miles) away, and Selby Park (2.2 hectares) is about 550 m (0.3 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 7.7 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 6.6 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 5 to 6 m above sea level.
- Noise: 32 of its 59 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Posterngate Surgery, about 570 m (0.4 miles) away, with 3 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 280 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 29% of households owned their home and 18% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 32 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often shoplifting.
Sales on this street
No sales recorded on this street since January 1995 under this street name.
Energy performance certificates
12 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 58 m². Most common: House, mid-terrace (8); House, end-terrace (4). Built: 1900-1929 (12).
Each home's certificates and sales (12 addresses)
Council tax
What each band costs in North Yorkshire in 2026-27: Band D £2,544 a year on average, including the police, fire and any county and parish charges.
| A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| £1,696 | £1,979 | £2,262 | £2,544 | £3,110 | £3,675 | £4,241 | £5,089 |
Homes by band in the neighbourhood around this street: most are in band A (60% of about 1,250 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: no postcode centre in this street's postcodes is in one.
- Listed buildings on or by this street: none.
- Article 4 direction (removing permitted development rights): none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Tree preservation orders: none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Green belt: no.
Brownfield land registered for housing within 1 km (0.6 miles)
- Land at Canal View, Bawtry Road, Selby: up to 30 homes, not permissioned (20 m)
- Council waste depot at the end of Prospect Way: up to 32 homes, not permissioned (200 m)
- Selby-61, not permissioned (240 m)
- Industrial Chemicals Ltd, Canal View, Bawtry Road, Selby: up to 300 homes, permissioned (400 m (0.2 miles))
- Land south of Portholme Road, Selby: up to 38 homes, not permissioned (450 m (0.3 miles))
- Police Building south of Portholme Road: up to 32 homes, not permissioned (470 m (0.3 miles))
- Shipyard Road Pump Station, Shipyard Road: up to 14 homes, not permissioned (560 m (0.3 miles))
- Former Civic Centre, Portholme Road, Selby: up to 103 homes, not permissioned (560 m (0.3 miles))
Roadworks
No street works under way, planned or finished in the last three months on this street, in permits up to 31 October 2026.
Flood risk
Rivers, the sea or surface water: in this street's postcodes, 2 addresses are in areas at high risk, 1 at medium risk and 16 at low risk. Each address counts once, at the higher of its rivers-and-sea and surface-water risk.
Rivers and the sea alone: of the 20 homes the Environment Agency counts, 0 are in areas at high risk, 0 medium, 20 low and 0 very low.
High: 3.3% (1 in 30) or more chance of flooding a year. Medium: 1% to 3.3%. Low: 0.1% to 1%. Very low: under 0.1%. The rivers and sea figures allow for flood defences. Counts cover whole postcodes, which can include other streets.
Flood zone for planning: at least one postcode centre is in flood zone 3. Zone 3 is a 1% (1 in 100) or greater annual chance of flooding from rivers, or 0.5% from the sea, ignoring defences.
| Postcode | Planning zone | Addresses at high / medium / low risk | Groundwater |
|---|---|---|---|
| YO8 8AE | zone 3 | 0 / 0 / 1 | unlikely |
| YO8 8AD | zone 3 | 2 / 1 / 15 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's 59 addresses are between 5 m and 6 m above sea level (5 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| YO8 8AD | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| YO8 8AE | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Selby 696,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 630 m (0.4 miles) |
| Wressle 1,060 journeys in 2024–25 | 9.2 km (5.7 miles) | |
| Hensall 580 journeys in 2024–25 | 9.4 km (5.8 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 7 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 41 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Reginald Terrace Selby | 140 m |
| Bus or coach station | Bus Stn Stand 3 Selby | 560 m (0.3 miles) |
| Car parks | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Euro Car Parks | 480 m (0.3 miles) |
| EV charging points | 2 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest MFG Charging Station | 620 m (0.4 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Leeds Bradford Airport LBA | 40.5 km (25 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 3 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Posterngate Surgery | 570 m (0.4 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 5 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Arc Pharmacy | 570 m (0.4 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 4 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Park Street Dental Practice | 680 m (0.4 miles) |
| Hospital | The New Selby War Memorial Hospital | 1 km (0.6 miles) |
| Police station | Selby Police Station | 480 m (0.3 miles) |
| Cash machines | 3 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Morrisons Daily - Selby Cashzone | 440 m (0.3 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 4 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 3,730 m² | 540 m (0.3 miles) |
| Largest park within 800 m (0.5 miles) | Selby Park 2.2 ha | 550 m (0.3 miles) |
| Play area | 11 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 370 m² | 200 m |
| Playing field | 5 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 6,490 m² | 190 m |
| Allotments | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Stonebridge Allotments 3.2 ha | 50 m |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 4 parks and gardens, 6.8 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Church of St Mary and St Germain (Selby Abbey), a listed building (Grade I), 810 m (0.5 miles) north. 101 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 1 of them Grade I and 2 of them Grade II*.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Church of St Mary and St Germain (Selby Abbey) | Listed building, Grade I | 810 m (0.5 miles) north |
| Corunna House, 42 and 44 Ousegate | Listed building, Grade II* | 870 m (0.5 miles) north |
| Abbots Staith Buildings | Listed building, Grade II* | 1 km (0.6 miles) north |
| The Abbot's Staithes | Scheduled monument | 1 km (0.6 miles) north |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Staynor Wood | Wood | 710 m (0.4 miles) south-east |
| Three Lakes | Lake or reservoir | 810 m (0.5 miles) south-west |
| Willow Tree Reach | Tidal water | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) east |
| Oakney Wood | Wood | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) south-west |
| Hining Marsh | Wetland | 4.9 km (3 miles) north |
| Dawker Hill | Hill | 4.9 km (3 miles) north-west |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 7.7 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 6.6 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 12.0 | 40 | 15 |
All three are within the UK legal limits; PM2.5 is above the WHO guideline, as in most towns and cities.
Road and rail noise
| Level | Road traffic | Railways |
|---|---|---|
| 65 to 69 | 4 | 0 |
| 60 to 64 | 17 | 0 |
| 55 to 59 | 11 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 27 | 59 |
32 of the street's 59 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic, above the WHO guidelines.
Climate, daylight and earthquakes
Monthly temperatures and rainfall, sunrise and sunset through the year, and earthquakes recorded nearby since 1970 are much the same across the area, so they are worked out once for North Yorkshire: see them on the North Yorkshire page.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barwic Parade Community Primary School, Selby | Primary | 2–11 | 410 m (0.3 miles) | No overall grade (Jun 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good |
| Selby Abbey Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 760 m (0.5 miles) | Good (Jan 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Staynor Hall Primary Academy | Primary | 2–11 | 910 m (0.6 miles) | No published inspection |
| Barlby Bridge Community Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 920 m (0.6 miles) | No published inspection |
| Selby, Longman's Hill Community Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 930 m (0.6 miles) | Report card (Jan 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Expected standard; Achievement: Needs attention; Attendance and behaviour: Expected standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Strong standard; Inclusion: Expected standard; Leadership and governance: Expected standard; Early years: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Selby High School Specialist School for the Arts and Science | Secondary | 11–16 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | No published inspection |
| St Mary's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy Roman Catholic | Primary | 4–11 | 1.4 km (0.8 miles) | Good (Feb 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Selby Community Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 1.4 km (0.8 miles) | No published inspection |
| Brayton Academy | Secondary | 11–16 | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) | No published inspection |
| Brayton Church of England Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) | Good (Apr 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Selby Superbowl YO8 8NA | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 260 m | 4 Good | 17 Sep 2026 |
| Morrisons Daily YO8 8DL | Retailers - other | 370 m | 5 Very good | 22 May 2025 |
| Mr John Phillips YO8 8DA | Importers/Exporters | 440 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 10 Aug 2020 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Shoplifting | 19 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 3 |
| Robbery | 2 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Public order | 1 |
| Drugs | 1 |
| Burglary | 1 |
| Bicycle theft | 1 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Prospect Way (25); On or near Canal View (4); On or near Sports/Recreation Area (3).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 32 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 25% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 9% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 29% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 12% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | under 1% | 1% |
| Social rented | 59% | 17% |
| Private rented | 12% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 61% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 5% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 10% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 8% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 14% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 56% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 0% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 6% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 22% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 54% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 9% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 18% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 30% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 8% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 88% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 4% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 3 of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived tenth of England's 33,755 neighbourhoods and 10 the least.
What has changed
Nothing new since the change feed started on 30 October 2026. New sales and energy certificates, and hygiene ratings, school inspections and flood figures nearby, will be listed here as the sources update.
Postcodes on this street
Nearby streets
Canal View · Reginald Terrace · Prospect Way · Bawtry Close · Fostergate · Brayton Lane · Kirkland Close · Parkin Avenue · D'arcy Road · Shireburn Grove · Laurence Grove · Kitchen Drive
All the streets in YO8 and across North Yorkshire.
What this page cannot tell you
- Whether a particular house is at risk of flooding, subsiding or anything else: the flood map is a model of areas and there is no property-level data here.
- What a home is worth now: sales are historic prices for the homes that happened to sell.
- How safe the street is: crime points are moved to anonymised locations and many crimes are never reported.
- Whether you would get a place at a school: distances are straight lines, not catchments.
- Who lives on the street now: census figures describe the small areas around it in March 2021, during a lockdown.
- How long a journey takes or how often anything runs: transport distances are straight lines to the nearest stops.
- Whether a GP practice is taking new patients, or a dentist new NHS patients.
- How loud a home is inside, or noise from industry, neighbours or smaller airfields: noise figures are models of road, rail and air traffic outside.
How each figure on this page is matched to the street and worked out: methodology.