Gorse Close Selby, North Yorkshire
13 addresses across 1 postcode (YO8), about 30 m long. USRN 34206085.
- Sales: 18 recorded sales since 1995; in 2021 the median was £180,000 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 7 homes have an energy certificate (C: 4, D: 3).
- Flood: No address on its postcodes is in an area 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 C; 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 1.5 km (1 mile) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden is about 800 m (0.5 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 7.6 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 6.5 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: It is about 5 m above sea level.
- Noise: 1 of its 13 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Beech Tree Surgery, about 640 m (0.4 miles) away, with 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 380 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 90% of households owned their home and 30% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 10 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often violence and sexual offences.
Sales on this street
| Year | Sales | Median price | Lowest | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 1 | £180,000 | £180,000 | £180,000 |
| 2020 | 1 | £195,000 | £195,000 | £195,000 |
| 2019 | 1 | £207,000 | £207,000 | £207,000 |
| 2016 | 1 | £173,000 | £173,000 | £173,000 |
| 2013 | 1 | £152,000 | £152,000 | £152,000 |
| 2010 | 1 | £167,000 | £167,000 | £167,000 |
| 2006 | 1 | £172,000 | £172,000 | £172,000 |
| 2005 | 2 | £152,475 | £149,950 | £155,000 |
| 2004 | 1 | £144,000 | £144,000 | £144,000 |
| 2002 | 1 | £72,500 | £72,500 | £72,500 |
| 2000 | 2 | £72,998 | £69,995 | £76,000 |
| 1999 | 2 | £58,000 | £56,000 | £60,000 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28 Jul 2021 | 9 YO8 9XL | Semi-detached | £180,000 | |
| 20 Jan 2020 | 10 YO8 9XL | Detached | £195,000 | |
| 16 Jan 2019 | 12 YO8 9XL | Detached | £207,000 | |
| 14 Nov 2016 | 12 YO8 9XL | Detached | £173,000 | |
| 30 Oct 2013 | 2 YO8 9XL | Detached | £152,000 | |
| 22 Jan 2010 | 12 YO8 9XL | Detached | £167,000 | |
| 8 Sep 2006 | 2 YO8 9XL | Detached | £172,000 | |
| 6 Oct 2005 | 11 YO8 9XL | Semi-detached | £149,950 | |
| 12 Sep 2005 | 12 YO8 9XL | Detached | £155,000 | |
| 25 Mar 2004 | 10 YO8 9XL | Detached | £144,000 | |
| 30 Jan 2002 | 9 YO8 9XL | Semi-detached | £72,500 | |
| 6 Dec 2000 | 3 YO8 9XL | Detached | £76,000 | |
| 20 Nov 2000 | 1 YO8 9XL | Detached | £69,995 | |
| 27 May 1999 | 2 YO8 9XL | Detached | £60,000 | |
| 30 Apr 1999 | 5 YO8 9XL | Semi-detached | £56,000 | |
| 21 Aug 1998 | 10 YO8 9XL | Detached | £72,995 | |
| 28 Nov 1997 | 12 YO8 9XL | Detached | £59,995 | |
| 19 Jul 1995 | 5 YO8 9XL | Semi-detached | £43,000 |
Energy performance certificates
7 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 77 m². Most common: House, detached (4); Bungalow, semi-detached (2); Bungalow, detached (1). Built: 1983-1990 (3); 1976-1982 (3); 1991-1995 (1). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (4).
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 C (34% of about 760 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 Beech Tree Surgery, Selby: up to 15 homes, not permissioned (620 m (0.4 miles))
- Industrial Chemicals Ltd, Canal View, Bawtry Road, Selby: up to 300 homes, permissioned (640 m (0.4 miles))
- Council waste depot at the end of Prospect Way: up to 32 homes, not permissioned (1 km (0.6 miles))
Roadworks
No street works under way, planned or finished in the last three months on this street, in permits up to 30 September 2026.
Flood risk
Rivers, the sea or surface water: in this street's postcodes, 0 addresses are in areas at high risk, 0 at medium risk and 12 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 12 homes the Environment Agency counts, 0 are in areas at high risk, 0 medium, 12 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: the 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.
Height above sea level
The street's addresses are about 5 m above sea level.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| YO8 9XL | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Selby 696,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 1.5 km (1 mile) |
| Hensall 580 journeys in 2024–25 | 8.4 km (5.2 miles) | |
| Snaith 1,250 journeys in 2024–25 | 9.1 km (5.7 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 4 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 21 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Bassett Close Brayton | 200 m |
| Bus or coach station | Bus Stn Stand 3 Selby | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) |
| Car parks | Euro Car Parks | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) |
| EV charging points | 2 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest E.ON Drive Public Charging Station | 730 m (0.5 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Leeds Bradford Airport LBA | 40 km (25 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Beech Tree Surgery | 640 m (0.4 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 4 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Swan Pharmacy | 640 m (0.4 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 4 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Selby Dental Care LTD | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) |
| Hospital | The New Selby War Memorial Hospital | 820 m (0.5 miles) |
| Police station | North Yorkshire Police | 780 m (0.5 miles) |
| Cash machines | Tesco Bank ATM | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | Unnamed 2.1 ha | 800 m (0.5 miles) |
| Play area | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 120 m² | 610 m (0.4 miles) |
| Playing field | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1.6 ha | 600 m (0.4 miles) |
| Allotments | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 9,840 m² | 560 m (0.3 miles) |
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Church of St Wilfred, a listed building (Grade I), 690 m (0.4 miles) west. 4 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 1 of them Grade I.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Church of St Wilfred | Listed building, Grade I | 690 m (0.4 miles) west |
| The Abbot's Staithes | Scheduled monument | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) north |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Three Lakes | Lake or reservoir | 400 m (0.2 miles) east |
| Oakney Wood | Wood | 440 m (0.3 miles) south-east |
| The Tunnel | Lake or reservoir | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) south-west |
| Staynor Wood | Wood | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) east |
| Willow Tree Reach | Tidal water | 2.1 km (1.3 miles) north-east |
| Selby Long Reach | Tidal water | 2.2 km (1.4 miles) north-east |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 7.6 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 6.5 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 12.2 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 55 to 59 | 1 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 12 | 13 |
1 of the street's 13 addresses is 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Selby, Longman's Hill Community Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 290 m | 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 |
| St Mary's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy Roman Catholic | Primary | 4–11 | 450 m (0.3 miles) | Good (Feb 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Brayton Academy | Secondary | 11–16 | 740 m (0.5 miles) | No published inspection |
| Brayton Church of England Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 920 m (0.6 miles) | Good (Apr 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Selby High School Specialist School for the Arts and Science | Secondary | 11–16 | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) | No published inspection |
| Staynor Hall Primary Academy | Primary | 2–11 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | No published inspection |
| Barwic Parade Community Primary School, Selby | Primary | 2–11 | 1.3 km (0.8 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 | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) | Good (Jan 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Selby Community Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 1.7 km (1 mile) | No published inspection |
| Barlby Bridge Community Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) | No published inspection |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Longmans Hill C P School YO8 9BG | School/college/university | 290 m | 5 Very good | 30 Apr 2025 |
| Westbourne Stores YO8 9XD | Retailers - other | 320 m | 5 Very good | 4 Sep 2026 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 4 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 3 |
| Other theft | 2 |
| Other crime | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Poppy Close (3); On or near Heather Close (3); On or near Thistle Close (2); On or near Morrell Garth (1); On or near Bassett Close (1).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 51 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 12% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 25% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 90% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 52% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | under 1% | 1% |
| Social rented | under 1% | 17% |
| Private rented | 9% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 56% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 2% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 34% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 1% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 32% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 60% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | under 1% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | under 1% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 7% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 48% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 13% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 30% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 15% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 7% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 100% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 0% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 9 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
- YO8 9XL: 13 addresses
Nearby streets
Templar Way · Thistle Close · Poppy Close · Danescroft · Morrell Garth · Marigold Close · Honeysuckle Close · Bassett Close · Heather Close · Bryony Court · School Close · Baffam Gardens
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.