Kings Close Barlby, North Yorkshire
30 addresses across 3 postcodes (YO8), about 90 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 34206122.
- Sales: 16 recorded sales since 1995; in 2025 the median was £315,000 across 2 sales.
- Energy: 5 homes have an energy certificate (C: 3, D: 2).
- 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 B; 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 2.9 km (1.8 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden, Bondgate Community Woodland, is about 2.5 km (1.6 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 6.6 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 6.5 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: It is about 9 m above sea level.
- Noise: 4 of its 30 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Scott Road Medical Centre, about 3.2 km (2 miles) away.
- People: About 1,120 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 89% of households owned their home and 38% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 52 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often anti-social behaviour.
Sales on this street
| Year | Sales | Median price | Lowest | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 2 | £315,000 | £310,000 | £320,000 |
| 2024 | 1 | £425,000 | £425,000 | £425,000 |
| 2016 | 1 | £290,000 | £290,000 | £290,000 |
| 2013 | 2 | £205,000 | £190,000 | £220,000 |
| 2012 | 2 | £200,500 | £195,000 | £206,000 |
| 2003 | 1 | £171,000 | £171,000 | £171,000 |
| 2002 | 2 | £154,950 | £154,950 | £154,950 |
| 2001 | 1 | £169,000 | £169,000 | £169,000 |
| 2000 | 1 | £96,000 | £96,000 | £96,000 |
| 1997 | 1 | £74,250 | £74,250 | £74,250 |
| 1996 | 1 | £43,500 | £43,500 | £43,500 |
| 1995 | 1 | £78,000 | £78,000 | £78,000 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Jun 2025 | 1 YO8 5XG | Detached | £310,000 | |
| 16 Jan 2025 | 14 YO8 5XG | Detached | £320,000 | |
| 27 Aug 2024 | 3 YO8 5XG | Detached | £425,000 | |
| 8 Aug 2016 | 3 YO8 5XG | Detached | £290,000 | |
| 19 Dec 2013 | 11 YO8 5XG | Detached | £190,000 | |
| 16 Aug 2013 | 1 YO8 5XG | Detached | £220,000 | |
| 7 Dec 2012 | 14 YO8 5XG | Detached | £195,000 | |
| 9 Aug 2012 | 4 YO8 5XG | Detached | £206,000 | |
| 16 Jul 2003 | 10 YO8 5XG | Detached | £171,000 | |
| 29 Aug 2002 | 2 YO8 5XG | Detached | £154,950 | |
| 28 Jun 2002 | 10 YO8 5XG | Detached | £154,950 | |
| 30 Oct 2001 | 5 YO8 5XG | Detached | £169,000 | |
| 9 Oct 2000 | 4 YO8 5XG | Detached | £96,000 | |
| 20 Jun 1997 | 14 YO8 5XG | Detached | £74,250 | |
| 19 Nov 1996 | 6 YO8 5XG | Semi-detached | £43,500 | |
| 5 May 1995 | 4 YO8 5XG | Detached | £78,000 |
Energy performance certificates
5 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 90 m². Most common: Bungalow, detached (4); House, detached (1). Built: 1983-1990 (2); 1991-1995 (2); 1976-1982 (1). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (4).
Each home's certificates and sales (2 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 B (28% of about 830 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.
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, 0 addresses are in areas at high risk, 0 at medium risk and 3 at low risk. Each address counts once, at the higher of its rivers-and-sea and surface-water risk.
Rivers and the sea alone: no home is in an area at risk.
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: no postcode centre on this street is in flood zone 2 or 3.
| Postcode | Planning zone | Addresses at high / medium / low risk | Groundwater |
|---|---|---|---|
| YO8 5XG | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| YO8 5JP | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 1 | unlikely |
| YO8 5NA | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 2 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's addresses are about 9 m above sea level.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| YO8 5JP | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| YO8 5NA | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| YO8 5XG | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Selby 696,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 2.9 km (1.8 miles) |
| Wressle 1,060 journeys in 2024–25 | 8.4 km (5.2 miles) | |
| Snaith 1,250 journeys in 2024–25 | 12.5 km (7.8 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 5 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 8 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Police Station Barlby | 100 m |
| Bus or coach station | Bus Stn Stand 3 Selby | 3.1 km (1.9 miles) |
| Car parks | Micklegate Car Park | 2.9 km (1.8 miles) |
| EV charging points | MFG Charging Station | 3.1 km (2 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Leeds Bradford Airport LBA | 41.4 km (26 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | Scott Road Medical Centre | 3.2 km (2 miles) |
| Pharmacies | Barlby Pharmacy | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) |
| NHS dentists | Park Street Dental Practice | 3.1 km (1.9 miles) |
| Hospital | The New Selby War Memorial Hospital | 4 km (2.5 miles) |
| Police station | North Yorkshire Police | 3.2 km (2 miles) |
| Cash machines | Exelby Services, Ingleby Arncliffe | 2.6 km (1.6 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | Bondgate Community Woodland 3.1 ha | 2.5 km (1.6 miles) |
| Play area | Unnamed 5,130 m² | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) |
| Playing field | Unnamed 7,330 m² | 1.4 km (0.8 miles) |
| Allotments | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 4,670 m² | 300 m |
Landmarks
5 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles).
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Barlby Reach | Tidal water | 490 m (0.3 miles) north-west |
| Dalby Wood | Wood | 1 km (0.6 miles) north |
| Hining Marsh | Wetland | 2.2 km (1.4 miles) north-west |
| Old Mill Hill | Hill | 3.4 km (2.1 miles) north-west |
| Horseshoe Pond | Lake or reservoir | 3.8 km (2.3 miles) north-east |
| Goaling March Clough | Valley | 3.8 km (2.4 miles) north-west |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 6.6 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 6.5 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 11.9 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 60 to 64 | 2 | 0 |
| 55 to 59 | 2 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 26 | 30 |
4 of the street's 30 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barlby High School | Secondary | 11–16 | 150 m | Report card (Nov 2025): Curriculum and teaching: Expected standard; Achievement: Expected standard; Attendance and behaviour: Needs attention; Personal development and wellbeing: Expected standard; Inclusion: Expected standard; Leadership and governance: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Barlby Community Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 940 m (0.6 miles) | No published inspection |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barlby Village Store YO8 5XD | Retailers - other | 310 m | 5 Very good | 8 Jan 2025 |
| Barlby C P School YO8 5JQ | School/college/university | 500 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 16 Oct 2025 |
| Hutchison Catering Ltd @ Barlby High School YO8 5JP | School/college/university | 500 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 8 Sep 2025 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Anti-social behaviour | 28 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 16 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 4 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Drugs | 1 |
| Possession of weapons | 1 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near York Road (28); On or near Northfield (8); On or near Turnhead Crescent (6); On or near River View (3); On or near Grange Farm Close (3).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 34 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 21% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 14% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 89% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 28% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 1% | 1% |
| Social rented | 5% | 17% |
| Private rented | 4% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 71% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 3% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 18% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 1% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 30% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 62% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | under 1% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 4% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 3% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 29% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 18% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 38% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 9% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 5% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 98% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | under 1% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 8 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 5XG: 26 addresses
- YO8 5JP: 3 addresses of 65 in the postcode
- YO8 5NA: 1 address of 45 in the postcode
Nearby streets
River Close · Northfield · Derwent Drive · The Charters · Turnhead Crescent · River View · Moor Carr Lane · Grange Farm Close · Grove Park · Gardners Lane · Turnhead Court · Bramley Avenue
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.