Selby West
Ward in North Yorkshire, England
| Coordinates: | 53.787, -1.104 |
|---|---|
| OS grid ref: | SE 59 32 |
| Dialling code: | 01757 (Selby) |
Selby West sits to the west of the market town of Selby in North Yorkshire, England, covering mainly residential suburbs close to the River Ouse and within easy reach of the town centre. Good road and rail links make it a practical base for commuters travelling to York and Leeds, while local green spaces and riverside paths are popular for leisure.
The neighbourhood is a mix of Victorian terraces, post‑war and newer housing, with small shops, schools and some light industry; its character is shaped by Selby’s long riverside history, the presence of the medieval Selby Abbey in the town centre and the more recent legacy of nearby coal‑mining and engineering. Community life tends to revolve around local clubs, parish activities and ongoing regeneration projects that aim to balance heritage with modern housing and services.
Postcode districts covering Selby West
Most populated places nearby
- Leeds 18.2 miles
- York 11.8 miles
- Doncaster 18.3 miles
- Wakefield 18.1 miles
- Harrogate 22.8 miles
- Scunthorpe 23.4 miles
- Barnsley 21.5 miles
- Castleford 10.9 miles
- Morley 20.4 miles
- Dewsbury 22.5 miles
- Batley 22.4 miles
- Pontefract 10.6 miles
Neighbouring places
- Thorpe Willoughby Built-up area 1.4 miles
- Selby Built-up area 1.4 miles
- Brayton Built-up area 1.5 miles
- Wistow Built-up area 1.8 miles
- Selby East Ward 1.9 miles
- Thorpe Willoughby & Hambleton Ward 2.4 miles
- Burn Built-up area 2.5 miles
- Brayton & Barlow Ward 2.6 miles
- Hambleton Built-up area 2.7 miles
- Barlby Built-up area 2.8 miles
- Gateforth Parish 2.8 miles
- Barlby with Osgodby Parish 2.9 miles
Example postcodes in Selby West
YO8 3RD, YO8 3BD, YO8 4DL, YO8 4HB, YO8 4YA, YO8 3LL, YO8 3LJ, YO8 4FB, YO8 4YY … See all
Transport links
- Doncaster Sheffield Airport 21.5 miles
- Leeds Bradford International Airport 23.3 miles
- Selby Railway Station 1.7 miles
- Sherburn-in-Elmet Railway Station 5.3 miles
Hotels in Selby West Ad
Schools in Selby West
- Selby Community Primary School Primary
- Selby High School Specialist School for the Arts and Science Secondary
Local points of interest
- Nun Appleton Priory Historic site 5 miles
- Nun Appleton Hall Estate 5 miles
- Fairnurn Ings Nature reserve 8.8 miles
- York Racecourse Recreation 10.5 miles
- Pontefract Racecourse Recreation 11.1 miles
- Wentworth College College 11.1 miles
- University of York University 11.2 miles
- National Railway Museum Museum 11.9 miles
- Yorkshire Museum of Farming Museum 12.6 miles
- Bootham Crescent Stadium 12.6 miles
- Saw Wood Forest 13.4 miles
- Wetherby Racecourse Recreation 14.7 miles