Selby
§ This page provides an overview of a UK constituency, bringing together various information and resources to help you better understand the area.
Selby centres on its magnificent medieval abbey, one of Yorkshire’s finest historic buildings. The town sits on the River Ouse and offers riverside walks, markets, and good transport links to York and Leeds. The surrounding countryside features quaint villages, farmland, and nature reserves, making it both a commuter hub and a place of local charm.
Wards in Selby
Selby is divided into 12 wards, listed below in alphabetical order.
- Barlby & Riccall
- Brayton & Barlow
- Camblesforth & Carlton
- Cawood & Escrick
- Cliffe & North Duffield
- Kippax & Methley
- Monk Fryston & South Milford
- Osgoldcross
- Selby East
- Selby West
- Sherburn in Elmet
- Thorpe Willoughby & Hambleton
Selby is a constituency that covers these wards in Leeds / North Yorkshire.
Population by age group
The most recent data for constituencies in England and Wales comes from mid-year estimates for 2022. This tells us what the population was estimated to be on 30 June 2022.
| Age Band | Constituency (Number) | Constituency (%) | Region (Number) | Region (%) | England & Wales (Number) | England & Wales (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 to 17 | 20,867 | 20.28% | 1,157,053 | 20.88% | 12,506,535 | 20.76% |
| 18 to 24 | 6,424 | 6.24% | 485,848 | 8.77% | 5,008,522 | 8.31% |
| 25 to 34 | 13,222 | 12.85% | 726,186 | 13.11% | 8,098,257 | 13.44% |
| 35 to 49 | 19,306 | 18.76% | 1,017,489 | 18.36% | 11,575,752 | 19.22% |
| 50 to 64 | 22,094 | 21.47% | 1,092,608 | 19.72% | 11,745,365 | 19.50% |
| 65 and over | 20,995 | 20.40% | 1,062,078 | 19.17% | 11,303,607 | 18.76% |
Population by ethnic group
The most recent census asked people about their ethnic group. The census was carried out in March 2021 in England, Wales and Northern Ireland and in March 2022 in Scotland.
| Ethnic Group | Constituency (Number) | Constituency (%) | Region (%) | England & Wales (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| English, Welsh, Scottish, Northern Irish or British | 94,795 | 93.97% | 80.85% | 74.42% |
| Other White | 3,004 | 2.98% | 3.80% | 6.15% |
| Irish | 403 | 0.40% | 0.46% | 0.85% |
| White and Asian | 341 | 0.34% | 0.67% | 0.82% |
| White and Black Caribbean | 312 | 0.31% | 0.72% | 0.86% |
| Indian | 274 | 0.27% | 1.48% | 3.13% |
| Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups | 243 | 0.24% | 0.46% | 0.78% |
| Any other ethnic group | 237 | 0.23% | 0.98% | 1.55% |
| African | 234 | 0.23% | 1.48% | 2.50% |
| Chinese | 229 | 0.23% | 0.54% | 0.75% |
| Other Asian | 185 | 0.18% | 0.92% | 1.63% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 154 | 0.15% | 0.11% | 0.11% |
| White and Black African | 122 | 0.12% | 0.29% | 0.42% |
| Arab | 103 | 0.10% | 0.46% | 0.56% |
| Caribbean | 68 | 0.07% | 0.41% | 1.05% |
| Pakistani | 65 | 0.06% | 5.41% | 2.66% |
| Other Black | 56 | 0.06% | 0.26% | 0.50% |
| Roma | 49 | 0.05% | 0.17% | 0.17% |
| Bangladeshi | 8 | 0.01% | 0.53% | 1.08% |