About Drax

Drax is a village located in North Yorkshire, England, within the postcode area of YO8. It is situated near the River Ouse and is primarily known for its residential community and agricultural surroundings. The village features a mix of traditional and modern housing, providing a glimpse into rural life in this part of England. The area is also home to the Drax Power Station, one of the largest power stations in the UK, which plays a significant role in the region's energy production. Drax offers a range of local amenities, including a primary school and a few shops, catering to the needs of its residents. The nearby towns of Selby and Goole provide additional services and facilities, making Drax a convenient place for those seeking a quieter lifestyle while remaining connected to larger urban centres.

Local Government

District Selby
County North Yorkshire
Ward Selby East
Constituency Selby and Ainsty
Parish Selby
Region Yorkshire and The Humber

Property Prices 8,555 sales

Average Price £236K
£2K — £5M
Detached £316K 3,469
Semi £190K 2,565
Terraced £156K 1,898
Flat £106K 350

Nearest Train Stations 6 stations

Rawcliffe Train Station 2.9 miles
Wressle Train Station 3.7 miles
Howden Train Station 4 miles
Goole Train Station 4.6 miles
Selby Train Station 5 miles
Hensall Train Station 6 miles

Schools & Education 12 nearby View all schools

20 Primary
3 Secondary
Camblesforth Community Primary Academy Primary 1.7 miles Barmby-on-the-Marsh Primary School Primary 1.7 miles Carlton Primary School Primary 2 miles Holy Family Catholic High School, A Voluntary Academy Secondary 2 miles Barlow Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Primary 2.4 miles Hemingbrough Community Primary School Primary 2.5 miles Rawcliffe Primary School Primary 2.5 miles Cowick Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Primary 3.2 miles Airmyn Park Primary School Primary 3.3 miles Rawcliffe Bridge Primary School Primary 3.5 miles Cliffe Voluntary Controlled Primary School Primary 3.6 miles Snaith Primary School Primary 3.6 miles

Location

Nearby Towns & Villages 12 found

Barmby on the Marsh 1.4 miles Long Drax 1.4 miles Newland 1.8 miles Camblesforth 1.9 miles Barlow 2.2 miles Carlton 2.2 miles Hemingbrough 2.5 miles Newhay 2.6 miles Rawcliffe 2.6 miles Asselby 2.8 miles Newsholme 3.1 miles Snaith 3.1 miles

Streets in YO8 30 shown View all streets

A163 3 A19 5 A645 2 Abbey Mews 1 Abbey Walk 2 Abbey Yard 2 Abbots Court 1 Abbots Road 5 Abbotts Gardens 1 Acorn Close 1 Acorn Way 1 Adamson Court 1 Aglet Avenue 2 Alder Close 1 Alma Terrace 1 Almond Close 1 Annie Street 1 Anson Croft 1 Anson Grove 1 Applecroft Road 2 Appletree Drive 1 Armoury Road 1 Ash Close 1 Ash Way 1 Ashtree Drive 1 Aspen Close 2 Audus Street 1 Azalea Mews 1 B1222 1 Back Lane 7

Postcodes in YO8 50 shown View all postcodes

YO8 1BQ YO8 1DB YO8 1DN YO8 1DP YO8 1DZ YO8 1EW YO8 1FF YO8 1SA YO8 1SB YO8 1SD YO8 1SE YO8 1SF YO8 1SG YO8 1SJ YO8 1SL YO8 1SP YO8 1ST YO8 1SW YO8 1SX YO8 1TF YO8 1TL YO8 1TN YO8 1ZZ YO8 3AA YO8 3AB YO8 3AD YO8 3AE YO8 3AF YO8 3AG YO8 3AH YO8 3AJ YO8 3AL YO8 3AN YO8 3AP YO8 3AQ YO8 3AR YO8 3AS YO8 3AT YO8 3AU YO8 3AW YO8 3AX YO8 3AY YO8 3AZ YO8 3BA YO8 3BB YO8 3BD YO8 3BE YO8 3BH YO8 3ED YO8 3EH