About commercial property in York (YO8)
The YO8 district contains 1,388 commercial and retail properties on the VOA rating list, of which 1,153 have recorded floor areas. Sizes range from around 11 sq ft up to 335,562 sq ft, with an average of about 4,952 sq ft. Rateable values — a useful indicator of rent and size — range from £44 to £26,650,000, averaging £45,881.
If you are considering opening a shop, café, office or other business in York (YO8), these figures give a sense of the local commercial property market. You can search for units matching a specific size below, and run a full site assessment on any location to see competitor analysis, demographics, footfall and a revenue forecast.
Sample of commercial units in York (YO8)
| Property | Type | Postcode | Size | Rateable value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DRAX POWER STATION, SELBY, NORTH YORKSHIRE | biomass combustion power plant and premises | YO8 8PH | — | £26,650,000 |
| RIGID CONTAINERS LTD, EAST COMMON LANE, DENISON ROAD, SELBY, NORTH YORKSHIRE | factory and premises | YO8 8EF | 335,562 sq ft | £1,490,000 |
| SEDALCOL UK LTD, DENISON ROAD, SELBY, NORTH YORKSHIRE | chemical works and premises | YO8 8EF | — | £1,130,000 |
| CLIPPER LOGISTICS, BARLBY ROAD, SELBY, NORTH YORKSHIRE | warehouse and premises | YO8 5BL | 45,589 sq ft | £985,000 |
| SELBY COLLEGE, ABBOTS ROAD, SELBY, NORTH YORKSHIRE | college and premises | YO8 8AT | — | £775,000 |
| MORRISONS, PORTHOLME CRESCENT, SELBY, NORTH YORKSHIRE | superstore and premises | YO8 4QH | 48,062 sq ft | £735,000 |
| GREENCORE GROCERY LTD, BARLBY ROAD, SELBY, NORTH YORKSHIRE | factory and premises | YO8 5BJ | 203,525 sq ft | £605,000 |
| LAKESIDE ENERGY PARK, NEW ROAD, DRAX, SELBY, NORTH YORKSHIRE | battery storage site and premises | YO8 8TL | — | £590,000 |
| RUSHOLME WINDFARM, RUSHOLME LANE, NEWLAND, SELBY, NORTH YORKSHIRE | wind farm and premises | YO8 8PW | — | £515,000 |
| SELBY LEISURE CENTRE, SCOTT ROAD, SELBY, NORTH YORKSHIRE | leisure centre and premises | YO8 4BL | — | £505,000 |
| UNIT G, THREE LAKES RETAIL PARK, BAWTRY ROAD, SELBY, NORTH YORKSHIRE | shop and premises | YO8 8LY | 24,811 sq ft | £505,000 |
| TESCO, PORTHOLME ROAD, SELBY, NORTH YORKSHIRE | superstore and premises | YO8 4QQ | 35,170 sq ft | £505,000 |
| SAINSBURYS SUPERMARKETS LTD 18, ABBEY WALK, SELBY, NORTH YORKSHIRE | superstore and premises | YO8 4DZ | 29,130 sq ft | £472,500 |
| UNITS 33 & 38 POTTER ESTATE SELBY, BARLBY ROAD, SELBY, NORTH YORKSHIRE | warehouse and premises | YO8 5DZ | 139,521 sq ft | £407,500 |
| LIDL, BAWTRY ROAD, SELBY, NORTH YORKSHIRE | shop and premises | YO8 8SQ | 22,873 sq ft | £402,500 |
| THE NEW SELBY WAR MEMORIAL HOSPITAL, DONCASTER ROAD, SELBY, NORTH YORKSHIRE | hospital and premises | YO8 9BX | — | £345,000 |
| ALDI, PORTHOLME ROAD, SELBY, NORTH YORKSHIRE | shop and premises | YO8 0QQ | 19,418 sq ft | £332,500 |
| CLARIANT, BAWTRY ROAD, SELBY, NORTH YORKSHIRE | works and premises | YO8 8NB | 169,134 sq ft | £330,000 |
| IMPERIAL FLOUR MILLS, BARLBY ROAD, SELBY, NORTH YORKSHIRE | mill and premises | YO8 5AE | — | £312,500 |
| SELBY HIGH SCHOOL, LEEDS ROAD, SELBY, NORTH YORKSHIRE | school and premises | YO8 4HT | — | £262,500 |
| CIVIC CENTRE, DONCASTER ROAD, SELBY, NORTH YORKSHIRE | offices and premises | YO8 9FT | 31,391 sq ft | £257,500 |
| FORFARMERS UK LTD OLYMPIA MILLS, BARLBY ROAD, SELBY, NORTH YORKSHIRE | mill and premises | YO8 5AF | — | £249,000 |
| HOMEBASE UNIT E, THREE LAKES RETAIL PARK, BAWTRY ROAD, SELBY, NORTH YORKSHIRE | retail warehouse and premises | YO8 8LY | 36,431 sq ft | £247,000 |
| BRAYTON ACADEMY, DONCASTER ROAD, BRAYTON, SELBY, NORTH YORKSHIRE | school and premises | YO8 9QS | — | £245,000 |
| UNITS 4 & 5, ACCESS 63, EAST COMMON LANE, SELBY, NORTH YORKSHIRE | warehouse and premises | YO8 8EF | 40,572 sq ft | £239,000 |
| UNIT H, THREE LAKES RETAIL PARK, BAWTRY ROAD, SELBY, NORTH YORKSHIRE | shop and premises | YO8 8LY | 11,188 sq ft | £229,000 |
| BATTERY ENERGY STORAGE AT, RUSHOLME GRANGE, RUSHOLME LANE, NEWLAND, SELBY, NORTH YORKSHIRE | battery storage site and premises | YO8 8PW | — | £222,000 |
| LYTAG, DRAX POWER STATION, DRAX, SELBY, NORTH YORKSHIRE | works and premises | YO8 8PH | — | £214,000 |
| PETROL FILLING STATION, BAWTRY ROAD, SELBY, NORTH YORKSHIRE | petrol filling station and premises | YO8 8SQ | — | £209,000 |
| THE READ SCHOOL, MAIN ROAD, DRAX, SELBY, NORTH YORKSHIRE | school and premises | YO8 8NL | — | £197,000 |
| SERVICE TIMBER LTD, MAIN RUNWAY, BREIGHTON AIRFIELD, BUBWITH, SELBY, NORTH YORKSHIRE | warehouse and premises | YO8 6DJ | 125,598 sq ft | £192,000 |
| WOODLAND HOUSE, BLACKWOOD HALL, CORNELIUS CAUSEWAY, NORTH DUFFIELD, SELBY, NORTH YORKSHIRE | workshop and premises | YO8 5DD | 31,651 sq ft | £187,000 |
| SEWAGE DISPOSAL WORKS, EAST COMMON LANE, DENISON ROAD, SELBY, NORTH YORKSHIRE | sewage treatment works and premises | YO8 8EF | — | £184,000 |
| UNIT 12 BLACKWOOD HALL, NORTH DUFFIELD, SELBY, NORTH YORKSHIRE | warehouse and premises | YO8 5DD | 31,590 sq ft | £180,000 |
| GSP STUDIOS, INTAKEFIELD ROAD, HIGHFIELD, BUBWITH, SELBY, NORTH YORKSHIRE | film & tv studios and premises | YO8 6DP | 19,392 sq ft | £175,000 |
| TESCO, DONCASTER ROAD, BRAYTON, SELBY, NORTH YORKSHIRE | petrol filling station and premises | YO8 9EG | — | £175,000 |
| UNIT 37 POTTER ESTATE SELBY, BARLBY ROAD, SELBY, NORTH YORKSHIRE | warehouse and premises | YO8 5DZ | 56,507 sq ft | £172,000 |
| UNITS 5 & 6, ABBEY WALK RETAIL PARK, SELBY, NORTH YORKSHIRE | shop and premises | YO8 4DZ | 28,397 sq ft | £171,000 |
| THE WISHING WELL, OAKNEY WOOD ROAD, SELBY, NORTH YORKSHIRE | public house, hotel and premises | YO8 8LZ | — | £169,000 |
| BARLBY HIGH SCHOOL, YORK ROAD, BARLBY, SELBY, NORTH YORKSHIRE | school and premises | YO8 5JP | — | £167,000 |
Data from the VOA Non-Domestic Rating List. Availability is not confirmed — listed units may be occupied. Rateable value is an indicator of size and rent, not an asking price. Always verify with a local agent or site visit. Find a local agent →