YO8 3AF is a safe, established residential area on Holme Close, 0.4km from Bondgate in Selby. Administratively it sits within Selby West ward and the Selby and Ainsty constituency.
For families considering a move, YO8 3AF represents a family suburb with many younger renters, often with small children. The daytime character shifts — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. An average age of 32 points to a young professional and early-career population — ambitious, mobile, and predominantly renting. 81% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment. Employment levels are high (49% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 35 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £280k.
Census 2021 statistics for YO8 3AF are sourced from Output Area E00189833 (shared with 14 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
HOLME CLOSE, YO8 3AF House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HOLME CLOSE, YO8 3AF.
296
32
£ 35,500 /yr
61%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
YO8 3AF is a mixed residential postcode — average age 32, 81% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for YO8 3AF. The average age is 31.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A highly stable neighborhood of property owners. The average age points to mid-career individuals heavily invested in the local area.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 287,497
8 sales · Mean £ 268,864
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
YO8 3AF has low crime rates — 35 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Barlby Bridge Community Primary School
Selby Abbey Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
Selby Community Primary School
The Rubicon Centre
Selby High School Specialist School for the Arts and Science
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
24 nearby- Card Factory0.7 km
- European Food and Drink0.8 km
- Farmfoods Freezer Shop0.6 km
- Flaxley Road News0.7 km
- Stop n Shop0.6 km
- + 19 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- The George Inn0.7 km
- The Dog House0.9 km
Pub, NightClub
15 nearby- Abbey Vaults0.8 km
- Bay Horse Hotel0.6 km
- Club Atomic0.6 km
- The Three Swans0.6 km
- The Malt Shovel1.0 km
- + 10 more
Restaurant, Cafe
16 nearby- Barco Lounge0.8 km
- Bascos Tapas and Wine0.7 km
- Coffee Lounge Selby Ltd0.6 km
- Costa0.8 km
- Dough Outta Selby0.9 km
- + 11 more
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Sainsbury's0.7 km
Takeaway Shop
25 nearby- Chicken Ranch0.6 km
- Domino's Pizza0.8 km
- Dudes Takeaway0.6 km
- Golden Skewer Kebabs0.6 km
- Greggs0.7 km
- + 20 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Selby0.8 km
- Wressle9.7 km
- Hensall10.7 km
Bus Stops
- High Meadow0.4 km
- Yew Tree Close0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: YO83AF · Data under Open Government Licence