Postcode Analysis Selby, Yorkshire and The Humber

HOLME CLOSE, YO8 3AF House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HOLME CLOSE, YO8 3AF.

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Population

296

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Avg Age

32

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Avg Income

£ 35,500 /yr

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Employed

61%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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7/10
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6/10
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5/10
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10/10
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4/10
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6/10
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4/10
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7/10
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3/10
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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.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

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.

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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

White / British93.1%
Asian / British Asian3.1%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed3.8%

Economic Activity

61%Active
FT: 49%
Unemployed: 0%
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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.

Violence and sexual offences49
Anti-social behaviour30
Criminal damage and arson13
Other theft10
Drugs7

school Local Schools

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Barlby Bridge Community Primary School

Good184 pupils0.6 km
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Selby Abbey Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School

Good350 pupils0.8 km
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Selby Community Primary School

Good381 pupils0.9 km
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The Rubicon Centre

Good4 pupils1.0 km
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Selby High School Specialist School for the Arts and Science

Good1124 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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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

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

2 nearby
  • The George Inn0.7 km
  • The Dog House0.9 km
local_bar

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

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
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Sainsbury's0.7 km
fastfood

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