Postcode Analysis Selby, Yorkshire and The Humber

ELSTON AVENUE, YO8 3AP House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ELSTON AVENUE, YO8 3AP.

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Population

349

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Avg Age

29

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Avg Income

£ 35,500 /yr

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Employed

62%

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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1/10
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3/10
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5/10
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10/10
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6/10
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5/10
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6/10
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4/10
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8/10
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Area Character

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. YO8 3AP spans multiple life stages — average age 29, moderate ownership and renting. Young average age (29) and budget pricing suggest early gentrification potential. Property prices are trending down 13.1% year-on-year.

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

YO8 3AP is a vibrant, youthful neighbourhood on Elston Avenue, 0.5km from Bondgate in Selby. Administratively it sits within Selby West ward and the Selby and Ainsty constituency.

For families considering a move, YO8 3AP represents residents in this subgroup are typically single or divorced eu-born migrants who live alone. many are aged 25 to 44 and are employed in sales and customer service occupations or are process, plant and machine operatives. a higher than group average proportion identify with the white ethnic group or other asian ethnicities, and many do not speak english very well or well. housing is principally in flats in the social or private rented sector, with households typically overcrowded, and home ownership rare. Outside of residential hours, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. At 29 years average, this is a working-age, professionally active neighbourhood with good transport links and a dynamic social mix. 62% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment. Employment levels are high (47% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 70 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £192k, down 13.1% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for YO8 3AP are sourced from Output Area E00189829 (shared with 10 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 3AP. The average age is 28.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British97.2%
Asian / British Asian0.6%
Black / African / Caribbean0.8%
Other / Mixed1.4%

Economic Activity

62%Active
FT: 47%
Unemployed: 2%
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Area Vibe: Youthful and transient. Characterized by young adults and early-career individuals predominantly living in rental accommodation.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 170,000

13 sales · Mean £ 176,076

Semi-Detached

£ 178,000

9 sales · Mean £ 175,500

Detached

£ 156,250

2 sales · Mean £ 156,250

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

Crime around YO8 3AP is moderate at 70 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 offences99
Anti-social behaviour75
Shoplifting31
Criminal damage and arson23
Other theft17

school Local Schools

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Barlby Bridge Community Primary School

Good184 pupils0.5 km
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Selby Abbey Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School

Good350 pupils0.7 km
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Selby Community Primary School

Good381 pupils0.9 km
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The Rubicon Centre

Good4 pupils0.9 km
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Selby High School Specialist School for the Arts and Science

Good1124 pupils1.2 km
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Barwic Parade Community Primary School, Selby

Requires Improvement254 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

25 nearby
  • Mollie Sharp's0.5 km
  • Refill It0.7 km
  • Savers Health & Beauty0.7 km
  • Selby & District Foodbank0.7 km
  • Selby Butchers0.7 km
  • + 20 more
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Pub, NightClub

15 nearby
  • The Malt Shovel0.9 km
  • Unicorn Inn0.3 km
  • Nelson Inn0.9 km
  • Olympia Hotel0.5 km
  • Railway Sports & Social Club0.9 km
  • + 10 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

17 nearby
  • Bar Paradise0.7 km
  • Downstairs @ River Mills Ballroom0.6 km
  • The Giant Bellflower0.7 km
  • Megna Takeaway & Restaurant0.5 km
  • Mister C's0.4 km
  • + 12 more
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Tesco0.9 km
  • Sainsbury's0.5 km
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Takeaway Shop

26 nearby
  • Canton Star0.5 km
  • Mama Mia Pizza Takeaway0.7 km
  • Zia Selby0.3 km
  • Lucky Horse0.7 km
  • Golden Dragon0.7 km
  • + 21 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

2 nearby
  • The Dog House0.7 km
  • The George Inn0.6 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Selby0.7 km
  • Wressle9.7 km
  • Hensall10.5 km

Bus Stops

  • Yew Tree Close0.4 km
  • High Meadow0.4 km
  • Dixons0.5 km
  • Dixons0.5 km