YO8 3AQ is a vibrant, youthful neighbourhood on Coupland Mews, 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 3AQ 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. By day, the area transitions to a non-metropolitan suburban areas character: white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. With residents averaging 29 years old, this is a classic professional renter's neighbourhood — energetic, sociable, and career-focused. 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 rates are above average at 95 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: With prices averaging £180k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.
Census 2021 statistics for YO8 3AQ are sourced from Output Area E00189829 (shared with 10 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
COUPLAND MEWS, YO8 3AQ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for COUPLAND MEWS, YO8 3AQ.
349
29
£ 35,500 /yr
62%
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
No single demographic signal dominates YO8 3AQ — age 29, 62% ownership, 22% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Young average age (29) and budget pricing suggest early gentrification potential.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for YO8 3AQ. 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
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Youthful and transient. Characterized by young adults and early-career individuals predominantly living in rental accommodation.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 156,250
10 sales · Mean £ 158,194
Semi-Detached
£ 186,997
2 sales · Mean £ 186,997
Detached
£ 196,000
1 sales · Mean £ 196,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around YO8 3AQ is above average at 95 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
Barwic Parade Community Primary School, Selby
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
25 nearby- Mollie Sharp's0.4 km
- Refill It0.6 km
- Savers Health & Beauty0.6 km
- Selby & District Foodbank0.6 km
- Selby Butchers0.6 km
- + 20 more
Pub, NightClub
15 nearby- The Malt Shovel0.9 km
- Unicorn Inn0.3 km
- Nelson Inn0.9 km
- Olympia Hotel0.6 km
- Railway Sports & Social Club0.8 km
- + 10 more
Restaurant, Cafe
17 nearby- Bar Paradise0.6 km
- Downstairs @ River Mills Ballroom0.6 km
- The Giant Bellflower0.6 km
- Megna Takeaway & Restaurant0.5 km
- Mister C's0.4 km
- + 12 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Tesco0.9 km
- Sainsbury's0.4 km
Takeaway Shop
28 nearby- Canton Star0.6 km
- Mama Mia Pizza Takeaway0.6 km
- Zia Selby0.2 km
- Lucky Horse0.6 km
- Golden Dragon0.5 km
- + 23 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
3 nearby- The Dog House0.7 km
- The Hazeldene Guest House0.9 km
- The George Inn0.5 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Selby0.7 km
- Wressle9.8 km
- Hensall10.4 km
Bus Stops
- Yew Tree Close0.3 km
- High Meadow0.3 km
- Dixons0.4 km
- Dixons0.4 km
- Carentan Close0.5 km
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Postcode Profile: YO83AQ · Data under Open Government Licence