Postcode Analysis Selby, Yorkshire and The Humber

HOLME LANE, YO8 3AX House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HOLME LANE, YO8 3AX.

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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 3AX is a mixed residential postcode — average age 32, 81% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Young average age (32) and budget pricing suggest early gentrification potential.

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

YO8 3AX is a vibrant, youthful neighbourhood on Holme Lane, 0.6km from Selby in Selby. Administratively it sits within Selby West ward and the Selby and Ainsty constituency.

For families considering a move, YO8 3AX 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 is moderate at 80 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £172k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.

Census 2021 statistics for YO8 3AX 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 3AX. 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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Age & Housing: A settled, mid-life demographic of homeowners. The population consists largely of established adults and families who own their properties.

home Property Prices by Type

Flat

£ 147,000

1 sales · Mean £ 147,000

Terraced

£ 185,500

2 sales · Mean £ 185,500

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

Crime around YO8 3AX is moderate at 80 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 offences106
Anti-social behaviour80
Shoplifting31
Criminal damage and arson22
Other theft20

school Local Schools

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Barlby Bridge Community Primary School

Good184 pupils0.4 km
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Selby Abbey Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School

Good350 pupils0.7 km
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The Rubicon Centre

Good4 pupils0.9 km
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Selby Community Primary School

Good381 pupils1.0 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 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

25 nearby
  • Mollie Sharp's0.5 km
  • Refill It0.7 km
  • Savers Health & Beauty0.6 km
  • Selby & District Foodbank0.7 km
  • Selby Butchers0.7 km
  • + 20 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

15 nearby
  • The Malt Shovel0.8 km
  • Unicorn Inn0.5 km
  • Nelson Inn0.8 km
  • Olympia Hotel0.4 km
  • Railway Sports & Social Club0.8 km
  • + 10 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

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

2 nearby
  • Tesco0.9 km
  • Sainsbury's0.5 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

26 nearby
  • Canton Star0.4 km
  • Mama Mia Pizza Takeaway0.7 km
  • Zia Selby0.4 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 Inn0.5 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Selby0.6 km
  • Wressle9.6 km
  • Hensall10.5 km

Bus Stops

  • River Street0.4 km
  • John Street0.4 km
  • Yew Tree Close0.5 km