Postcode Analysis Selby, Yorkshire and The Humber

COUPLAND SQUARE, YO8 3AJ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for COUPLAND SQUARE, YO8 3AJ.

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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

No single demographic signal dominates YO8 3AJ — age 29, 62% ownership, 22% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. £188k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.

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

YO8 3AJ is a safe, established residential area on Coupland Square, 0.5km from Bondgate in Selby. Administratively it sits within Selby West ward and the Selby and Ainsty constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — 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. The daytime character shifts — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. An average age of 29 points to a young professional and early-career population — ambitious, mobile, and predominantly renting. 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 low here at 44 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £188k.

Census 2021 statistics for YO8 3AJ 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 3AJ. 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

£ 188,000

1 sales · Mean £ 188,000

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

YO8 3AJ has low crime rates — 44 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 offences75
Anti-social behaviour50
Criminal damage and arson15
Public order11
Other theft10

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 pupils0.7 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's0.6 km
  • Refill It0.7 km
  • Savers Health & Beauty0.7 km
  • Selby & District Foodbank0.7 km
  • Selby Butchers0.7 km
  • + 20 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

15 nearby
  • The Malt Shovel0.9 km
  • Unicorn Inn0.4 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's0.5 km
  • + 12 more
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Tesco1.0 km
  • Sainsbury's0.6 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

25 nearby
  • Canton Star0.6 km
  • Mama Mia Pizza Takeaway0.7 km
  • Zia Selby0.4 km
  • Lucky Horse0.7 km
  • Golden Dragon0.7 km
  • + 20 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

2 nearby
  • The Dog House0.8 km
  • The George Inn0.6 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Selby0.8 km
  • Wressle9.7 km
  • Hensall10.6 km

Bus Stops

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