YO8 3AN is a mixed residential area located 0.5km from Bondgate in Selby. Administratively it sits within Selby West ward and the Selby and Ainsty constituency.
Within the YO8 district, this postcode is characterised by a dynamic young family area with frequent movers and a mix of backgrounds. By day, the area transitions to a non-metropolitan suburban areas character: white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. An average age of 39 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. Employment levels are high (63% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 74 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area.
Census 2021 statistics for YO8 3AN are sourced from Output Area E00189834 (shared with 2 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
YO8 3AN House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for YO8 3AN.
101
39
£ 35,500 /yr
79%
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
Families dominate this postcode. With 51% owner-occupation and average age 39, YO8 3AN has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. Moderate crime is broadly expected in an active family area — street-level variation matters.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for YO8 3AN. The average age is 38.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around YO8 3AN is moderate at 74 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's0.5 km
- Refill It0.7 km
- Savers Health & Beauty0.6 km
- Selby & District Foodbank0.7 km
- Selby Butchers0.7 km
- + 20 more
Pub, NightClub
15 nearby- The Malt Shovel0.8 km
- Unicorn Inn0.4 km
- Nelson Inn0.8 km
- Olympia Hotel0.5 km
- Railway Sports & Social Club0.8 km
- + 10 more
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
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Tesco0.9 km
- Sainsbury's0.5 km
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, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- The Dog House0.7 km
- The George Inn0.5 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Selby0.7 km
- Wressle9.6 km
- Hensall10.5 km
Bus Stops
- Yew Tree Close0.4 km
- High Meadow0.4 km
- River Street0.5 km
- John Street0.5 km
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Postcode Profile: YO83AN · Data under Open Government Licence