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.
HOLME LANE, YO8 3AX House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HOLME LANE, YO8 3AX.
296
32
£ 35,500 /yr
61%
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
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.
mapGeographic Location
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
Economic Activity
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.
school Local Schools
Barlby Bridge Community Primary School
Selby Abbey Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
The Rubicon Centre
Selby Community Primary School
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 Inn0.5 km
- Nelson Inn0.8 km
- Olympia Hotel0.4 km
- Railway Sports & Social Club0.8 km
- + 10 more
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
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Tesco0.9 km
- Sainsbury's0.5 km
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, 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
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Postcode Profile: YO83AX · Data under Open Government Licence