YO8 3AZ is a vibrant, youthful neighbourhood on Elston Avenue, 0.5km from Bondgate in Selby. Administratively it sits within Selby West ward and the Selby and Ainsty constituency.
For families considering a move, YO8 3AZ 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. 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 is moderate at 75 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £196k.
Census 2021 statistics for YO8 3AZ are sourced from Output Area E00189829 (shared with 10 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
ELSTON AVENUE, YO8 3AZ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ELSTON AVENUE, YO8 3AZ.
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
YO8 3AZ is a mixed residential postcode — average age 29, 62% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. 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 3AZ. 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
Age & Housing: A notably young demographic dominated by renters. The population leans heavily toward young adults in their twenties and thirties.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 165,000
17 sales · Mean £ 166,655
Detached
£ 182,500
3 sales · Mean £ 190,166
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around YO8 3AZ is moderate at 75 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 Shovel0.9 km
- Unicorn Inn0.4 km
- Nelson Inn0.9 km
- Olympia Hotel0.5 km
- Railway Sports & Social Club0.9 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's0.5 km
Takeaway Shop
26 nearby- Canton Star0.5 km
- Mama Mia Pizza Takeaway0.6 km
- Zia Selby0.3 km
- Lucky Horse0.6 km
- Golden Dragon0.6 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
- Wressle9.7 km
- Hensall10.5 km
Bus Stops
- Yew Tree Close0.4 km
- High Meadow0.4 km
- Dixons0.5 km
- Dixons0.5 km
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Postcode Profile: YO83AZ · Data under Open Government Licence