YO8 3BA is a safe, established residential area on Coupland Meadow, 0.3km from Bondgate in Selby. Administratively it sits within Selby West ward and the Selby and Ainsty constituency.
For families considering a move, YO8 3BA represents a family suburb with many younger renters, often with small children. By day, the area transitions to a non-metropolitan suburban areas character: white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. With residents averaging 32 years old, this is a classic professional renter's neighbourhood — energetic, sociable, and career-focused. 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 rates are low here at 37 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £167k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.
Census 2021 statistics for YO8 3BA are sourced from Output Area E00189833 (shared with 14 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
COUPLAND MEADOW, YO8 3BA House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for COUPLAND MEADOW, YO8 3BA.
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
No single demographic signal dominates YO8 3BA — age 32, 81% ownership, 6% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for YO8 3BA. 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
Area Vibe: Established and family-oriented. The area is largely populated by middle-aged homeowners, providing a deeply rooted community feel.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 262,995
3 sales · Mean £ 275,328
Terraced
£ 120,120
7 sales · Mean £ 138,969
Flat
£ 85,496
1 sales · Mean £ 85,496
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
YO8 3BA has low crime rates — 37 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.
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
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
25 nearby- Card Factory0.7 km
- European Food and Drink0.8 km
- Farmfoods Freezer Shop0.6 km
- Flaxley Road News0.7 km
- Stop n Shop0.7 km
- + 20 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- The George Inn0.7 km
- The Dog House0.9 km
Pub, NightClub
12 nearby- Abbey Vaults0.8 km
- Bay Horse Hotel0.6 km
- Club Atomic0.7 km
- The Three Swans0.7 km
- Olympia Hotel0.7 km
- + 7 more
Restaurant, Cafe
16 nearby- Barco Lounge0.8 km
- Bascos Tapas and Wine0.7 km
- Coffee Lounge Selby Ltd0.6 km
- Costa0.8 km
- Dough Outta Selby0.9 km
- + 11 more
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Sainsbury's0.7 km
Takeaway Shop
25 nearby- Chicken Ranch0.7 km
- Domino's Pizza0.8 km
- Dudes Takeaway0.7 km
- Golden Skewer Kebabs0.6 km
- Greggs0.7 km
- + 20 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Selby0.9 km
- Wressle9.8 km
- Hensall10.6 km
Bus Stops
- High Meadow0.3 km
- Yew Tree Close0.3 km
- Monk Lane0.4 km
- Monk Lane0.5 km
- Carentan Close0.5 km
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Postcode Profile: YO83BA · Data under Open Government Licence