Postcode Analysis Selby, Yorkshire and The Humber

BROAD LANE, YO8 3SQ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BROAD LANE, YO8 3SQ.

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Population

320

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Avg Age

48

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Avg Income

£ 57,800 /yr

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Employed

42%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: YO8 3SQ is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.

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8/10
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9/10
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1/10
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4/10
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8/10
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3/10
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9/10
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Area Character

YO8 3SQ is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £505k, 90% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. £505k prices with low crime and a mature community — a long-term hold. Property prices are trending up 142.4% year-on-year.

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

YO8 3SQ is a sought-after residential area on Broad Lane, 0.4km from Cawood in Cawood. Administratively it sits within Cawood & Escrick ward and the Selby and Ainsty constituency.

For serious buyers, YO8 3SQ is a spacious suburb popular with older working households approaching retirement. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a rural with mining or quarrying zone — includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. Residents average 48 years old — this is a settled, predominantly owner-occupied area with a stable, community-minded population. 90% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 10 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £505k, up 142.4% year-on-year. The area ranks among the least deprived 20% in England — a strong signal of community wellbeing, good schools, and low crime.

Census 2021 statistics for YO8 3SQ are sourced from Output Area E00142068 (shared with 13 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 3SQ. The average age is 47.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British98.1%
Asian / British Asian0.3%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed1.6%

Economic Activity

42%Active
FT: 28%
Unemployed: 2%
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Age & Housing: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.

home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 295,000

7 sales · Mean £ 329,285

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

YO8 3SQ has low crime rates — 10 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and criminal damage and arson. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences4
Criminal damage and arson4
Other theft2
Public order2
Anti-social behaviour1

school Local Schools

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Cawood Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School

Good158 pupils0.0 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

1 nearby
  • The Pickled Postie0.4 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

2 nearby
  • Castle Inn0.3 km
  • The Village Tearoom0.2 km
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Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • Ferry Inn0.5 km
  • The Jolly Sailor0.4 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Ulleskelf6.3 km
  • Church Fenton6.5 km
  • Selby6.7 km

Bus Stops

  • The Castle Inn0.2 km
  • The Castle Inn0.2 km
  • Cornmill Close0.2 km
  • Church End0.2 km
  • Nickey Nackey Lane0.3 km