YO8 5AQ is a mixed residential area on Thomas Street, 0.5km from Selby in Selby. Administratively it sits within Selby East ward and the Selby and Ainsty constituency.
Day-to-day life in YO8 5AQ has the character of 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 — industrial activities connected with mining and quarrying. The 41 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down.
Safety: Crime rates are above average at 94 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: With prices averaging £160k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, down 3.0% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for YO8 5AQ are sourced from Output Area E00142032 (shared with 17 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
THOMAS STREET, YO8 5AQ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for THOMAS STREET, YO8 5AQ.
259
41
£ 35,500 /yr
58%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: YO8 5AQ falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
YO8 5AQ is an established family neighbourhood — 51% owner-occupation and an average age of 41 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Moderate crime is broadly expected in an active family area — street-level variation matters. Property prices are trending down 3.0% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for YO8 5AQ. The average age is 40.8. 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: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 122,000
7 sales · Mean £ 133,571
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around YO8 5AQ is above average at 94 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
Barwic Parade Community Primary School, Selby
Selby Community Primary School
Selby High School Specialist School for the Arts and Science
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
31 nearby- Mollie Sharp's0.5 km
- Refill It0.7 km
- Savers Health & Beauty0.6 km
- Selby & District Foodbank0.6 km
- Selby Butchers0.6 km
- + 26 more
Pub, NightClub
15 nearby- The Malt Shovel0.3 km
- Abbey Vaults0.5 km
- Bay Horse Hotel0.4 km
- Club Atomic0.5 km
- The Three Swans0.3 km
- + 10 more
Restaurant, Cafe
18 nearby- Bar Paradise0.7 km
- Downstairs @ River Mills Ballroom0.2 km
- The Giant Bellflower0.7 km
- Barco Lounge0.6 km
- Bascos Tapas and Wine0.7 km
- + 13 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Tesco0.6 km
- Sainsbury's0.5 km
Takeaway Shop
28 nearby- Canton Star0.1 km
- Lucky Star0.8 km
- Mama Mia Pizza Takeaway0.7 km
- Zia Selby0.7 km
- Magic and Son0.9 km
- + 23 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- The George Inn0.5 km
- The Dog House0.5 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Selby0.3 km
- Wressle9.2 km
- Hensall10.3 km
Bus Stops
- John Street0.1 km
- River Street0.1 km
- Selby Rail Station0.3 km
- Selby Rail Station0.3 km
- Park Street Shelter0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: YO85AQ · Data under Open Government Licence