Holme Meadow is in Selby and in North Yorkshire district. YO8 3AE is located in the Selby West electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Selby and Ainsty. This postcode has been in use since 2018-08-01.
StreetScan combines information about Holme Meadow, Selby, YO8 3AE and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: YO8 3BD, YO8 3AY, YO8 3AW, YO8 3AF, YO8 3AD, YO8 3AS, YO8 3AJ, YO8 3AP, YO8 3AB.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding YO8 3AE has a slightly higher male population, with 51.7% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 47.6% | 48.3% | 0.7% | 51.0% | -2.7% |
| Male | 52.4% | 51.7% | -0.7% | 49.0% | 2.7% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 49.4% | 37.9% | -11.5% | 37.9% | 0.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 31.8% | 47.9% | 16.1% | 44.2% | 3.7% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 3.9% | 1.9% | -2.0% | 2.2% | -0.3% |
| Divorced | 12.7% | 9.5% | -3.2% | 9.1% | 0.4% |
| Widowed | 2.3% | 1.9% | -0.4% | 6.1% | -4.2% |
Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.
Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (91.4%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 45.1% | 60% | 14.9% | 48.4% | 11.6% |
| Good health | 34.2% | 31.4% | -2.8% | 33.6% | -2.2% |
| Fair health | 14.1% | 6.9% | -7.2% | 12.7% | -5.8% |
| Bad health | 4.6% | 1.7% | -2.9% | 4.0% | -2.3% |
| Very bad health | 1.9% | 0% | -1.9% | 1.2% | -1.2% |
During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.
In the area around YO8 3AE this area, 7.7% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 22.4% | 7.7% | -14.7% | 18.2% | -10.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17.9% | 6.3% | -11.6% | 9.6% | -3.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.9% | 13.9% | -2.0% | 13.4% | 0.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.5% | 7.2% | 2.7% | 5.3% | 1.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.7% | 25% | 14.3% | 16.9% | 8.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 21.1% | 38.5% | 17.4% | 33.8% | 4.7% |
| Other | 7.5% | 1.4% | -6.1% | 2.8% | -1.4% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 93.1% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 1.4% | 2.1% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 1.4% |
| Indian | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 3.1% | -2.1% |
| Other Asian | 2.2% | 0% | -2.2% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 2.1% | 2.1% | 0.8% | 1.3% |
| White | 95.4% | 93.1% | -2.3% | 81.4% | 11.7% |
In this area, 88.8% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 83.4% | 88.8% | 5.4% | 83.2% | 5.6% |
| European Union | 12% | 7.8% | -4.2% | 6.1% | 1.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 0.5% | 0.7% | 0.2% | 2.7% | -2.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.5% | 2.4% | -1.1% | 5.6% | -3.2% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 83.2% | 90% | 6.8% | 83.2% | 6.8% |
| 10+ Years | 3.5% | 7.6% | 4.1% | 9.8% | -2.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 7.1% | 1.7% | -5.4% | 2.9% | -1.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 5.2% | 0% | -5.2% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.1% | 0.7% | -0.4% | 1.9% | -1.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 85.5% | 76.7% | 8.8% |
| Italy | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Poland | 4.5% | 1.3% | 3.2% |
| Other EU countries | 1% | 1.5% | -0.5% |
| Southern Asia | 0.7% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 7.2% | 13.5% | -6.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 50.7% | 37.2% | 13.5% |
| Christian | 43.4% | 46.2% | -2.8% |
| Hindu | 0.3% | 1.7% | -1.4% |
| Muslim | 0.3% | 6.5% | -6.2% |
| Sikh | 0.7% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Other religion | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Not answered | 3.4% | 6.0% | -2.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Holme Meadow was 47.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 72.9% lower than the Selby East average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Holme Meadow has the 8th lowest crime rate of 44 local areas in Selby East and the 861st highest crime rate of 2,071 local areas in North Yorkshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 22.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 41.2%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 84% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Holme Meadow, Selby, North Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £120,000 | 2024-08-08 | £127,258 |
| 15 Holme Meadow, Selby, North Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building | £290,000 | 2022-08-26 | £302,266 |
| 17 Holme Meadow, Selby, North Yorkshire Detached, a newly built property | £319,995 | 2018-10-22 | £406,374 |
| 15 Holme Meadow, Selby, North Yorkshire Detached, a newly built property | £235,995 | 2018-08-31 | £301,922 |
| 5 Holme Meadow, Selby, North Yorkshire Detached, a newly built property | £241,996 | 2018-06-29 | £312,691 |
YO8 3AE area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 17% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 13% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
YO8 3AE area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 0% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
| Full-Time Employee | 123 |
| Self-Employed | 27 |
| Part-Time Employee | 26 |
| Retired | 19 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 3 |
| Looking after home or family | 2 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 2 |
| Other | 0 |
| Unemployed | 0 |
| Manufacturing | 40 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 35 |
| Human health and social work activities | 27 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 24 |
| Construction | 17 |
| Transport and storage | 17 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 12 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Education | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Other | 3 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Mining and quarrying | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Selby Community Primary School Flaxley Road , YO8 4DL | 3out of 4 | 803 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Barlby Bridge Community Primary School Thomas Street , Barlby Road YO8 5AA | 3out of 4 | 870 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Selby Abbey Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School New Lane , YO8 4QB | 3out of 4 | 957 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Barwic Parade Community Primary School, Selby Barwic Parade , Petre Avenue YO8 8DJ | 3out of 4 | 1,956 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Barlby Community Primary School Hilltop , Barlby YO8 5JQ | 3out of 4 | 2,132 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Selby High School Specialist School for the Arts and Science Leeds Road , YO8 4HT | 3out of 4 | 1,296 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Brayton Academy Doncaster Road , YO8 9QS | 4out of 4 | 2,160 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Barlby High School York Road , Barlby YO8 5JP | 3out of 4 | 2,777 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Selby College Abbot's Road , YO8 8AT | - not rated | 2,283 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Rubicon Centre Raincliffe Street , YO8 4AN | 3out of 4 | 1,068 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cafe Bistro Zu | 67a Micklegate, Selby | 564 yd | |
| Bistro Zu | 67b Micklegate, Selby | 566 yd | |
| Mister C's | Fish And Chips, 61-63 Micklegate | 578 yd | |
| Coffee Lounge Selby Ltd | 50 Micklegate, Selby | 622 yd | |
| Abbey Cafe | 46 Micklegate, Selby | 628 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unicorn Inn | 15 Bondgate, Selby | 387 yd | |
| Bay Horse Hotel | 57 Micklegate, Selby | 603 yd | |
| The Griffin | 42 Micklegate, Selby | 629 yd | |
| The Three Swans | 23 Church Hill, Selby | 681 yd | |
| Club Atomic | 13A Finkle Street, Selby | 688 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zia Selby | 1A Flaxley Road, Selby | 416 yd | |
| Golden Skewer Kebabs | 51 Micklegate, Selby | 603 yd | |
| Cogs & Coffee | 30 Church Hill, Selby | 681 yd | |
| Ming's Chinese | 28 Church Hill, Selby | 681 yd | |
| Kezzy Burger | 18, Finkle Street | 688 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | 18A Abbey Walk, Selby | 657 yd | |
| Wm Morrison Supermarkets Limited | Supermarket, Market Cross | 839 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Selby Squash Club THE MALTINGS THE MALTINGS FLAXLEY ROAD | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 441 yd |
| Serendipity Ladies Health & Fitness MICKLEGATE | health and fitness suite | 608 yd |
| Selby Leisure Centre SCOTT ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 657 yd |
| Barlby Bridge Primary School BARLBY ROAD | grass pitches | 772 yd |
| Abbey Leisure Centre (Selby) (Closed) Scott Road | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 804 yd |
| Selby Town Fc RICHARD STREET | grass pitches | 821 yd |
| Selby Community Primary School FLAXLEY ROAD | grass pitches | 902 yd |
| Freemantle Recreation Ground NEW LANE | grass pitches | 1,001 yd |
| Profiles Selby (Closed) Portholme Crescent | health and fitness suite | 1,048 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 0.0% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.