Holmes Avenue is in Selby and in North Yorkshire district. YO8 3GA is located in the Selby West electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Selby and Ainsty. This postcode has been in use since 2006-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Holmes Avenue, Selby, YO8 3GA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: YO8 3ES, YO8 3GD, YO8 3EL, YO8 3NG, YO8 3AZ, YO8 3JZ, YO8 3AQ, YO8 3AX, YO8 3GB.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around YO8 3GA is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 47.6% | 50.2% | 2.6% | 51.0% | -0.8% |
| Male | 52.4% | 49.8% | -2.6% | 49.0% | 0.8% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around YO8 3GA, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 43.2% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 49.4% | 43.2% | -6.2% | 37.9% | 5.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 31.8% | 32.7% | 0.9% | 44.2% | -11.5% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.1% | 1.4% |
| Separated | 3.9% | 4.9% | 1.0% | 2.2% | 2.7% |
| Divorced | 12.7% | 12.8% | 0.1% | 9.1% | 3.7% |
| Widowed | 2.3% | 4.9% | 2.6% | 6.1% | -1.2% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 45.1% | 38.6% | -6.5% | 48.4% | -9.8% |
| Good health | 34.2% | 34.1% | -0.1% | 33.6% | 0.5% |
| Fair health | 14.1% | 16.7% | 2.6% | 12.7% | 4.0% |
| Bad health | 4.6% | 8% | 3.4% | 4.0% | 4.0% |
| Very bad health | 1.9% | 2.6% | 0.7% | 1.2% | 1.4% |
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 3GA this area, 32.1% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%. This area stands out for its low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 19.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 22.4% | 32.1% | 9.7% | 18.2% | 13.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17.9% | 14% | -3.9% | 9.6% | 4.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.9% | 12.5% | -3.4% | 13.4% | -0.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.5% | 5.3% | 0.8% | 5.3% | 0.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.7% | 14% | 3.3% | 16.9% | -2.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 21.1% | 19.2% | -1.9% | 33.8% | -14.6% |
| Other | 7.5% | 3% | -4.5% | 2.8% | 0.2% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 94.2% 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% | 0% | -1.4% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 3.1% | -1.8% |
| 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% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| White | 95.4% | 94.2% | -1.2% | 81.4% | 12.8% |
| Other | 0% | 3.8% | 3.8% | 1.6% | 2.2% |
In this area, 80.1% 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% | 80.1% | -3.3% | 83.2% | -3.1% |
| European Union | 12% | 17% | 5.0% | 6.1% | 10.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.5% | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Africa | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.5% | 1.3% | -2.2% | 5.6% | -4.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 83.2% | 80.1% | -3.1% | 83.2% | -3.1% |
| 10+ Years | 3.5% | 9.6% | 6.1% | 9.8% | -0.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 7.1% | 8.4% | 1.3% | 2.9% | 5.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 5.2% | 1% | -4.2% | 2.2% | -1.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.1% | 1% | -0.1% | 1.9% | -0.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 55.3% | 76.7% | -21.4% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Portugal | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Poland | 11.9% | 1.3% | 10.6% |
| Romania | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 4.2% | 1.5% | 2.7% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Middle East | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 0.6% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
| No passport held | 26% | 13.5% | 12.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 38.9% | 37.2% | 1.7% |
| Christian | 51.8% | 46.2% | 5.6% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Other religion | 2.3% | 0.6% | 1.7% |
| Not answered | 6.8% | 6.0% | 0.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Holmes Avenue was 129.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 26.5% lower than the Selby East average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Holmes Avenue has the 13th highest crime rate of 44 local areas in Selby East and the 232nd highest crime rate of 2,071 local areas in North Yorkshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 51.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 30.4%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 44 Holmes Avenue, Selby, North Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £138,000 | 2024-04-30 | £147,532 |
| 3 Holmes Avenue, Selby, North Yorkshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £60,000 | 2024-03-08 | £60,925 |
| 24 Holmes Avenue, Selby, North Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £69,000 | 2018-08-03 | £88,886 |
| 35 Holmes Avenue, Selby, North Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £70,000 | 2017-12-15 | £91,538 |
| 4 Holmes Avenue, Selby, North Yorkshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £80,000 | 2017-12-01 | £92,121 |
| Full-Time Employee | 93 |
| Retired | 48 |
| Part-Time Employee | 44 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 28 |
| Unemployed | 15 |
| Looking after home or family | 12 |
| Self-Employed | 10 |
| Other | 6 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barlby Bridge Community Primary School Thomas Street , Barlby Road YO8 5AA | 3out of 4 | 593 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Selby Abbey Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School New Lane , YO8 4QB | 3out of 4 | 663 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Selby Community Primary School Flaxley Road , YO8 4DL | 3out of 4 | 708 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Barwic Parade Community Primary School, Selby Barwic Parade , Petre Avenue YO8 8DJ | 3out of 4 | 1,646 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Selby, Longman's Hill Community Primary School Myrtle Avenue , Brayton YO8 9BG | 3out of 4 | 1,876 yd | Community school | No | 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 | 1,098 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Brayton Academy Doncaster Road , YO8 9QS | 4out of 4 | 1,954 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Barlby High School York Road , Barlby YO8 5JP | 3out of 4 | 2,870 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 | 1,979 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 | 813 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 | 252 yd | |
| Bistro Zu | 67b Micklegate, Selby | 254 yd | |
| Mister C's | Fish And Chips, 61-63 Micklegate | 267 yd | |
| Coffee Lounge Selby Ltd | 50 Micklegate, Selby | 308 yd | |
| Abbey Cafe | 46 Micklegate, Selby | 315 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bay Horse Hotel | 57 Micklegate, Selby | 297 yd | |
| The Griffin | 42 Micklegate, Selby | 317 yd | |
| The Three Swans | 23 Church Hill, Selby | 365 yd | |
| Club Atomic | 13A Finkle Street, Selby | 401 yd | |
| Zuzu Lounge | 12 Finkle Street, Selby | 413 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zia Selby | 1A Flaxley Road, Selby | 286 yd | |
| Golden Skewer Kebabs | 51 Micklegate, Selby | 297 yd | |
| Cogs & Coffee | 30 Church Hill, Selby | 364 yd | |
| Ming's Chinese | 28 Church Hill, Selby | 365 yd | |
| Kezzy Burger | 18, Finkle Street | 394 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | 18A Abbey Walk, Selby | 416 yd | |
| Wm Morrison Supermarkets Limited | Supermarket, Market Cross | 554 yd | |
| Tesco | Portholme Road, Selby | 852 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Serendipity Ladies Health & Fitness MICKLEGATE | health and fitness suite | 304 yd |
| Selby Squash Club THE MALTINGS THE MALTINGS FLAXLEY ROAD | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 409 yd |
| Barlby Bridge Primary School BARLBY ROAD | grass pitches | 484 yd |
| Selby Leisure Centre SCOTT ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 517 yd |
| Abbey Leisure Centre (Selby) (Closed) Scott Road | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 656 yd |
| Selby Town Fc RICHARD STREET | grass pitches | 707 yd |
| Freemantle Recreation Ground NEW LANE | grass pitches | 726 yd |
| Profiles Selby (Closed) Portholme Crescent | health and fitness suite | 743 yd |
| Selby Community Primary School FLAXLEY ROAD | grass pitches | 836 yd |
| Selby Olympia (Ouse Bank Recreation Ground) Ouse Bank | grass pitches | 877 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% |
| Median download speed | 54.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 52.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 12.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.