Holmes Lane is in Selby and in North Yorkshire district. YO8 3GD is located in the Selby West electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Selby and Ainsty. This postcode has been in use since 1998-06-01.
StreetScan combines information about Holmes Lane, Selby, YO8 3GD and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: YO8 3NG, YO8 3GA, YO8 3JZ, YO8 3ES, YO8 3GB, YO8 3JY, YO8 3AA, YO8 3EL, YO8 3AQ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around YO8 3GD is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 54.2% | 51.7% | -2.5% | 51.0% | 0.7% |
| Male | 45.8% | 48.3% | 2.5% | 49.0% | -0.7% |
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 3GD, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 45.2% 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 | 43.3% | 45.2% | 1.9% | 37.9% | 7.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 22.3% | 15.4% | -6.9% | 44.2% | -28.8% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 3.5% | 3.6% | 0.1% | 2.2% | 1.4% |
| Divorced | 17.5% | 20.3% | 2.8% | 9.1% | 11.2% |
| Widowed | 13.4% | 14.8% | 1.4% | 6.1% | 8.7% |
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 lower percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (64.1%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either an older population or social deprivation in the area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 29.8% | 28.2% | -1.6% | 48.4% | -20.2% |
| Good health | 40.7% | 35.9% | -4.8% | 33.6% | 2.3% |
| Fair health | 18.7% | 23.4% | 4.7% | 12.7% | 10.7% |
| Bad health | 8.1% | 11.1% | 3.0% | 4.0% | 7.1% |
| Very bad health | 2.7% | 1.4% | -1.3% | 1.2% | 0.2% |
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 3GD this area, 29.2% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 36.6% | 29.2% | -7.4% | 18.2% | 11.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.6% | 12.5% | -4.1% | 9.6% | 2.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 10.8% | 8.2% | -2.6% | 13.4% | -5.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.2% | 8.5% | 5.3% | 5.3% | 3.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 6.4% | 11.5% | 5.1% | 16.9% | -5.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 14.3% | 24.3% | 10.0% | 33.8% | -9.5% |
| Other | 12.1% | 5.9% | -6.2% | 2.8% | 3.1% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96.9% 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 | 1.1% | 1.7% | 0.6% | 3.1% | -1.4% |
| Other Asian | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed Other | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 94.9% | 96.9% | 2.0% | 81.4% | 15.5% |
| Other | 0.3% | 1.4% | 1.1% | 1.6% | -0.2% |
In this area, 84% 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 | 78% | 84% | 6.0% | 83.2% | 0.8% |
| European Union | 17.6% | 13.1% | -4.5% | 6.1% | 7.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.1% | 0.3% | -0.8% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 0.5% | 0.3% | -0.2% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.6% | 0.3% | -1.3% | 5.6% | -5.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.8% | 1.1% | 0.3% | 1.3% | -0.2% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 77.5% | 83.6% | 6.1% | 83.2% | 0.4% |
| 10+ Years | 3% | 5.7% | 2.7% | 9.8% | -4.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 8.1% | 6.8% | -1.3% | 2.9% | 3.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 8.1% | 3.4% | -4.7% | 2.2% | 1.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.3% | 0.6% | -2.7% | 1.9% | -1.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 50.9% | 76.7% | -25.8% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Spain | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Poland | 9.1% | 1.3% | 7.8% |
| Other EU countries | 3.7% | 1.5% | 2.2% |
| Central and South America | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 35.2% | 13.5% | 21.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 42.6% | 37.2% | 5.4% |
| Christian | 37.8% | 46.2% | -8.4% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Sikh | 1.7% | 0.9% | 0.8% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 17.3% | 6.0% | 11.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Holmes Lane was 159.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 9.4% lower than the Selby East average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Holmes Lane has the 11th highest crime rate of 44 local areas in Selby East and the 161st highest crime rate of 2,071 local areas in North Yorkshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 78.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -43.5%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flat 5 The Gables Holmes Lane, Selby, North Yorkshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £80,000 | 2025-05-28 | £81,822 |
| 5 Holmes Lane, Selby, North Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building | £125,000 | 2024-09-13 | £131,345 |
| 5 Holmes Lane, Selby, North Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building | £93,000 | 2016-06-29 | £127,321 |
| 1 Holmes Lane, Selby, North Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £90,000 | 2009-09-16 | £146,791 |
| Flat 6 The Gables Holmes Lane, Selby, North Yorkshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £74,000 | 2007-09-14 | £82,988 |
| Full-Time Employee | 106 |
| Retired | 69 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 44 |
| Part-Time Employee | 27 |
| Unemployed | 14 |
| Looking after home or family | 13 |
| Other | 10 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 10 |
| Self-Employed | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Manufacturing | 37 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 29 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 15 |
| Human health and social work activities | 13 |
| Education | 11 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 4 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 3 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 3 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Selby Abbey Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School New Lane , YO8 4QB | 3out of 4 | 609 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Barlby Bridge Community Primary School Thomas Street , Barlby Road YO8 5AA | 3out of 4 | 610 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Selby Community Primary School Flaxley Road , YO8 4DL | 3out of 4 | 643 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Barwic Parade Community Primary School, Selby Barwic Parade , Petre Avenue YO8 8DJ | 3out of 4 | 1,630 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Selby, Longman's Hill Community Primary School Myrtle Avenue , Brayton YO8 9BG | 3out of 4 | 1,816 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 | 1,029 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Brayton Academy Doncaster Road , YO8 9QS | 4out of 4 | 1,885 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Barlby High School York Road , Barlby YO8 5JP | 3out of 4 | 2,940 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 | 1,969 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 | 748 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 | 214 yd | |
| Bistro Zu | 67b Micklegate, Selby | 216 yd | |
| Mister C's | Fish And Chips, 61-63 Micklegate | 226 yd | |
| Coffee Lounge Selby Ltd | 50 Micklegate, Selby | 273 yd | |
| Abbey Cafe | 46 Micklegate, Selby | 277 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bay Horse Hotel | 57 Micklegate, Selby | 250 yd | |
| The Griffin | 42 Micklegate, Selby | 278 yd | |
| The Three Swans | 23 Church Hill, Selby | 341 yd | |
| Club Atomic | 13A Finkle Street, Selby | 343 yd | |
| Zuzu Lounge | 12 Finkle Street, Selby | 357 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zia Selby | 1A Flaxley Road, Selby | 227 yd | |
| Golden Skewer Kebabs | 51 Micklegate, Selby | 250 yd | |
| Kezzy Burger | 18, Finkle Street | 339 yd | |
| Ming's Chinese | 28 Church Hill, Selby | 341 yd | |
| Cogs & Coffee | 30 Church Hill, Selby | 342 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | 18A Abbey Walk, Selby | 347 yd | |
| Wm Morrison Supermarkets Limited | Supermarket, Market Cross | 496 yd | |
| Tesco | Portholme Road, Selby | 806 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Serendipity Ladies Health & Fitness MICKLEGATE | health and fitness suite | 255 yd |
| Selby Squash Club THE MALTINGS THE MALTINGS FLAXLEY ROAD | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 361 yd |
| Selby Leisure Centre SCOTT ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 450 yd |
| Barlby Bridge Primary School BARLBY ROAD | grass pitches | 495 yd |
| Abbey Leisure Centre (Selby) (Closed) Scott Road | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 587 yd |
| Selby Town Fc RICHARD STREET | grass pitches | 640 yd |
| Freemantle Recreation Ground NEW LANE | grass pitches | 665 yd |
| Profiles Selby (Closed) Portholme Crescent | health and fitness suite | 696 yd |
| Selby Community Primary School FLAXLEY ROAD | grass pitches | 772 yd |
| Selby Olympia (Ouse Bank Recreation Ground) Ouse Bank | grass pitches | 901 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.