Bondgate is in Selby and in North Yorkshire district. YO8 3LS 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 Bondgate, Selby, YO8 3LS and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: YO8 3LJ, YO8 3NE, YO8 3LT, YO8 4LR, YO8 3AB, YO8 4LB, YO8 3AR, YO8 3LU, YO8 3LL.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding YO8 3LS has a slightly higher male population, with 52.9% 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 | 49.5% | 47.1% | -2.4% | 51.0% | -3.9% |
| Male | 50.5% | 52.9% | 2.4% | 49.0% | 3.9% |
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 3LS, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 47.8% 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 | 46.5% | 47.8% | 1.3% | 37.9% | 9.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 33.1% | 29.7% | -3.4% | 44.2% | -14.5% |
| Separated | 2.1% | 4.1% | 2.0% | 2.2% | 1.9% |
| Divorced | 13.1% | 14.6% | 1.5% | 9.1% | 5.5% |
| Widowed | 5.2% | 3.8% | -1.4% | 6.1% | -2.3% |
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% | 47.3% | 2.2% | 48.4% | -1.1% |
| Good health | 37.7% | 36% | -1.7% | 33.6% | 2.4% |
| Fair health | 11.3% | 12.3% | 1.0% | 12.7% | -0.4% |
| Bad health | 5.4% | 4% | -1.4% | 4.0% | 0.0% |
| Very bad health | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 24.7% | 19.4% | -5.3% | 18.2% | 1.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.5% | 11.8% | -4.7% | 9.6% | 2.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.8% | 15.9% | -1.9% | 13.4% | 2.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.7% | 5.6% | 1.9% | 5.3% | 0.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.3% | 18% | 6.7% | 16.9% | 1.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 17.3% | 26.6% | 9.3% | 33.8% | -7.2% |
| Other | 8.7% | 2.7% | -6.0% | 2.8% | -0.1% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 95.2% 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 | 1.1% | 0.2% | -0.9% | 0.7% | -0.5% |
| Indian | 1.5% | 0% | -1.5% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Other Asian | 0.2% | 1.1% | 0.9% | 1.6% | -0.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 1.0% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.4% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.2% | 1.3% | 1.1% | 0.9% | 0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0.2% | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| White | 96.7% | 95.2% | -1.5% | 81.4% | 13.8% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Other | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 1.6% | -1.4% |
In this area, 86.6% 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 | 86.3% | 86.6% | 0.3% | 83.2% | 3.4% |
| European Union | 11.3% | 10.4% | -0.9% | 6.1% | 4.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.7% | 0.9% | -0.8% | 5.6% | -4.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 2.2% | 2.2% | 1.3% | 0.9% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 86.3% | 86.4% | 0.1% | 83.2% | 3.2% |
| 10+ Years | 2.6% | 7% | 4.4% | 9.8% | -2.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 5.4% | 3.7% | -1.7% | 2.9% | 0.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.8% | 2.2% | -0.6% | 2.2% | 0.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.8% | 0.7% | -2.1% | 1.9% | -1.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 68.4% | 76.7% | -8.3% |
| Ireland | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Italy | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Portugal | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Poland | 6.4% | 1.3% | 5.1% |
| Romania | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Other EU countries | 1.8% | 1.5% | 0.3% |
| Central and South America | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 21.3% | 13.5% | 7.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 52.1% | 37.2% | 14.9% |
| Christian | 42% | 46.2% | -4.2% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Other religion | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Not answered | 4.8% | 6.0% | -1.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Bondgate was 201.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 14.4% higher than the Selby East average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Bondgate has the 9th highest crime rate of 44 local areas in Selby East and the 120th highest crime rate of 2,071 local areas in North Yorkshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 103.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 13.3%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Lynton Cottages Bondgate, Selby, North Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £166,000 | 2025-08-05 | £168,767 |
| Pleasant House Bondgate, Selby, North Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £310,000 | 2025-05-30 | £321,935 |
| 4 Lynton Cottages Bondgate, Selby, North Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £159,000 | 2025-03-07 | £164,063 |
| 20 Lynton Cottages Bondgate, Selby, North Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £145,000 | 2024-10-04 | £149,915 |
| 16 Lynton Cottages Bondgate, Selby, North Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £160,000 | 2024-07-11 | £167,427 |
| Full-Time Employee | 165 |
| Retired | 57 |
| Part-Time Employee | 41 |
| Self-Employed | 26 |
| Unemployed | 18 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 18 |
| Looking after home or family | 15 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 14 |
| Other | 11 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 46 |
| Manufacturing | 29 |
| Transport and storage | 27 |
| Human health and social work activities | 21 |
| Construction | 20 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 17 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 15 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 13 |
| Education | 12 |
| Other | 11 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 10 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Mining and quarrying | 2 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Selby Community Primary School Flaxley Road , YO8 4DL | 3out of 4 | 556 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Selby Abbey Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School New Lane , YO8 4QB | 3out of 4 | 921 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Barlby Bridge Community Primary School Thomas Street , Barlby Road YO8 5AA | 3out of 4 | 1,044 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Selby, Longman's Hill Community Primary School Myrtle Avenue , Brayton YO8 9BG | 3out of 4 | 2,017 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Barwic Parade Community Primary School, Selby Barwic Parade , Petre Avenue YO8 8DJ | 3out of 4 | 2,043 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 | 1,103 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Brayton Academy Doncaster Road , YO8 9QS | 4out of 4 | 1,955 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Barlby High School York Road , Barlby YO8 5JP | 3out of 4 | 3,079 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 | 2,392 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 | 956 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 | 626 yd | |
| Bistro Zu | 67b Micklegate, Selby | 628 yd | |
| Mister C's | Fish And Chips, 61-63 Micklegate | 629 yd | |
| Thai Sunshine | 1A Abbey Walk, Selby | 676 yd | |
| Abbey Cafe | 46 Micklegate, Selby | 680 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unicorn Inn | 15 Bondgate, Selby | 178 yd | |
| Bay Horse Hotel | 57 Micklegate, Selby | 637 yd | |
| Club Atomic | 13A Finkle Street, Selby | 669 yd | |
| The New Inn | 4 Gowthorpe, Selby | 675 yd | |
| The Griffin | 42 Micklegate, Selby | 680 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zia Selby | 1A Flaxley Road, Selby | 314 yd | |
| Star Hot Pizza | 44 Flaxley Road, Selby | 464 yd | |
| Golden Dragon | 52 Flaxley Road, Selby | 464 yd | |
| Kitchen 62 | 62 Flaxley Road, Selby | 464 yd | |
| Pizza Roma | 50 Flaxley Road, Selby | 464 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | 18A Abbey Walk, Selby | 578 yd | |
| Wm Morrison Supermarkets Limited | Supermarket, Market Cross | 796 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Selby Squash Club THE MALTINGS THE MALTINGS FLAXLEY ROAD | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 226 yd |
| Selby Leisure Centre SCOTT ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 469 yd |
| Selby Town Fc RICHARD STREET | grass pitches | 587 yd |
| Abbey Leisure Centre (Selby) (Closed) Scott Road | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 600 yd |
| Selby Community Primary School FLAXLEY ROAD | grass pitches | 629 yd |
| Serendipity Ladies Health & Fitness MICKLEGATE | health and fitness suite | 636 yd |
| Freemantle Recreation Ground NEW LANE | grass pitches | 925 yd |
| Barlby Bridge Primary School BARLBY ROAD | grass pitches | 931 yd |
| Profiles Selby (Closed) Portholme Crescent | health and fitness suite | 1,037 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 | 52.3 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 42.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 66.68 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 66.68 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 14.3 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.