Water Row is in Cawood, Selby and in North Yorkshire district. YO8 3SW is located in the Cawood & Escrick 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 Water Row, Cawood, Selby, YO8 3SW and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: YO8 3SP, YO8 3SG, YO8 3TE, YO8 3TD, YO8 3TH, YO8 3TJ, YO8 3SR, YO8 3TQ, YO8 3TL.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around YO8 3SW 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 | 53.3% | 50.2% | -3.1% | 51.0% | -0.8% |
| Male | 46.7% | 49.8% | 3.1% | 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 vicinity of YO8 3SW there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 53.1% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 19.9% | 25% | 5.1% | 37.9% | -12.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 62.5% | 53.1% | -9.4% | 44.2% | 8.9% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.5% | 0.4% | -0.1% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Separated | 2.8% | 3.1% | 0.3% | 2.2% | 0.9% |
| Divorced | 9.3% | 9.6% | 0.3% | 9.1% | 0.5% |
| Widowed | 5.1% | 8.8% | 3.7% | 6.1% | 2.7% |
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 high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (86.3%) 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 | 48.7% | 53.5% | 4.8% | 48.4% | 5.1% |
| Good health | 39.8% | 32.8% | -7.0% | 33.6% | -0.8% |
| Fair health | 8.8% | 12.2% | 3.4% | 12.7% | -0.5% |
| Bad health | 1.9% | 1.5% | -0.4% | 4.0% | -2.5% |
| Very bad health | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 11.1% | 12.8% | 1.7% | 18.2% | -5.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 9.7% | 12.4% | 2.7% | 9.6% | 2.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 20.8% | 13.7% | -7.1% | 13.4% | 0.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.8% | 3.5% | 0.7% | 5.3% | -1.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.1% | 15.9% | 4.8% | 16.9% | -1.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 41.2% | 41.2% | 0.0% | 33.8% | 7.4% |
| Other | 3.2% | 0.4% | -2.8% | 2.8% | -2.4% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 95.9% 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 | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.7% | -0.3% |
| Indian | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 3.1% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.5% | -2.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.1% | 0.7% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.4% | 0.7% |
| White | 98.5% | 95.9% | -2.6% | 81.4% | 14.5% |
In this area, 96% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 98.1% | 96% | -2.1% | 83.2% | 12.8% |
| European Union | 1.1% | 1.5% | 0.4% | 6.1% | -4.6% |
| Africa | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 2.7% | -0.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.4% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 5.6% | -4.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96.6% | 96% | -0.6% | 83.2% | 12.8% |
| 10+ Years | 1.5% | 3.3% | 1.8% | 9.8% | -6.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.9% | 0.7% | -1.2% | 1.9% | -1.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 90.7% | 76.7% | 14.0% |
| Germany | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Poland | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| No passport held | 8.6% | 13.5% | -4.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 41.7% | 37.2% | 4.5% |
| Christian | 50.6% | 46.2% | 4.4% |
| Hindu | 1.5% | 1.7% | -0.2% |
| Other religion | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Not answered | 5.2% | 6.0% | -0.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Water Row was 34.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 0.5% lower than the Appleton Roebuck & Church Fenton average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Water Row has the 27th highest crime rate of 54 local areas in Appleton Roebuck & Church Fenton and the 935th lowest crime rate of 2,071 local areas in North Yorkshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 24.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -38.5%.
Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 85% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.
| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Water Row, Selby, North Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £225,000 | 2025-07-24 | £231,473 |
| 12 Water Row, Selby, North Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £185,000 | 2021-05-26 | £219,502 |
| Pinfold Cottage, 17 Water Row, Selby, North Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building | £500,000 | 2019-11-08 | £629,562 |
| 11 Water Row, Selby, North Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £154,500 | 2018-07-27 | £200,521 |
| River Cottage, 3 Water Row, Selby, North Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £375,000 | 2017-12-13 | £490,385 |
YO8 3SW area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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 | 87 |
| Retired | 63 |
| Part-Time Employee | 29 |
| Self-Employed | 25 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Other | 7 |
| Looking after home or family | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Unemployed | 2 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 25 |
| Human health and social work activities | 20 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 17 |
| Education | 16 |
| Manufacturing | 10 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cawood Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School Broad Lane , Cawood YO8 3SQ | 3out of 4 | 391 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Wistow Parochial Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Church Hill , YO8 3UU | 3out of 4 | 2,890 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Riccall Community Primary School Riccall Community Primary School , Riccall YO19 6PF | 3out of 4 | 4,720 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Appleton Roebuck Primary School Appleton Roebuck Primary School , Main Street YO23 7DN | 4out of 4 | 5,448 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Village Tearoom | The Little House, Thorpe Lane | 185 yd | |
| Castle Inn | 7 Wistowgate, Cawood | 267 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ferry Inn | 2 King Street, Cawood | 251 yd | |
| Jolly Sailor Inn | 5 Market Place, Cawood | 251 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Cawood Ce Primary School BROAD LANE | grass pitches | 425 yd |
| Cawood Playing Fields CAWOOD SPORTS FIELD CAWOOD SPORTS FIELD MAYPOLE GARDENS | grass pitches, tennis courts | 516 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 | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| 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 | 57.2 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 52.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 76.68 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 76.68 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 16.3 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 13.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.