Back Lane is in Hemingbrough, Selby and in North Yorkshire district. YO8 6QP is located in the Cliffe & North Duffield 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 Back Lane, Hemingbrough, Selby, YO8 6QP and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: YO8 6QL, YO8 6QR, YO8 6RD, YO8 6RL, YO8 6QE, YO8 6RB, YO8 6RF, YO8 6RH, YO8 6QN.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding YO8 6QP has a slightly higher male population, with 51.2% 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% | 48.8% | -0.2% | 51.0% | -2.2% |
| Male | 51% | 51.2% | 0.2% | 49.0% | 2.2% |
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 6QP there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 62.2% 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 | 19.5% | 24.1% | 4.6% | 37.9% | -13.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 67.2% | 62.2% | -5.0% | 44.2% | 18.0% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.3% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Separated | 2.8% | 2.8% | 0.0% | 2.2% | 0.6% |
| Divorced | 7.4% | 7% | -0.4% | 9.1% | -2.1% |
| Widowed | 2.8% | 3.5% | 0.7% | 6.1% | -2.6% |
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 (86.4%) 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 | 56.4% | 52% | -4.4% | 48.4% | 3.6% |
| Good health | 32.3% | 34.4% | 2.1% | 33.6% | 0.8% |
| Fair health | 8.8% | 10.5% | 1.7% | 12.7% | -2.2% |
| Bad health | 2% | 2.5% | 0.5% | 4.0% | -1.5% |
| Very bad health | 0.4% | 0.6% | 0.2% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
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 | 11.5% | 12% | 0.5% | 18.2% | -6.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.1% | 8% | -7.1% | 9.6% | -1.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.5% | 13.5% | -5.0% | 13.4% | 0.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.6% | 6.5% | 0.9% | 5.3% | 1.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 15.4% | 20% | 4.6% | 16.9% | 3.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 30.8% | 38.4% | 7.6% | 33.8% | 4.6% |
| Other | 3.1% | 1.7% | -1.4% | 2.8% | -1.1% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98.1% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 3.1% | -2.5% |
| Other Asian | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 2.5% | -2.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 0.2% | -0.2% | 0.8% | -0.6% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.4% | -0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.6% |
| White | 98.6% | 98.1% | -0.5% | 81.4% | 16.7% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
In this area, 96.4% 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 | 96.6% | 96.4% | -0.2% | 83.2% | 13.2% |
| European Union | 1.2% | 1.5% | 0.3% | 6.1% | -4.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.8% | -0.6% |
| Africa | 0.4% | 0.6% | 0.2% | 2.7% | -2.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.8% | 0.2% | -0.6% | 5.6% | -5.4% |
| Oceania | 1% | 1% | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96.4% | 96.6% | 0.2% | 83.2% | 13.4% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 2.7% | 2.7% | 9.8% | -7.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 2.9% | -2.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.2% | 0% | -3.2% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 89.3% | 76.7% | 12.6% |
| Ireland | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Romania | 0.2% | 0.9% | -0.7% |
| Other Europe | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Oceania | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| No passport held | 9% | 13.5% | -4.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 36.1% | 37.2% | -1.1% |
| Christian | 57.4% | 46.2% | 11.2% |
| Other religion | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Not answered | 5.9% | 6.0% | -0.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Back Lane was 49.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 7.4% lower than the Camblesforth & Carlton average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Back Lane has the 24th highest crime rate of 55 local areas in Camblesforth & Carlton and the 819th highest crime rate of 2,071 local areas in North Yorkshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 14.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -9.8%.

Households in this area have a similar level level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 53% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lane End Cottage Back Lane, Selby, North Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building | £390,000 | 2025-03-31 | £405,678 |
| Astoria Back Lane, Selby, North Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £400,000 | 2024-11-07 | £417,460 |
| Penryn Back Lane, Selby, North Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building | £290,000 | 2024-09-17 | £304,721 |
| The Paddock Back Lane, Selby, North Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building | £322,000 | 2024-06-25 | £345,000 |
| Astoria Back Lane, Selby, North Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £370,000 | 2022-04-25 | £411,894 |
YO8 6QP 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 | 174 |
| Retired | 81 |
| Part-Time Employee | 44 |
| Self-Employed | 42 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 13 |
| Other | 13 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 8 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 7 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 48 |
| Construction | 32 |
| Manufacturing | 29 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 21 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 20 |
| Human health and social work activities | 19 |
| Education | 19 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 16 |
| Other | 16 |
| Information and communication | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Real estate activities | 5 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hemingbrough Community Primary School School Road , Hemingbrough YO8 6QS | 2out of 4 | 465 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cliffe Voluntary Controlled Primary School Main Street , Cliffe YO8 6NN | 3out of 4 | 1,919 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Barmby-on-the-Marsh Primary School High Street , Barmby-on-the-Marsh DN14 7HQ | 3out of 4 | 3,278 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Barlow Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Park Road , Barlow YO8 8ES | 3out of 4 | 4,120 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | 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 | 5,364 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Read School Drax , YO8 8NL | - not rated | 4,464 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crown Inn | Main Street, Hemingbrough | 489 yd | |
| Fox And Pheasant | Main Street, Hemingbrough | 489 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Hemingborough Cricket Club School Road | grass pitches | 335 yd |
| Hemingbrough Cp School SCHOOL ROAD | grass pitches | 373 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 | 95.2% |
| 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 | 4.8% |
| Median download speed | 65.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 63.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 79.91 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 79.91 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 13.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.