Vivars Way is in Selby and in North Yorkshire district. YO8 8BE is located in the Selby East electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Selby and Ainsty. This postcode has been in use since 1995-12-01.
StreetScan combines information about Vivars Way, Selby, YO8 8BE and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: YO8 8BJ, YO8 8AG, YO8 8BG, YO8 8BL, YO8 8FB, YO8 8BH, YO8 8FE, YO8 8EA, YO8 4NW.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding YO8 8BE has a slightly higher male population, with 51.4% 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 | 48.1% | 48.6% | 0.5% | 51.0% | -2.4% |
| Male | 51.9% | 51.4% | -0.5% | 49.0% | 2.4% |
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 8BE, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 52% 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% | 52% | 5.5% | 37.9% | 14.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 34.3% | 24.5% | -9.8% | 44.2% | -19.7% |
| Married: Same sex | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| Separated | 3.8% | 5.2% | 1.4% | 2.2% | 3.0% |
| Divorced | 12.2% | 14% | 1.8% | 9.1% | 4.9% |
| Widowed | 1.9% | 3.5% | 1.6% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 54.9% | 48.6% | -6.3% | 48.4% | 0.2% |
| Good health | 34.1% | 36.2% | 2.1% | 33.6% | 2.6% |
| Fair health | 7.2% | 9.8% | 2.6% | 12.7% | -2.9% |
| Bad health | 3.8% | 5.1% | 1.3% | 4.0% | 1.1% |
| Very bad health | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 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 | 8% | 12.7% | 4.7% | 18.2% | -5.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.4% | 9.6% | -6.8% | 9.6% | 0.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.3% | 16.7% | -1.6% | 13.4% | 3.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 6.6% | 3.1% | -3.5% | 5.3% | -2.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 16.4% | 18.9% | 2.5% | 16.9% | 2.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 19.2% | 36% | 16.8% | 33.8% | 2.2% |
| Other | 15% | 3.1% | -11.9% | 2.8% | 0.3% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97.4% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.1% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| White | 98.5% | 97.4% | -1.1% | 81.4% | 16.0% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
In this area, 81% 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 | 80.3% | 81% | 0.7% | 83.2% | -2.2% |
| European Union | 18.2% | 15.7% | -2.5% | 6.1% | 9.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 5.6% | -5.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.8% | 2.9% | 2.1% | 1.3% | 1.6% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 80.3% | 79.6% | -0.7% | 83.2% | -3.6% |
| 10+ Years | 6.1% | 6.5% | 0.4% | 9.8% | -3.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 7.2% | 6.5% | -0.7% | 2.9% | 3.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 6.1% | 4.7% | -1.4% | 2.2% | 2.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 0.4% | 2.9% | 2.5% | 1.9% | 1.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 62.7% | 76.7% | -14.0% |
| Ireland | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Italy | 3.6% | 0.6% | 3.0% |
| Lithuania | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Poland | 9.8% | 1.3% | 8.5% |
| Romania | 0.7% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 1.8% | 1.5% | 0.3% |
| Central and South America | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| No passport held | 18.1% | 13.5% | 4.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 49.3% | 37.2% | 12.1% |
| Christian | 42% | 46.2% | -4.2% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Jewish | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Muslim | 1.1% | 6.5% | -5.4% |
| Other religion | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Not answered | 6.2% | 6.0% | 0.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Vivars Way was 171.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 2.6% lower than the Selby East average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Vivars Way has the 10th highest crime rate of 44 local areas in Selby East and the 151st highest crime rate of 2,071 local areas in North Yorkshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 53.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -38.6%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unit C2 The Vivars Industrial Centre Vivars Way, Selby, North Yorkshire Other, an established residential building | £720,000 | 2021-06-04 | £757,572 |
| Unit C3A The Vivars Industrial Centre Vivars Way, Selby, North Yorkshire Other, an established residential building | £132,000 | 2016-10-28 | £162,816 |
| Full-Time Employee | 117 |
| Part-Time Employee | 26 |
| Retired | 21 |
| Self-Employed | 20 |
| Unemployed | 16 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 8 |
| Other | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 36 |
| Manufacturing | 25 |
| Human health and social work activities | 16 |
| Transport and storage | 12 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 12 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Other | 10 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 8 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Education | 6 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 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 | 442 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Selby Abbey Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School New Lane , YO8 4QB | 3out of 4 | 515 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Barwic Parade Community Primary School, Selby Barwic Parade , Petre Avenue YO8 8DJ | 3out of 4 | 765 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Selby Community Primary School Flaxley Road , YO8 4DL | 3out of 4 | 1,167 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Selby, Longman's Hill Community Primary School Myrtle Avenue , Brayton YO8 9BG | 3out of 4 | 1,380 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 | 1,104 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Brayton Academy Doncaster Road , YO8 9QS | 4out of 4 | 1,725 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Barlby High School York Road , Barlby YO8 5JP | 3out of 4 | 3,159 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 | 1,112 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 | 740 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lola's Garden | Station Cafe, Selby Bus Station | 321 yd | |
| No. 1 The Crescent | 1 The Crescent, Selby | 405 yd | |
| Selby District AVS | Community House, Portholme Road | 486 yd | |
| Megna Takeaway & Restaurant | 24-26 Church Hill, Selby | 529 yd | |
| C E Wetherell & Sons Ltd | Wetherells Department Store, 13-16 The Crescent | 537 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nelson Inn | 134 Ousegate, Selby | 200 yd | |
| The Malt Shovel | Ousegate, Selby | 200 yd | |
| The Baize Lounge | 2 The Crescent, Selby | 406 yd | |
| Abbey Vaults | James Street, Selby | 512 yd | |
| The Three Swans | 23 Church Hill, Selby | 524 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lucky Star | 2 Volta Street, Selby | 337 yd | |
| Le Raj Restaurant | Ground Floor, 64-66 Ousegate | 399 yd | |
| Jinnah Restaurant | Former Salvation Army Hall, 12A Park Street | 409 yd | |
| Tutti's Pizza | 14-16 New Street, Selby | 439 yd | |
| Magic and Son | 6 Carlton View, Selby | 472 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | Portholme Road, Selby | 393 yd | |
| Wm Morrison Supermarkets Limited | Supermarket, Market Cross | 592 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 18A Abbey Walk, Selby | 779 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Profiles Selby (Closed) Portholme Crescent | health and fitness suite | 405 yd |
| Barlby Bridge Primary School BARLBY ROAD | grass pitches | 470 yd |
| Selby Olympia (Ouse Bank Recreation Ground) Ouse Bank | grass pitches | 524 yd |
| Freemantle Recreation Ground NEW LANE | grass pitches | 625 yd |
| Serendipity Ladies Health & Fitness MICKLEGATE | health and fitness suite | 646 yd |
| T & L Selby Juniors (Closed) Denison Road | grass pitches | 953 yd |
| Denison Road Football Pitches DENISON ROAD | grass pitches | 971 yd |
| Dw Sports Fitness (Selby) THREE LAKES RETAIL PARK THREE LAKES RETAIL PARK BAWTRY ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 974 yd |
| Selby Leisure Centre SCOTT ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 1,007 yd |
| Selby College Sports Hall (Closed) Abbots Road | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 1,015 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 | 87.5% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 87.5% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 87.5% |
| 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 | 76.1 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 61.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 79.75 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 79.75 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.