Lingcroft Close is in Camblesforth, Selby and in North Yorkshire district. YO8 8JT is located in the Camblesforth & Carlton electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Selby and Ainsty. This postcode has been in use since 1982-03-01.
StreetScan combines information about Lingcroft Close, Camblesforth, Selby, YO8 8JT and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: YO8 8JS, YO8 8JX, YO8 8JU, YO8 8JY, YO8 8JZ, YO8 8JN, YO8 8JL, YO8 8JJ, YO8 8HH.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around YO8 8JT is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.1% | 50.7% | 1.6% | 51.0% | -0.3% |
| Male | 50.9% | 49.3% | -1.6% | 49.0% | 0.3% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 29.5% | 39.2% | 9.7% | 37.9% | 1.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 50.8% | 42.8% | -8.0% | 44.2% | -1.4% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 4.3% | 1.4% | -2.9% | 2.2% | -0.8% |
| Divorced | 11.2% | 11.3% | 0.1% | 9.1% | 2.2% |
| Widowed | 3.5% | 4.6% | 1.1% | 6.1% | -1.5% |
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 (85.8%) 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 | 48.5% | 48.7% | 0.2% | 48.4% | 0.3% |
| Good health | 37.1% | 37.1% | 0.0% | 33.6% | 3.5% |
| Fair health | 8.4% | 11% | 2.6% | 12.7% | -1.7% |
| Bad health | 4.8% | 2.4% | -2.4% | 4.0% | -1.6% |
| Very bad health | 1.2% | 0.9% | -0.3% | 1.2% | -0.3% |
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 | 18.2% | 11.7% | -6.5% | 18.2% | -6.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 18.2% | 9.9% | -8.3% | 9.6% | 0.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 20.9% | 12% | -8.9% | 13.4% | -1.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 8.5% | 6.4% | -2.1% | 5.3% | 1.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12% | 25.1% | 13.1% | 16.9% | 8.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 19% | 33.2% | 14.2% | 33.8% | -0.6% |
| Other | 3.1% | 1.8% | -1.3% | 2.8% | -1.0% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 99.7% 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% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 3.1% | -2.8% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| White | 98.5% | 99.7% | 1.2% | 81.4% | 18.3% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
In this area, 97.6% 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 | 95.8% | 97.6% | 1.8% | 83.2% | 14.4% |
| European Union | 3.3% | 2.1% | -1.2% | 6.1% | -4.0% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 5.6% | -5.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95.5% | 96.7% | 1.2% | 83.2% | 13.5% |
| 10+ Years | 0.6% | 1.8% | 1.2% | 9.8% | -8.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.9% | 1.5% | 0.6% | 2.9% | -1.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.8% | 0% | -1.8% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 83.8% | 76.7% | 7.1% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 0.6% | 1.3% | -0.7% |
| No passport held | 15.3% | 13.5% | 1.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 41.3% | 37.2% | 4.1% |
| Christian | 55.4% | 46.2% | 9.2% |
| Sikh | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other religion | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Not answered | 2.4% | 6.0% | -3.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Lingcroft Close was 60.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 27.3% higher than the Camblesforth & Carlton average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Lingcroft Close has the 15th highest crime rate of 55 local areas in Camblesforth & Carlton and the 647th highest crime rate of 2,067 local areas in North Yorkshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 41.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -8.7%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Lingcroft Close, Selby, North Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £137,000 | 2023-11-28 | £143,411 |
| 11 Lingcroft Close, Selby, North Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £135,000 | 2023-06-08 | £141,030 |
| 12 Lingcroft Close, Selby, North Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £150,000 | 2022-09-14 | £154,350 |
| 3 Lingcroft Close, Selby, North Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building | £155,000 | 2021-08-27 | £175,134 |
| 6 Lingcroft Close, Selby, North Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £132,500 | 2021-06-10 | £153,022 |
YO8 8JT 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 | 135 |
| Retired | 52 |
| Part-Time Employee | 41 |
| Self-Employed | 17 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 11 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Other | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Unemployed | 2 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 27 |
| Manufacturing | 23 |
| Education | 23 |
| Construction | 20 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 13 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 12 |
| Human health and social work activities | 11 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Camblesforth Community Primary Academy Mill Lane , Camblesforth YO8 8HW | 3out of 4 | 182 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Camblesforth Community Primary School Mill Lane , Camblesforth YO8 8HW | - not rated | 182 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Carlton Primary School Townend Avenue , Carlton DN14 9NR | 3out of 4 | 1,504 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Carlton-in-Snaith Community Primary School Townend Avenue , Carlton DN14 9NR | - not rated | 1,504 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Drax Community Primary School Castle Hill Lane , Drax YO8 8NP | - not rated | 2,827 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Holy Family Catholic High School, Carlton Longhedge Lane , Carlton DN14 9NS | - not rated | 1,186 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Holy Family Catholic High School, A Voluntary Academy Longhedge Lane , Carlton DN14 9NS | - not rated | 1,186 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Snaith School Pontefract Road , Snaith DN14 9LB | 3out of 4 | 4,497 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Snaith School Pontefract Road , Snaith DN14 9LB | - not rated | 4,497 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Read School Drax , YO8 8NL | - not rated | 3,058 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| West Bank Hall School West Bank , Carlton DN14 9PZ | - not rated | 3,419 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hazel Lodge Pupil Referral Unit Rawcliffe Old School , High Street DN14 8QL | - not rated | 4,823 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Comus Inn | Selby Road, Camblesforth | 430 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ruchee Takeaway | 9 Croft Road, Camblesforth | 306 yd | |
| Crispy Fry | 7 Croft Road, Camblesforth | 317 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Camblesforth Academy MILL LANE | grass pitches | 182 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 | 54.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 52.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 64.93 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 64.93 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 17 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.