YO8 3RU postcode in Wistow, North Yorkshire
YO8 3RU is a postcode in Wistow, in the Cawood & Escrick ward of North Yorkshire. It is in the Selby parliamentary constituency and the North Yorkshire police force area, and has been in use since January 2011.
Where YO8 3RU is, and what is near it
- YO8 3RU
- Other postcodes in YO8 3: press one for its page
- 4 schools
- 2 railway stations
- 3 GP practices
- 2 bus stops
- Further out, with the distance
Points are centre points, not buildings, and nothing drawn is a boundary. Names in italics are council wards: we hold no town or village names here. Open this area on OpenStreetMap (latitude 53.8125, longitude -1.1016)
Source: Office for National Statistics (ONS) Postcode Directory, August 2026, loaded 20 October 2026; schools: Department for Education; stations and bus stops: Department for Transport; GP practices: NHS England; street map: Ordnance Survey, OS Open Zoomstack, Open Government Licence v3.0, drawn with MapLibre. How we use them
Who looks after YO8 3RU?
- North YorkshireCouncil, for all local services North Yorkshire: bins, council tax, planning
- Council tax bandSet for each home, not for a postcode. The bands and a year's charge around YO8 3RU Check a council tax band on GOV.UK
- North YorkshirePolice force area
- SelbyParliamentary constituency. Its MP is Keir Mather (Labour), as Parliament lists them. Contact Keir Mather
ONS places a whole postcode in one council, one ward and one constituency, from a single point. A few postcodes cross a boundary, so an address at the edge can belong to the one next door. Your council tax bill or your poll card settles it for your address.
Council, police force area and constituency: ONS Postcode Directory, August 2026. The MP: UK Parliament, read 14 October 2026.
What broadband can you get at YO8 3RU?
Every home and business at YO8 3RU can get gigabit broadband from a line, Ofcom says.
North Yorkshire: 83%
North Yorkshire: 96%
The line marks the figure across North Yorkshire.
Source: Ofcom, Connected Nations, Spring 2026, data for January 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
When are the bins collected at YO8 3RU?
BinDayBuddy has not read North Yorkshire Council's days for YO8 3RU today. It reads them from the council's own system when you ask.
Check the bin days for YO8 3RU on BinDayBuddySource: BinDayBuddy, built from councils' own collection systems and public data. BinDayBuddy is run by Towpath Digital, which also runs this site. How we use it
Is YO8 3RU at risk of flooding?
From rivers and the sea, long term
Medium riskThe Environment Agency counts 5 homes and businesses at YO8 3RU. 1 is in an area at medium risk of flooding from rivers or the sea, and 4 more at a lower risk.
High: 3.3% or more a year (1 in 30). Medium: 1% to 3.3% a year. Low: 0.1% to 1% a year. Very low: under 0.1% a year (1 in 1,000). Each band is the chance of flooding in any one year.
Rivers and the sea only, for the land around buildings, not each building. GOV.UK's checker answers for one address, surface water included.
Source: Environment Agency, Risk of Flooding from Rivers and Sea (postcodes in areas at risk), published 6 July 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0.
From surface water, across North Yorkshire
The Environment Agency publishes this for the whole council, not for YO8 3RU: 10,517 properties in North Yorkshire are at high risk (2.3% of all its properties). All the figures for North Yorkshire
Source: Environment Agency, Risk of Flooding from Surface Water, properties at risk by local authority, version 2025-09, listed 18 September 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0.
Flood warnings
The centre of YO8 3RU is in 2 of the Environment Agency's flood warning areas. No warning or alert was in force for them at 06:00 on 22 October 2026.
- River Ouse at WistowFlood warning areaIts warnings on GOV.UK: River Ouse at Wistow
- Tidal River Ouse from Naburn Lock to SelbyFlood alert areaIts warnings on GOV.UK: Tidal River Ouse from Naburn Lock to Selby
Source: Environment Agency, flood warning areas read 17 October 2026; warnings in force checked at 06:00 on 22 October 2026, using Environment Agency flood and river level data from the real-time data API (Beta). Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use these
What do homes sell for near YO8 3RU?
Homes in YO8 3 sold for a typical £232,500 in the 12 months to August 2026, across 76 sales, up 5.7% on the 12 months before, HM Land Registry's figures show.
- 12 months to August 2025
- £220,000
- 12 months to August 2026
- £232,500
▲ up 5.7% on the 12 months before
Across the whole YO8 district: a typical £240,000 from 621 sales.
How we work this out: house prices by postcodeSource: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data, files dated 28 September 2026. Contains HM Land Registry data © Crown copyright and database right 2021. This data is licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
Homes sold in YO8 3RU
HM Land Registry records no standard sales of homes in YO8 3RU from January 2024 to August 2026. The prices above are for the homes around it.
Sales at market value to a private buyer; the latest months are not complete. Own or live in a home listed here and would rather it were not? Ask us to take it off.
Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data, files dated 28 September 2026. Contains HM Land Registry data © Crown copyright and database right 2021. This data is licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
What council tax band are homes near YO8 3RU?
The Valuation Office Agency counts about 640 homes in the neighbourhood around YO8 3RU. The largest share of them, 20%, are in council tax band B. More were built before 1900 than in any other period (27%). A home's own band is set for that home: check it on GOV.UK.
Council tax bands, and a year's council tax
Band D in North Yorkshire for 2026‑27: £2,544. For the bands the homes here are in, a year's council tax runs from £1,696 (band A) to £4,241 (band G); band B, the most common, is £1,979.
| Band | Homes around here | A year |
|---|---|---|
| Band A | about 80 (13%) | £1,696 |
| Band B | about 130 (20%) | £1,979 |
| Band C | about 110 (17%) | £2,262 |
| Band D | about 120 (19%) | £2,544 |
| Band E | about 120 (19%) | £3,110 |
| Band F | about 70 (11%) | £3,675 |
| Band G | about 10 (2%) | £4,241 |
| Band H | fewer than 5 | £5,089 |
When the homes were built
- 27% Before 1900
- 2% 1900 to 1918
- 2% 1919 to 1939
- 15% 1945 to 1964
- 13% 1965 to 1982
- 18% 1983 to 1999
- 15% 2000 to 2009
- 3% 2010 to 2019
- 6% 2020 or later
Averages for North Yorkshire before discounts, not any one home's bill.
Council tax: Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government, Council Tax levels set by local authorities in England 2026 to 2027, Table 10, published 25 March 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
Counts for the neighbourhood the centre of YO8 3RU is in (ONS area E01027886), rounded by the VOA.
Check one home's band on GOV.UKSource: Valuation Office Agency, Council Tax: stock of properties, at 31 March 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
Which schools are near YO8 3RU?
The nearest open schools to YO8 3RU, in a straight line. Distance is not a catchment.
Primary
Source: Department for Education, Get Information about Schools, read 17 October 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0. Each school opens its own record there. How we use it
Where is the nearest station to YO8 3RU?
The nearest railway station to the centre of YO8 3RU is Selby Rail Station, 4.1 km away in a straight line.
- Selby Rail Station Railway station 4.1 kmCycle
- Church Fenton Rail Station Railway station 8.4 kmDrive
Straight-line distances from the centre point, not routes. Walk: under 1.2 km. Cycle: 1.2 to 5 km. Drive: further.
2 bus stops within 400 metres, the nearest Wesleyan Chapel, 111 m away.
More stations near YO8 3RU, and how we find themSource: Department for Transport, NaPTAN, read 17 October 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
Which GP surgeries are near YO8 3RU?
The nearest GP practices to the centre of YO8 3RU, in a straight line. Each sets the area it takes patients from. In England, each opens its page at the Care Quality Commission, which inspects and rates it.
- Scott Road Medical Centre Care Quality Commission rating: Requires improvement CQC report September 2025 · Phone 01757 211750 3.5 kmCycle
- Posterngate Surgery Care Quality Commission rating: Good CQC report January 2016, over 3 years old · Phone 01757 702561 4.1 kmCycle
- Beech Tree Surgery Care Quality Commission rating: Good CQC report February 2019, over 3 years old · Phone 01757 703933 4.4 kmCycle
Source: NHS England, Organisation Data Service (GP practices), read 17 October 2026; ratings: Care Quality Commission, 1 October 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
Where can I charge an electric car near YO8 3RU?
OpenStreetMap maps no public charging point within 3 km of the centre of YO8 3RU on the map as of 20 October 2026. It does not have every charger: Open Charge Map's own map, linked below, may show more.
See more chargers on Open Charge MapSource: © OpenStreetMap contributors, Open Database Licence, map as of 20 October 2026. How we use it
Which dentists are near YO8 3RU?
The nearest to the centre of YO8 3RU, in a straight line. Those in England open their page at the Care Quality Commission, which inspects them. It gives few dentists a rating.
- Abbey Dental Care Phone 07885 652667 3.8 kmCycle
- Market Lane Dental Care Phone 01757 703221 3.8 kmCycle
- Selby Dental Care Phone 01757 322221 3.9 kmCycle
Source: Care Quality Commission (directory of 14 October 2026), Open Government Licence v3.0. This uses Care Quality Commission information. How we use it
Which hospitals are nearest to YO8 3RU?
The nearest NHS and private hospitals and clinics in England, in a straight line, with the Care Quality Commission's latest overall rating. One in Wales or Scotland may be nearer.
- The York Hospital Care Quality Commission rating: Requires improvement CQC report September 2026 · Phone 01904 631313 17.4 kmDrive
- Nuffield Health York Hospital Care Quality Commission rating: Good CQC report December 2025 · Phone 01904 715000 18.3 kmDrive
Not every hospital has an accident and emergency department. In an emergency, call 999.
Source: Care Quality Commission (directory of 14 October 2026, ratings of 1 October 2026), Open Government Licence v3.0. This uses Care Quality Commission information. How we use it
Which care homes are near YO8 3RU?
The nearest care homes to the centre of YO8 3RU, in a straight line, with the Care Quality Commission's latest overall rating.
- The Orchard Care Quality Commission rating: Good CQC report January 2020, over 3 years old · Phone 01757 841988 300 mWalk
- Firth House Care Quality Commission rating: Good CQC report November 2019, over 3 years old · Phone 01757 213546 3.5 kmCycle
- Riccall House Care Home Care Quality Commission rating: Good CQC report November 2022, over 3 years old · Phone 01757 248586 3.7 kmCycle
Source: Care Quality Commission (directory of 14 October 2026, ratings of 1 October 2026), Open Government Licence v3.0. This uses Care Quality Commission information. How we use it
Which pharmacies are near YO8 3RU?
The nearest NHS pharmacies to the centre of YO8 3RU, in a straight line. Those in England show the opening hours they gave the NHS (list published July 2026) and open their page on the NHS website. A few work online or by post only: check before you go.
- Scott Road Pharmacy Mon to Fri 8:30am to 6pm; Sat and Sun closed · Phone 01757 210133 3.5 kmCycle
- Stone Pharmacy Mon to Fri 9am to 5:30pm; Sat and Sun 9am to 3pm · Phone 01757 213613 3.8 kmCycle
- Boots, 10 Market Place Mon to Sat 9am to 5:30pm; Sun closed · Phone 01757 703717 3.8 kmCycle
Hours can change on bank holidays. For urgent help when a pharmacy is closed, call NHS 111.
Source: NHS Business Services Authority (phone numbers: NHS Organisation Data Service), Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
Which vets are near YO8 3RU?
The nearest vets to the centre of YO8 3RU on OpenStreetMap, in a straight line. Each opens its entry on the map, with its opening hours and website where they are mapped.
- Holmefield Veterinary Practice 5.2 kmDrive
- Minster Vets - Crockey Hill 11.7 kmDrive
- Minster Veterinary Practice 11.7 kmDrive
OpenStreetMap may not have every vet. Out of hours, ring your own vet’s number first: the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons says vets in practice must arrange round-the-clock emergency first aid and pain relief, themselves or through another service.
Source: © OpenStreetMap contributors, Open Database Licence, map as of 20 October 2026. How we use it
Is YO8 3RU in a conservation area?
The centre of YO8 3RU is not in any conservation area, listed building, tree preservation area, green belt or protected landscape that planning.data.gov.uk holds. Not every council has sent all its data, so check with the council before relying on it.
Source: planning.data.gov.uk, asked at the postcode's centre point. Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
How much crime is there near YO8 3RU?
Police.uk records 2 crimes and reports of anti-social behaviour within a mile of the centre of YO8 3RU in August 2026, the latest month it has published.
Police.uk places each report at a nearby point, so this is an area, not a street.
Your local policing team on Police.uk How we work this out: crime by postcode, with the last 12 monthsSource: data.police.uk, from its download of 30 September 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
The official record for YO8 3RU
- Ward
- Cawood & Escrick
- Parish
- Wistow
- Region
- Yorkshire and The Humber
- Country
- England
- Built-up area
- Wistow
- Rural or urban
- Smaller rural, nearer to a major town or city
- In use since
- January 2011
Source: Office for National Statistics (ONS) Postcode Directory, August 2026, loaded 20 October 2026. See all our data sources
Where to check what we do not hold
- Food hygiene ratings: Food hygiene ratings, from the Food Standards Agency
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