Thorganby Area Guide — Living in Thorganby YO19

Selby Property Market Heatmap

This heatmap shows local trends across Escrick, Riccall, Wheldrake, Cawood, Skipwith and Selby.

Where is Thorganby?

Thorganby sits in the YO19 postcode district between Skipwith, Escrick and North Duffield. Close to Riccall, Wheldrake and Cawood.

What is life like in Thorganby?

Thorganby is known for its peaceful rural character, beautiful open landscapes and excellent access to nature. The village is popular with walkers, cyclists and families looking for a quiet location within easy reach of Selby and York.

Nearby Skipwith Common and Lower Derwent Valley National Nature Reserve are major attractions.

Schools near Thorganby

Primary schools

• Wheldrake with Thorganby CE Primary School — Wheldrake
• North Duffield Community Primary School — North Duffield
• Escrick CE Primary School — Escrick
• Riccall Community Primary School — Riccall

Secondary schools

• Barlby High School — Barlby & Osgodby
• Fulford School — York
• Selby High School — Selby

Commuting from Thorganby

• Selby: 12–15 minutes
• York: 20–25 minutes
• Leeds: 40–45 minutes
• A19: 7 minutes

Nearest train stations: York and Selby.

Amenities & Local Life

In Thorganby

• Village hall
• Local pub (nearby)
• Countryside walks
• Access to nature reserves

Nearby amenities

• Escrick: shop, pub, village services
• Selby: supermarkets, leisure, retail
• Riccall: cafés, village shops

Thorganby Property Market

Thorganby offers cottages, barn conversions, semi-rural homes and larger modern properties. It is ideal for those seeking peaceful village life near York & Selby.

Typical price ranges

• Cottages: £260,000–£380,000
• Family homes: £350,000–£550,000
• Larger detached homes: £550,000–£900,000+

Is Thorganby right for you?

Ideal if:

• You want quiet countryside living
• You want access to York and Selby
• You enjoy nature reserves and walking routes

You may prefer elsewhere if:

• You want shops within walking distance (see Riccall)
• You prefer a larger village community (see Cawood)

Thorganby FAQs

Is Thorganby in YO19?

Yes — Thorganby sits within the YO19 postcode district.

Is Thorganby close to nature reserves?

Yes — Skipwith Common and the Lower Derwent Valley are close by.

How far is Thorganby from York?

Approximately 20–25 minutes by car.

Nearby Area Guides

• All Area Guides
• Escrick
• North Duffield
• Riccall
• Cawood
• Skipwith
• Wheldrake