Your complete local guide to Carlton — village life, schools, commuting, house prices and what buyers love most.
Last updated: November 2025
Carlton is a well-loved village in the Selby district with a **DN14** postcode. It offers great-value homes, strong road links, village amenities and a friendly community feel. Ideal for families, commuters and anyone wanting village life with easy access to Selby and Goole.
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Carlton is a village in the Selby district of North Yorkshire, roughly 6 miles south-east of Selby and close to Camblesforth. Although it sits within the Selby district market, its postal area is **DN14 (Goole post town)**.
Buyers often choose Carlton for the balance of rural living and easy access to Selby, Goole and the M62 corridor.
Carlton is a bigger village by local standards, with a strong community heartbeat. You get the village feel — local events, friendly neighbours, green spaces — but with enough size to support useful amenities day-to-day.
It’s a great “middle ground” village: quieter than town, but not isolated.
Parents like Carlton because school runs are simple, with options in multiple directions.
Carlton is well positioned for road commuters, with quick routes to Selby, Goole and the M62.
Selby station remains the main rail hub locally.
Carlton offers strong value within the Selby district market. Housing stock includes traditional village homes, cottages, bungalows and modern family estates.
Demand is especially strong for well-presented 3-bed and 4-bed family homes.
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