Cliffe & Cliffe Common Area Guide — Living in Cliffe YO8

How is the Selby Property Market Performing?

The latest market heatmap shows performance across villages including Cliffe, Riccall, Thorpe Willoughby, Escrick, Barlow and Brayton.

Updated regularly to reflect real demand across YO8 and surrounding villages.

Where are Cliffe and Cliffe Common?

Cliffe and Cliffe Common lie east of Selby toward Howden and Goole, offering rural village life with easy access to nearby towns and transport routes.

The villages attract families, commuters and people wanting a quieter, more rural setting than Barlby or Brayton.

What is it like to live in Cliffe / Cliffe Common?

Living in Cliffe or Cliffe Common means enjoying open countryside, strong community spirit and local nature.

You’ll enjoy:

• Quiet, low-traffic village life
• Large open fields & walking routes
• Proximity to Selby, Howden & Goole
• Good access to the A63 and M62
• Community events and local groups

What are the schools like?

Primary schools near Cliffe / Cliffe Common

• Cliffe VC Primary School — in the village
• Hemingbrough Primary via Hemingbrough
• Barlby Bridge Primary via Barlby
• Longmans Hill Primary (Selby)

Secondary schools

• Barlby High School — closest
• Selby High School
• Goole Academy (for those travelling toward Goole)

Families appreciate the mix of village and town school options.

How easy is commuting from Cliffe / Cliffe Common?

The villages are well placed for commuting in several directions.

• Selby: 10–12 minutes
• Howden: 10 minutes
• Goole: 12–15 minutes
• York: 30 minutes
• Leeds: 45 minutes
• Hull: 35–40 minutes

Howden train station is also a popular option for rail commuters.

Amenities & Lifestyle

In the villages

• Village shop (Cliffe)
• Village pub
• Community groups & events
• Village hall and sports fields
• Nearby nature reserves & field walks

Nearby in Selby / Howden

• Supermarkets & retail
• Restaurants & cafés
• Sports facilities
• Historic sites including Selby Abbey

How is the property market in Cliffe?

Homes in Cliffe and Cliffe Common offer good value compared to premium villages like Escrick and Riccall.

Typical price ranges (2024–2025)

• 2–3 bed semis: £170,000–£230,000
• 3–4 bed detached: £250,000–£380,000
• Bungalows: £200,000–£300,000
• Countryside homes: £300,000–£600,000+

Demand remains strong for modern family homes and village bungalows.

Popular streets

• Main Street (Cliffe) — village centre
• York Road — access route to Selby
• Cliffe Road — Cliffe Common
• Residential cul-de-sacs — family oriented

Are Cliffe & Cliffe Common right for you?

Ideal if:

• You want quiet countryside living
• You commute to Selby, Howden or Goole
• You like rural villages with strong community
• You want more space without the price of premium villages

You may prefer elsewhere if:

• You want more in-village shops (see Riccall)
• You want premium homes (see Escrick)
• You prefer estate-style layouts (see Thorpe Willoughby)

Nearby Areas

• Selby Property Hub
• All Area Guides
• Barlow Area Guide
• Brayton Area Guide
• Riccall Area Guide
• Thorpe Willoughby Guide