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Camblesforth & Carlton

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About

Camblesforth & Carlton ward lies in the low-lying agricultural landscape of the Selby district. The area is characterised by open farmland and the straight, engineered channels of the River Aire, which historically supported land drainage. The settlement pattern consists of small, separate villages like Camblesforth and Carlton, which retain a quiet, residential character. Local life centres around community facilities such as village halls and primary schools.

The ward's geography is defined by its proximity to major infrastructure, including the M62 motorway and the Selby Canal, which runs through the area. A notable local feature is the large Drax Power Station, whose cooling towers form a prominent landmark on the flat horizon. Economic activity is closely linked to agriculture, energy production, and transport logistics, shaping the working identity of the communities here.

Area overview

On average Camblesforth & Carlton has moderate deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 41 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 5.6% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Camblesforth & Carlton is £53,173 per year. There are 6 schools in Camblesforth & Carlton: 4 primary (0 Outstanding and 4 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Camblesforth & Carlton is home to around 6,103 people, with a population density of about 94.8 per km2.

Crime rate
2/10
Crimes per 1k residents
41
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
8/10
Social housing
5.6%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Camblesforth & Carlton Population
6,103
Population density
94.8 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
21.46(-51%)
Anti-social behaviour
16.22(+18%)
Criminal damage and arson
5.9(-30%)
Vehicle crime
3.44(-38%)
Other theft
2.79(-58%)
Yorkshire and The Humber average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
5,890
96.51%
Other White
76
1.25%
White and Asian (mixed)
19
0.31%
Irish
17
0.28%
Other Asian
15
0.25%
Total population: 6,103

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
1,524
29.78%
Level 3 (A level)
995
19.44%
No qualifications
809
15.81%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
770
15.05%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
529
10.34%
Total 16+ residents: 5,117

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,052
40.89%
Owns with a mortgage
1,045
40.61%
Private landlord or letting agency
259
10.07%
Social rents from council
108
4.2%
Other forms of private rent
53
2.06%
Total households: 2,573

Property prices in Camblesforth & Carlton

Based on 88 recent sales, the median property price is £248,250 in Camblesforth & Carlton area, with individual transactions ranging from £56,000 up to £990,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Camblesforth & Carlton in the last year.

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Camblesforth & Carlton over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached45£330,000
Semi-Detached29£220,000
Terraced14£162,500

10 years median price trend in Camblesforth & Carlton

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Camblesforth & Carlton.

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.