Town Pop. 758

Living in Cliffe (Selby): Liveability Score 43/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Cliffe (Selby) is 43/100, built from 9 categories. Measured against other towns, broadband stands out most: 97/100 where the typical UK town scores 60/100. The biggest shortfall against other towns is healthcare: 3/100 versus a median of 18/100.

Cliffe (Selby) places 10th of 16 in the YO8 postcode district. Its categories are unusually uneven: 94 points separate broadband (97) from healthcare (3), a wider spread than about nine in ten UK towns. Its broadband score runs 33 points above the YO8 district's 64/100. For the surrounding area, see YO8 postcode district.

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Cliffe (Selby) scores 43 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
92
220.3 crimes per 1,000 residents · last 12 months Above the England & Wales average of 94.3
Crime rate vs national average · last 12 months
Violence and sexual offences 67 crimes
↑ 165% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 32 crimes
↑ 178% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 31 crimes
↑ 501% above national average
Public order 9 crimes
↑ 83% above national average
Vehicle crime 7 crimes
↑ 92% above national average
other 21 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Chestnut Court 21 crimes
  2. 2 Main Street 15 crimes
  3. 3 Novey Lane 10 crimes

Source: data.police.uk · England & Wales only

Environment
54
Air Quality NO₂ 5.1 · PM2.5 6.2 · PM10 11.3 µg/m³
75
Green Space 5
Parks None
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Some 1
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
20
1 school in area · 5 within 4km
1Good
  • Cliffe Voluntary Controlled Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2021
    Good

Score reflects proximity-weighted access to rated schools within 4km: areas with more nearby schools score higher regardless of settlement boundary.

Healthcare
3
A&E departmentsGoole and District Hospital6.3 mi
York District Hospital13 mi
Pontefract Hospital14 mi
Hospital waitsHull University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust3 mi
Routine referral (median)15 wks
Treated within 18 weeks56.3%
A&E seen within 4 hrs64%
Nearest GP surgeryPosterngate Surgery3 mi
GP capacity1,057 patients per GP
0dentists0pharmacies

Score reflects proximity to CQC-rated GP surgeries and hospitals, not facility count. Dentists and pharmacies are shown for context but don't affect the score.

Broadband
97
Full fibre (FTTP)80.2%
available across North Yorkshire
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
99.2%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
99.2%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.2%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 22 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
72
Employment rate62.5%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed62.5%Unemployed2.2%Retired25.5%Student2.6%Other inactive7.2%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial39.8%Skilled & technical36.7%Routine & elementary23.5%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications14%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)9.6%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)14.8%Level 3 (A levels)20.3%Level 4+ (degree & above)31.8%Apprenticeship7.5%Other (incl. vocational)2%
Home ownership83.8%
Among the least-deprived 31% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
40
Council tax North Yorkshire · 2026-27
A £1,696
B £1,979
C £2,261
D £2,544
E £3,109
F £3,675
G £4,240
H £5,088
Energy Yorkshire region
Typical bill regional £1,641/yr
Ofgem price cap, GB average · Apr–Jun 2026
Typical home efficiency local EPC band D
Water Yorkshire Water
Average bill regional £437/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
12
Selby 2.8 mi
Wressle 3 mi
Howden 5.6 mi
J37 M62 6.2 mi
J36 M62 6.3 mi
J37 M62 6.3 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
9
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience Some 1
Retail Shopping None
Takeaways None
Fitness None

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Cliffe (Selby) in the last 12 months, which isn't enough for a reliable median. Smaller villages often fall below this in any given year. Figures come from HM Land Registry Price Paid data and are updated monthly, so this may fill in later.

Nearby places

Hemingbrough 43 1.2 mi away ⇄
Osgodby (Selby) 41 1.7 mi away ⇄
Barlby 44 2.3 mi away ⇄
Barlow 46 2.7 mi away ⇄
Barmby on the Marsh 46 2.7 mi away ⇄
Selby 49 3.0 mi away ⇄
North Duffield 42 3.3 mi away ⇄
Drax 40 3.6 mi away ⇄
Breighton 0 3.7 mi away ⇄
Camblesforth 42 3.9 mi away ⇄
Brayton 54 4.0 mi away ⇄
Bubwith 45 4.1 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Cliffe (Selby) a nice place to live?

Cliffe (Selby) has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Cliffe (Selby) is 43/100, placing it among a below-average areas in the UK across nine categories: safety, schools, healthcare, environment, transport, broadband, lifestyle, economic health, and bills.

How safe is Cliffe (Selby)?

Cliffe (Selby) is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 92/100. There were 167 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Cliffe (Selby)?

Among the top-rated schools in Cliffe (Selby) is Cliffe Voluntary Controlled Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in Cliffe (Selby) in total.

Cliffe (Selby) in context

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Postcode districts in Cliffe (Selby)

YO8 46 ⇄

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