Carlton | |
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Location within North Yorkshire | |
Population | 1,934 (2011 Census)[1] |
OS grid reference | SE645241 |
• London | 155 mi (249 km) SSE |
Civil parish |
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Unitary authority | |
Ceremonial county | |
Region | |
Country | England |
Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
Post town | GOOLE |
Postcode district | DN14 |
Dialling code | 01405 |
Police | North Yorkshire |
Fire | North Yorkshire |
Ambulance | Yorkshire |
UK Parliament | |
Carlton is a village and civil parish in southern North Yorkshire, England. The village is situated approximately 5 miles (8 km) south-east of the town of Selby on the A1041 road. The parish had a population of 1,934 at the 2011 Census,[1] an increase from 1,829 at the 2001 Census.[2]
Carlton was part of the West Riding of Yorkshire[3] until 1 April 1974, when it became part of the Selby District of the new ceremonial county of North Yorkshire. On 1 April 2023, Selby District was abolished and Carlton became part of the new North Yorkshire unitary authority area.
Holy Family Catholic High School is a secondary school located in the village.[4] Carlton Primary School, which was called Carlton-in-Snaith Community Primary School prior to 2020, is also located in the village.[5]