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Bentham & Ingleton

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About

Bentham & Ingleton ward encompasses a distinct area of the Craven district, characterised by its position within the River Greta and River Wenning valleys. The landscape is defined by pastoral farmland, woodland, and the prominent limestone topography of the Yorkshire Dales National Park, which shapes the local environment. Settlements are focused around the two main towns, with surrounding smaller villages and hamlets.

The area's geology is fundamental, most notably expressed through the extensive cave systems and waterfalls found near Ingleton, including the famous scenic trail. Economic activity has historically been linked to agriculture, quarrying, and textiles, with tourism now playing a significant role. The ward maintains strong community ties through local institutions and annual events rooted in its rural character.

Area overview

On average Bentham & Ingleton has low deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 24 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 79% below the Yorkshire and The Humber average of 113 per 1,000. Approximately 6.3% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Bentham & Ingleton is £45,430 per year. The median sale price in Bentham & Ingleton is £265,000 (around £259 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £193,000 and £450,000. There are 3 schools in Bentham & Ingleton: 3 primary (0 Outstanding and 3 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Bentham & Ingleton is home to around 7,423 people, with a population density of about 30.8 per km².

Crime rate

1/10

Crimes per 1k residents

Deprivation level

4/10

Income level

5/10

Connectivity

N/A

Area Profile

Bentham & Ingleton Population

7,423

Population density

30.8 per km²

Crime

Violence and sexual offences

13.74(-69%)

Anti-social behaviour

7.27(-49%)

Other theft

3.5(-47%)

Criminal damage and arson

2.02(-77%)

Burglary

1.48(-71%)

Yorkshire and The Humber average

Demographics

British

7,177

96.63%

Other White

116

1.56%

White and Asian (mixed)

0.31%

Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups

0.27%

Irish

0.24%

Total population: 7,427

Economics

Level 4 qualifications or above

2,368

37.13%

Level 3 (A level)

1,068

16.75%

No qualifications

955

14.97%

Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)

891

13.97%

Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)

552

8.65%

Total 16+ residents: 6,378

Housing

Owns outright

1,733

50.2%

Owns with a mortgage

817

23.67%

Private landlord or letting agency

453

13.12%

Other social rented

248

7.18%

Other forms of private rent

122

3.53%

Total households: 3,452

Property prices in Bentham & Ingleton

Median price: £265,000

Price per sq ft: £259

Sales (last 12 months): 109

Typical range (middle 50%): £193K – £450K

Based on 109 recent sales, the median property price is £265,000 (about £259 per square foot) in Bentham & Ingleton area, with individual transactions ranging from £105,000 up to £1,100,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Bentham & Ingleton over the last year.
Type	Sales	Median	£/sq ft	P5	P25	P75	P95
Detached	43	£457,500	£298	£219,700	£360,000	£652,500	£941,700
Semi-Detached	29	£250,000	£251	£149,200	£187,000	£360,000	£471,000
Terraced	35	£197,500	£245	£125,900	£170,000	£220,000	£376,500
Flats	2	£172,188	£210	£170,219	£171,094	£173,281	£174,156

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Bentham & Ingleton

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Bentham & Ingleton.
Year	Detached	Flats	Semi-Detached	Terraced
2016	£292,500	£150,750	£193,500	£140,000
2017	£317,500	£129,995	£195,000	£155,000
2018	£330,000	£76,000	£181,000	£150,000
2019	£320,000	£135,000	£192,500	£149,000
2020	£314,500	£138,750	£262,500	£172,500
2021	£325,000	£167,500	£243,750	£187,250
2022	£427,500	£168,750	£254,000	£195,000
2023	£453,750	£150,000	£242,500	£208,750
2024	£482,500	£111,500	£257,500	£175,000
2025	£450,000	£174,375	£250,000	£208,250
2026	£522,000	£170,000	£295,000	£193,000

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Bentham & Ingleton.
Year	Detached	Flats	Semi-Detached	Terraced
2016	£224	£174	£183	£173
2017	£203	£229	£173	£201
2018	£211	£215	£178	£190
2019	£231	£207	£191	£165
2020	£250	£208	£234	£181
2021	£238	£195	£220	£224
2022	£296	£234	£254	£243
2023	£290	£237	£261	£232
2024	£297	£243	£236	£213
2025	£300	£228	£234	£239
2026	£303	£193	£270	£252

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for North Yorkshire district.

Band A£1,696

Band B£1,979

Band C£2,262

Band D£2,544

Band E£3,110

Band F£3,675

Band G£4,241

Band H£5,089

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

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About

Area overview

Area Profile

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Demographics

Ethnic groups

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Housing

Housing tenure

Property prices in Bentham & Ingleton

Prices by property typelast 12 months

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Bentham & Ingleton

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Council Tax Bands

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