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About

The Settle, Hellifield & Horton area lies within the Yorkshire Dales National Park, characterised by its limestone uplands, river valleys, and pastoral farmland. The market town of Settle serves as a central hub, with its historic buildings centred around the Shambles. The landscape is defined by the River Ribble and the imposing presence of Ingleborough, one of the famous Three Peaks, shaping the surrounding fells and moorland.

Railway heritage is central here, with the Settle-Carlisle Line offering dramatic viaduct views, most notably the iconic Ribblehead Viaduct north of Horton-in-Ribblesdale. The area's geology supports extensive cave systems and scars, with Horton noted as a traditional start point for peak-bagging walks. Farming remains a visible part of the economy, with stone barns and drystone walls crisscrossing the grassy slopes.

Area overview

On average Settle, Hellifield & Horton has low deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 29 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 74% below the Yorkshire and The Humber average of 113 per 1,000. Approximately 7.7% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Settle, Hellifield & Horton is £48,014 per year. The median sale price in Settle, Hellifield & Horton is £299,999 (around £282 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £195,000 and £395,000. There are 5 schools in Settle, Hellifield & Horton: 4 primary (0 Outstanding and 4 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). Settle, Hellifield & Horton is home to around 7,879 people, with a population density of about 37.4 per km².

Crime rate
1/10
Crimes per 1k residents
29
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
7.7%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Settle, Hellifield & Horton Population
7,879
Population density
37.4 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
15.23(-66%)
Anti-social behaviour
10.03(-30%)
Other theft
3.93(-41%)
Criminal damage and arson
2.67(-69%)
Burglary
2.41(-53%)
Yorkshire and The Humber average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
7,575
96.14%
Other White
148
1.88%
Irish
27
0.34%
Indian
19
0.24%
White and Asian (mixed)
18
0.23%
Total population: 7,879

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
2,499
36.27%
Level 3 (A level)
1,175
17.05%
No qualifications
1,099
15.95%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
902
13.09%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
630
9.14%
Total 16+ residents: 6,890

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,878
50.8%
Owns with a mortgage
814
22.02%
Private landlord or letting agency
520
14.07%
Other social rented
302
8.17%
Other forms of private rent
115
3.11%
Total households: 3,697

Property prices in Settle, Hellifield & Horton

Median price: £299,999
Price per sq ft: £282
Sales (last 12 months): 125
Typical range (middle 50%): £195K – £395K

Based on 125 recent sales, the median property price is £299,999 (about £282 per square foot) in Settle, Hellifield & Horton area, with individual transactions ranging from £110,000 up to £940,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Settle, Hellifield & Horton over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached33£417,500£343
Semi-Detached30£312,500£286
Terraced56£226,500£262
Flats6£163,500£251

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Settle, Hellifield & Horton

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Settle, Hellifield & Horton.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£280,000£127,000£182,225£181,250
2017£329,000£128,000£230,000£189,000
2018£340,000£223,074£226,355£170,000
2019£380,000£150,000£254,000£197,500
2020£399,500£105,000£236,250£195,475
2021£424,975£157,500£236,750£230,250
2022£447,500£176,000£263,000£243,000
2023£437,500£138,500£289,313£225,000
2024£420,000£156,250£294,500£252,500
2025£425,000£190,000£327,000£210,000
2026£400,000£157,000£310,000£223,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Settle, Hellifield & Horton.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Settle, Hellifield & Horton.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£225£232£197£188
2017£251£170£201£189
2018£247£371£214£200
2019£262£252£230£188
2020£267£179£231£216
2021£265£275£247£242
2022£323£309£300£287
2023£326£267£264£250
2024£373£290£293£248
2025£359£323£288£255
2026£292£214£311£251
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Settle, Hellifield & Horton.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Settle, Hellifield & Horton in the last year.

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.

Frequently asked questions about Settle, Hellifield & Horton

Is Settle, Hellifield & Horton safe?

Settle, Hellifield & Horton records about 29 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very low crime rate for England: it scores 1 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level.

What is the average house price in Settle, Hellifield & Horton?

The median sale price in Settle, Hellifield & Horton is £299,999 (about £282 per square foot) based on 125 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

Are there good schools in Settle, Hellifield & Horton?

Settle, Hellifield & Horton has 4 primary schools (4 Good) and 1 secondary school (1 Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.

How deprived is Settle, Hellifield & Horton?

Settle, Hellifield & Horton scores 4 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in Settle, Hellifield & Horton sits around rank 22,477 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

What is the average household income in Settle, Hellifield & Horton?

The average household income in Settle, Hellifield & Horton is around £48,014 per year, and 8% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

All postcodesin Settle, Hellifield & Horton

BD234NB

Bankside

BD249NN

The Green

BD240AS

Kendalmans

BD240JA

Ingman Lodge Road

BD249LR

Langcliffe Road

BD234QY

Main Street

BD249RF

Brockhole Lane

BD240AX

The Mains

BD249RJ

Birchwood Close

BD234JG

Rowan Lane

BD249AW

The Terrace

BD234LU

Mill Lane

BD249DN

Duke Street

BD249RX

Dawsons Court

BD234NL

Kayley Hill

BD249AF

Sowarth Industrial Estate

BD249BB

Longdale Avenue

BD240FB

Beautry Croft

BD234QZ

Jubilee Croft

BD249BQ

Ingfield Estate

BD240LF

Hesley Lane

BD249HG

Green Head Lane

BD249HF

Twistletons Yard

BD249ER

Constitution Hill

BD234DF

Main Road

BD240EY

Chapel Lane

BD240DQ

Mill Hill Lane

BD234ES

Lancashire And Yorkshire Terrace

BD249PF

The Green

BD234LX

Wheelwrights Court

BD249LX

Langcliffe Road

BD234NH

Station Road

BD249HR

Chapel Square

BD234JJ

Thornview Road

BD234RT

Hellifield Road

BD249BL

Prospect Terrace

BD249JD

Church Street

BD234RR

Becks Brow

BD240HA

Chapel Lane

BD240BP

Tems Side

BD240JS

Back Lane

BD249DH

Falcon Gardens

BD240LS

Great Close Lane

BD234RD

Ribblesdale Estate

BD234PW

Tranmere Court

BD249HW

Pools Row

BD249PQ

Hollies Cottages

BD240DY

Back Lane

BD234NF

Hartley Green

BD249RA

Tillman Close

BD249FQ

Sowarth Field

BD249LY

Bowerley Gardens

BD234EH

Moorber Lane

BD234NW

Yorke Rise

BD249DD

Kirkgate

BD240BL

Craven Bank Lane

BD249QS

Grove Park Gardens

BD234SE

Settle & Penyghent

BD240DF

Mill Hill Lane

BD234LB

The Green

BD240EW

Settle & Penyghent

BD234QB

Guys Cottages

BD249HN

Ingfield Lane

BD234QF

Main Street

BD234QJ

Main Street

BD234PF

Back Green

BD240EJ

Church Street

BD249HE

Albert Hill

BD234PH

Main Street

BD249RR

High Fell Close

BD240JT

Wham Lane

BD249EW

Cheapside

BD249FG

Branwell Court

BD249BZ

Procters Row

BD234HH

Pendle View

BD249BY

Mill Close

BD235JT

Cam High Road

BD249EJ

Castle Hill

BD234HG

Kendal Close

BD234DW

Drovers Walk

BD249DE

Ribble Terrace

BD249PL

Goat Lane

BD234JT

Aspinall Rise

BD249HY

Townhead

BD240AA

Sandholme Drive

BD234RF

Ribblesdale Court

BD240DR

Craven Bank Lane

BD234QP

Settle & Penyghent

BD249JE

Church Street

BD234SD

Swaledale

BD234LG

Temperance Square

BD249NB

Low Fold

BD249PG

Main Road

BD240LG

College Croft

BD240DP

Dog Hill Brow

BD240AJ

Main Street

BD249HU

Delaney Court

BD240DA

Raines Road

BD249DR

Cheapside

BD249JF

Mains View