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Settle & Penyghent

England / Yorkshire and The Humber / North Yorkshire / Settle & Penyghent

About

Settle & Penyghent ward is located in the Craven district of North Yorkshire, covering the market town of Settle and surrounding rural areas. The ward includes parts of the Yorkshire Dales National Park, with Penyghent, one of the famous Three Peaks, dominating the landscape. Settle serves as a hub for the local community, offering amenities such as shops, schools, and transport links, including the Settle-Carlisle Railway.

The area is known for its limestone scenery, with landmarks like Malham Cove and Attermire Scar nearby. Agriculture and tourism play key roles in the local economy, with walking and outdoor activities attracting visitors. The ward has a mix of historic buildings and traditional Yorkshire stone cottages, reflecting its rural character. Community events, such as the Settle Flowerpot Festival, highlight the area's strong local identity.

Area overview

On average Settle & Penyghent has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 38 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 8.2% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Settle & Penyghent is £39,800 per year. There are 4 schools in Settle & Penyghent: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good).

Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
38
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
8.2%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Settle & Penyghent Population
5,627
Population density
31.9 per km²

Demographics

British
5,382
95.63%
Other White
125
2.22%
Irish
22
0.39%
Indian
19
0.34%
Chinese
14
0.25%
Total population: 5,628

Housing

Owns outright
1,398
51.93%
Owns with a mortgage
504
18.72%
Private landlord or letting agency
408
15.16%
Other social rented
232
8.62%
Other forms of private rent
93
3.45%
Total households: 2,692

Property prices in Settle & Penyghent

Based on 93 recent sales, the median property price is £285,000 in Settle & Penyghent area, with individual transactions ranging from £90,000 up to £940,000.

Price per property type (last year)

Price per property type (last year)

TypeSalesMedian
Detached22£490,000
Flats11£160,000
Semi-Detached20£296,000
Terraced40£212,500

10 years price trend in Settle & Penyghent

All postcodes in Settle & Penyghent

BD234SD

Swaledale

BD240AB

Sandholme Close

BD240AQ

Brackenber Lane

BD240DB

Raines Road

BD240DJ

Brunton Road

BD240HP

Settle, Hellifield & Horton

BD249AP

Duke Street

BD249AR

Duke Street

BD249FF

Branwell Court

BD249FQ

Sowarth Field

BD249HB

Castlebergh Lane

BD249QH

High Hill Grove Street

BD249RF

Brockhole Lane

BD249QN

High Hill Grove Street

BD249HG

Green Head Lane

BD234LP

Brook Lane

BD234ST

Great Close Lane

BD240AS

Kendalmans

BD240DL

Meadow Rise

BD249NJ

Settle, Hellifield & Horton

BD240LA

Back Lane

BD249AH

Settle, Hellifield & Horton

BD249AZ

Falcon Close

BD249BJ

Cammock Lane

BD249DG

Mill Close

BD249JQ

Church Street

BD249LE

Holmehead

BD249LX

Langcliffe Road

BD249RX

Settle, Hellifield & Horton

BD240AU

Buck Haw Brow

BD249AB

Station Road

BD249AF

Kings Mill Lane

BD249DW

Chapel Street

BD249LS

Main Road

BD234RB

Settle, Hellifield & Horton

BD240DP

Dog Hill Brow

BD240DR

Craven Bank Lane

BD240DS

Craven Bank Lane

BD240ER

Settle, Hellifield & Horton

BD240HE

Settle, Hellifield & Horton

BD240HQ

Settle, Hellifield & Horton

BD240JR

Storth Gill Lane

BD249BH

Cammock Lane

BD249BY

Mill Close

BD249FA

Kings Mill Lane

BD249NT

Stainforth Road

BD249QW

High Hill Grove Street

BD249RP

Cammock Lane

BD234RT

Hellifield Road

BD234SB

Settle, Hellifield & Horton

BD240BE

Church Street

BD240BP

Tems Side

BD240EZ

Settle, Hellifield & Horton

BD240HU

Settle, Hellifield & Horton

BD249BN

Station Road

BD249BP

Bond Lane

BD249DJ

Duke Street

BD249EF

Market Place

BD249ET

Castlebergh Lane

BD249FN

Kirkgate

BD249FP

Kings Mill Lane

BD249LZ

Main Street

BD249RJ

Birchwood Close

BD249QD

Settle, Hellifield & Horton

BD249QL

Longdale Avenue

BD249QP

Grove Park Gardens

BD240JX

Swainstead Raike

BD240AR

Brackenber Close

BD240EF

Meadow Rise

BD240EQ

Raines Garth

BD240JE

Langstrothdale Road

BD240LH

Main Street

BD249NU

Stainforth Road

BD234RU

Settle, Hellifield & Horton

BD240BH

Church Street

BD240DZ

Paley Green Lane

BD240EU

Settle, Hellifield & Horton

BD240EX

Chapel Lane

BD240EY

Chapel Lane

BD240FA

Buck Haw Brow

BD240JY

Hesley Lane

BD249BB

Falcon Close

BD249HF

Albert Hill

BD249HL

Green Head Lane

BD249NE

Main Street

BD249QJ

High Hill Grove Street

BD249RR

Settle, Hellifield & Horton

BD249HH

Green Head Lane

BD234RJ

Beecroft Lane

BD240BX

Bankwell Close

BD240DY

Back Lane

BD240HG

Settle, Hellifield & Horton

BD240JU

Settle, Hellifield & Horton

BD249BA

Austwick Close

BD249FB

Kings Mill Lane

BD249HW

Commercial Street

BD249NW

Holmehead

BD240BT

Tems Street

BD240HF

Settle, Hellifield & Horton

BD240JG

Langstrothdale Road

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Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/10/2025.