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Settle & Penyghent

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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

Ethnic groups

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

Housing tenure

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 95 recent sales, the median property price is £275,000 in Settle & Penyghent area, with individual transactions ranging from £90,000 up to £940,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Settle & Penyghent in the last year.

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Settle & Penyghent over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached19£476,000
Flats12£181,313
Semi-Detached20£285,000
Terraced44£223,750

10 years median price trend in Settle & Penyghent

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Settle & Penyghent.

All postcodes in Settle & Penyghent

BD249FJ

The Sidings

BD249JT

Barrel Sykes

BD249NP

Main Street

BD249NS

Stainforth Road

BD249RB

Ingfield Lane

BD240BA

Belle Hill

BD240EG

Lords Close

BD240EP

Settle, Hellifield & Horton

BD240FF

Brackenber Close

BD249BW

Bond Lane

BD249DS

Bridge End Yard

BD249DX

Kirkgate

BD234SA

Becks Brow

BD234SS

Jack Lane

BD240AH

Main Street

BD240JS

Back Lane

BD249LB

High Hill Lane

BD234RS

Settle, Hellifield & Horton

BD240AE

Hunters View

BD240BS

Tems Side

BD240JA

Ingman Lodge Road

BD249AY

Duke Street

BD249BT

Penny Green

BD249DN

Duke Street

BD249DZ

Kirkgate

BD249EH

Market Place

BD249QT

High Hill Grove Street

BD249JE

Church Street

BD249LY

Highway

BD249RH

Duke Street

BD249RU

Duke Street

BD240AJ

Main Street

BD240DG

Buck Haw Brow

BD240EW

Settle, Hellifield & Horton

BD240HH

Station Road

BD240HX

Selside Shaw Old Lane

BD249NA

Main Street

BD249EN

Market Place

BD249ER

Constitution Hill

BD249NZ

Main Road

BD234FD

Settle, Hellifield & Horton

BD240ED

Mainsfield Close

BD240DA

Raines Road

BD240HW

Settle, Hellifield & Horton

BD249AW

Duke Street

BD249DR

Cheapside

BD249HE

Albert Hill

BD249JB

Banks Lane

BD249JN

Buck Haw Brow

BD249PN

Goat Lane

BD249RD

Howsons Lane

BD249RW

Victoria Street

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.