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About

Skelton East is a residential ward within the larger town of Skelton. The area is characterised by terraced and semi-detached housing, with local shopping facilities concentrated along the High Street. The landscape is largely urban, with several green spaces including Skelton Park providing recreational areas for the community. The ward functions as a settled residential district with its own central services.

The local geography is defined by its position on the edge of the North York Moors. A notable local landmark is the Skelton Castle estate, with its historic grounds and walled garden situated within the ward's boundaries. The area maintains a distinct identity separate from the coastal industrial areas to its north, with community life focused around its own schools, sports clubs, and parish church.

Area overview

On average Skelton East has average deprivation and high crime levels, with around 125 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, in line with the North East average of 117 per 1,000. Approximately 11.7% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Skelton East is £45,855 per year. The median sale price in Skelton East is £167,500 (around £185 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £121,500 and £240,000. There are 1 schools in Skelton East: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Skelton East is home to around 4,383 people, with a population density of about 959.7 per km².

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
125
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
11.7%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Skelton East Population
4,383
Population density
959.7 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
57.49(+49%)
Anti-social behaviour
30.57(+40%)
Criminal damage and arson
23.5(+106%)
Shoplifting
21.67(+85%)
Public order
13.46(+64%)
North East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
4,290
97.9%
White and Asian (mixed)
22
0.5%
Other White
16
0.37%
Pakistani
9
0.21%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
8
0.18%
Total population: 4,382

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
812
22.98%
No qualifications
750
21.22%
Level 3 (A level)
723
20.46%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
522
14.77%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
368
10.41%
Total 16+ residents: 3,534

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
669
35.76%
Owns with a mortgage
615
32.87%
Private landlord or letting agency
236
12.61%
Other social rented
157
8.39%
Social rents from council
156
8.34%
Total households: 1,871

Property prices in Skelton East

Median price: £167,500
Price per sq ft: £185
Sales (last 12 months): 55
Typical range (middle 50%): £122K – £240K

Based on 55 recent sales, the median property price is £167,500 (about £185 per square foot) in Skelton East area, with individual transactions ranging from £51,500 up to £402,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Skelton East over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached19£288,000£222
Semi-Detached15£166,000£182
Terraced21£114,000£132

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Skelton East

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Skelton East.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£207,076£114,000£70,500
2017£202,950£122,500£70,000
2018£190,500£108,650£60,000
2019£230,000£122,000£61,000
2020£207,498£113,000£59,125
2021£225,000£143,200£74,250
2022£265,000£154,500£88,500
2023£259,950£143,000£87,498
2024£270,000£143,745£96,500
2025£267,500£149,000£107,500
2026£278,000£177,500£114,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Skelton East.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Skelton East.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£173£134£91
2017£174£147£72
2018£160£123£66
2019£166£127£74
2020£170£151£70
2021£179£170£91
2022£213£180£85
2023£202£187£102
2024£208£199£134
2025£223£187£110
2026£221£180£133
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Skelton East.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Skelton East in the last year.

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Redcar and Cleveland 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.

Local government

Elected councillors for Skelton East ward.

Local councillors

Craig Peter Holmes

Skelton East - Elected 9 Oct 2025

Reform UK

Frequently asked questions about Skelton East

Is Skelton East safe?

Skelton East records about 125 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 7 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level.

What is the average house price in Skelton East?

The median sale price in Skelton East is £167,500 (about £185 per square foot) based on 55 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

Are there good schools in Skelton East?

Skelton East has 1 primary school (1 Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.

How deprived is Skelton East?

Skelton East scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in Skelton East sits around rank 14,897 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 Skelton East?

The average household income in Skelton East is around £45,855 per year, and 12% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

Who are the local councillors for Skelton East?

Skelton East is represented by 1 elected councillor: Craig Peter Holmes (Reform UK).

All postcodesin Skelton East

TS122ZR

Pheasant Fields Lane

TS122WH

Kentmere Avenue

TS122ZN

Castlerigg Close

TS122WR

Tynedale Close

TS129AT

Watness Avenue

TS122YL

Glastonbury Road

TS122FE

Harebell Close

TS122YB

Egglestone Court

TS122AQ

Layland Road

TS122BA

Vaughan Street

TS122NJ

Byland Road

TS122YG

Baysdale Court

TS122LR

Station Lane

TS122NS

Longacre Close

TS122FB

Bluebell Way

TS122WJ

Rosthwaite Drive

TS122YA

Kirkstall Court

TS122AB

Stanghow Road

TS122YJ

Buckfast Road

TS122AU

Railway Terrace

TS122LT

Greta Road

TS122LL

Wandhills Avenue

TS122AX

William Street

TS129AS

Watness Avenue

TS122BD

Stanghow Road

TS122AP

Bolckow Street

TS129BF

Skelton East

TS122LS

Waveney Grove

TS121HE

Saltburn Lane

TS122LQ

Skelton Industrial Estate

TS122LJ

The Orchard

TS122BB

Stanghow Road

TS122NF

Greta Road

TS122NW

Watness Avenue

TS122YP

Rievaulx Road

TS122AT

Railway Cottages

TS122YN

Tintern Road

TS122AS

Richard Street

TS122FS

Pendle Close

TS122FD

Heather Grove

TS122ZP

Crosthwaite Gardens

TS122XZ

Welbeck Court

TS122WG

Braithwaite Close

TS122WB

Wharfdale

TS122AL

Holmbeck Road

TS129BD

Skelton East

TS122LX

Thames Road

TS122AR

Vaughan Street

TS122WD

Calderdale

TS122NN

Byland Road

TS122FN

Bowland Road

TS121HA

Saltburn Lane

TS122AD

John Street

TS122PW

Burley Close

TS122JT

Saltburn Lane

TS122NH

Rievaulx Road

TS129AW

Watness Avenue

TS122LP

Hollybush

TS122ZL

Pheasant Fields Lane

TS122WF

Applethwaite Gardens

TS122AY

Wharton Street

TS122AZ

Vaughan Street

TS122FL

Stonedale

TS122PQ

Badminton Avenue

TS122JU

Saltburn Lane

TS122FY

Nidderdale

TS122ZJ

Skelton East

TS122WP

Longthwaite Close

TS122YF

Easby Court

TS122NL

Jervaulx Road

TS121HD

Saltburn Lane

TS122NA

Avon Close

TS122YQ

Ampleforth Court

TS122YE

Bolton Court

TS122WQ

Torver Way

TS122ND

Penryn Close

TS121EZ

Saltburn Lane

TS122FP

Whernside

TS122NB

Eden Road

TS122AF

Charlotte Street

TS122WA

Hamsterley Way

TS122LU

Severn Grove

TS122DW

Dorman Way

TS122AG

William Street

TS122EH

Holmbeck Road

TS122FW

Thornthwaite Close

TS122LY

Orwell Close

TS122AN

Bolckow Street

TS122JY

Wharton Cottages

TS122YD

Fountains Court

TS122AE

Thomas Street

TS122AJ

Warsett Crescent

TS122JZ

Medway Close

TS122NP

Whitby Close

TS122AH

Warsett Crescent

TS121HB

Saltburn Lane

TS122ZS

Grouse Court

TS122YH

Skelton East

TS122YW

Byland Road

TS122LN

Saltburn Lane