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Skelton East

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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 moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 124 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. 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. 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
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
124
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
58.18(+42%)
Anti-social behaviour
29.66(+30%)
Shoplifting
25.55(+110%)
Criminal damage and arson
23.96(+100%)
Public order
11.41(+30%)
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

Based on 53 recent sales, the median property price is £166,000 in Skelton East area, with individual transactions ranging from £35,000 up to £399,950.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Skelton East 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 Skelton East over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached18£264,500
Flats1£80,750
Semi-Detached15£162,000
Terraced19£115,000

10 years median price trend in Skelton East

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Skelton East.

All postcodes in Skelton East

TS121HB

Saltburn Lane

TS122BA

Vaughan Street

TS122WF

Applethwaite Gardens

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.