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Skelton West

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About

Skelton West ward lies within the larger town of Skelton, positioned to the west of its centre. The area is primarily residential, characterised by a mix of housing types including terraced homes and post-war estates. It contains local shopping provisions along High Street and several community-focused amenities such as primary schools and recreational grounds. The ward's layout reflects its historical development as a distinct settlement within the broader borough.

The landscape is gently undulating, with the land historically shaped by ironstone mining, though little visible industry remains today. A notable local feature is the presence of Skelton Castle and its surrounding parkland, which provides a significant green space within the ward's boundaries. This area contributes to the ward's quieter, more suburban character compared to neighbouring districts, with a network of local roads connecting it to the rest of Redcar and Cleveland.

Area overview

On average Skelton West has high deprivation and average crime levels, with around 121 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, in line with the North East average of 117 per 1,000. Approximately 14.4% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Skelton West is £44,025 per year. The median sale price in Skelton West is £171,500 (around £183 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £119,000 and £242,000. There are 1 schools in Skelton West: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Skelton West is home to around 4,448 people, with a population density of about 438.8 per km².

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
121
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
14.4%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Skelton West Population
4,448
Population density
438.8 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
56.43(+46%)
Anti-social behaviour
29.45(+35%)
Shoplifting
21.58(+84%)
Criminal damage and arson
20.68(+81%)
Public order
13.49(+65%)
North East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
4,357
97.95%
Other White
25
0.56%
Irish
13
0.29%
White and Asian (mixed)
11
0.25%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
11
0.25%
Total population: 4,448

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
862
23.49%
No qualifications
845
23.02%
Level 3 (A level)
751
20.46%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
526
14.33%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
350
9.54%
Total 16+ residents: 3,670

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
654
32.73%
Owns with a mortgage
588
29.43%
Private landlord or letting agency
384
19.22%
Other social rented
192
9.61%
Social rents from council
139
6.96%
Total households: 1,998

Property prices in Skelton West

Median price: £171,500
Price per sq ft: £183
Sales (last 12 months): 57
Typical range (middle 50%): £119K – £242K

Based on 57 recent sales, the median property price is £171,500 (about £183 per square foot) in Skelton West area, with individual transactions ranging from £60,000 up to £386,000.

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 West over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached16£259,998£231
Semi-Detached16£177,250£188
Terraced22£119,500£137
Flats3£115,000£150

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Skelton West

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Skelton West.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£164,000£72,000£84,000£77,500
2017£150,000£83,000£122,750£65,000
2018£164,500£37,125£120,975£64,750
2019£170,000£80,000£117,500£79,950
2020£184,500£84,000£117,250£90,000
2021£230,000£94,500£137,000£94,995
2022£240,498£105,000£169,000£95,000
2023£261,495£112,498£190,495£110,000
2024£268,500£107,500£181,995£117,000
2025£249,995£110,000£185,000£103,500
2026£280,000£95,000£147,000£119,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Skelton West.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Skelton West.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£155£105£107£89
2017£142£120£137£86
2018£154£49£143£84
2019£150£116£147£77
2020£139£118£141£98
2021£182£137£149£102
2022£200£139£182£107
2023£219£169£195£117
2024£219£156£194£129
2025£232£154£194£125
2026£229£131£211£127
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Skelton West.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Skelton West 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 West ward.

Local councillors

John McCue

Skelton West - Elected 4 May 2023

Labour Party

Ursula Mary Earl

Skelton West - Elected 4 May 2023

Labour Party