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About

Skelton is a village and civil parish in the borough of Redcar and Cleveland. The settlement clusters around a village street and green, with coats of stone buildings and a parish church marking the centre. Close to the village stands Skelton Castle, a castellated country house set within parkland on the edge of the settlement; its castellated silhouette and surrounding walls are a familiar local landmark. Local routes link the village to nearby lanes and agricultural land that surround the parish.

The area’s 19th-century shift to ironstone working left a clear imprint: rows of former miners’ terraces and disused pit sites form part of the built and cultural landscape. Community facilities include a primary school, a village hall and playing fields that host local clubs and events. Small shops and services meet day-to-day needs, while footpaths and lanes provide access across farmland and hedged fields. The mix of historic buildings, working land and the castle within sight gives Skelton a distinct identity within Redcar and Cleveland.

Area overview

On average Skelton has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 71 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 39% below the North East average of 117 per 1,000. Approximately 12.5% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Skelton is £45,855 per year. There are 1 schools in Skelton: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Skelton is home to around 7,707 people, with a population density of about 553.5 per km².

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
71
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
12.5%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Skelton Population
7,707
Population density
553.5 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
32.7(-15%)
Anti-social behaviour
17.39(-20%)
Criminal damage and arson
13.36(+17%)
Shoplifting
12.33(+5%)
Public order
7.66(-6%)
North East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
7,539
97.85%
Other White
34
0.44%
White and Asian (mixed)
29
0.38%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
18
0.23%
Gypsy or Irish Traveller
14
0.18%
Total population: 7,705

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
1,518
24.05%
No qualifications
1,346
21.33%
Level 3 (A level)
1,292
20.47%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
910
14.42%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
626
9.92%
Total 16+ residents: 6,311

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,194
35.27%
Owns with a mortgage
1,049
30.99%
Private landlord or letting agency
538
15.89%
Other social rented
281
8.3%
Social rents from council
256
7.56%
Total households: 3,385

Property prices in Skelton

Median price£175,000
Price per sq ft£186
Sales (last 12 months)106
Typical range (middle 50%)£125K – £253K

Based on 106 recent sales, the median property price is £175,000 (about £186 per square foot) in Skelton area, with individual transactions ranging from £61,500 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 over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached38£275,000£228
Semi-Detached28£164,000£183
Flats3£115,000£150
Terraced37£114,000£132

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Skelton

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Skelton.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£200,000£72,000£113,250£75,000
2017£201,450£95,000£122,750£70,000
2018£190,500£105,000£118,000£65,500
2019£220,000£82,000£122,000£69,500
2020£200,000£90,998£116,000£66,000
2021£225,000£94,500£143,950£81,000
2022£262,498£107,500£169,000£95,000
2023£261,495£117,500£173,998£92,500
2024£269,250£110,000£170,400£116,000
2025£264,000£110,000£175,000£106,000
2026£285,000£115,000£194,000£115,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Skelton.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Skelton.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£171£105£126£96
2017£171£132£145£79
2018£160£170£132£85
2019£161£119£135£89
2020£166£132£155£87
2021£179£137£160£99
2022£204£150£183£107
2023£214£208£194£112
2024£215£160£197£147
2025£230£154£188£122
2026£227£150£183£150
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Skelton.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Frequently asked questions about Skelton

Is Skelton safe?

Skelton records about 71 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?

The median sale price in Skelton is £175,000 (about £186 per square foot) based on 106 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

Are there good schools in Skelton?

Skelton has 1 primary school (1 Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is Skelton?

Skelton scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in Skelton sits around rank 12,726 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?

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

All postcodes in Skelton

TS122BX

Back Lane

TS122GL

Ripley Close

TS122LY

Orwell Close

TS122AT

Railway Cottages

TS122YF

Easby Court

TS122FY

Nidderdale

TS122NL

Jervaulx Road

TS122AP

Bolckow Street

TS122NT

Ennerdale Crescent

TS122WD

Calderdale

TS122DD

Boosbeck Road

TS122ZJ

Skelton East

TS122EL

East Terrace

TS122BQ

Green Road

TS122YA

Kirkstall Court

TS122WJ

Rosthwaite Drive

TS122EB

High Street

TS122NF

Greta Road

TS122LG

Yeoman Street

TS122DJ

Thompson's Road

TS122HD

Marske Lane

TS122ZW

Orton Close

TS122JA

Pentland Avenue

TS122HB

Marske Lane

TS122BJ

East Parade

TS121HB

Saltburn Lane

TS122BE

Stanghow Road

TS122DE

Trout Hall Lane

TS123AZ

High Street

TS122AH

Warsett Crescent

TS122AR

Vaughan Street

TS122HG

Marske Lane

TS122DY

High Street

TS122FR

Lawns Gill

TS122AY

Wharton Street

TS122DW

Dorman Way

TS122BU

Suffolk Close

TS122HU

Rydal Road

TS122HP

Coniston Road

TS122AB

Stanghow Road

TS122JS

Cotswold Drive

TS122JP

Marlborough Road

TS122GJ

Chillingham Road

TS122WB

Wharfdale

TS122TG

Windermere Drive

TS122DH

Thompsons Road

TS122DG

Boosbeck Road

TS122NE

Hill Close

TS122LN

Saltburn Lane

TS122YW

Byland Road

TS122EA

High Street

TS129AW

Watness Avenue

TS122AU

Railway Terrace

TS122JN

Cotswold Drive

TS122PQ

Badminton Avenue

TS122AN

Bolckow Street

TS122JX

Windermere Drive

TS122HT

Rydal Road

TS122BY

Prospect Place

TS122EG

Carricks Yard

TS129AT

Watness Avenue

TS122DN

Castle Grange

TS122NN

Byland Road

TS122FW

Thornthwaite Close

TS122HQ

Church Lane

TS122ZR

Pheasant Fields Lane

TS122EY

Coniston Road

TS122LL

Wandhills Avenue

TS122AF

Charlotte Street

TS122HX

Grasmere Crescent

TS122AX

William Street

TS122AD

John Street

TS122LU

Severn Grove

TS122NX

Derwent Road

TS122DB

Airy Hill Lane

TS129BF

Skelton East

TS122HZ

Marlborough Road

TS122BP

Somerset Crescent

TS129BE

Skelton East

TS121HA

Saltburn Lane

TS122LB

High Street

TS122HY

Thirlmere Drive

TS122JZ

Medway Close

TS122BG

The Hills

TS122JL

Pennine Way

TS122DU

Hobdale Terrace

TS122AZ

Vaughan Street

TS122ZS

Grouse Court

TS122YQ

Ampleforth Court

TS122JY

Wharton Cottages

TS122EP

Hylton Avenue

TS122DT

Boosbeck Road

TS122AA

Dalston Close

TS122YN

Tintern Road

TS122EJ

South Terrace

TS122ED

High Street

TS122AS

Richard Street

TS122ES

North Terrace

TS122WH

Kentmere Avenue

TS122NA

Avon Close

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.