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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. 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

Based on 103 recent sales, the median property price is £175,000 in Skelton area, with individual transactions ranging from £35,000 up to £402,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Skelton 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 over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Semi-Detached34£164,000
Terraced35£109,000
Detached32£266,998
Flats2£94,375

10 years median price trend in Skelton

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

All postcodes in Skelton

TS122BW

Wiltshire Road

TS122WQ

Torver Way

TS122WN

Wensleydale

TS122LQ

Skelton Industrial Estate

TS122AE

Thomas Street

TS122LP

Hollybush

TS122DR

Newlands Road

TS121HD

Saltburn Lane

TS122JQ

Hambledon Crescent

TS122YB

Egglestone Court

TS122FE

Harebell Close

TS146QB

Skelton Ellers

TS122YE

Bolton Court

TS122LS

Waveney Grove

TS122BA

Vaughan Street

TS122JT

Saltburn Lane

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.