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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.

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.