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Skipton North & Embsay-with-Eastby

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About

Skipton North & Embsay-with-Eastby ward lies at the northern edge of the market town of Skipton, blending urban edges with the rural fringes of the Yorkshire Dales. The area includes residential neighbourhoods and the historic settlement of Embsay, which is anchored by its Norman-era church. The ward's landscape is characterised by rolling farmland and the prominent presence of Embsay Crag, a distinctive gritstone outcrop that rises sharply above the village.

The area is defined by its transport links and historical industry, with the preserved Embsay & Bolton Abbey Steam Railway running through the ward. This heritage line operates from Embsay station, a focus for local tourism and community events. Land use is primarily agricultural, with pockets of housing extending from Skipton's centre towards the open moorland of the Dales, marking a clear transition from town to countryside.

Area overview

On average Skipton North & Embsay-with-Eastby has moderate deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 43 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 6.3% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Skipton North & Embsay-with-Eastby is £51,212 per year. There are 8 schools in Skipton North & Embsay-with-Eastby: 3 primary (0 Outstanding and 3 Good) and 3 secondary (0 Outstanding and 3 Good). Skipton North & Embsay-with-Eastby is home to around 5,650 people, with a population density of about 243.7 per km2.

Crime rate
2/10
Crimes per 1k residents
43
Deprivation level
3/10
Income level
8/10
Social housing
6.3%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Skipton North & Embsay-with-Eastby Population
5,650
Population density
243.7 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
21.24(-52%)
Anti-social behaviour
19.65(+38%)
Shoplifting
8.5(-3%)
Public order
6.55(-26%)
Burglary
3.72(-27%)
Yorkshire and The Humber average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
5,275
93.38%
Other White
169
2.99%
Irish
44
0.78%
Pakistani
36
0.64%
White and Asian (mixed)
23
0.41%
Total population: 5,649

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
2,366
50.02%
Level 3 (A level)
706
14.93%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
550
11.63%
No qualifications
488
10.32%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
297
6.28%
Total 16+ residents: 4,730

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,284
48.9%
Owns with a mortgage
717
27.3%
Private landlord or letting agency
394
15%
Other social rented
131
4.99%
Other forms of private rent
48
1.83%
Total households: 2,626

Property prices in Skipton North & Embsay-with-Eastby

Based on 91 recent sales, the median property price is £357,500 in Skipton North & Embsay-with-Eastby area, with individual transactions ranging from £55,000 up to £1,095,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Skipton North & Embsay-with-Eastby 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 Skipton North & Embsay-with-Eastby over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached28£575,000
Flats9£154,000
Semi-Detached24£439,750
Terraced30£256,500

10 years median price trend in Skipton North & Embsay-with-Eastby

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Skipton North & Embsay-with-Eastby.

All postcodes in Skipton North & Embsay-with-Eastby

BD231DD

Court Lane

BD231LS

Raikes Road

BD231JS

Bay Horse Court

BD236XD

The Avenue

BD231DS

High Street

BD231PE

Elliot Street

BD231HY

Sheep Street

BD231HU

Bunkers Hill

BD236NW

Brackenley Lane

BD236AH

Cross Bank

BD236SE

Kirk Lane

BD231NT

Castle View Terrace

BD231NR

Primrose Hill

BD231AL

High Street

BD231NS

Park Street

BD236FL

Lister Crescent

BD236QY

Sawley Close

BD231LL

Grassington Road

BD232HG

Toller Court

BD236RG

Kirk Lane

BD231AG

High Street

BD231EG

Rope Walk

BD236EP

Skipton North & Embsay-with-Eastby

BD231QP

Ashgrove

BD236NF

Tannery Lane

BD231NA

Raikeswood Drive

BD236NU

Millholme Rise

BD231LF

Albert Terrace

BD236QT

Skipton Road

BD236PA

Hill Top Close

BD231DA

High Street

BD231PG

Hall Croft

BD236RD

Main Street

BD231NX

Prospect Place

BD236RP

Dalacres Drive

BD231FE

Higher Raikes Close

BD231EU

Coach Street

BD231EW

Otley Street

BD236AY

Skibeden Court

BD236NT

Woodview

BD231PQ

Water Street

BD231AW

High Street

BD236QD

East Lane

BD231AA

High Street

BD236SD

Low Lane

BD236NN

Brackenley Lane

BD236FR

County Mews

BD236PY

Brackenley Close

BD231EH

Court Lane

BD231ES

St James Court

BD236FT

Skipton North & Embsay-with-Eastby

BD236RF

Laurel Croft

BD231PB

Water Street

BD231FT

Skipton North & Embsay-with-Eastby

BD236FP

Harbour Butts

BD232EX

East Neville Street

BD231NL

Chapel Hill

BD236SL

Barden Road

BD231PP

Brook Street

BD232EZ

Moorland Avenue

BD231QZ

Swadford Street

BD231TZ

Woodlands Walk

BD231HA

Otley Road

BD232FN

Cavendish Court

BD231EJ

Alma Terrace

BD232JB

Newmarket Street

BD236QS

Skipton Road

BD231DP

Hayton Court

BD231FD

High Street

BD231FB

Providence Place

BD231NP

Raikes Road

BD231TY

Beechwood Drive

BD231NQ

Salisbury Street

BD236AZ

New Laithe Close

BD232JP

Newmarket Street

BD231PL

Gainsborough Court

BD231QA

Gargrave Road

BD231PU

Gargrave Road

BD231FS

Jerry Croft

BD236FD

Skipton North & Embsay-with-Eastby

BD232HJ

St Johns Court

BD232HE

Brougham Street

BD236BA

West Lane

BD231DQ

Hayton Way

BD231NY

Spindle Mill

BD236AG

Overdale Grange

BD231FF

Higher Raikes Drive

BD236QF

Skipton Road

BD236PP

Pasture Road

BD236NQ

Tannery Lane

BD236QA

East Lane

BD231DG

Craven Court

BD231JT

Bay Horse Yard

BD231UA

The Bailey

BD231LN

Raikes Road

BD236XF

Hillside

BD236QZ

Brackenley Crescent

BD236QH

Cavendish View

BD236NP

Brackenley Lane

BD231QU

Woodlands Drive

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/06/2026.