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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

BD236SW

Barden Road

BD232JN

Brougham Street

BD236QW

Brackenley Grove

BD231NF

Rockwood Drive

BD231JA

High Street

BD231QJ

Gargrave Road

BD231LP

Raikes Avenue

BD233LF

Brackenley Lane

BD231JY

High Street

BD231JF

Albert Terrace

BD236PH

Skipton North & Embsay-with-Eastby

BD236RR

Shires Lane

BD236QX

East Lane

BD236QL

Skipton Road

BD236SF

Kirk Lane

BD236SQ

Low Bank

BD232JJ

Petyt Grove

BD236SR

Barden Road

BD231LR

Hill Rise

BD231QB

Belgrave Street

BD236XG

Crag View

BD231PT

Gladstone Street

BD231PZ

Crossley Place

BD231PN

Park Avenue

BD231DL

Granville Street

BD236FB

Bailey Court

BD231NE

Botheby Wood

BD231DT

High Street

BD231QG

Gainsborough Court

BD232HX

Newmarket Street

BD236QR

Skipton Road

BD232HP

Brookside

BD236FQ

Low Acres

BD236SA

Beacon View

BD231PR

Pine Close

BD231JW

Hallam's Yard

BD232HR

Devonshire Mews

BD236AB

Harrogate Road

BD231JX

High Street

BD231FH

Higher Raikes Terrace

BD231RD

Swadford Street

BD232JS

Sun Moor Drive

BD232HU

Hepworth Way

BD231FG

Higher Raikes Avenue

BD231QL

Gargrave Road

BD231PJ

Gargrave Road

BD231QE

Bright Street

BD236XA

The Crescent

BD232HH

Toller Court

BD231LG

Albert Square

BD231NB

Raikeswood Road

BD231PA

Prospect Terrace

BD236FF

Boundary Terrace

BD236RX

Fell View

BD236SJ

Barden Road

BD231JE

Victoria Street

BD231JD

Skipton North & Embsay-with-Eastby

BD231LQ

Coach Street

BD236SN

Barden Road

BD232HZ

Newmarket Street

BD231QQ

Bright Street

BD233LA

Grassington Road

BD236NR

Rockville Drive

BD231DY

Otley Street

BD236FG

Hawks Wood View

BD231QD

Granville Street

BD231LB

Canal Street

BD231QH

Bright Street

BD236QU

Bowbridge Drive

BD231DX

Jerry Croft

BD236XJ

Hillside Close

BD231QR

Harewood Road

BD231EP

School Yard

BD236NX

Rockville Drive

BD232HW

The Ginnel

BD236XB

Crag View

BD232TT

Shortbank Road

BD236QN

Brackenley Drive

BD236RS

Laurel Close

BD236PE

Dales Avenue

BD236PD

Sandy Lane

BD231UF

Park Wood Crescent

BD236RQ

Pasture Road

BD231EL

Otley Street

BD231RB

St Stephens Mews

BD232HD

Brougham Street

BD231FW

Rockwood Gardens

BD236FA

Bailey Mews

BD231HX

Sheep Street

BD231FU

St Stephens Place

BD236XE

The Close

BD236FH

Lister Court

BD236PR

Pasture Road

BD236RW

Dalacres Crescent

BD236QE

West Lane

BD231DZ

Otley Street

BD231RH

Otley Street

BD231JN

Hallams Yard

BD236XH

The Avenue

BD236SP

Hunters Croft

Data Sources

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