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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

BD231PX

Woodman Terrace

BD231PH

Back O The Beck

BD236QQ

Skipton Road

BD231PF

St Stephens Close

BD236EN

Brackenley Lane

BD236SB

Shires Lane

BD231NH

Stirtonber

BD232JA

The Ginnel Mews

BD236FJ

Hawks Drive

BD236QG

Megsons Court

BD236NG

Baynes Way

BD231JZ

High Street

BD231UG

Rockwood Close

BD236QP

Brackenley Avenue

BD231UJ

Wood Grove

BD231AH

High Street

BD232HA

Ermysted Street

BD231ND

Raikeswood Crescent

BD231LY

Raikeswood Drive

BD236RB

Elm Tree Square

BD236PN

Pasture Road

BD236AA

The Avenue

BD231UL

The Woods

BD231FA

Providence Place

BD231UZ

Park Wood Way

BD231QT

West Bank Road

BD231US

Gargrave Road

BD236RL

West Lane

BD236RY

Haw Park

BD231JP

High Street

BD231LZ

Wood Close

BD231QW

Park Wood Close

BD236RU

Moorland Rise

BD231NZ

Raikes Road

BD236DP

Clark House Way

BD231UH

Chapel Hill

BD231EE

Thanets Yard

BD231LD

Watsons Houses

BD236PX

Brackenley Court

BD231ET

Otley Street

BD232HB

Brougham Street

BD231QN

Gargrave Road

BD231LT

Tarn Moor Crescent

BD236RZ

Priory View

BD231UQ

Gargrave Road

BD231NG

Park Wood Drive

BD231AP

The Bailey

BD232JR

Otley Road

BD231JQ

Craven Terrace

BD231UW

Rockwood Drive

BD232HQ

Duke Street

BD236QJ

Skipton Road

BD231UY

Park Wood

BD232LP

Devonshire Place

BD231ED

Albion Yard

BD231DU

High Street

BD236RT

Shires Croft

BD236RJ

Centenary Row

BD231LW

White Hills Croft

BD232JE

Newmarket Street

BD231PW

Westgate

BD231LH

Coach Street

BD236RE

Main Street

BD236RN

West Lane

BD236PZ

Midgley Close

BD236RH

Pasture Road

BD231LX

Ridgeway

BD231JJ

High Street

BD231NJ

Mill Bridge

BD236SH

Kirk Lane

BD236NS

Rockville Drive

BD231AD

Raikes Road

BD231LU

Raikes Road

BD236DN

Close House Road

BD236FN

Countyfields Way

BD236SG

Moorland Close

BD231JH

Sheep Street

BD231UN

Park View

BD236QB

Rock View Terrace

BD236RA

Elm Tree Square

BD231AJ

High Street

BD236PB

Park Crescent

BD232JT

Moorland Terrace

BD232EY

Ward Street

Data Sources

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