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About

Skipton South is a residential area situated directly south of the town centre, primarily composed of housing estates that developed through the 20th century. The streets are arranged in a mix of traditional terraces and semi-detached homes, with local shopping parades providing essential services. The Leeds and Liverpool Canal forms a distinct western boundary, with paths leading towards the town's historic castle and bustling high street.

A notable local feature is the Airedale Hospital, a major employer and healthcare hub for the wider region. The area is practical and well-connected, with the railway station providing regular services to Leeds, Bradford, and Lancaster. Green spaces like Aireville Park, with its sports fields and outdoor pool, offer recreational space within this largely residential part of the market town.

Area overview

On average Skipton South has average deprivation and average crime levels, with around 69 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 39% below the Yorkshire and The Humber average of 113 per 1,000. Approximately 11% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Skipton South is £47,422 per year. The median sale price in Skipton South is £186,000 (around £241 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £159,950 and £222,500. There are 2 schools in Skipton South: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Skipton South is home to around 6,911 people, with a population density of about 996.4 per km².

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
69
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
11%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Skipton South Population
6,911
Population density
996.4 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
37.48(-15%)
Anti-social behaviour
31.98(+124%)
Shoplifting
7.96(-9%)
Criminal damage and arson
7.67(-11%)
Public order
6.22(-30%)
Yorkshire and The Humber average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
5,753
83.24%
Pakistani
422
6.11%
Other White
296
4.28%
Indian
76
1.1%
Other Asian
52
0.75%
Total population: 6,911

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
1,798
31.36%
No qualifications
1,085
18.92%
Level 3 (A level)
977
17.04%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
784
13.67%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
588
10.25%
Total 16+ residents: 5,734

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,058
32.07%
Private landlord or letting agency
889
26.95%
Owns with a mortgage
753
22.83%
Other social rented
398
12.06%
Other forms of private rent
99
3%
Total households: 3,299

Property prices in Skipton South

Median price: £186,000
Price per sq ft: £241
Sales (last 12 months): 131
Typical range (middle 50%): £160K – £223K

Based on 131 recent sales, the median property price is £186,000 (about £241 per square foot) in Skipton South area, with individual transactions ranging from £57,250 up to £524,995.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Skipton South over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached5£365,500£333
Semi-Detached22£222,000£262
Terraced83£180,000£234
Flats21£165,000£237

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Skipton South

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Skipton South.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£217,000£116,000£145,000£143,000
2017£232,500£141,000£163,125£137,000
2018£300,000£150,000£173,000£142,500
2019£250,000£129,950£179,950£147,500
2020£225,000£136,000£212,500£152,000
2021—£169,000£206,000£158,000
2022£316,000£175,250£226,500£175,000
2023£285,000£163,500£235,000£180,000
2024£434,998£202,500£236,498£180,000
2025£390,000£165,000£243,500£182,500
2026—£173,000£229,000£178,750
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Skipton South.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Skipton South.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£154£206£180£173
2017£285£245£179£173
2018£286£240£186£178
2019£206£222£206£180
2020£207£216£232£189
2021—£230£226£197
2022£272£284£241£224
2023£327£275£250£228
2024£333£276£320£226
2025£325£257£260£221
2026—£234£267£236
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Skipton South.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Skipton South in the last year.

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for North Yorkshire district.

Band A£1,696
Band B£1,979
Band C£2,262
Band D£2,544
Band E£3,110
Band F£3,675
Band G£4,241
Band H£5,089

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Frequently asked questions about Skipton South

Is Skipton South safe?

Skipton South records about 69 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 6 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level.

What is the average house price in Skipton South?

The median sale price in Skipton South is £186,000 (about £241 per square foot) based on 131 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

Are there good schools in Skipton South?

Skipton South has 2 primary schools (1 Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is Skipton South?

Skipton South scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in Skipton South sits around rank 14,791 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

What is the average household income in Skipton South?

The average household income in Skipton South is around £47,422 per year, and 11% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

All postcodesin Skipton South

BD232AY

Calton Terrace

BD239SR

Broughton Road

BD232EU

Neville Street

BD232QU

Bold Venture Street

BD232SL

Pinhaw Road

BD239ZZ

Broughton Road

BD232RA

Keighley Road

BD232BD

Brooklands Terrace

BD231RN

Back Bridge Street

BD232AP

Craven Street

BD231TL

Broughton Grove

BD232DN

Cromwell Street

BD231TF

Marton Street

BD232RJ

Keighley Road

BD231TW

Broughton Mews

BD232NB

Keighley Road

BD232UN

Brindley Mill

BD232UX

Union Terrace

BD239FQ

Carleton New Road

BD232BL

Ashfield Terrace

BD231SQ

Skipton West & West Craven

BD232AR

Church Street

BD232NL

Cumberland Street

BD239FA

Skipton West & West Craven

BD232LR

Devonshire Place

BD232DG

Carleton New Road

BD232SW

Rombalds Drive

BD232BN

Burnside Avenue

BD232UY

Whinfield Court

BD231DF

Brewery Lane

BD233FU

Sidgwick Way

BD232RW

Snaygill Industrial Estate

BD232NG

Lower Union Street

BD232DP

Fairfax Street

BD231DN

Carleton New Road

BD232LT

Keighley Road

BD232NE

Pembroke Street

BD232QT

Keighley Road

BD239GL

Skipton West & West Craven

BD232SY

Henry Street

BD232PW

Sidgwick Court

BD230AR

Carleton New Road

BD232QG

Cawder Ghyll

BD239SA

Broughton Road

BD231EN

Back Midland Street

BD231SS

Broughton Road

BD232HL

Carleton New Road

BD232BU

Burnside Crescent

BD231TD

Gisburn Street

BD232BE

Carleton Road

BD232NJ

Bennett Street

BD233GD

Clifford Place

BD231TN

Broughton Crescent

BD239FT

Carleton New Road

BD233FL

Chapple Court

BD232UU

Weavers Court

BD231TR

Marina Crescent

BD239SX

Broughton Road

BD232ET

Devonshire Street

BD232LX

Keighley Road

BD231XB

Navigation Square

BD232AJ

Carleton Street

BD239FG

Carleton New Road

BD232FG

Ashdale Chase

BD232SU

Beamsley Court

BD231TU

Broughton Road

BD239SD

Broughton Road

BD232RQ

Alexandra Terrace

BD231SJ

Greenfield Street

BD232UT

Spinners Court

BD232SS

North Parade

BD232PQ

Mill Lane

BD232SN

Pinhaw Road

BD232RE

Alexandra Court

BD231TH

Broughton Avenue

BD232PR

Sackville Street

BD239SJ

Broughton Road

BD232TD

Cawder Lane

BD231SN

Pendle Street

BD239SE

Broughton Road

BD232AH

Cross Street

BD232NN

Upper Union Street

BD231TP

Broughton Road

BD232DU

Rowland Street

BD232AE

Gas Street

BD239FB

Skipton West & West Craven

BD232BS

Burnside Avenue

BD233FJ

Whitaker Way

BD232BX

Branch Road

BD232QE

Cawder Road

BD233FZ

Blake Court

BD239SH

Broughton Road

BD232FB

Firth Street

BD231TS

Ings Avenue

BD232EE

Cowper Street

BD239AX

Carleton New Road

BD232DE

Carleton New Road

BD232FH

Ryemoor Lane

BD232RH

Railway Terrace

BD232NS

Keighley Road