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Skipton South

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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 moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 69 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 11.0% 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. There are 4 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

Based on 138 recent sales, the median property price is £189,250 in Skipton South area, with individual transactions ranging from £85,000 up to £549,995.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Skipton South 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 South over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached6£414,998
Flats21£166,500
Semi-Detached23£245,000
Terraced88£182,500

10 years median price trend in Skipton South

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Skipton South.

All postcodes in Skipton South

BD232NS

Keighley Road

BD239FU

Carleton New Road

BD231TJ

Broughton Road

BD232PZ

Firth Street

BD232DS

Wellington Street

BD231RP

Belmont Street

BD231SP

Bowling Terrace

BD232DZ

Keighley Road

BD239FF

Carleton New Road

BD232PS

Sackville Street

BD232QS

Keighley Road

BD232EL

East Castle Street

BD233FR

Wilson Way

BD232PH

Sackville Street

BD232PN

George Street

BD239SP

Broughton Road

BD232BA

Airedale Terrace

BD239FL

Skipton West & West Craven

BD231TE

Broughton Road

BD232EJ

Duckett Street

BD231TB

The Sidings Business Park

BD239SG

Broughton Road

BD231SL

Ruskin Avenue

BD232NH

Southfield Terrace

BD232FA

Coach Street Yard

BD232DJ

Castle Street

BD239FS

Carleton New Road

BD232EH

Southey Street

BD231ST

Thornton Street

BD231SZ

Niffany Gardens

BD231RJ

Counting House Mews

BD232EF

Church View

BD231SE

Midland Street

BD239SU

Broughton Road

BD233FN

Waltonwrays Court

BD232SR

North Parade

BD232EW

Carleton Side Fold

BD232AX

Hothfield Terrace

BD232UR

Snaygill Industrial Estate

BD239FE

Carleton New Road

BD232AF

Hirds Yard

BD232ND

Lower Union Street

BD232NF

Thanets Court

BD232TF

Airedale Mews

BD239FP

Skipton West & West Craven

BD232DH

Castle Street

BD232PJ

Romille Street

BD232QQ

Cawder Mews

BD232PL

Dawson Street

BD232TB

Keighley Road

BD239GF

Skipton West & West Craven

BD231FJ

Broughton Road

BD239DX

Carleton New Road

BD232QH

Cawder Lane

BD232NQ

Upper Union Street

BD231SU

Clitheroe Street

BD232RB

Keighley Road

BD239FY

Skipton West & West Craven

BD232NT

Waller Hill

BD232BT

Burnside Crescent

BD232EQ

Byron Street

BD231RL

Belmont Wharf

BD231DR

Brewery Lane

BD232AG

Craven Street

BD231XT

Carleton New Road

BD232BJ

Burnside Crescent

BD232FF

Skipton West & West Craven

BD232AZ

Carleton New Road

BD232DY

Westmoreland Street

BD232FE

Skipton West & West Craven

BD231SG

Clifford Court

BD232BY

Burnside Crescent

BD239SW

Broughton Road

BD232EB

Upper Sackville Street

BD232QX

Walton Street

BD232UL

Tufton Place

BD232BQ

Brooklands Terrace

BD231FL

Broughton Road

BD232PY

Roughaw Road

BD232AD

Clifford Street

BD232DW

Castle Street

BD232DL

Goschen Street

BD239ST

Broughton Road

BD231TT

Broughton Road

BD239SS

Broughton Road

BD232NA

Keighley Road

BD232RG

Alexandra Court

BD239FH

Carleton New Road

BD232AU

Carleton Road

BD232EA

Westmoreland Street

BD232NP

Union Terrace

BD232QR

Snaygill Industrial Estate

BD232QZ

Alexandra Ville

BD232SP

Rombalds Drive

BD232DR

Lambert Street

BD232QN

Ramshaw Drive

BD239DZ

Carleton New Road

BD232TH

Linton Court

BD232BP

Burnside Avenue

BD232QL

Sharphaw Avenue

Data Sources

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