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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 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 £185,000 (around £240 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £159,975 and £224,250. 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: £185,000
Price per sq ft: £240
Sales (last 12 months): 139
Typical range (middle 50%): £160K – £224K

Based on 139 recent sales, the median property price is £185,000 (about £240 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
Detached6£360,248£319
Semi-Detached18£221,500£262
Terraced93£181,000£232
Flats22£169,000£239

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£264,000£174,500£229,000£180,000
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£303£281£267£232
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.