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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

BD239SB

Broughton Road

BD239EU

Carleton New Road

BD239SY

Broughton Road

BD232BZ

The Close

BD232SJ

Pinhaw Road

BD232ED

Milton Street

BD232AS

Highfield Terrace

BD232AB

Cavendish Street

BD239GG

Skipton West & West Craven

BD233BT

Carleton Road

BD232QD

Cawder Road

BD233FS

Aire View

BD232PT

Firth Street

BD239SL

Broughton Road

BD233FP

Clifford Gardens

BD239GJ

Skipton West & West Craven

BD232DA

Burnside Avenue

BD232UW

Brindley Court

BD231TA

Marton Street

BD231SX

Sawley Street

BD239DT

Carleton New Road

BD231TG

Station View

BD232DF

Trinity Mews

BD232AA

Sandylands Business Centre

BD231RT

Broughton Road

BD232BH

Burnside Crescent

BD231SR

Bowling View

BD231RX

Aireview Terrace

BD239GP

Skipton West & West Craven

BD232DB

Burnside Avenue

BD233BP

Willow Way

BD232AQ

Craven Mews

BD239SQ

Broughton Road

BD232TQ

Glynwed Court

BD231RR

Belmont Wharf

BD239EJ

Carleton New Road

BD231QY

Swadford Street

BD232PF

Waterside

BD232AW

Cavendish Street

BD232QA

Roughaw Road

BD232DX

Russell Street

BD232SG

Rombalds Drive

BD232PB

Sackville Street

BD239SN

Broughton Road

BD232QJ

Sharphaw Avenue

BD232PD

Bowers Wharf

BD239SF

Broughton Road

BD231SY

Jubilee Close

BD232FD

Ellerwood Chase

BD231UP

Engine Shed Lane

BD231TX

Ings Lane

BD232QY

Lindley Street

BD232TG

Eller Mews

BD232PX

Firth Street

BD231RU

Belle Vue Terrace

BD239SZ

Broughton Road

BD232LU

Keighley Road

BD232QB

Cawder Green

BD231FQ

Clitheroe Street

BD232TE

Carleton Avenue

BD232UP

Brindley Wharf

BD231SW

Thornton Close

Data Sources

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