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Skipton Town & East

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About

Skipton Town & East encompasses the historic core and surrounding residential districts of this North Yorkshire market town. The area is defined by its position along the course of the Leeds & Liverpool Canal, which runs directly through its centre. This central area is dominated by the well-preserved medieval Skipton Castle and the adjacent High Street, which hosts a traditional outdoor market several days a week. The architecture reflects centuries of development, from stone-built terraces to Victorian civic buildings.

The eastern sections are primarily residential, characterised by neighbourhoods of local stone housing that extend towards the edge of the Yorkshire Dales. A notable network of pathways follows the canal towpath and the Springs Branch, a short canal arm leading to the former limestone quarry now known as Skipton Woods. This creates a distinct green corridor for walking directly from the town centre into wooded countryside, blending urban and rural elements.

Area overview

On average Skipton Town & East has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 49 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 9.8% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Skipton Town & East is £50,526 per year. There are 6 schools in Skipton Town & East: 3 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). Skipton Town & East is home to around 6,676 people, with a population density of about 1,180.6 per km2.

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
49
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
9.8%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Skipton Town & East Population
6,676
Population density
1,180.6 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
25.31(-43%)
Anti-social behaviour
20.37(+43%)
Public order
7.49(-15%)
Shoplifting
7.19(-18%)
Criminal damage and arson
4.34(-50%)
Yorkshire and The Humber average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
6,197
92.87%
Other White
239
3.58%
Other Asian
35
0.52%
Irish
33
0.49%
Indian
30
0.45%
Total population: 6,673

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
2,006
35.62%
Level 3 (A level)
1,050
18.65%
No qualifications
850
15.1%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
726
12.89%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
481
8.54%
Total 16+ residents: 5,631

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,339
42.28%
Owns with a mortgage
893
28.2%
Private landlord or letting agency
439
13.86%
Other social rented
323
10.2%
Social rents from council
84
2.65%
Total households: 3,167

Property prices in Skipton Town & East

Based on 125 recent sales, the median property price is £285,000 in Skipton Town & East area, with individual transactions ranging from £120,000 up to £1,095,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Skipton Town & East 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 Town & East over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached31£437,500
Flats8£130,000
Semi-Detached45£316,500
Terraced41£230,000

10 years median price trend in Skipton Town & East

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Skipton Town & East.

All postcodes in Skipton Town & East

BD232JP

Newmarket Street

BD231LQ

Coach Street

BD231JS

Bay Horse Court

BD231BS

Long Meadow

BD231JF

Albert Terrace

BD231EH

Court Lane

BD231LG

Albert Square

BD232SH

East Castle Street

BD231LD

Watsons Houses

BD231ED

Albion Yard

BD232LA

Aldersley Avenue

BD231JE

Victoria Street

BD231QB

Belgrave Street

BD231JJ

High Street

BD231AA

High Street

BD232HU

Hepworth Way

BD232LH

Shortbank Road

BD232HA

Ermysted Street

BD232FN

Cavendish Court

BD232SB

Moorview Road

BD232TW

Moorview Way

BD231RB

St Stephens Mews

BD231DT

High Street

BD232SX

Greatwood Avenue

BD231BL

Pasture Close

BD232LF

Lytham Close

BD232JA

The Ginnel Mews

BD232SF

Hollingworth Close

BD231NY

Spindle Mill

BD231NP

Raikes Road

BD231GH

Chevin Drive

BD231BU

Greenacres

BD232HT

Little Brook

BD232HB

Brougham Street

BD231BP

Long Meadow

BD232LE

Hillside Crescent

BD231NQ

Salisbury Street

BD231HL

Princes Drive

BD232HQ

Duke Street

BD231NJ

Mill Bridge

BD231QH

Bright Street

BD231NS

Park Street

BD232JZ

Shortbank Road

BD232EP

Dorset Street

BD231AZ

Regent Avenue

BD231HS

Windsor Avenue

BD232HD

Brougham Street

BD231BD

Clover Hill

BD232EN

Brougham Street

BD232EZ

Moorland Avenue

BD231JP

High Street

BD231QG

Gainsborough Court

BD231BH

Long Meadow

BD231EX

Otley Road

BD232LN

Moorview Way

BD231JA

High Street

BD231GE

Skibeden Close

BD231PU

Gargrave Road

BD231PA

Prospect Terrace

BD231BJ

Uplands

BD231BA

Kingsway

BD231ES

St James Court

BD232ES

Brougham Street

BD232HP

Brookside

BD231EE

Thanets Yard

BD231AP

The Bailey

BD231DU

High Street

BD231QA

Gargrave Road

BD231EJ

Alma Terrace

BD231PX

Woodman Terrace

BD231FS

Jerry Croft

BD231FA

Providence Place

BD231JX

High Street

BD231BT

Meadow Rise

BD232JN

Brougham Street

BD231EZ

Otley Road

BD231DP

Hayton Court

BD231AF

High Street

BD231NT

Castle View Terrace

BD232HG

Toller Court

BD232TS

Wensleydale Avenue

BD231NZ

Raikes Road

BD231DA

High Street

BD232JX

Hurrs Road

BD231PG

Hall Croft

BD231AE

Overdale Court

BD231PZ

Crossley Place

BD231NL

Chapel Hill

BD231HJ

Otley Road

BD231DS

High Street

BD232HX

Newmarket Street

BD232WD

Elsey Close

BD231BX

Greenacres

BD232TP

Shortbank Close

BD232JW

Moorview Way

BD231DG

Craven Court

BD231PB

Water Street

BD232HE

Brougham Street

BD232LB

The Grove

BD232LG

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Data Sources

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