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| Crime Rate | ✓Low for a Yorkshire and the Humber town 40% below the national average. |
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The average house price in Skipton is £255,200, based on HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. The sold house prices graph below shows Skipton house price trends over the last 30 years.
£255,200
£460,393
£183,798
£293,424
£219,534
Is Skipton a nice place to live?
Yes, Skipton is a very good place to live. We've given it a liveable rating of B+. This means it ranks highly among places in North Yorkshire. The area boasts an excellent range of restaurants, cafes and pubs.
How safe is Skipton?
Skipton has a low crime rate for a Yorkshire and the Humber town, with around 45 recorded crimes per 1,000 people a year. This is 40% below the national average, and 34% below the North Yorkshire average. The rate is adjusted for visitor and workday population.
What are the best schools in Skipton?
Skipton has 11 schools nearby. Schools rated Good by Ofsted include Bradleys Both Community Primary School, Embsay Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School, Greatwood Community Primary School. Note: 1 school is currently rated as Requires Improvement.
What are the demographics of Skipton?
The majority of residents in Skipton identify as White (British) (89%). Most residents were born in the United Kingdom (93%). The area has a mix of religious beliefs with no single faith forming a majority.