| Council | North Yorkshire |
| Crime Rate | ✓average |
| Vibe | 🍸 Dinner & Drinks |
£258,654
£435,697
£162,855
£272,079
£207,838
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 of 68.8 crimes per 1,000 people, which is below the national average. Crime hotspots have been reported near Shopping Area and Swadford Street, as reported by North Yorkshire Police.
What are the best schools in Skipton?
Skipton has 8 schools nearby. The top-rated Ofsted Outstanding school is Greatwood Community Primary School. Other well-regarded schools rated Good by Ofsted include Bradleys Both Community Primary School and Embsay Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School.
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.