Town Pop. 1,430

Living in Skelton (York): Liveability Score 45/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Skelton (York) scores 45/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Measured against other towns, lifestyle stands out most: 39/100 where the typical UK town scores 21/100. Broadband falls furthest short: 25/100 where the typical UK town reaches 60/100.

Among the 6 scored places sharing the YO30 postcode district, Skelton (York) ranks 3rd. Against the wider YO30 district average of 57/100, that is 12 points below. On lifestyle specifically, Skelton (York) sits 43 points below the YO30 district figure of 82/100. Wider context for the surrounding area: YO30 postcode district.

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Skelton (York) scores 45 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
76
71.3 crimes per 1,000 residents · last 12 months Below the England & Wales average of 94.3
Crime rate vs national average · last 12 months
Violence and sexual offences 29 crimes
↓ 39% below national average
Shoplifting 22 crimes
↑ 97% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 20 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Public order 9 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Criminal damage and arson 6 crimes
↓ 38% below national average
other 16 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 A1237 30 crimes
  2. 2 Shopping Area 28 crimes
  3. 3 Gregory Close 7 crimes

Source: data.police.uk · England & Wales only

Environment
69
Air Quality NO₂ 5.681 · PM2.5 5.648 · PM10 10.41 µg/m³
76
Green Space 53
Parks Ample 14
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses Some 1
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 2

Services

Schools
33
1 school in area · 15 within 4km
1Good
  • Skelton Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good

Score reflects proximity-weighted access to rated schools within 4km: areas with more nearby schools score higher regardless of settlement boundary.

Healthcare
11
A&E departmentsYork District Hospital2.5 mi
Harrogate District Hospital15.5 mi
St. James's University Hospital20.4 mi
Hospital waitsYork And Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust0.9 mi
Routine referral (median)15 wks
Treated within 18 weeks56.6%
A&E seen within 4 hrs71%
Nearest GP surgeryHaxby Group Practice2.5 mi
GP capacity1,113 patients per GP
0dentists0pharmacies

Score reflects proximity to CQC-rated GP surgeries and hospitals, not facility count. Dentists and pharmacies are shown for context but don't affect the score.

Broadband
25
Full fibre (FTTP)85.9%
available across York
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
50%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
50%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.8%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 33 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
67
Employment rate57.7%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed57.7%Unemployed2.1%Retired28.7%Student3.6%Other inactive8%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial44.9%Skilled & technical32.5%Routine & elementary22.6%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications11.1%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)8.1%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)16%Level 3 (A levels)17.6%Level 4+ (degree & above)39.7%Apprenticeship5%Other (incl. vocational)2.5%
Home ownership77%
Among the least-deprived 29% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
63
Council tax York · 2026-27
A £1,525
B £1,779
C £2,033
D £2,287
E £2,795
F £3,303
G £3,812
H £4,574
Energy Yorkshire region
Typical bill regional £1,641/yr
Ofgem price cap, GB average · Apr–Jun 2026
Typical home efficiency local EPC band D
Water Yorkshire Water
Average bill regional £437/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
35
Poppleton 1.7 mi
York 3.2 mi
Hammerton 6.2 mi
J47 A1(M) 9.9 mi
J47 A1(M) 10.1 mi
J46 A1(M) 10.4 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
39
Pubs & Bars None
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience Some 1
Retail Shopping Some 1
Takeaways None
Fitness None

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Skelton (York) in the last 12 months, which isn't enough for a reliable median. Smaller villages often fall below this in any given year. Figures come from HM Land Registry Price Paid data and are updated monthly, so this may fill in later.

Nearby places

Upper Poppleton 58 1.4 mi away ⇄
Nether Poppleton 66 1.5 mi away ⇄
Shipton (Hambleton) 35 1.9 mi away ⇄
Wigginton (York) 67 2.1 mi away ⇄
Haxby 62 2.5 mi away ⇄
Huntington (York) 62 2.9 mi away ⇄
Earswick 44 3.2 mi away ⇄
York 64 3.3 mi away ⇄
Rufforth 41 3.9 mi away ⇄
Newton-on-Ouse 36 4.3 mi away ⇄
Strensall 54 4.6 mi away ⇄
Osbaldwick 63 5.0 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Skelton (York) a nice place to live?

Skelton (York) has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Skelton (York) is 45/100, placing it among a below-average areas in the UK across nine categories: safety, schools, healthcare, environment, transport, broadband, lifestyle, economic health, and bills.

How safe is Skelton (York)?

Skelton (York) is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 76/100. There were 102 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Skelton (York)?

Among the top-rated schools in Skelton (York) is Skelton Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in Skelton (York) in total.

Skelton (York) in context

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Postcode districts in Skelton (York)

YO30 57 ⇄

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