Town Pop. 12,821

Living in Skipton: Liveability Score 60/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Skipton is 60/100, built from 9 categories. Measured against other towns, lifestyle stands out most: 64/100 where the typical UK town scores 21/100. The biggest shortfall against other towns is safety: 70/100 versus a median of 88/100.

No other settlement in the BD20 postcode district scores higher. Skipton leads all 11. It scores 14 points above the BD20 postcode district as a whole, which averages 46/100. On lifestyle specifically, Skipton sits 25 points above the BD20 district figure of 39/100. The same breakdown for the wider area is on the BD20 postcode district.

60
OUT OF 100
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Skipton scores 60 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
70
82.5 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 355 crimes
↓ 17% below national average
Anti-social behaviour 283 crimes
↑ 45% above national average
Shoplifting 85 crimes
↓ 15% below national average
Public order 79 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Criminal damage and arson 72 crimes
↓ 18% below national average
other 184 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 On or near 51 crimes
  2. 2 Nightclub 44 crimes
  3. 3 Supermarket 44 crimes

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

Environment
78
Air Quality NO₂ 5.8 · PM2.5 5.5 · PM10 8.2 µg/m³
78
Green Space 77
Parks Ample 23
Sports Pitches Ample 11
Allotments Ample 4
Golf Courses Adequate 2
Tennis Courts Ample 9
Bowling Greens Ample 4
Playgrounds Ample 19

Services

Schools
60
Top 10 by Ofsted rating · 13 in area · 15 within 4km
12Good1Requires Improvement
  • Bradleys Both Community Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2022
    Good
  • Brooklands SchoolSpecial · inspected 2024
    Good
  • Brougham Street Nursery SchoolNursery · inspected 2024
    Good
  • Craven Pupil Referral ServiceAlternative provision · inspected 2024
    Good
  • Ermysted's Grammar SchoolSecondary · inspected 2022
    Good
  • Greatwood Community Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • Otley Street Community Nursery SchoolNursery · inspected 2024
    Good
  • Skipton Girls' High SchoolSecondary · inspected 2022
    Good
  • Skipton Parish Church of England Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Good
  • Skipton, Water Street Community 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
43
A&E departmentsAiredale General Hospital3.3 mi
Bradford Royal Infirmary12.5 mi
Burnley General Hospital12.5 mi
Hospital waitsBradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust0.2 mi
Routine referral (median)11 wks
Treated within 18 weeks66.2%
A&E seen within 4 hrs82.9%
1 GP surgery in area best 'Outstanding'
GP capacity2,156 patients per GP
4dentists4pharmacies

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
85
Full fibre (FTTP)80.2%
available across North Yorkshire
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
96.7%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
97%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 459 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
70
Employment rate57.4%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed57.4%Unemployed1.9%Retired30%Student3%Other inactive7.7%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial42.6%Skilled & technical33.1%Routine & elementary24.4%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications14.7%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)8.6%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)13%Level 3 (A levels)16.9%Level 4+ (degree & above)38.3%Apprenticeship6.3%Other (incl. vocational)2.2%
Home ownership70.4%
Among the least-deprived 32% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
40
Council tax North Yorkshire · 2026-27
A £1,696
B £1,979
C £2,261
D £2,544
E £3,109
F £3,675
G £4,240
H £5,088
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
38
Skipton 0.3 mi
Cononley 2.9 mi
Gargrave 3.8 mi
J14 M65 10.1 mi
J13 M65 11.2 mi
J13 M65 11.7 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
64
Pubs & Bars Ample 28
Restaurants & Cafes Ample 45
Supermarkets & Convenience Ample 11
Retail Shopping Ample 216
Takeaways Ample 28
Fitness Ample 7

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House Prices

Current median sale prices · last 12 months · England & Wales only

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £235,000 179
Detached £425,000 24
Semi-detached £305,000 49
Terraced £191,500 85
Flat / Maisonette £165,000 21
5-year monthly trend
All Detached Semi Terraced Flat
£154k £295k £440k £580k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (OGL v3.0)

Nearby places

Carleton-in-Craven 44 1.5 mi away ⇄
Embsay 52 1.8 mi away ⇄
Low Bradley 50 2.0 mi away ⇄
Cononley 45 2.8 mi away ⇄
Farnhill 46 3.5 mi away ⇄
Gargrave 36 4.0 mi away ⇄
Cross Hills 50 4.1 mi away ⇄
Silsden 48 4.5 mi away ⇄
Sutton-in-Craven 50 4.7 mi away ⇄
Steeton 49 4.9 mi away ⇄
Cowling 47 5.2 mi away ⇄
Thornton-in-Craven 38 5.4 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Skipton a nice place to live?

Skipton is a decent place to live for many people. Our liveability score for Skipton is 60/100, placing it among an average areas in the UK across nine categories: safety, schools, healthcare, environment, transport, broadband, lifestyle, economic health, and bills.

How safe is Skipton?

Skipton has crime levels below the national average. Our safety score is 70/100. There were 1,058 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Skipton?

Among the top-rated schools in Skipton are Bradleys Both Community Primary School, Brooklands School and Brougham Street Nursery School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 13 rated schools in Skipton in total.

What are house prices like in Skipton?

The current median house price in Skipton is £235,000, around 18% below the England and Wales average. By property type: detached £425,000, semi-detached £305,000, terraced £191,500, flat £165,000. Over the past five years, prices have risen by around 12%. There were 179 sales recorded in the past 12 months.

Skipton in context

See where Skipton ranks among the best places to live in North Yorkshire

Postcode districts in Skipton

BD20 46 ⇄
BD23 52 ⇄

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