Town comparison
Addingham vs Skipton
Which is better to live in? 5.5 miles apart — compared on house prices, crime, schools, broadband and more.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, Skipton wins on house prices with a 20% gap. Skipton has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Addingham edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Addingham
£395,257
Skipton
£329,091
Crime Rate
Addingham
119.5
Skipton
47.4
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Addingham
100.0%
Skipton
87.5%
Avg Download Speed
Addingham
365.1
Skipton
327.6
EPC Rating
Addingham
70.3
Skipton
70.1
Median Income
Addingham
£29,805
Skipton
£29,917
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in Yorkshire and the HumberProperty in Addingham commands an average of £395,257, compared with £329,091 in Skipton – a difference of 20%. The most affordable entry point in Addingham is a flat at £179,397, while in Skipton it is a flat at £190,911.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 44% pricier in Addingham (£338,726 vs £235,796).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Addingham prices grew faster — 24% vs 4%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in Yorkshire and the HumberResidents of Skipton experience less crime overall, with a rate of 47.4 per 1,000 versus 119.5 per 1,000 in Addingham. The most common crime category in Addingham is violent-crime, while in Skipton it is violent-crime.
Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)
Both towns share the same top crime category: violent crime.
Schools & Education
Best for schools in Yorkshire and the HumberFamilies may prefer Addingham, where 100% of schools are in the top two inspection bands versus 87.5% in Skipton. There are 1 schools in Addingham and 8 in Skipton.
Addingham School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Skipton School Inspection Breakdown
87.5% of 8 schools (5 primary, 3 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Addingham | Skipton |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 1 | 8 |
| Primary | 1 | 5 |
| Secondary | 0 | 3 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 87.5% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 365.1 Mbps in Addingham and 327.6 Mbps in Skipton. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 91.7% of premises in Addingham and 87.5% in Skipton. Gigabit availability stands at 66.9% in Addingham and 59.9% in Skipton.
Addingham is the faster of the two by 11% on average download speed (365 vs 328 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours Addingham, scoring 70.3 on average (band C) compared to 70.1 (band C) in Skipton. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,370 in Addingham and £1,422 in Skipton. 60.1% of homes in Addingham have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 58.7% in Skipton.
Addingham has more energy-efficient housing — 60.1% reach band C or above, vs 58.7% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £29,916.6 in Skipton and £29,804.9 in Addingham. The median age is 46.2 in Addingham and 47.3 in Skipton. Employment rates stand at 56.4% in Addingham and 56.7% in Skipton. Owner-occupancy is 66.4% in Addingham versus 68.8% in Skipton. Addingham has a population of 3,247 and Skipton has 15,050.
| Indicator | Addingham | Skipton |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,247 | 15,050 |
| Median Age | 46.2 | 47.3 |
| Median Household Income | £29,804.9 | £29,916.6 |
| Employment Rate | 56.4% | 56.7% |
| Owner Occupied | 66.4% | 68.8% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 33.5% | 33.8% |
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