Brierfield vs Skipton
Which is better to live in? Distance: 12.7 miles apart.
The verdict
Property in Brierfield is about 50% cheaper on average. Skipton has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Brierfield edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Brierfield
£163,344
Skipton
£329,091
Crime Rate
Brierfield
82.3
Skipton
47.4
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Brierfield
100.0%
Skipton
87.5%
Avg Download Speed
Brierfield
445.5
Skipton
327.6
EPC Rating
Brierfield
69.2
Skipton
70.1
Median Income
Brierfield
£29,992
Skipton
£29,917
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in North WestBuyers will find Brierfield more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £163,344 versus £329,091 in Skipton. The most affordable entry point in Brierfield is a terraced at £104,078, while in Skipton it is a flat at £190,911.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 56% pricier in Skipton (£235,796 vs £104,078).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Brierfield prices grew faster — 77% vs 4%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in North WestWith 47.4 offences per 1,000 people, Skipton is the safer of the two – 74% lower than Brierfield's 82.3 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Brierfield 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 North WestSchool quality favours Brierfield: 100% of its schools are in the top two inspection bands, compared with 87.5% in Skipton.
Brierfield School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 4 schools (3 primary, 1 secondary) 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 | Brierfield | Skipton |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 4 | 8 |
| Primary | 3 | 5 |
| Secondary | 1 | 3 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 87.5% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Internet users in Brierfield enjoy 445.5 Mbps on average, while Skipton lags behind at 327.6 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 96.4% of premises in Brierfield and 87.5% in Skipton. Gigabit availability stands at 87.4% in Brierfield and 59.9% in Skipton.
Brierfield is the faster of the two by 36% on average download speed (446 vs 328 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
The average EPC rating in Skipton is band C (score 70.1), ahead of Brierfield's band C (score 69.2). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,386 in Brierfield and £1,422 in Skipton. 55.6% of homes in Brierfield have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 58.7% in Skipton.
Skipton has more energy-efficient housing — 58.7% reach band C or above, vs 55.6% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Brierfield has a population of 10,723 while Skipton has 15,050. Median household income is £29,992 in Brierfield and £29,916.6 in Skipton. The median age is 44.5 in Brierfield and 47.3 in Skipton. Employment rates stand at 55.9% in Brierfield and 56.7% in Skipton.
| Indicator | Brierfield | Skipton |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 10,723 | 15,050 |
| Median Age | 44.5 | 47.3 |
| Median Household Income | £29,992 | £29,916.6 |
| Employment Rate | 55.9% | 56.7% |
| Owner Occupied | 70.2% | 68.8% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 32.5% | 33.8% |
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