Area Info for Settle (North Yorkshire)

Overview of Settle, North Yorkshire

Settle is a historic market town located in the Craven district of North Yorkshire, England. It is situated within the Yorkshire Dales National Park, renowned for its picturesque landscapes and natural beauty. The town has a rich history dating back to medieval times and is known for its well-preserved architecture and vibrant community.

History and Heritage

Settle has a long-standing history as a market town, with records dating back to the 13th century. The town's name is believed to derive from Old English, meaning "settlement on the hill." It has historically been a centre for wool and textile industries. Notable historical sites include the 14th-century St. Alkelda's Church and the Settle-Carlisle Railway, which played a significant role in the town's development.

Transport

The town is well-connected by rail, with the Settle-Carlisle Railway providing scenic train journeys through the Yorkshire Dales. The railway line is famous for its viaducts and tunnels, attracting tourists and railway enthusiasts. Road access is via the A65 trunk road, linking Settle to larger cities such as Leeds and Kendal.

Tourist Attractions and Activities

Settle serves as a gateway for exploring the Yorkshire Dales, offering access to walking, hiking, and cycling routes. The town itself features traditional market squares, local shops, pubs, and cafes. Key attractions include the Settle Carlisle Railway, the nearby Malham Cove, and the limestone formations of the Yorkshire Dales. The town also hosts annual events and markets that celebrate local culture and heritage.

Local Economy and Community

The local economy is primarily driven by tourism, agriculture, and small businesses. The community is active, with various clubs, societies, and events that foster a strong sense of local identity. Settle maintains its charm as a traditional market town while embracing modern amenities.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                   
Education
School
Settle Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School0.00 miles
Bond Lane, Settle, North Yorkshire, BD24 9BW
Settle College0.35 miles
Giggleswick, Settle, North Yorkshire, BD24 0AU
Giggleswick School0.49 miles
Giggleswick, Settle, North Yorkshire, BD24 0DE
Giggleswick Primary School0.50 miles
Church Street, Giggleswick, Settle, North Yorkshire, BD24 0BJ
Rathmell Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School2.41 miles
Hesley Lane, Rathmell, Settle, North Yorkshire, BD24 0LA
Long Preston Endowed Voluntary Aided Primary School3.45 miles
Long Preston, Skipton, North Yorkshire, BD23 4PN
Austwick Church of England VA Primary School4.34 miles
Austwick, Lancaster, Lancashire, LA2 8BN
Hellifield Community Primary School4.80 miles
Kendal Road, Hellifield, Skipton, North Yorkshire, BD23 4HA
Kirkby in Malhamdale United Voluntary Aided Primary School5.19 miles
Kirkby Malham, Skipton, North Yorkshire, BD23 4BY
Horton-in-Ribblesdale Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School5.36 miles
Brackenbottom Lane, Horton-in-Ribblesdale, Settle, North Yorkshire, BD24 0EX
Clapham Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School5.64 miles
The Green, Lancaster, Lancashire, LA2 8EJ
Bolton by Bowland Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School9.01 miles
Gisburn Road, Bolton-by-Bowland, Clitheroe, Lancashire, BB7 4NP
Gargrave Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School9.10 miles
Neville Road, Gargrave, Skipton, North Yorkshire, BD23 3RE
Gisburn Primary School9.25 miles
Burnley Road, Gisburn, Clitheroe, Lancashire, BB7 4ET
Ingleton Primary School9.44 miles
Low Demesne, Ingleton, Carnforth, Lancashire, LA6 3DY
Slaidburn Brennands Endowed Primary School9.62 miles
Church Street, Slaidburn, Clitheroe, Lancashire, BB7 3ER
Health
Clinic
Gisburn Lodge8.63 miles
Gisburn Park Estate, Gisburn, Clitheroe, Lancashire, BB7 4HX
Lancashire Bowel Screening Service -Clitheroe Hospital13.08 miles
Clitheroe Hospital, Chatburn Road, Clitheroe, Lancashire, BB7 4JX
Clitheroe Gp Ooh13.08 miles
Outpatients Department, Clitheroe Hospital, Chatburn Road, Clitheroe, Lancashire, BB7 4JX
Dyneley House Surgery13.12 miles
Newmarket Street, Skipton,, BD23 2HZ
Specsavers Hearcare - Lancashire - Clithroe14.14 miles
Clitheroe Library, Church Street, Clitheroe, Lancashire, BB7 2DG
Clitheroe Health Centre14.15 miles
Railway View Road, Clitheroe, Lancashire, BB7 2JG
Colne Health Centre15.25 miles
Market Street, Colne, Lancashire, BB8 0LJ
Elms Horsfield Medical Centre15.25 miles
Colne Health Centre, Market Street, Colne, Lancashire, BB8 0LJ
Barrowford Clinic15.38 miles
5 Cromwell Terrace, Barrowford, Nelson, Lancashire, BB9 8PT
Yarnspinners Primary Health Care Centre16.07 miles
Yarnspinners Primary Health Care Centre, Carr Road, Nelson, Lancashire, BB9 7SR
Elms Pendle Valley Mill Medical Practice16.07 miles
Yarnspinners Prim Health Care Cent, Yarnspinners Wharf, Carr Road, Nelson, Lancashire, BB9 7SR
Pendle Gp Out Of Hours16.17 miles
Nelson Community Hospital, Leeds Road, Nelson, Lancashire, BB9 9SZ
Sk Health Ltd (The Printworks)16.51 miles
Suite 5-6, The Printworks, Hey Road, Ribble Valley Enterprise Park, Clitheroe, Lancashire, BB7 9WB
Specsavers Hearcare - Lancashire - Nelson16.53 miles
8 Marsden Mall, Pendle Rise Shopping Centre, Nelson, Lancashire, BB9 9LS
Elms Brierfield Medical Practice16.93 miles
Brierfield Health Centre, Arthur Street, Brierfield, Nelson, Lancashire, BB9 5SN
Burnley Gp Urgent Care Centre17.92 miles
Gp Urgent Care, Casterton Avenue, Burnley, Lancashire, BB10 2PQ
GP
Townhead Surgeries - Settle0.25 miles
Townhead Surgeries, Townhead, Settle, West Yorkshire, BD24 9JA
Townhead Surgeries - Hellifield Surgery4.96 miles
Hellifield Surgery, The Old Co-Op Hall, Main Road, Hellifield, BD23 4JY
Fisher Medical Centre (Branch Surgery)9.08 miles
Gargrave Surgery, Higherlands Close, Gargrave, BD23 3RF
Slaidburn Country Practice9.57 miles
The Health Centre, Townend, Slaidburn, Clitheroe, BB7 3EP
Ingleton Surgery9.58 miles
High Street, Ingleton, Carnforth, Lancashire, LA6 3AB
Bentham Surgery10.00 miles
Grasmere Drive, High Bentham, Lancaster, Lancashire, LA2 7JP
Barnoldswick Medical Centre11.22 miles
The New Surgery, Park Road, Barnoldswick, Lancashire, BB18 5BG
Grassington Medical Practice 11.39 miles
Grassington Medical Ctr., 9 Station Road, Grassington, Grassington, BD23 5LS
Dr I D Sangster & Partners11.86 miles
The Surgery, Edward Street, Earby Barnoldswick, Lancashire, BB18 6QT
Fisher Medical Centre12.82 miles
Fisher Medical Centre, Millfields, Coach Street, Skipton, North Yorkshire, BD23 1EU
Dyneley House Surgery13.12 miles
Newmarket Street, Skipton, N Yorkshire, BD23 2HZ
Pendleside Medical Practice14.15 miles
Pendleside Medical Practice, Railway View Road, Clitheroe, Lancashire, BB7 2JG
The Castle Medical Group14.15 miles
The Castle Medical Group, Railway View Road, Clitheroe, Lancashire, BB7 2JG
Dr P J I Hall & Partners14.70 miles
West View Surgery, Lancaster Road, Hornby, Lancaster, LA2 8JS
Horsfield P M S15.17 miles
Colne Health Centre, Craddock Road, Colne, Lancashire, BB8 0JZ
Barrowford Surgery15.32 miles
Barrowford Surgery, Ridgeway, Barrowford, Nelson Lancashire, BB9 8QP
Hospital
Castleberg Hospital0.48 miles
Raines Road, Giggleswick, Settle, North Yorkshire, BD24 0BN
BMI Gisburne Park Hospital8.63 miles
Gisburn Park Estate, Park Road, Clitheroe, Lancashire, BB7 4HX
Clitheroe Community Hospital13.08 miles
Chatburn Road,, BB7 4JX
Skipton General Hospital13.15 miles
Keighley Road, Skipton, North Yorkshire, BD23 2RJ
Pendle Community Hospital16.17 miles
Leeds Road, Leeds Rd, Nelson, Lancashire, BB9 9SZ
Calderstones Hospital17.45 miles
Mitton Road, Whalley, Clitheroe, Lancashire, BB7 9PE
Airedale General Hospital17.45 miles
Skipton Road, Steeton, Keighley, West Yorkshire, BD20 6TD
Airedale Centre for Mental Health17.45 miles
Airedale General Hospital,, BD20 6TD
Priory Hospital Keighley17.84 miles
2 Burley Court, Steeton, Keighley, West Yorkshire, BD20 6TU
Burnley General Hospital17.92 miles
Burnley General Hospital, Casterton Avenue, Burnley, BB10 2PQ
Ridge Lea Hospital20.29 miles
Quernmore Road, Lancaster, Lancashire, LA1 3JT
BMI The Lancaster Hospital20.93 miles
Meadowside, Lancaster, Lancashire, LA1 3RH
Longridge Community Hospital21.02 miles
St. Wilfrids Terrace, Longridge, Preston, Lancashire, PR3 3WQ
Royal Lancaster Infirmary21.09 miles
Ashton Road, Lancaster, Lancashire, LA1 4RP
Accrington Victoria Hospital21.58 miles
Hayward Road,, BB5 6AS
Queen Victoria Hospital23.26 miles
Thornton Road, Morecambe, Lancashire, LA4 5QG
Pharmacy
Your Local Boots Pharmacy0.15 miles
Market Place, Settle, North Yorkshire, BD24 9ED
Naylors Ltd9.21 miles
36 High Street, Gargrave, Skipton, North Yorkshire, BD23 3RB
Ingleton Pharmacy9.65 miles
Bank View, 37 Main Street, Ingleton, Carnforth, Lancashire, LA6 3EH
The Co-Operative Pharmacy9.95 miles
Stafford House, Main Street, Bentham, LA2 7HL
The Co-Operative Pharmacy11.18 miles
26-30 Rainhall Road, Barnoldswick, Colne, BB18 5DR
Whitworth Chemists Ltd11.18 miles
21 Rainhall Road, Barnoldswick, Colne, BB18 5DR
Boots11.39 miles
9 Station Road, Grassington, Skipton, North Yorkshire, BD23 5LS
Whitworth Chemists Ltd11.85 miles
39 Victoria Road, Earby, Colne, BB8 6UN
Boots12.90 miles
Millfields Healthcentre, Coach Street, Skipton, BD23 1LQ
Carleton In Craven Pharmacy12.92 miles
Old Cobblers Cottage, West Road, Carleton, Skipton, BD23 3DT
Tesco Stores Limited12.99 miles
Tesco Pharmacy, Craven Street, Skipton, Yorkshire(North Riding), BD23 2AG
Lloydspharmacy13.03 miles
93 Caroline Square, Skipton, BD23 1DA
Lloydspharmacy13.12 miles
36 Newmarket Street, Skipton, BD23 2JB
The Clitheroe Pharmacy14.19 miles
Unit 2, 32 King Street, Clitheroe, Lancashire, BB7 2EP
Lloydspharmacy14.20 miles
7 - 9 King Street, Clitheroe, Lancashire, BB7 2EU
Peter Buckley Ltd14.20 miles
34 King Street, Clitheroe,, BB7 2EU
Leisure
Park
CLEATOP PARK1.49 miles
LANGCLIFFE & ATTERMIRE1.64 miles
MALHAM TARN5.01 miles
NEW HOUSE FARM, MALHAM7.13 miles
SCOSKA WOOD8.27 miles
INGLEBOROUGH8.59 miles
GISBURNE PARK (Grade II Listed)8.79 miles
GLEDSTONE HALL (Grade II Listed)8.82 miles
LING GILL9.38 miles
YORKSHIRE DALES10.62 miles
BROUGHTON HALL (Grade II Listed)11.19 miles
FOREST OF BOWLAND11.44 miles
CROSS HILL QUARRY13.33 miles
PENNINE WAY13.57 miles
SALTHILL QUARRY13.64 miles
CLITHEROE CASTLE (Grade II Listed)14.41 miles
Shop
Groceries
Booths Settle0.07 miles
Kirkgate, Settle, North Yorkshire, BD24 9BP
Settle Convenience Store0.15 miles
1 Duke Street, Settle North Yorkshire BD24 9DU
Co-op Settle0.20 miles
Petrol Whitefriars, BD24 9JD
Co-op Settle0.20 miles
Settle Market Sq, BD24 9EF
Co-op Skipton9.23 miles
Gargrave, BD23 3RA
Co-op Carnforth9.64 miles
Ingleton, LA6 3EH
Co-op Carnforth9.64 miles
Petrol Three Peaks, LA6 3DL
Co-op Lancaster9.90 miles
High Bentham, LA2 7HE
SPAR Bentham10.02 miles
Main Street, Lancashire, LA2 7HJ
Singhs Convenience Store10.85 miles
51-53 Gisburn Road, Barnoldswick, Lancashire BB18 5HB
Co-op Barnoldswick11.17 miles
Barnoldswick, BB18 6AB
SPAR Kelbrook Road11.45 miles
Spar Kelbrook Road Service Station, Kelbrook Road, Lancashire, BB18 5BX
SPAR Grassington11.48 miles
Jalal A Jalal T/a Mercuras Ltd, 5 Main Street, North Yorkshire, BD23 5AD
Co-op Barnoldswick11.87 miles
Earby, BB18 6UN
Londis Chatburn Post Office & Store12.47 miles
1-3 Bridge Road, Chatburn, BB7 4AW
SPAR Chatburn12.47 miles
1-3 Bridge Rd, Chatburn, BB7 4AW
Transport
Airport
Leeds Bradford International Airport28.73 miles
Manchester Airport Terminal 248.41 miles
Manchester Airport Terminal 148.71 miles
Manchester Airport48.82 miles
Manchester Airport Terminal 348.86 miles
Bus Stop
Settle Station (E)0.03 miles
Settle Station (W)0.04 miles
Settle Rail Station ()0.06 miles
Settle Rail Station ()0.06 miles
Market Place (E)0.15 miles
The Chapel (NE)0.15 miles
The Chapel (SW)0.16 miles
Market Place (S)0.16 miles
Penyghent View (NW)0.26 miles
Falcon Hotel (N)0.27 miles
Bridge End (SE)0.27 miles
Falcon Hotel (S)0.29 miles
Kendalmans (S)0.33 miles
Bankwell Road (N)0.34 miles
School (W)0.37 miles
School (E)0.38 miles
Ferry Port
Heysham Ferry Terminal25.73 miles
Knott End-On-Sea Ferry Landing30.64 miles
Fell Foot Country Park Ferry Landing30.76 miles
Lakeside Windermere Ferry Landing30.90 miles
Fleetwood for Knott End Ferry Landing31.00 miles
Bowness Ferry Nab Ferry Landing32.90 miles
Bowness on Windermere Ferry Terminal33.03 miles
Far Sawrey Windermere Ferry Terminal33.10 miles
Brockhole Ferry Landing35.39 miles
Piel Island Ferry Landing36.15 miles
Roa Island Ferry Landing36.22 miles
Railway Station
Settle Rail Station0.06 miles
Giggleswick Rail Station0.99 miles
Long Preston Rail Station3.66 miles
Hellifield Rail Station4.48 miles
Horton-in-Ribblesdale Rail Station5.71 miles
Clapham (N Yorks) Rail Station5.86 miles
Gargrave Rail Station9.43 miles
Bentham Rail Station9.88 miles
Ribblehead Rail Station10.08 miles
Skipton Rail Station12.80 miles
Wennington Rail Station13.02 miles
Clitheroe Rail Station14.20 miles
Cononley Rail Station15.06 miles
Dent Rail Station15.20 miles
Colne Rail Station15.26 miles
Nelson Rail Station16.31 miles
Crime
Flood Data
Flood Risk Per Year (BD24 9B*)
Number of Properties in Catchment283
Very Low Risk (<0.1% chance of flooding)0
Low Risk (0.1% < 1% chance of flooding)0
Medium Risk (1% < 3.3% chance of flooding)0
High Risk (>3.3%)0
Property Sales
7, LORDS CLOSE
GIGGLESWICK
SETTLE
NORTH YORKSHIRE
BD24 0EG		£505,000
2025-08-15
detached
freehold
6, HUNTERS VIEW
GIGGLESWICK
SETTLE
NORTH YORKSHIRE
BD24 0FF		£132,500
2025-07-04
terraced
leasehold
GILDERSLEETS COTTAGES (1), GILDERSLEETS
GIGGLESWICK
SETTLE
NORTH YORKSHIRE
BD24 0AH		£235,000
2025-04-30
otherPropertyType
freehold
5, RUNLEY MILL

SETTLE
NORTH YORKSHIRE
BD24 9LF		£476,000
2025-01-24
detached
freehold
21, LORDS CLOSE
GIGGLESWICK
SETTLE
NORTH YORKSHIRE
BD24 0EG		£424,500
2024-12-12
semidetached
freehold
15, LORDS CLOSE
GIGGLESWICK
SETTLE
NORTH YORKSHIRE
BD24 0EG		£90,000
2024-11-28
semidetached
freehold
5, BRACKENBER CLOSE
GIGGLESWICK
SETTLE
NORTH YORKSHIRE
BD24 0AR		£389,950
2024-07-01
semidetached
freehold
THE MOORINGS, FOUR LANE ENDS
GIGGLESWICK
SETTLE
NORTH YORKSHIRE
BD24 0AE		£420,000
2024-04-09
detached
freehold
Sold 2020-04-01   £280,000
1, BANKWELL ROAD
GIGGLESWICK
SETTLE
NORTH YORKSHIRE
BD24 0AN		£275,000
2023-12-07
terraced
freehold
Sold 2023-02-08   £255,000
Sold 2021-11-25   £275,000
RAINES COURT (11), RAINES ROAD
GIGGLESWICK
SETTLE
NORTH YORKSHIRE
BD24 0BY		£295,000
2023-11-02
flatmaisonette
leasehold
12 HUNTERS VIEW, FOUR LANE ENDS
GIGGLESWICK
SETTLE
NORTH YORKSHIRE
BD24 0FF		£600,000
2023-10-19
detached
freehold
RAINES COURT (20), RAINES ROAD
GIGGLESWICK
SETTLE
NORTH YORKSHIRE
BD24 0BY		£200,000
2023-10-02
flatmaisonette
leasehold
3, LORDS CLOSE
GIGGLESWICK
SETTLE
NORTH YORKSHIRE
BD24 0EG		£450,000
2023-09-27
detached
freehold
Sold 2020-12-16   £399,500
1, SOUTHEND
GIGGLESWICK
SETTLE
NORTH YORKSHIRE
BD24 0BW		£370,000
2023-09-04
semidetached
freehold
Sold 2020-12-14   £237,500
THE CRAVEN ARMS
GIGGLESWICK
SETTLE
NORTH YORKSHIRE
BD24 0EA		£690,000
2023-04-17
otherPropertyType
freehold
THE CRAVEN ARMS, BRACKENBER LANE
GIGGLESWICK
SETTLE
NORTH YORKSHIRE
BD24 0EB		£690,000
2023-04-17
otherPropertyType
freehold
6, RAINES GARTH
GIGGLESWICK
SETTLE
NORTH YORKSHIRE
BD24 0EQ		£310,000
2023-03-10
semidetached
freehold
1, BANKWELL CLOSE
GIGGLESWICK
SETTLE
NORTH YORKSHIRE
BD24 0BX		£324,100
2023-03-08
semidetached
freehold
RAINES COURT (9), RAINES ROAD
GIGGLESWICK
SETTLE
NORTH YORKSHIRE
BD24 0BY		£145,000
2023-02-13
flatmaisonette
leasehold
22, LORDS CLOSE
GIGGLESWICK
SETTLE
NORTH YORKSHIRE
BD24 0EG		£435,000
2022-12-02
detached
freehold
RAINES COURT (15), RAINES ROAD
GIGGLESWICK
SETTLE
NORTH YORKSHIRE
BD24 0BY		£495,000
2022-12-02
terraced
leasehold
3, RUNLEY MILL

SETTLE
NORTH YORKSHIRE
BD24 9LF		£210,000
2022-10-27
terraced
freehold
Sold 2021-09-29   £210,000
SANDHOLME BARN, BANKWELL ROAD
GIGGLESWICK
SETTLE
NORTH YORKSHIRE
BD24 0AN		£590,000
2022-07-29
detached
freehold
WINDRUSH, FOUR LANE ENDS
GIGGLESWICK
SETTLE
NORTH YORKSHIRE
BD24 0AE		£550,000
2022-05-27
detached
freehold
Sold 2020-10-02   £425,000
5, RAINES ROAD
GIGGLESWICK
SETTLE
NORTH YORKSHIRE
BD24 0AQ		£340,000
2022-05-26
semidetached
freehold
10, LORDS CLOSE
GIGGLESWICK
SETTLE
NORTH YORKSHIRE
BD24 0EG		£350,000
2022-04-29
detached
freehold
8, BANKWELL ROAD
GIGGLESWICK
SETTLE
NORTH YORKSHIRE
BD24 0AN		£250,000
2022-04-14
terraced
freehold
THE MALLARDS, RAINES ROAD
GIGGLESWICK
SETTLE
NORTH YORKSHIRE
BD24 0AQ		£500,000
2022-01-28
detached
freehold
BRACKENBER BUNGALOW, FOUR LANE ENDS
GIGGLESWICK
SETTLE
NORTH YORKSHIRE
BD24 0AG		£580,000
2021-09-23
detached
freehold
2, LORDS CLOSE
GIGGLESWICK
SETTLE
NORTH YORKSHIRE
BD24 0EG		£475,000
2021-08-31
detached
freehold
5, BANKWELL CLOSE
GIGGLESWICK
SETTLE
NORTH YORKSHIRE
BD24 0BX		£345,000
2021-06-18
detached
freehold
9, RAINES GARTH
GIGGLESWICK
SETTLE
NORTH YORKSHIRE
BD24 0EQ		£265,000
2021-06-15
terraced
freehold
RAINES PADDOCK (1), RAINES ROAD
GIGGLESWICK
SETTLE
NORTH YORKSHIRE
BD24 0FD		£328,000
2021-03-31
terraced
freehold
OTTOWA, FOUR LANE ENDS
GIGGLESWICK
SETTLE
NORTH YORKSHIRE
BD24 0AE		£392,000
2020-12-14
semidetached
freehold
36, LORDS CLOSE
GIGGLESWICK
SETTLE
NORTH YORKSHIRE
BD24 0EG		£260,000
2020-11-09
terraced
freehold
10, RAINES GARTH
GIGGLESWICK
SETTLE
NORTH YORKSHIRE
BD24 0EQ		£251,500
2020-06-24
terraced
freehold
Sold 2019-08-23   £240,000
4, RAINES ROAD
GIGGLESWICK
SETTLE
NORTH YORKSHIRE
BD24 0AQ		£245,000
2020-03-09
semidetached
freehold
RAINES COURT (10), RAINES ROAD
GIGGLESWICK
SETTLE
NORTH YORKSHIRE
BD24 0BY		£120,000
2019-10-31
flatmaisonette
leasehold
28, LORDS CLOSE
GIGGLESWICK
SETTLE
NORTH YORKSHIRE
BD24 0EG		£300,000
2019-10-28
terraced
freehold
2, BANKWELL CLOSE
GIGGLESWICK
SETTLE
NORTH YORKSHIRE
BD24 0BX		£309,000
2019-08-19
terraced
freehold
12, LORDS CLOSE
GIGGLESWICK
SETTLE
NORTH YORKSHIRE
BD24 0EG		£320,000
2019-07-12
semidetached
freehold
2, GILDERSLEETS
GIGGLESWICK
SETTLE
NORTH YORKSHIRE
BD24 0AH		£175,000
2019-06-17
terraced
freehold
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