Area Analysis Ribble Valley, Yorkshire and The Humber

BD23 House Prices, Crime & Local Stats

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for the BD23 postcode area.

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Population

29,957

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Avg Age

48

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Avg Income

£ 41,140 /yr

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Employed

48%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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8/10
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3/10
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5/10
workEmployment
8/10
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2/10
paymentsAffluence
5/10
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6/10
homeHome Ownership
6/10
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5/10
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Area Character

BD23 is an established family neighbourhood — 69% owner-occupation and an average age of 48 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £297k. Property prices are trending up 10.1% year-on-year.

home £297,726 median price
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

BD23 is a postcode district in Ribble Valley, Yorkshire and The Humber, covering 1395 active and 391 retired postcodes.

The largest share of BD23 (15%) is characterised by a working countryside area — farms, fields and close-knit local communities, alongside a rural commuter area popular with professional households (12%). This mix of 8 distinct neighbourhood types makes BD23 one of the more varied districts in the region.

Property: Average house prices in BD23 are around £297k, up 10.1% year-on-year. Safety: Crime runs above average across BD23 at 167 per 1,000 residents — driven partly by commercial activity and transport hubs. Individual street-level data is available by selecting a specific postcode below. The district has a mature, established population with an average age of 48 — predominantly owner-occupied, quiet, and low-turnover.

Select any postcode below to explore street-level crime, nearby schools, sold house prices, and census data — or view the full BD23 demographics profile for district-wide census breakdowns.

mapGeographic Location

Demographic Deep-Dive

Census-aligned analysis of population structure and socioeconomic drivers.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British95.7%
Asian / British Asian2.6%
Black / African / Caribbean0.2%
Other / Mixed1.5%

Economic Activity

48%Active
FT: 32%
Unemployed: 1%

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)

Recent reported incidents and common crime categories.

Violence and sexual offences1787
Anti-social behaviour1130
Other theft375
Public order352
Criminal damage and arson351

school Local Schools

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Wellington Primary School

Good478 pupils
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Fagley Primary School

Outstanding286 pupils
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St Luke's CofE Primary School

Good207 pupils
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Brougham Street Nursery School

Good73 pupils
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Otley Street Community Nursery School

Outstanding63 pupils
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Hellifield Community Primary School

Good54 pupils
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Kettlewell Primary School

Good22 pupils
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Skipton, Water Street Community Primary School

Good224 pupils

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

21 nearby
  • Cleveliot House
  • The Red Lion Hotel, Burnsall
  • Amelia's Kitchen
  • Ashfield House
  • Belk's Bed And Breakfast & Zarina's Tearoom
  • + 16 more
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Retailers - Other

24 nearby
  • Spar
  • B & M Retail
  • Bolton Abbey Estate Caravan And Motorhome Club Site
  • Carleton Village Store
  • H's Hooked On Meat Ltd
  • + 19 more
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Pub, NightClub

55 nearby
  • Buck Inn
  • Styles Bar
  • Tempest Arms
  • The Albion Inn
  • The Angel At Hetton
  • + 50 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

105 nearby
  • Aagrah Skipton
  • &then Tasting Deli
  • Abbey Tea Rooms
  • Abbots Harbour
  • AJ Cafe - Bistro
  • + 100 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

31 nearby
  • Balsamini's Pizzeria
  • Bizzie Lizzies
  • Bizzie Lizzies - High Street Car Park
  • Carters
  • Catgill Campsite Ltd
  • + 26 more
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Supermarkets

3 nearby
  • Co-Operative, Gargrave
  • Tesco
  • WM Morrison Supermarkets Limited