Postcode Analysis Craven, Yorkshire and The Humber

FOLD LANE, BD22 0BQ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for FOLD LANE, BD22 0BQ.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-02 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

364

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Avg Age

46

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Avg Income

£ 46,000 /yr

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Employed

54%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: BD22 0BQ is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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9/10
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7/10
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1/10
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9/10
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1/10
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8/10
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1/10
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10/10
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9/10
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Area Character

A sought-after, premium postcode. BD22 0BQ's low deprivation rank, 91% ownership, and £522k median price place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. Low crime and mid-career demographics put this at peak family desirability.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

BD22 0BQ is a safe, established residential area on Fold Lane, 0.4km from New Road Side in Craven. Administratively it sits within Aire Valley ward and the Skipton and Ripon constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in BD22, BD22 0BQ offers a spacious suburb popular with older working households approaching retirement. Outside of residential hours, includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. The 46 average age signals a mature family neighbourhood — long-term residents, good local schools, and high levels of owner-occupation. 91% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 15 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £522k.

Census 2021 statistics for BD22 0BQ are sourced from Output Area E00140285 (shared with 30 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BD22 0BQ. The average age is 46.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British98.9%
Asian / British Asian0.3%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed0.8%

Economic Activity

54%Active
FT: 38%
Unemployed: 1%
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Area Vibe: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.

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home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 522,000

1 sales · Mean £ 522,000

Detached

£ 319,000

2 sales · Mean £ 319,000

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

BD22 0BQ has low crime rates — 15 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences13
Anti-social behaviour5
Other theft2
Vehicle crime2
Burglary1

school Local Schools

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Cowling Community Primary School

Good142 pupils0.8 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

1 nearby
  • I & S Bains0.4 km
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Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • The Bay Horse Inn0.5 km
  • Hop \& Vine0.3 km
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Takeaway Shop

2 nearby
  • Cowling Chippy0.6 km
  • Sam's Pizza0.3 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

1 nearby
  • High Adventure Oec0.7 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Cononley4.4 km
  • Steeton & Silsden6.4 km
  • Skipton8.6 km

Bus Stops

  • Gibb Street0.3 km
  • Royd Mill0.4 km
  • Acre Meadow0.4 km
  • Acre Meadow0.4 km