BD22 0DJ is a safe, established residential area on Freegate, 0.1km from Ickornshaw in Craven. Administratively it sits within Aire Valley ward and the Skipton and Ripon constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a stable, owner-occupied suburb — married couples, UK-born, strong community. The daytime character shifts — includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. With an average age of 46, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 86% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 4 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.
Census 2021 statistics for BD22 0DJ are sourced from Output Area E00140287 (shared with 14 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
FREEGATE, BD22 0DJ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for FREEGATE, BD22 0DJ.
304
46
£ 46,000 /yr
50%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: BD22 0DJ represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.
Area Character
No single demographic signal dominates BD22 0DJ — age 46, 86% ownership, 13% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BD22 0DJ. The average age is 45.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2025-11)
BD22 0DJ has low crime rates — 4 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are anti-social behaviour and burglary. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Cowling Community Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
1 nearby- I & S Bains0.8 km
Pub, NightClub
1 nearby- Hop \& Vine0.9 km
Takeaway Shop
1 nearby- Sam's Pizza1.0 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Cononley4.9 km
- Steeton & Silsden7.4 km
- Skipton8.7 km
Bus Stops
- Black Bull0.1 km
- Black Bull0.1 km
- Nan Scar0.2 km
- Nan Scar0.2 km
- Park Lane Bottom0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: BD220DJ · Data under Open Government Licence