Postcode Analysis Craven, Yorkshire and The Humber

RAIKES ROAD, BD23 1AD House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for RAIKES ROAD, BD23 1AD.

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Population

210

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Avg Age

50

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Avg Income

£ 41,900 /yr

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Employed

60%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: BD23 1AD is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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1/10
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1/10
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7/10
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9/10
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4/10
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8/10
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10/10
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4/10
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5/10
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Area Character

Owner-occupied, family-oriented, and settled. BD23 1AD's 50% ownership and 50-year average age put it squarely in the established family zone. Moderate crime is broadly expected in an active family area — street-level variation matters.

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

BD23 1AD is a well-regarded residential area on Raikes Road, 0.3km from Mill Fields in Skipton. Administratively it sits within Skipton North & Embsay-with-Eastby ward and the Skipton and Ripon constituency.

The people who live in BD23 1AD are typical of an area with a high proportion of elderly residents, often in communal housing. Outside of residential hours, large schools, colleges, and universities, nationally widespread. The 50 average age signals a mature family neighbourhood — long-term residents, good local schools, and high levels of owner-occupation.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 56 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £124k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area. The area ranks among the least deprived 20% in England — a strong signal of community wellbeing, good schools, and low crime.

Census 2021 statistics for BD23 1AD are sourced from Output Area E00140388 (shared with 26 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 BD23 1AD. The average age is 49.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British98.1%
Asian / British Asian0.5%
Black / African / Caribbean0.5%
Other / Mixed1.0%

Economic Activity

60%Active
FT: 40%
Unemployed: 2%
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Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood. The higher average age combined with lower homeownership rates suggests a mix of lifelong renters and retirees.

home Property Prices by Type

Flat

£ 120,000

11 sales · Mean £ 118,590

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

Crime around BD23 1AD is moderate at 56 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 offences69
Anti-social behaviour66
Shoplifting35
Public order24
Possession of weapons11

school Local Schools

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Skipton, Water Street Community Primary School

Good224 pupils0.1 km
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Ermysted's Grammar School

Good840 pupils0.2 km
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St Stephen's Catholic Primary School and Nursery, A Voluntary Academy

Good158 pupils0.4 km
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Otley Street Community Nursery School

Outstanding63 pupils0.5 km
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Skipton Girls' High School

Good877 pupils0.6 km
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Brougham Street Nursery School

Good73 pupils0.7 km
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Skipton Parish Church of England Primary School

Inadequate220 pupils0.7 km
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Christ Church Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School

Requires Improvement146 pupils0.7 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Restaurant, Cafe

49 nearby
  • Matrix Superbowl1.0 km
  • The Dales Diner0.2 km
  • Aagrah Skipton0.3 km
  • Bean Loved0.3 km
  • Caffe Capo0.4 km
  • + 44 more
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Retailers - Other

11 nearby
  • B & M Retail0.7 km
  • Craven Bakery0.4 km
  • Farmhouse Fare0.2 km
  • Love Brownies Ltd0.3 km
  • No 4 News + More0.4 km
  • + 6 more
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Pub, NightClub

19 nearby
  • Alexanders0.2 km
  • Skipton Golf Club0.9 km
  • The Black Horse Hotel0.2 km
  • The Devonshire0.4 km
  • The Woolly Sheep Inn0.4 km
  • + 14 more
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Takeaway Shop

22 nearby
  • Bizzie Lizzies0.4 km
  • Bizzie Lizzies - High Street Car Park0.4 km
  • Chico's0.6 km
  • Domino's Pizza0.4 km
  • Farmhouse Ice Cream0.4 km
  • + 17 more
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Tesco0.7 km
  • WM Morrison Supermarkets Limited0.7 km
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

2 nearby
  • The Bailey Holidays0.4 km
  • Park Hill Bed And Breakfast0.5 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Skipton0.7 km
  • Cononley5.2 km
  • Gargrave5.9 km

Bus Stops

  • Castle View Terrace0.0 km
  • Castle View Terrace0.1 km
  • Market Place0.2 km
  • Park Avenue0.2 km
  • Park Avenue0.3 km