BD23 1AE is a sought-after residential area on Overdale Court, 0.2km from Spring Gardens in Skipton. Administratively it sits within Skipton East & South ward and the Skipton and Ripon constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, BD23 1AE is a neighbourhood with pockets of retirees, often in communal or managed housing. Outside of residential hours, mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. The 63 average age marks this as a deeply established neighbourhood — expect quiet streets, long-term homeowners, and strong community continuity. 71% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. Full-time employment stands at 19% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 28 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £175k, 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 1AE are sourced from Output Area E00140375 (shared with 5 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
OVERDALE COURT, BD23 1AE House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for OVERDALE COURT, BD23 1AE.
170
63
£ 41,900 /yr
27%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
Social renting makes up 71% of tenure in BD23 1AE — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BD23 1AE. The average age is 62.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Peaceful and mature. The demographic data points to a concentration of older adults living across a mix of tenures.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 175,000
1 sales · Mean £ 175,000
Flat
£ 79,000
1 sales · Mean £ 79,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
BD23 1AE has low crime rates — 28 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.
school Local Schools
Otley Street Community Nursery School
Skipton Parish Church of England Primary School
Brougham Street Nursery School
Skipton, Water Street Community Primary School
Ermysted's Grammar School
St Stephen's Catholic Primary School and Nursery, A Voluntary Academy
Christ Church Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
Skipton Girls' High School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
47 nearby- The Dales Diner0.4 km
- Aagrah Skipton0.7 km
- Bean Loved0.4 km
- Caffe Capo0.7 km
- Caffe Nero0.6 km
- + 42 more
Retailers - Other
10 nearby- Craven Bakery0.7 km
- Farmhouse Fare0.4 km
- Love Brownies Ltd0.5 km
- No 4 News + More0.9 km
- Shahram Sharifi0.8 km
- + 5 more
Pub, NightClub
20 nearby- Alexanders0.4 km
- Moorview Community Social Club0.7 km
- Skipton Golf Club1.0 km
- The Black Horse Hotel0.5 km
- The Devonshire0.5 km
- + 15 more
Takeaway Shop
22 nearby- Bizzie Lizzies0.7 km
- Bizzie Lizzies - High Street Car Park0.4 km
- Chico's0.8 km
- Domino's Pizza0.7 km
- Farmhouse Ice Cream0.7 km
- + 17 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Park Hill Bed And Breakfast1.0 km
- The Bailey Holidays0.2 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Skipton1.2 km
- Cononley5.2 km
- Gargrave6.4 km
Bus Stops
- Council Houses0.1 km
- Regent Drive End0.1 km
- The Bailey0.1 km
- Regent Crescent0.1 km
- The Bailey0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: BD231AE · Data under Open Government Licence