BD23 1AF is a sought-after residential area located 0.2km from Spring Gardens in Skipton. Administratively it sits within Skipton East & South ward and the Skipton and Ripon constituency.
For serious buyers, BD23 1AF is a well-established suburb with a mixed age range and strong community feel. During the day, mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 49) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 89% 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 38 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. 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 1AF are sourced from Output Area E00140371 (shared with 12 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BD23 1AF House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BD23 1AF.
334
49
£ 41,900 /yr
42%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: BD23 1AF 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.
Area Character
A sought-after, premium postcode. BD23 1AF's low deprivation rank, 89% ownership place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. prices and low crime — this postcode commands a premium for good reason.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BD23 1AF. The average age is 49.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
BD23 1AF has low crime rates — 38 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 Skipton0.6 km
- Bean Loved0.4 km
- Caffe Capo0.6 km
- Caffe Nero0.6 km
- + 42 more
Retailers - Other
10 nearby- Craven Bakery0.6 km
- Farmhouse Fare0.4 km
- Love Brownies Ltd0.4 km
- No 4 News + More0.9 km
- Shahram Sharifi0.7 km
- + 5 more
Pub, NightClub
20 nearby- Alexanders0.4 km
- Moorview Community Social Club0.7 km
- Skipton Golf Club0.9 km
- The Black Horse Hotel0.4 km
- The Devonshire0.5 km
- + 15 more
Takeaway Shop
22 nearby- Bizzie Lizzies0.7 km
- Bizzie Lizzies - High Street Car Park0.3 km
- Chico's0.7 km
- Domino's Pizza0.7 km
- Farmhouse Ice Cream0.7 km
- + 17 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Park Hill Bed And Breakfast0.9 km
- The Bailey Holidays0.1 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Tesco1.0 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Skipton1.1 km
- Cononley5.2 km
- Gargrave6.4 km
Bus Stops
- The Bailey0.1 km
- The Bailey0.1 km
- Council Houses0.1 km
- Regent Drive End0.2 km
- Regent Crescent0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: BD231AF · Data under Open Government Licence