BD23 1AL is a well-regarded residential area located 0.4km from Spring Gardens in Skipton. Administratively it sits within Skipton North & Embsay-with-Eastby ward and the Skipton and Ripon constituency.
This is a well-established rental postcode — a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a large scale education zone — large schools, colleges, and universities, nationally widespread. Residents average 51 years old — this is a settled, predominantly owner-occupied area with a stable, community-minded population. 52% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 73 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban 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 1AL are sourced from Output Area E00140380 (shared with 68 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BD23 1AL House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BD23 1AL.
339
51
£ 41,900 /yr
55%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: BD23 1AL 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.
Area Character
BD23 1AL is a mixed residential postcode — average age 51, 48% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Balanced crime and pricing reflect a genuinely average but liveable neighbourhood.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BD23 1AL. The average age is 50.6. 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. The higher average age combined with lower homeownership rates suggests a mix of lifelong renters and retirees.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around BD23 1AL is moderate at 73 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
Skipton, Water Street Community Primary School
Otley Street Community Nursery School
Ermysted's Grammar School
Skipton Parish Church of England Primary School
Brougham Street Nursery 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
49 nearby- Matrix Superbowl1.0 km
- The Dales Diner0.1 km
- Aagrah Skipton0.4 km
- Bean Loved0.2 km
- Caffe Capo0.4 km
- + 44 more
Retailers - Other
11 nearby- B & M Retail0.8 km
- Craven Bakery0.4 km
- Farmhouse Fare0.1 km
- Love Brownies Ltd0.2 km
- No 4 News + More0.6 km
- + 6 more
Pub, NightClub
20 nearby- Alexanders0.1 km
- Moorview Community Social Club0.9 km
- Skipton Golf Club0.9 km
- The Black Horse Hotel0.1 km
- The Devonshire0.3 km
- + 15 more
Takeaway Shop
22 nearby- Bizzie Lizzies0.4 km
- Bizzie Lizzies - High Street Car Park0.2 km
- Chico's0.6 km
- Domino's Pizza0.4 km
- Farmhouse Ice Cream0.4 km
- + 17 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Park Hill Bed And Breakfast0.7 km
- The Bailey Holidays0.2 km
Supermarkets
2 nearby- WM Morrison Supermarkets Limited0.8 km
- Tesco0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Skipton0.9 km
- Cononley5.1 km
- Gargrave6.1 km
Bus Stops
- Market Place0.1 km
- Market Place0.2 km
- The Bailey0.2 km
- Castle View Terrace0.2 km
- The Bailey0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: BD231AL · Data under Open Government Licence