Postcode Analysis Craven, Yorkshire and The Humber

THE BAILEY, BD23 1AP House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for THE BAILEY, BD23 1AP.

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Population

339

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Avg Age

51

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Avg Income

£ 41,900 /yr

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Employed

55%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: BD23 1AP 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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6/10
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8/10
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6/10
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8/10
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10/10
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4/10
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6/10
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Area Character

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. BD23 1AP spans multiple life stages — average age 51, moderate ownership and renting. Young average age (51) and budget pricing suggest early gentrification potential.

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

BD23 1AP is a well-regarded residential area on The Bailey, 0.3km from Spring Gardens in Skipton. Administratively it sits within Skipton North & Embsay-with-Eastby ward and the Skipton and Ripon constituency.

For renters and young professionals, BD23 1AP offers a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. Outside of residential hours, public administration and security with mainly white workforces. The 51 average age signals a mature family neighbourhood — long-term residents, good local schools, and high levels of owner-occupation. 52% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 55 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Prices average £595k. 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 1AP are sourced from Output Area E00140380 (shared with 68 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 1AP. 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

White / British97.0%
Asian / British Asian0.3%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed2.7%

Economic Activity

55%Active
FT: 36%
Unemployed: 1%
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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

£ 540,000

2 sales · Mean £ 540,000

Detached

£ 650,000

1 sales · Mean £ 650,000

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

Crime around BD23 1AP is moderate at 55 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are anti-social behaviour and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Anti-social behaviour77
Violence and sexual offences73
Shoplifting30
Public order23
Criminal damage and arson12

school Local Schools

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Otley Street Community Nursery School

Outstanding63 pupils0.2 km
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Skipton, Water Street Community Primary School

Good224 pupils0.4 km
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Brougham Street Nursery School

Good73 pupils0.5 km
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Skipton Parish Church of England Primary School

Inadequate220 pupils0.5 km
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Ermysted's Grammar School

Good840 pupils0.6 km
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St Stephen's Catholic Primary School and Nursery, A Voluntary Academy

Good158 pupils0.7 km
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Christ Church Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School

Requires Improvement146 pupils0.8 km
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Skipton Girls' High School

Good877 pupils1.0 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

48 nearby
  • The Dales Diner0.2 km
  • Aagrah Skipton0.5 km
  • Bean Loved0.3 km
  • Caffe Capo0.5 km
  • Caffe Nero0.5 km
  • + 43 more
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Retailers - Other

11 nearby
  • B & M Retail1.0 km
  • Craven Bakery0.5 km
  • Farmhouse Fare0.3 km
  • Love Brownies Ltd0.3 km
  • No 4 News + More0.7 km
  • + 6 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

20 nearby
  • Alexanders0.3 km
  • Moorview Community Social Club0.8 km
  • Skipton Golf Club1.0 km
  • The Black Horse Hotel0.3 km
  • The Devonshire0.4 km
  • + 15 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

22 nearby
  • Bizzie Lizzies0.6 km
  • Bizzie Lizzies - High Street Car Park0.2 km
  • Chico's0.6 km
  • Domino's Pizza0.5 km
  • Farmhouse Ice Cream0.5 km
  • + 17 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

2 nearby
  • Park Hill Bed And Breakfast0.8 km
  • The Bailey Holidays0.0 km
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • WM Morrison Supermarkets Limited1.0 km
  • Tesco0.9 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Skipton1.0 km
  • Cononley5.1 km
  • Gargrave6.3 km

Bus Stops

  • The Bailey0.1 km
  • The Bailey0.2 km
  • Council Houses0.2 km
  • Market Place0.3 km
  • Market Place0.3 km