BD23 1AY is a sought-after residential area on Regent Drive, 0.3km from Spring Gardens in Skipton. Administratively it sits within Skipton East & South ward and the Skipton and Ripon constituency.
For serious buyers, BD23 1AY is a well-established suburb with a mixed age range and strong community feel. The daytime character shifts — mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. The 42 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 92% 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 13 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £369k, down 35.1% year-on-year. 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 1AY are sourced from Output Area E00140372 (shared with 4 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
REGENT DRIVE, BD23 1AY House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for REGENT DRIVE, BD23 1AY.
340
42
£ 41,900 /yr
48%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: BD23 1AY 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
Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, BD23 1AY combines high owner-occupation (92%), strong property values (£369k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. Low crime and mid-career demographics put this at peak family desirability. Property prices are trending down 35.1% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BD23 1AY. The average age is 41.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: A settled, mid-life demographic of homeowners. The population consists largely of established adults and families who own their properties.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 320,000
23 sales · Mean £ 322,711
Terraced
£ 270,000
1 sales · Mean £ 270,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
BD23 1AY has low crime rates — 13 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
Greatwood Community Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
45 nearby- The Dales Diner0.7 km
- Aagrah Skipton0.9 km
- Bean Loved0.7 km
- Caffe Capo0.9 km
- Caffe Nero0.8 km
- + 40 more
Retailers - Other
9 nearby- Craven Bakery0.9 km
- Farmhouse Fare0.7 km
- Love Brownies Ltd0.7 km
- Shahram Sharifi1.0 km
- Skipton Food Bank0.6 km
- + 4 more
Pub, NightClub
17 nearby- Alexanders0.7 km
- Moorview Community Social Club0.6 km
- The Black Horse Hotel0.7 km
- The Devonshire0.8 km
- The Woolly Sheep Inn0.9 km
- + 12 more
Takeaway Shop
21 nearby- Bizzie Lizzies1.0 km
- Bizzie Lizzies - High Street Car Park0.6 km
- Chico's1.0 km
- Domino's Pizza1.0 km
- Farmhouse Ice Cream0.9 km
- + 16 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- The Bailey Holidays0.4 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Skipton1.4 km
- Cononley5.2 km
- Gargrave6.7 km
Bus Stops
- Regent Drive End0.1 km
- Regent Drive0.1 km
- Regent Crescent0.2 km
- Regent Crescent0.2 km
- Kingsway0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: BD231AY · Data under Open Government Licence