LONG MEADOW, BD23 1BH House Prices & Local Information

BD23 1BH is a sought-after residential area on Long Meadow, 0.3km from Spring Gardens in Skipton. Administratively it sits within Skipton East & South ward and the Skipton and Ripon constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in BD23, BD23 1BH offers a well-established suburb with a mixed age range and strong community feel. By day, the area transitions to a traditional countryside character: mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. At 49 years average, the community has a secure, family-first character — valued for its stability, low turnover, and strong local identity. 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 8 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £305k, up 12.8% 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 1BH are sourced from Output Area E00140371 (shared with 12 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.