Postcode Analysis Craven, Yorkshire and The Humber

GREENACRES, BD23 1BU House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for GREENACRES, BD23 1BU.

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Population

496

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Avg Age

46

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Avg Income

£ 41,900 /yr

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Employed

50%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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9/10
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6/10
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1/10
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8/10
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2/10
paymentsAffluence
7/10
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2/10
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8/10
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4/10
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Area Character

Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, BD23 1BU combines high owner-occupation (76%), strong property values (£350k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. Low crime and mid-career demographics put this at peak family desirability.

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

BD23 1BU is a sought-after residential area on Greenacres, 0.5km from Spring Gardens in Skipton. Administratively it sits within Skipton East & South ward and the Skipton and Ripon constituency.

For serious buyers, BD23 1BU is a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. The daytime character shifts — mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. With an average age of 46, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 76% 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 7 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £350k. 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 1BU are sourced from Output Area E00140369 (shared with 11 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 1BU. The average age is 45.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British96.2%
Asian / British Asian2.4%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed1.4%

Economic Activity

50%Active
FT: 37%
Unemployed: 1%
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Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.

home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 349,000

5 sales · Mean £ 308,193

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

BD23 1BU has low crime rates — 7 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.

Violence and sexual offences8
Anti-social behaviour5
Criminal damage and arson2
Other theft1
Other crime1

school Local Schools

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Otley Street Community Nursery School

Outstanding63 pupils0.9 km
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Skipton Parish Church of England Primary School

Inadequate220 pupils1.1 km
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Brougham Street Nursery School

Good73 pupils1.1 km
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Skipton, Water Street Community Primary School

Good224 pupils1.2 km
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Ermysted's Grammar School

Good840 pupils1.3 km
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St Stephen's Catholic Primary School and Nursery, A Voluntary Academy

Good158 pupils1.4 km
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Christ Church Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School

Requires Improvement146 pupils1.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

2 nearby
  • Farmhouse Fare1.0 km
  • Skipton Food Bank1.0 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

6 nearby
  • Alexanders1.0 km
  • Moorview Community Social Club0.9 km
  • Skipton Golf Club0.9 km
  • Three Links Club0.9 km
  • The Albion Inn1.0 km
  • + 1 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

8 nearby
  • Dales Cottage Cafe0.9 km
  • Pizza Express Ltd1.0 km
  • Skipton Castle Tearooms0.9 km
  • Starbucks Coffee Company0.9 km
  • The Curious Fox1.0 km
  • + 3 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

2 nearby
  • Bizzie Lizzies - High Street Car Park0.9 km
  • Newmarket Fisheries1.0 km
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • The Bailey Holidays0.8 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Skipton1.8 km
  • Cononley5.6 km
  • Gargrave6.8 km

Bus Stops

  • Overdale Park0.0 km
  • Overdale Park0.1 km
  • Greenacres0.1 km
  • Pasture Close0.2 km
  • Regent Crescent0.3 km