BD23 1DF is a mixed residential area on Brewery Lane, 0.2km from Mill Fields in Skipton. Administratively it sits within Skipton West & West Craven ward and the Skipton and Ripon constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a dynamic young family area with frequent movers and a mix of backgrounds. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a market squares zone — traditional retail areas with professional services and self-employed, often in market towns and higher status areas. Residents here average 58 years — a mature, stable demographic with deep roots in the area and very low property turnover. 63% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 88 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £225k, up 19.6% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for BD23 1DF are sourced from Output Area E00189904 (shared with 35 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BREWERY LANE, BD23 1DF House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BREWERY LANE, BD23 1DF.
291
58
£ 34,800 /yr
38%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: BD23 1DF is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.
Area Character
BD23 1DF is a mixed residential postcode — average age 58, 63% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Balanced crime and pricing reflect a genuinely average but liveable neighbourhood. Property prices are trending up 19.6% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BD23 1DF. The average age is 58.0. 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.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 229,500
29 sales · Mean £ 243,205
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around BD23 1DF is moderate at 88 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.
school Local Schools
St Stephen's Catholic Primary School and Nursery, A Voluntary Academy
Ermysted's Grammar School
Skipton, Water Street Community Primary School
Christ Church Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
Skipton Girls' High School
Brougham Street Nursery School
Skipton Parish Church of England Primary School
Otley Street Community Nursery School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
49 nearby- Matrix Superbowl0.6 km
- The Dales Diner0.5 km
- Aagrah Skipton0.2 km
- Bean Loved0.5 km
- Caffe Capo0.3 km
- + 44 more
Retailers - Other
11 nearby- B & M Retail0.3 km
- Craven Bakery0.3 km
- Farmhouse Fare0.5 km
- Love Brownies Ltd0.5 km
- No 4 News + More0.2 km
- + 6 more
Pub, NightClub
20 nearby- Alexanders0.5 km
- The Black Horse Hotel0.4 km
- The Devonshire0.4 km
- The Woolly Sheep Inn0.3 km
- Three Links Club0.6 km
- + 15 more
Takeaway Shop
25 nearby- Bizzie Lizzies0.2 km
- Bizzie Lizzies - High Street Car Park0.5 km
- Chico's0.4 km
- Domino's Pizza0.2 km
- Farmhouse Ice Cream0.2 km
- + 20 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Tesco0.3 km
- WM Morrison Supermarkets Limited0.3 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- The Bailey Holidays0.7 km
- Park Hill Bed And Breakfast0.7 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Skipton0.3 km
- Cononley4.9 km
- Gargrave5.8 km
Bus Stops
- Belle Vue Mills0.1 km
- Belle Vue Mills0.1 km
- Park Avenue0.2 km
- Park Avenue0.2 km
- Fire Station0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: BD231DF · Data under Open Government Licence