Postcode Analysis Craven, Yorkshire and The Humber

BD23 2EF House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BD23 2EF.

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Population

292

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Avg Age

39

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Avg Income

£ 34,800 /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: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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2/10
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1/10
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6/10
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3/10
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6/10
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4/10
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10/10
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2/10
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3/10
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Area Character

No single demographic signal dominates BD23 2EF — age 39, 35% ownership, 55% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Balanced crime and pricing reflect a genuinely average but liveable neighbourhood.

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

BD23 2EF is a mixed residential area located 0.3km from Skipton in Skipton. Administratively it sits within Skipton West & West Craven ward and the Skipton and Ripon constituency.

This is a well-established rental postcode — residents in this subgroup are typically single or divorced eu-born migrants who live alone. many are aged 25 to 44 and are employed in sales and customer service occupations or are process, plant and machine operatives. a higher than group average proportion identify with the white ethnic group or other asian ethnicities, and many do not speak english very well or well. housing is principally in flats in the social or private rented sector, with households typically overcrowded, and home ownership rare. The daytime character shifts — traditional retail areas with professional services and self-employed, often in market towns and higher status areas. The 39 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 55% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 82 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area.

Census 2021 statistics for BD23 2EF are sourced from Output Area E00140407 (shared with 18 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 2EF. The average age is 39.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British92.1%
Asian / British Asian3.1%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed4.8%

Economic Activity

55%Active
FT: 33%
Unemployed: 4%
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Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.

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

Crime around BD23 2EF is moderate at 82 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 behaviour140
Violence and sexual offences115
Shoplifting42
Criminal damage and arson28
Public order26

school Local Schools

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Christ Church Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School

Requires Improvement146 pupils0.0 km
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Brooklands School

Good81 pupils0.5 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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Skipton, Water Street Community Primary School

Good224 pupils0.5 km
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St Stephen's Catholic Primary School and Nursery, A Voluntary Academy

Good158 pupils0.6 km
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Ermysted's Grammar School

Good840 pupils0.6 km
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Greatwood Community Primary School

Outstanding228 pupils0.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Restaurant, Cafe

49 nearby
  • Matrix Superbowl0.3 km
  • The Dales Diner0.6 km
  • Aagrah Skipton0.4 km
  • Bean Loved0.5 km
  • Caffe Capo0.3 km
  • + 44 more
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Retailers - Other

11 nearby
  • B & M Retail0.4 km
  • Craven Bakery0.3 km
  • Farmhouse Fare0.6 km
  • Love Brownies Ltd0.5 km
  • No 4 News + More0.6 km
  • + 6 more
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Pub, NightClub

20 nearby
  • Alexanders0.6 km
  • The Black Horse Hotel0.6 km
  • The Devonshire0.4 km
  • The Woolly Sheep Inn0.3 km
  • Three Links Club0.7 km
  • + 15 more
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Takeaway Shop

25 nearby
  • Bizzie Lizzies0.3 km
  • Bizzie Lizzies - High Street Car Park0.6 km
  • Chico's0.2 km
  • Domino's Pizza0.3 km
  • Farmhouse Ice Cream0.3 km
  • + 20 more
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Tesco0.1 km
  • WM Morrison Supermarkets Limited0.4 km
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • The Bailey Holidays0.8 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Skipton0.4 km
  • Cononley4.6 km
  • Gargrave6.0 km

Bus Stops

  • Bus Station Stand 80.1 km
  • Bowers Wharf0.1 km
  • Bus Station Stand 70.2 km
  • Bus Station Stand 60.2 km
  • Bus Station Stand 50.2 km