Postcode Analysis Craven, Yorkshire and The Humber

BD23 6HQ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BD23 6HQ.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2025-08 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

389

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Avg Age

45

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Avg Income

£ 0 /yr

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Employed

61%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: BD23 6HQ falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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7/10
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1/10
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10/10
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3/10
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3/10
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1/10
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2/10
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Area Character

At 70% private renter occupancy, BD23 6HQ is a landlord-friendly investment zone — high demand, strong yields, and frequent turnover. Average age 45 and low crime make this an unusually liveable rental area.

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

BD23 6HQ is a safe, established residential area located 0.8km from Beamsley in Craven. Administratively it sits within Wharfedale ward and the Skipton and Ripon constituency.

For renters and young professionals, BD23 6HQ offers a quiet rural community with low density and high home ownership. By day, the area transitions to a traditional countryside character: mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. An average age of 45 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 70% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.

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 £253k.

Census 2021 statistics for BD23 6HQ are sourced from Output Area E00189796 (shared with 50 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 6HQ. The average age is 44.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British99.2%
Asian / British Asian0.3%
Black / African / Caribbean0.3%
Other / Mixed0.3%

Economic Activity

61%Active
FT: 44%
Unemployed: 1%
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Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.

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home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 253,500

1 sales · Mean £ 253,500

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2025-08)

BD23 6HQ has low crime rates — 7 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

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school Local Schools

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The Boyle and Petyt Primary School

Good78 pupils0.2 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Ilkley6.4 km
  • Ben Rhydding7.4 km
  • Steeton & Silsden9.4 km

Bus Stops

  • Beamsley Methodist Church0.4 km