BD20 8BU is a sought-after residential area on Holme Lane, 0.4km from Sutton Mill in Cross Hills. Administratively it sits within Glusburn, Cross Hills & Sutton-in-Craven ward and the Skipton and Ripon constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in BD20, BD20 8BU offers a quiet rural community with low density and high home ownership. By day, the area transitions to a non-metropolitan suburban areas character: white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. 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. 85% 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 21 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £310k. 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 BD20 8BU are sourced from Output Area E00140418 (shared with 9 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
HOLME LANE, BD20 8BU House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HOLME LANE, BD20 8BU.
343
45
£ 40,700 /yr
45%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.
Area Character
Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, BD20 8BU combines high owner-occupation (85%), strong property values (£310k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. Very low crime and mature demographics confirm this as a prestige address.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BD20 8BU. The average age is 44.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Established and family-oriented. The area is largely populated by middle-aged homeowners, providing a deeply rooted community feel.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 425,000
1 sales · Mean £ 425,000
Terraced
£ 195,000
1 sales · Mean £ 195,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
BD20 8BU has low crime rates — 21 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.
school Local Schools
South Craven School
Sutton-in-Craven Community Primary School
Glusburn Community Primary School
Sutton in Craven Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
Kildwick Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
Eastburn Junior and Infant School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
4 nearby- Drake & Macefield0.3 km
- Thorntons Of Cross Hills Ltd0.3 km
- Vape Market0.3 km
- Snax 240.6 km
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- Kings Arms0.7 km
- Old White Bear0.5 km
- The Black Bull0.6 km
Restaurant, Cafe
7 nearby- 22 The Square Crosshills Limited0.3 km
- The Old Bank0.4 km
- Zolsha Restaurant And Takeaway Ltd0.7 km
- Angel Hill Food Company at Fives Landis Ltd0.9 km
- Burneys Cafe0.3 km
- + 2 more
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Co-Operative Food, Cross Hills0.4 km
Takeaway Shop
10 nearby- Craven Gelato0.2 km
- Family Pantry0.5 km
- Five Points0.4 km
- Peking Cuisine0.3 km
- Glusburn Fisheries0.4 km
- + 5 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Cononley2.5 km
- Steeton & Silsden3.0 km
- Keighley6.9 km
Bus Stops
- Boundary Avenue0.0 km
- Boundary Avenue0.0 km
- Victoria Road0.2 km
- South Craven School0.2 km
- Holme Bridge0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: BD208BU · Data under Open Government Licence