Is BD22 0AR a safe place to live?

Yes, BD22 0AR is considered very safe. It has a low crime rate of 16 incidents per 1,000 residents, which is well below the national average.

How much do houses cost in BD22 0AR?

The average property price in BD22 0AR is currently around £221k.

What is the population of BD22 0AR?

The population for the BD22 0AR area is approximately 307 residents according to the latest census data.

Postcode Analysis Craven, Yorkshire and The Humber

VICTORIA ROAD, BD22 0AR House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for VICTORIA ROAD, BD22 0AR.

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Population

307

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Avg Age

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Avg Income

£ 46,000 /yr

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Employed

57%

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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8/10

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3/10

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1/10

workEmployment

9/10

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3/10

paymentsAffluence

5/10

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3/10

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7/10

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10/10

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Area Character

No single demographic signal dominates BD22 0AR — age 39, 81% ownership, 18% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending down 47.6% year-on-year.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · April 2026 · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

BD22 0AR is a safe, established residential area on Victoria Road, 0.2km from New Road Side in Cowling. Administratively it sits within Aire Valley ward and the Skipton and Ripon constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — a terrace-heavy neighbourhood — tight-knit community, affordable housing. The daytime character shifts — includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. The 39 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 81% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 16 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £221k, down 47.6% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for BD22 0AR are sourced from Output Area E00140289 (shared with 12 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 BD22 0AR. The average age is 39.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British98.1%

Asian / British Asian0.0%

Black / African / Caribbean0.0%

Other / Mixed1.9%

Economic Activity

57%Active

FT: 40%

Unemployed: 1%

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Age & Housing: A settled, mid-life demographic of homeowners. The population consists largely of established adults and families who own their properties.

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home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 148,500

4 sales · Mean £ 164,625

Semi-Detached

£ 290,000

1 sales · Mean £ 290,000

Detached

£ 255,000

1 sales · Mean £ 255,000

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

BD22 0AR has low crime rates — 16 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 offences16

Anti-social behaviour5

Other theft3

Criminal damage and arson3

Public order2

school Local Schools

Cowling Community Primary School

Good142 pupils0.8 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

1 nearby

I & S Bains0.3 km

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Pub, NightClub

2 nearby

The Bay Horse Inn0.1 km
Hop \& Vine0.2 km

fastfood

Takeaway Shop

2 nearby

Cowling Chippy0.2 km
Sam's Pizza0.2 km

restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

1 nearby

High Adventure Oec0.3 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

Cononley4.0 km
Steeton & Silsden6.3 km
Skipton8.2 km

Bus Stops

Lingcrag Gardens0.1 km
Royd Mill0.1 km
Lingcrag Gardens0.2 km
Gibb Street0.2 km
Acre Meadow0.3 km