BD22 0AY is a safe, established residential area on Cross Street, 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 transitional terrace area — improving but still facing economic pressures. The daytime character shifts — includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. The 37 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 76% 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.
Census 2021 statistics for BD22 0AY are sourced from Output Area E00140283 (shared with 11 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
CROSS STREET, BD22 0AY House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CROSS STREET, BD22 0AY.
342
37
£ 46,000 /yr
50%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
No single demographic signal dominates BD22 0AY — age 37, 76% ownership, 17% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BD22 0AY. The average age is 36.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: A settled, mid-life demographic of homeowners. The population consists largely of established adults and families who own their properties.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
BD22 0AY 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.
school Local Schools
Cowling Community Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
1 nearby- I & S Bains0.3 km
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- The Bay Horse Inn0.1 km
- Hop \& Vine0.2 km
Takeaway Shop
2 nearby- Cowling Chippy0.3 km
- Sam's Pizza0.1 km
Restaurant, Cafe
1 nearby- High Adventure Oec0.4 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Cononley4.1 km
- Steeton & Silsden6.3 km
- Skipton8.3 km
Bus Stops
- Royd Mill0.1 km
- Gibb Street0.2 km
- Lingcrag Gardens0.2 km
- Lingcrag Gardens0.2 km
- Acre Meadow0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: BD220AY · Data under Open Government Licence