BD22 0BJ is a safe, established residential area on Gibb Street, 0.3km 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 family suburb with many younger renters, often with small children. The daytime character shifts — includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. An average age of 35 points to a young professional and early-career population — ambitious, mobile, and predominantly renting. 76% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 18 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £124k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, up 23.6% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for BD22 0BJ are sourced from Output Area E00140284 (shared with 18 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
GIBB STREET, BD22 0BJ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for GIBB STREET, BD22 0BJ.
523
35
£ 46,000 /yr
55%
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 0BJ — age 35, 76% ownership, 22% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. £124k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket. Property prices are trending up 23.6% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BD22 0BJ. The average age is 34.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A balanced, mature neighborhood. The average age points to a solid foundation of mid-career individuals.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 93,000
13 sales · Mean £ 115,184
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
BD22 0BJ has low crime rates — 18 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 Bains0.1 km
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- The Bay Horse Inn0.2 km
- Hop \& Vine0.1 km
Takeaway Shop
2 nearby- Cowling Chippy0.4 km
- Sam's Pizza0.0 km
Restaurant, Cafe
1 nearby- High Adventure Oec0.5 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Cononley4.2 km
- Steeton & Silsden6.5 km
- Skipton8.4 km
Bus Stops
- Gibb Street0.0 km
- Royd Mill0.1 km
- Acre Meadow0.2 km
- Acre Meadow0.2 km
- Lingcrag Gardens0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: BD220BJ · Data under Open Government Licence