BD23 1AD is a well-regarded residential area on Raikes Road, 0.3km from Mill Fields in Skipton. Administratively it sits within Skipton North & Embsay-with-Eastby ward and the Skipton and Ripon constituency.
The people who live in BD23 1AD are typical of an area with a high proportion of elderly residents, often in communal housing. Outside of residential hours, large schools, colleges, and universities, nationally widespread. The 50 average age signals a mature family neighbourhood — long-term residents, good local schools, and high levels of owner-occupation.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 56 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £124k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area. 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 BD23 1AD are sourced from Output Area E00140388 (shared with 26 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
RAIKES ROAD, BD23 1AD House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for RAIKES ROAD, BD23 1AD.
210
50
£ 41,900 /yr
60%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: BD23 1AD is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
Owner-occupied, family-oriented, and settled. BD23 1AD's 50% ownership and 50-year average age put it squarely in the established family zone. Moderate crime is broadly expected in an active family area — street-level variation matters.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BD23 1AD. The average age is 49.8. 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 mature neighborhood. The higher average age combined with lower homeownership rates suggests a mix of lifelong renters and retirees.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 120,000
11 sales · Mean £ 118,590
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around BD23 1AD is moderate at 56 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
Skipton, Water Street Community Primary School
Ermysted's Grammar School
St Stephen's Catholic Primary School and Nursery, A Voluntary Academy
Otley Street Community Nursery School
Skipton Girls' High School
Brougham Street Nursery School
Skipton Parish Church of England Primary School
Christ Church Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
49 nearby- Matrix Superbowl1.0 km
- The Dales Diner0.2 km
- Aagrah Skipton0.3 km
- Bean Loved0.3 km
- Caffe Capo0.4 km
- + 44 more
Retailers - Other
11 nearby- B & M Retail0.7 km
- Craven Bakery0.4 km
- Farmhouse Fare0.2 km
- Love Brownies Ltd0.3 km
- No 4 News + More0.4 km
- + 6 more
Pub, NightClub
19 nearby- Alexanders0.2 km
- Skipton Golf Club0.9 km
- The Black Horse Hotel0.2 km
- The Devonshire0.4 km
- The Woolly Sheep Inn0.4 km
- + 14 more
Takeaway Shop
22 nearby- Bizzie Lizzies0.4 km
- Bizzie Lizzies - High Street Car Park0.4 km
- Chico's0.6 km
- Domino's Pizza0.4 km
- Farmhouse Ice Cream0.4 km
- + 17 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Tesco0.7 km
- WM Morrison Supermarkets Limited0.7 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- The Bailey Holidays0.4 km
- Park Hill Bed And Breakfast0.5 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Skipton0.7 km
- Cononley5.2 km
- Gargrave5.9 km
Bus Stops
- Castle View Terrace0.0 km
- Castle View Terrace0.1 km
- Market Place0.2 km
- Park Avenue0.2 km
- Park Avenue0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: BD231AD · Data under Open Government Licence