BD23 1AP is a well-regarded residential area on The Bailey, 0.3km from Spring Gardens in Skipton. Administratively it sits within Skipton North & Embsay-with-Eastby ward and the Skipton and Ripon constituency.
For renters and young professionals, BD23 1AP offers a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. Outside of residential hours, public administration and security with mainly white workforces. The 51 average age signals a mature family neighbourhood — long-term residents, good local schools, and high levels of owner-occupation. 52% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 55 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Prices average £595k. 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 1AP are sourced from Output Area E00140380 (shared with 68 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
THE BAILEY, BD23 1AP House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for THE BAILEY, BD23 1AP.
339
51
£ 41,900 /yr
55%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: BD23 1AP 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
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. BD23 1AP spans multiple life stages — average age 51, moderate ownership and renting. Young average age (51) and budget pricing suggest early gentrification potential.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BD23 1AP. The average age is 50.6. 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: Peaceful and mature. The demographic data points to a concentration of older adults living across a mix of tenures.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 540,000
2 sales · Mean £ 540,000
Detached
£ 650,000
1 sales · Mean £ 650,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around BD23 1AP is moderate at 55 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are anti-social behaviour and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Otley Street Community Nursery School
Skipton, Water Street Community Primary School
Brougham Street Nursery School
Skipton Parish Church of England Primary School
Ermysted's Grammar School
St Stephen's Catholic Primary School and Nursery, A Voluntary Academy
Christ Church Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
Skipton Girls' High School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
48 nearby- The Dales Diner0.2 km
- Aagrah Skipton0.5 km
- Bean Loved0.3 km
- Caffe Capo0.5 km
- Caffe Nero0.5 km
- + 43 more
Retailers - Other
11 nearby- B & M Retail1.0 km
- Craven Bakery0.5 km
- Farmhouse Fare0.3 km
- Love Brownies Ltd0.3 km
- No 4 News + More0.7 km
- + 6 more
Pub, NightClub
20 nearby- Alexanders0.3 km
- Moorview Community Social Club0.8 km
- Skipton Golf Club1.0 km
- The Black Horse Hotel0.3 km
- The Devonshire0.4 km
- + 15 more
Takeaway Shop
22 nearby- Bizzie Lizzies0.6 km
- Bizzie Lizzies - High Street Car Park0.2 km
- Chico's0.6 km
- Domino's Pizza0.5 km
- Farmhouse Ice Cream0.5 km
- + 17 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Park Hill Bed And Breakfast0.8 km
- The Bailey Holidays0.0 km
Supermarkets
2 nearby- WM Morrison Supermarkets Limited1.0 km
- Tesco0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Skipton1.0 km
- Cononley5.1 km
- Gargrave6.3 km
Bus Stops
- The Bailey0.1 km
- The Bailey0.2 km
- Council Houses0.2 km
- Market Place0.3 km
- Market Place0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: BD231AP · Data under Open Government Licence