THE BAILEY, BD23 1AS House Prices & Local Information

BD23 1AS is a sought-after residential area on The Bailey, 0.2km from Spring Gardens in Skipton. Administratively it sits within Skipton East & South ward and the Skipton and Ripon constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in BD23, BD23 1AS offers a well-established suburb with a mixed age range and strong community feel. The daytime character shifts — mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. With an average age of 49, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 89% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 34 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. 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 1AS are sourced from Output Area E00140371 (shared with 12 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.