Postcode Analysis Craven, Yorkshire and The Humber

KINGSWAY, BD23 1BA House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for KINGSWAY, BD23 1BA.

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Population

340

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Avg Age

42

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Avg Income

£ 41,900 /yr

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Employed

48%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: BD23 1BA is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.

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9/10
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10/10
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5/10
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6/10
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2/10
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8/10
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8/10
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10/10
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3/10
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Area Character

A sought-after, premium postcode. BD23 1BA's low deprivation rank, 92% ownership, and £240k median price place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. Low crime and mid-career demographics put this at peak family desirability.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

BD23 1BA is a sought-after residential area on Kingsway, 0.4km 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 1BA offers a well-established suburb with a mixed age range and strong community feel. Outside of residential hours, mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. At 42 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 92% 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 10 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £240k. 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 1BA are sourced from Output Area E00140372 (shared with 4 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BD23 1BA. The average age is 41.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British97.0%
Asian / British Asian2.4%
Black / African / Caribbean0.3%
Other / Mixed0.3%

Economic Activity

48%Active
FT: 30%
Unemployed: 1%
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Area Vibe: Established and family-oriented. The area is largely populated by middle-aged homeowners, providing a deeply rooted community feel.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 240,000

3 sales · Mean £ 240,650

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

BD23 1BA has low crime rates — 10 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.

Violence and sexual offences19
Anti-social behaviour9
Criminal damage and arson4
Other theft2
Burglary1

school Local Schools

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Otley Street Community Nursery School

Outstanding63 pupils0.6 km
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Brougham Street Nursery School

Good73 pupils0.8 km
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Skipton Parish Church of England Primary School

Inadequate220 pupils0.8 km
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Skipton, Water Street Community Primary School

Good224 pupils1.0 km
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Ermysted's Grammar School

Good840 pupils1.2 km
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St Stephen's Catholic Primary School and Nursery, A Voluntary Academy

Good158 pupils1.3 km
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Christ Church Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School

Requires Improvement146 pupils1.3 km
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Greatwood Community Primary School

Outstanding228 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

28 nearby
  • The Dales Diner0.8 km
  • Bean Loved0.8 km
  • Dales Cottage Cafe0.7 km
  • Efendy0.8 km
  • Greenwood Bistro Ltd1.0 km
  • + 23 more
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Retailers - Other

5 nearby
  • Farmhouse Fare0.8 km
  • Love Brownies Ltd0.8 km
  • Skipton Food Bank0.7 km
  • The Market Pantry Box0.9 km
  • Craven Bakery0.9 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

9 nearby
  • Alexanders0.8 km
  • Moorview Community Social Club0.7 km
  • The Black Horse Hotel0.9 km
  • The Devonshire0.9 km
  • Three Links Club0.6 km
  • + 4 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

4 nearby
  • Bizzie Lizzies - High Street Car Park0.7 km
  • Greggs0.9 km
  • Jamal Ali T/a Pizza Central0.8 km
  • Newmarket Fisheries0.8 km
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • The Bailey Holidays0.6 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Skipton1.6 km
  • Cononley5.3 km
  • Gargrave6.8 km

Bus Stops

  • Regent Crescent0.0 km
  • Regent Drive0.0 km
  • Kingsway0.1 km
  • Pasture Close0.1 km
  • Kingsway0.2 km