BD23 1BQ is a sought-after residential area on Regent Road, 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 1BQ offers a well-established suburb with a mixed age range and strong community feel. By day, the area transitions to a traditional countryside character: mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. At 49 years average, the community has a secure, family-first character — valued for its stability, low turnover, and strong local identity. 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 8 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £190k. 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 1BQ are sourced from Output Area E00140371 (shared with 12 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
REGENT ROAD, BD23 1BQ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for REGENT ROAD, BD23 1BQ.
334
49
£ 41,900 /yr
42%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: BD23 1BQ 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.
Area Character
Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, BD23 1BQ combines high owner-occupation (89%), strong property values (£190k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. Very low crime and mature demographics confirm this as a prestige address.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BD23 1BQ. The average age is 49.1. 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 of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 190,000
1 sales · Mean £ 190,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
BD23 1BQ has low crime rates — 8 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
Otley Street Community Nursery School
Brougham Street Nursery School
Skipton Parish Church of England Primary School
Skipton, Water Street Community 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
45 nearby- The Dales Diner0.6 km
- Aagrah Skipton0.9 km
- Bean Loved0.7 km
- Caffe Capo0.9 km
- Caffe Nero0.8 km
- + 40 more
Retailers - Other
8 nearby- Craven Bakery0.9 km
- Farmhouse Fare0.6 km
- Love Brownies Ltd0.7 km
- Skipton Food Bank0.6 km
- The News Shop0.9 km
- + 3 more
Pub, NightClub
18 nearby- Alexanders0.6 km
- Moorview Community Social Club0.8 km
- Skipton Golf Club0.8 km
- The Black Horse Hotel0.7 km
- The Devonshire0.8 km
- + 13 more
Takeaway Shop
14 nearby- Bizzie Lizzies1.0 km
- Bizzie Lizzies - High Street Car Park0.6 km
- Domino's Pizza0.9 km
- Farmhouse Ice Cream0.9 km
- Greggs0.7 km
- + 9 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- The Bailey Holidays0.4 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Skipton1.4 km
- Cononley5.4 km
- Gargrave6.5 km
Bus Stops
- Long Meadow0.1 km
- Regent Crescent0.1 km
- Embsay Road Junction0.1 km
- Embsay Road Junction0.1 km
- Pasture Close0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: BD231BQ · Data under Open Government Licence