Postcode Analysis Craven, Yorkshire and The Humber

GREENACRES, BD23 1BX House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for GREENACRES, BD23 1BX.

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Population

273

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Avg Age

54

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Avg Income

£ 41,900 /yr

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Employed

42%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: BD23 1BX 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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8/10
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6/10
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5/10
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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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6/10
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Area Character

BD23 1BX is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £316k, 93% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. Very low crime and mature demographics confirm this as a prestige address. Property prices are trending up 63.6% year-on-year.

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

BD23 1BX is a sought-after residential area on Greenacres, 0.3km 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 1BX offers a mature suburban area dominated by older, retired homeowners. During the day, mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 54) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 93% 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 £316k, up 63.6% year-on-year. 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 1BX are sourced from Output Area E00140370 (shared with 9 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 1BX. The average age is 54.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British98.1%
Asian / British Asian0.4%
Black / African / Caribbean0.4%
Other / Mixed1.1%

Economic Activity

42%Active
FT: 28%
Unemployed: 1%
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Age & Housing: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.

home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 316,500

4 sales · Mean £ 303,250

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

BD23 1BX 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.

Violence and sexual offences9
Anti-social behaviour8
Criminal damage and arson2
Other theft1
Other crime1

school Local Schools

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Otley Street Community Nursery School

Outstanding63 pupils0.7 km
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Skipton, Water Street Community Primary School

Good224 pupils0.9 km
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Brougham Street Nursery School

Good73 pupils0.9 km
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Skipton Parish Church of England Primary School

Inadequate220 pupils0.9 km
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Ermysted's Grammar School

Good840 pupils1.1 km
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St Stephen's Catholic Primary School and Nursery, A Voluntary Academy

Good158 pupils1.2 km
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Christ Church Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School

Requires Improvement146 pupils1.3 km
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Skipton Girls' High School

Good877 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

33 nearby
  • The Dales Diner0.8 km
  • Bean Loved0.8 km
  • Caffe Nero1.0 km
  • Calico Jack Restaurant \& Bar0.9 km
  • Dales Cottage Cafe0.7 km
  • + 28 more
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Retailers - Other

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

Pub, NightClub

13 nearby
  • Alexanders0.7 km
  • Moorview Community Social Club0.9 km
  • Skipton Golf Club0.8 km
  • The Black Horse Hotel0.8 km
  • The Devonshire0.9 km
  • + 8 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

7 nearby
  • Bizzie Lizzies - High Street Car Park0.7 km
  • Greggs0.9 km
  • H K Chinese Takeaway0.9 km
  • Taste Of China1.0 km
  • Carters0.9 km
  • + 2 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • The Bailey Holidays0.5 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Skipton1.5 km
  • Cononley5.5 km
  • Gargrave6.6 km

Bus Stops

  • Long Meadow0.1 km
  • Greenacres0.1 km
  • Pasture Close0.2 km
  • Embsay Road Junction0.2 km
  • Embsay Road Junction0.2 km