BD23 1DR is a mixed residential area located 0.3km from Mill Fields in Skipton. Administratively it sits within Skipton West & West Craven ward and the Skipton and Ripon constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a dynamic young family area with frequent movers and a mix of backgrounds. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a market squares zone — traditional retail areas with professional services and self-employed, often in market towns and higher status areas. Residents here average 58 years — a mature, stable demographic with deep roots in the area and very low property turnover. 63% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are above average at 91 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below.
Census 2021 statistics for BD23 1DR are sourced from Output Area E00189904 (shared with 35 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BD23 1DR House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BD23 1DR.
291
58
£ 34,800 /yr
38%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: BD23 1DR is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.
Area Character
BD23 1DR is a mixed residential postcode — average age 58, 63% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Balanced crime and pricing reflect a genuinely average but liveable neighbourhood.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BD23 1DR. The average age is 58.0. 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. The higher average age combined with lower homeownership rates suggests a mix of lifelong renters and retirees.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around BD23 1DR is above average at 91 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
St Stephen's Catholic Primary School and Nursery, A Voluntary Academy
Ermysted's Grammar School
Christ Church Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
Skipton, Water Street Community Primary School
Skipton Girls' High School
Brougham Street Nursery School
Skipton Parish Church of England Primary School
Otley Street Community Nursery School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
49 nearby- Matrix Superbowl0.6 km
- The Dales Diner0.5 km
- Aagrah Skipton0.2 km
- Bean Loved0.5 km
- Caffe Capo0.3 km
- + 44 more
Retailers - Other
11 nearby- B & M Retail0.3 km
- Craven Bakery0.3 km
- Farmhouse Fare0.5 km
- Love Brownies Ltd0.4 km
- No 4 News + More0.3 km
- + 6 more
Pub, NightClub
20 nearby- Alexanders0.5 km
- The Black Horse Hotel0.4 km
- The Devonshire0.4 km
- The Woolly Sheep Inn0.3 km
- Three Links Club0.6 km
- + 15 more
Takeaway Shop
25 nearby- Bizzie Lizzies0.2 km
- Bizzie Lizzies - High Street Car Park0.5 km
- Chico's0.4 km
- Domino's Pizza0.2 km
- Farmhouse Ice Cream0.2 km
- + 20 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Tesco0.3 km
- WM Morrison Supermarkets Limited0.3 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- The Bailey Holidays0.7 km
- Park Hill Bed And Breakfast0.7 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Skipton0.3 km
- Cononley4.8 km
- Gargrave5.8 km
Bus Stops
- Belle Vue Mills0.1 km
- Belle Vue Mills0.1 km
- Coach Street0.2 km
- Fire Station0.2 km
- Park Avenue0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: BD231DR · Data under Open Government Licence