Postcode Analysis Craven, Yorkshire and The Humber

BD23 1DW House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BD23 1DW.

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Population

339

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Avg Age

51

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Avg Income

£ 41,900 /yr

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Employed

55%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: BD23 1DW is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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6/10
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8/10
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6/10
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8/10
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10/10
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4/10
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6/10
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Area Character

BD23 1DW is a mixed residential postcode — average age 51, 48% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Young average age (51) and budget pricing suggest early gentrification potential.

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

BD23 1DW is a well-regarded residential area located 0.1km from Skipton in Skipton. Note: this is a large-user or commercial postcode — residential population data may be limited. Administratively it sits within Skipton North & Embsay-with-Eastby ward and the Skipton and Ripon constituency.

This is a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. During the day, traditional high streets with some larger stores, mostly employees. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 51) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 74 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. 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 1DW are sourced from Output Area E00140380 (shared with 68 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 1DW. The average age is 50.6. 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 Asian0.3%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed2.7%

Economic Activity

55%Active
FT: 36%
Unemployed: 1%
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Age & Housing: An older demographic with mixed housing. The population is heavily skewed toward individuals over fifty, with a higher-than-average rental or social housing density.

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

Crime around BD23 1DW is moderate at 74 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.

Anti-social behaviour144
Violence and sexual offences136
Shoplifting53
Public order37
Criminal damage and arson26

school Local Schools

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Skipton, Water Street Community Primary School

Good224 pupils0.3 km
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Otley Street Community Nursery School

Outstanding63 pupils0.3 km
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Brougham Street Nursery School

Good73 pupils0.3 km
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Skipton Parish Church of England Primary School

Inadequate220 pupils0.3 km
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Christ Church Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School

Requires Improvement146 pupils0.4 km
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Ermysted's Grammar School

Good840 pupils0.4 km
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St Stephen's Catholic Primary School and Nursery, A Voluntary Academy

Good158 pupils0.5 km
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Skipton Girls' High School

Good877 pupils0.8 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Restaurant, Cafe

49 nearby
  • Matrix Superbowl0.7 km
  • The Dales Diner0.2 km
  • Aagrah Skipton0.2 km
  • Bean Loved0.1 km
  • Caffe Capo0.1 km
  • + 44 more
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Retailers - Other

11 nearby
  • B & M Retail0.6 km
  • Craven Bakery0.1 km
  • Farmhouse Fare0.3 km
  • Love Brownies Ltd0.1 km
  • No 4 News + More0.5 km
  • + 6 more
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Pub, NightClub

21 nearby
  • Alexanders0.2 km
  • Moorview Community Social Club0.9 km
  • The Black Horse Hotel0.2 km
  • The Devonshire0.1 km
  • The Woolly Sheep Inn0.1 km
  • + 16 more
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Takeaway Shop

22 nearby
  • Bizzie Lizzies0.2 km
  • Bizzie Lizzies - High Street Car Park0.2 km
  • Chico's0.3 km
  • Domino's Pizza0.2 km
  • Farmhouse Ice Cream0.2 km
  • + 17 more
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Tesco0.5 km
  • WM Morrison Supermarkets Limited0.6 km
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

2 nearby
  • The Bailey Holidays0.4 km
  • Park Hill Bed And Breakfast0.8 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Skipton0.7 km
  • Cononley4.8 km
  • Gargrave6.1 km

Bus Stops

  • Caroline Square0.0 km
  • Market Place0.1 km
  • Doctor's Surgery0.1 km
  • Doctor's Surgery0.1 km
  • Sunwin House0.2 km