Postcode Analysis Craven, Yorkshire and The Humber

OTLEY STREET, BD23 1EW House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for OTLEY STREET, BD23 1EW.

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Population

262

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Avg Age

49

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Avg Income

£ 41,900 /yr

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Employed

50%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: BD23 1EW represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.

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3/10
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3/10
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7/10
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4/10
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5/10
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5/10
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8/10
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4/10
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6/10
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Area Character

Families dominate this postcode. With 55% owner-occupation and average age 49, BD23 1EW has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. Moderate crime is broadly expected in an active family area — street-level variation matters. Property prices are trending down 19.6% year-on-year.

home £119,950 median price shield Safety 3/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

BD23 1EW is a well-regarded residential area on Otley Street, 0.2km from Middle Town in Skipton. Administratively it sits within Skipton North & Embsay-with-Eastby ward and the Skipton and Ripon constituency.

Day-to-day life in BD23 1EW has the character of a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. The daytime character shifts — public administration and security with mainly white workforces. With an average age of 49, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 58 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £119k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, down 19.6% 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 1EW are sourced from Output Area E00140381 (shared with 18 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 1EW. The average age is 48.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British95.4%
Asian / British Asian1.1%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed3.4%

Economic Activity

50%Active
FT: 30%
Unemployed: 2%
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Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood. The higher average age combined with lower homeownership rates suggests a mix of lifelong renters and retirees.

home Property Prices by Type

Flat

£ 119,950

3 sales · Mean £ 139,483

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

Crime around BD23 1EW is moderate at 58 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 behaviour138
Violence and sexual offences119
Shoplifting36
Public order30
Criminal damage and arson21

school Local Schools

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Otley Street Community Nursery School

Outstanding63 pupils0.1 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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Skipton, Water Street Community Primary School

Good224 pupils0.4 km
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Ermysted's Grammar School

Good840 pupils0.6 km
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Christ Church Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School

Requires Improvement146 pupils0.6 km
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St Stephen's Catholic Primary School and Nursery, A Voluntary Academy

Good158 pupils0.7 km
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Greatwood Community Primary School

Outstanding228 pupils0.9 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

49 nearby
  • Matrix Superbowl0.8 km
  • The Dales Diner0.2 km
  • Aagrah Skipton0.4 km
  • Bean Loved0.1 km
  • Caffe Capo0.3 km
  • + 44 more
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Retailers - Other

11 nearby
  • B & M Retail0.8 km
  • Craven Bakery0.3 km
  • Farmhouse Fare0.3 km
  • Love Brownies Ltd0.1 km
  • No 4 News + More0.7 km
  • + 6 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

19 nearby
  • Alexanders0.3 km
  • Moorview Community Social Club0.7 km
  • The Black Horse Hotel0.2 km
  • The Devonshire0.2 km
  • The Woolly Sheep Inn0.3 km
  • + 14 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

22 nearby
  • Bizzie Lizzies0.4 km
  • Bizzie Lizzies - High Street Car Park0.1 km
  • Chico's0.4 km
  • Domino's Pizza0.4 km
  • Farmhouse Ice Cream0.4 km
  • + 17 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

2 nearby
  • Park Hill Bed And Breakfast0.9 km
  • The Bailey Holidays0.2 km
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • WM Morrison Supermarkets Limited0.8 km
  • Tesco0.7 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Skipton0.8 km
  • Cononley4.9 km
  • Gargrave6.3 km

Bus Stops

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