BD23 1LL is a sought-after residential area on Grassington Road, 0.1km from Raikes in Skipton. Administratively it sits within Skipton North & Embsay-with-Eastby ward and the Skipton and Ripon constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in BD23, BD23 1LL offers a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. During the day, large schools, colleges, and universities, nationally widespread. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 47) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 96% 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 10 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £744k. 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 1LL are sourced from Output Area E00140383 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
GRASSINGTON ROAD, BD23 1LL House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for GRASSINGTON ROAD, BD23 1LL.
305
47
£ 0 /yr
44%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.
Area Character
BD23 1LL is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £744k, 96% 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.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BD23 1LL. The average age is 47.3. 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
£ 384,500
4 sales · Mean £ 417,250
Detached
£ 675,000
9 sales · Mean £ 744,944
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
BD23 1LL has low crime rates — 10 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and possession of weapons. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Skipton Girls' High School
Ermysted's Grammar School
St Stephen's Catholic Primary School and Nursery, A Voluntary Academy
Skipton, Water Street Community Primary School
The Skipton Academy
Otley Street Community Nursery School
Christ Church Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
Brougham Street Nursery School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
47 nearby- The Dales Diner0.7 km
- Aagrah Skipton0.7 km
- Bean Loved0.8 km
- Caffe Capo0.8 km
- Caffe Nero0.8 km
- + 42 more
Retailers - Other
10 nearby- B & M Retail0.9 km
- Craven Bakery0.9 km
- Farmhouse Fare0.6 km
- Love Brownies Ltd0.8 km
- No 4 News + More0.5 km
- + 5 more
Pub, NightClub
19 nearby- Alexanders0.7 km
- Skipton Golf Club0.8 km
- The Black Horse Hotel0.7 km
- The Devonshire0.9 km
- The Woolly Sheep Inn0.8 km
- + 14 more
Takeaway Shop
19 nearby- Bizzie Lizzies0.8 km
- Bizzie Lizzies - High Street Car Park0.8 km
- Domino's Pizza0.8 km
- Farmhouse Ice Cream0.8 km
- Greggs0.8 km
- + 14 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- The Bailey Holidays0.8 km
- Park Hill Bed And Breakfast0.0 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- WM Morrison Supermarkets Limited0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Skipton0.9 km
- Gargrave5.5 km
- Cononley5.6 km
Bus Stops
- Grassington Road0.1 km
- Grassington Road0.1 km
- Tarnmoor Crescent0.1 km
- Tarnmoor Crescent0.1 km
- Hill Rise0.1 km
Generated by PostcodeInfo.uk
Postcode Profile: BD231LL · Data under Open Government Licence