Postcode Analysis Craven, Yorkshire and The Humber

HILL RISE, BD23 1LR House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HILL RISE, BD23 1LR.

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Population

305

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Avg Age

47

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Avg Income

£ 0 /yr

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Employed

44%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: 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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10/10
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6/10
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7/10
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1/10
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6/10
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7/10
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10/10
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2/10
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Area Character

A sought-after, premium postcode. BD23 1LR's low deprivation rank, 96% ownership place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. prices and low crime — this postcode commands a premium for good reason.

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

BD23 1LR is a sought-after residential area on Hill Rise, 0.1km from Raikes in Skipton. Administratively it sits within Skipton North & Embsay-with-Eastby ward and the Skipton and Ripon constituency.

For serious buyers, BD23 1LR is 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 8 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. 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 1LR are sourced from Output Area E00140383 (shared with 7 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 1LR. 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

White / British95.4%
Asian / British Asian1.6%
Black / African / Caribbean0.7%
Other / Mixed2.3%

Economic Activity

44%Active
FT: 29%
Unemployed: 1%
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Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.

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

BD23 1LR has low crime rates — 8 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.

Violence and sexual offences6
Possession of weapons6
Anti-social behaviour3
Public order3
Burglary2

school Local Schools

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Skipton Girls' High School

Good877 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 pupils0.4 km
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Skipton, Water Street Community Primary School

Good224 pupils0.5 km
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The Skipton Academy

Good381 pupils0.9 km
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Otley Street Community Nursery School

Outstanding63 pupils1.0 km
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Christ Church Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School

Requires Improvement146 pupils1.0 km
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Brougham Street Nursery School

Good73 pupils1.1 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Restaurant, Cafe

48 nearby
  • The Dales Diner0.7 km
  • Aagrah Skipton0.7 km
  • Bean Loved0.8 km
  • Caffe Capo0.8 km
  • Caffe Nero0.8 km
  • + 43 more
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Retailers - Other

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

Pub, NightClub

19 nearby
  • Alexanders0.6 km
  • Skipton Golf Club0.8 km
  • The Black Horse Hotel0.6 km
  • The Devonshire0.9 km
  • The Woolly Sheep Inn0.8 km
  • + 14 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

20 nearby
  • Bizzie Lizzies0.7 km
  • Bizzie Lizzies - High Street Car Park0.8 km
  • Chico's1.0 km
  • Domino's Pizza0.8 km
  • Farmhouse Ice Cream0.7 km
  • + 15 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

2 nearby
  • The Bailey Holidays0.8 km
  • Park Hill Bed And Breakfast0.1 km
local_grocery_store

Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • WM Morrison Supermarkets Limited0.8 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Skipton0.9 km
  • Gargrave5.5 km
  • Cononley5.5 km

Bus Stops

  • Hill Rise0.0 km
  • Hill Rise0.1 km
  • Grassington Road0.1 km
  • Grassington Road0.1 km
  • Tarnmoor Crescent0.1 km