BD23 1UD is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Gargrave Road, 0.7km from Rockwood in Craven. Administratively it sits within Mid Craven ward and the Skipton and Ripon constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a spacious suburb popular with older working households approaching retirement. The daytime character shifts — large schools, colleges, and universities, nationally widespread. With an average age of 52, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 80% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 34 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.
Census 2021 statistics for BD23 1UD are sourced from Output Area E00140307 (shared with 14 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
GARGRAVE ROAD, BD23 1UD House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for GARGRAVE ROAD, BD23 1UD.
191
52
£ 0 /yr
54%
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
No single demographic signal dominates BD23 1UD — age 52, 80% ownership, 19% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BD23 1UD. The average age is 52.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
BD23 1UD has low crime rates — 34 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
The Skipton Academy
Skipton Girls' High School
St Stephen's Catholic Primary School and Nursery, A Voluntary Academy
Ermysted's Grammar School
Skipton, Water Street Community Primary School
Christ Church Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
Brooklands School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
2 nearby- B & M Retail1.0 km
- Keelham Farm Shop Ltd0.0 km
Restaurant, Cafe
3 nearby- Burger King0.4 km
- Coffee Lounge0.0 km
- High Laithe Catering0.1 km
Takeaway Shop
4 nearby- The Taj0.7 km
- The Turntable Skipton0.8 km
- Greggs0.4 km
- Tung Po0.6 km
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- Skipton Cricket Club - Corresp Treasurer1.0 km
- Skipton Rugby Union Football Club1.0 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- WM Morrison Supermarkets Limited1.0 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Skipton1.0 km
- Gargrave4.6 km
- Cononley5.4 km
Bus Stops
- Aireville School Grounds0.3 km
- Skipton Bs0.3 km
- Farm Shop0.3 km
- Craven College0.3 km
- Craven College0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: BD231UD · Data under Open Government Licence