BD23 2NS is a mixed residential area on Keighley Road, 0.1km from Skipton in Skipton. Administratively it sits within Skipton West & West Craven ward and the Skipton and Ripon constituency.
Day-to-day life in BD23 2NS has the character of a neighbourhood with pockets of retirees, often in communal or managed housing. The daytime character shifts — traditional retail areas with professional services and self-employed, often in market towns and higher status areas. With an average age of 51, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn.
Safety: Crime rates are above average at 90 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below.
Census 2021 statistics for BD23 2NS are sourced from Output Area E00189907 (shared with 17 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
KEIGHLEY ROAD, BD23 2NS House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for KEIGHLEY ROAD, BD23 2NS.
105
51
£ 34,800 /yr
42%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
No single demographic signal dominates BD23 2NS — age 51, 33% ownership, 35% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Balanced crime and pricing reflect a genuinely average but liveable neighbourhood.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BD23 2NS. The average age is 50.7. 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 and mature. The demographic data points to a concentration of older adults living across a mix of tenures.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around BD23 2NS is above average at 90 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.
school Local Schools
Christ Church Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
Brougham Street Nursery School
Skipton Parish Church of England Primary School
Skipton, Water Street Community Primary School
Otley Street Community Nursery School
Ermysted's Grammar School
St Stephen's Catholic Primary School and Nursery, A Voluntary Academy
Greatwood Community Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
49 nearby- Matrix Superbowl0.4 km
- The Dales Diner0.4 km
- Aagrah Skipton0.2 km
- Bean Loved0.3 km
- Caffe Capo0.1 km
- + 44 more
Retailers - Other
11 nearby- B & M Retail0.5 km
- Craven Bakery0.1 km
- Farmhouse Fare0.5 km
- Love Brownies Ltd0.3 km
- No 4 News + More0.5 km
- + 6 more
Pub, NightClub
21 nearby- Alexanders0.5 km
- Moorview Community Social Club1.0 km
- The Black Horse Hotel0.4 km
- The Devonshire0.2 km
- The Woolly Sheep Inn0.2 km
- + 16 more
Takeaway Shop
23 nearby- Bizzie Lizzies0.2 km
- Bizzie Lizzies - High Street Car Park0.4 km
- Chico's0.1 km
- Domino's Pizza0.2 km
- Farmhouse Ice Cream0.2 km
- + 18 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Tesco0.3 km
- WM Morrison Supermarkets Limited0.5 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- The Bailey Holidays0.6 km
- Park Hill Bed And Breakfast0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Skipton0.5 km
- Cononley4.7 km
- Gargrave6.1 km
Bus Stops
- Bus Station Arrive0.0 km
- Bus Station Stand 10.0 km
- Bus Station Stand 20.0 km
- Bus Station Stand 30.1 km
- Castle Street0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: BD232NS · Data under Open Government Licence