Postcode Analysis Craven, Yorkshire and The Humber

BD23 2SZ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BD23 2SZ.

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Population

365

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Avg Age

35

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Avg Income

£ 41,900 /yr

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Employed

48%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: BD23 2SZ falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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

BD23 2SZ has a significant social housing presence — 35% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal.

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

BD23 2SZ is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.1km from Greatwood in Skipton. Administratively it sits within Skipton East & South ward and the Skipton and Ripon constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, BD23 2SZ is these neighbourhoods include younger than group average individuals, frequently born in the eu. many residents are of mixed or multiple ethnicities. many are unmarried or divorced. many reside in privately rented detached houses or flats, some of which are underoccupied. individuals are more likely than the group average to be educated to a level/highers or degree level, and to work in managerial occupations. unemployment rates are lower than the group average. many of these neighbourhoods are found close to industrial estates. The daytime character shifts — mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. The 35 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 35% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 25 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. The Index of Multiple Deprivation places this area in the most deprived 20% nationally — this often means more affordable prices and active local authority investment, but also fewer amenities and higher benefit dependency.

Census 2021 statistics for BD23 2SZ are sourced from Output Area E00140391 (shared with 11 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 2SZ. The average age is 35.4. 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 Asian3.3%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed1.4%

Economic Activity

48%Active
FT: 31%
Unemployed: 3%
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Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.

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

BD23 2SZ has low crime rates — 25 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.

Violence and sexual offences42
Anti-social behaviour27
Public order9
Criminal damage and arson7
Burglary5

school Local Schools

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Skipton Parish Church of England Primary School

Inadequate220 pupils0.5 km
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Brougham Street Nursery School

Good73 pupils0.5 km
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Otley Street Community Nursery School

Outstanding63 pupils0.6 km
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Greatwood Community Primary School

Outstanding228 pupils0.8 km
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Christ Church Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School

Requires Improvement146 pupils1.0 km
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Skipton, Water Street Community Primary School

Good224 pupils1.1 km
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Brooklands School

Good81 pupils1.2 km
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Ermysted's Grammar School

Good840 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

35 nearby
  • The Dales Diner0.9 km
  • Bean Loved0.8 km
  • Caffe Capo0.9 km
  • Caffe Nero0.9 km
  • Dales Cottage Cafe0.8 km
  • + 30 more
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Retailers - Other

9 nearby
  • Craven Bakery0.9 km
  • Farmhouse Fare1.0 km
  • Love Brownies Ltd0.8 km
  • Shahram Sharifi0.8 km
  • Skipton Food Bank0.7 km
  • + 4 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

16 nearby
  • Alexanders1.0 km
  • Moorview Community Social Club0.1 km
  • The Black Horse Hotel1.0 km
  • The Devonshire0.8 km
  • The Woolly Sheep Inn0.9 km
  • + 11 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

17 nearby
  • Bizzie Lizzies1.0 km
  • Bizzie Lizzies - High Street Car Park0.8 km
  • Chico's0.8 km
  • Domino's Pizza1.0 km
  • Greggs0.9 km
  • + 12 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • The Bailey Holidays0.8 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Skipton1.4 km
  • Cononley4.5 km
  • Gargrave7.0 km

Bus Stops

  • Whinney Gill Road0.0 km
  • Whinney Gill Road0.0 km
  • Hillside Crescent0.3 km
  • Moorview Way0.4 km
  • Moorview Way0.4 km