BD24 0AW is a safe, established residential area on Riversdale, 0.3km from Giggleswick in Giggleswick. Administratively it sits within Settle & Penyghent ward and the Skipton and Ripon constituency.
For families considering a move, BD24 0AW represents a popular retirement area with older residents and low crime. By day, the area transitions to a town fringe countryside character: mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. An average age of 41 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 61% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 12 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £300k.
Census 2021 statistics for BD24 0AW are sourced from Output Area E00140350 (shared with 26 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
RIVERSDALE, BD24 0AW House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for RIVERSDALE, BD24 0AW.
469
41
£ 39,800 /yr
37%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: BD24 0AW represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.
Area Character
Families dominate this postcode. With 61% owner-occupation and average age 41, BD24 0AW has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. Low crime and mid-range prices — a genuinely accessible family postcode.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BD24 0AW. The average age is 40.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age Profile: A mature, mid-life demographic. The population consists largely of established adults in their late thirties and forties.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 248,000
3 sales · Mean £ 264,333
Terraced
£ 150,000
1 sales · Mean £ 150,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
BD24 0AW has low crime rates — 12 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
Settle College
Giggleswick Primary School
Settle Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
6 nearby- Barber On The Yard0.6 km
- Ribblesdale Farm Shop0.8 km
- The Singing Kettle0.7 km
- Uplifting Cards And Gifts0.7 km
- Whitefriars Shop0.6 km
- + 1 more
Pub, NightClub
9 nearby- North Ribblesdale RUFC0.7 km
- The Harts Head0.3 km
- The Black Horse Inn0.3 km
- The Craven Arms0.6 km
- The Talbot Arms0.8 km
- + 4 more
Restaurant, Cafe
18 nearby- Bumblebee Coffee Shop0.8 km
- Church Of Holy Ascension0.7 km
- Little House Restaurant0.7 km
- Matteo's Italian Restaurant0.7 km
- Ruchee Restaurant0.6 km
- + 13 more
Takeaway Shop
6 nearby- China China0.7 km
- Dales Deli Sandwich Bar Settle0.7 km
- The Fisherman Restaurant0.7 km
- Milano Pizzas0.7 km
- Shambles Fish Bar0.7 km
- + 1 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Valleymead B & B0.4 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Booths0.4 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Settle0.5 km
- Giggleswick1.3 km
- Long Preston6.2 km
Bus Stops
- Kendalmans0.1 km
- Bankwell Road0.1 km
- Belle Hill0.3 km
- Belle Hill0.3 km
- The Mains Drive0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: BD240AW · Data under Open Government Licence