Otley Street is in Skipton and in North Yorkshire district. BD23 1DY is located in the Skipton North & Embsay-with-Eastby electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Skipton and Ripon. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Otley Street, Skipton, BD23 1DY and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BD23 1DZ, BD23 1DG, BD23 1DT, BD23 1EE, BD23 1FA, BD23 1DD, BD23 1ED, BD23 1EJ, BD23 1JP.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding BD23 1DY has a slightly higher male population, with 50.5% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.5% | 49.5% | -1.0% | 51.0% | -1.5% |
| Male | 49.5% | 50.5% | 1.0% | 49.0% | 1.5% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 35% | 36.9% | 1.9% | 37.9% | -1.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 39.3% | 42% | 2.7% | 44.2% | -2.2% |
| Separated | 2.5% | 3.2% | 0.7% | 2.2% | 1.0% |
| Divorced | 15.4% | 13.1% | -2.3% | 9.1% | 4.0% |
| Widowed | 7.9% | 4.8% | -3.1% | 6.1% | -1.3% |
Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.
Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 42.2% | 49.3% | 7.1% | 48.4% | 0.9% |
| Good health | 38.5% | 33.4% | -5.1% | 33.6% | -0.2% |
| Fair health | 14.8% | 14.3% | -0.5% | 12.7% | 1.6% |
| Bad health | 4% | 2.4% | -1.6% | 4.0% | -1.6% |
| Very bad health | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.
This area stands out for its high percentage of residents with higher education degree or similar. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 49.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 21.1% | 10.3% | -10.8% | 18.2% | -7.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 6.8% | 4.2% | -2.6% | 9.6% | -5.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.1% | 9.6% | -7.5% | 13.4% | -3.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.1% | 4.2% | 2.1% | 5.3% | -1.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.9% | 22.2% | 8.3% | 16.9% | 5.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 35.4% | 49.2% | 13.8% | 33.8% | 15.4% |
| Other | 3.6% | 0.3% | -3.3% | 2.8% | -2.5% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 4% | 0% | -4.0% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Pakistani | 1.8% | 0% | -1.8% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 3.7% | 0.3% | -3.4% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.2% | 0.6% | -0.6% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 86.5% | 97% | 10.5% | 81.4% | 15.6% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Other | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 1.6% | -1.0% |
In this area, 85.1% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 88.3% | 85.1% | -3.2% | 83.2% | 1.9% |
| European Union | 4.9% | 8.3% | 3.4% | 6.1% | 2.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Africa | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.0% | 2.7% | -1.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.5% | 1.8% | -0.7% | 5.6% | -3.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.8% | 1.8% | -1.0% | 1.3% | 0.5% |
| Oceania | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 88.3% | 84.6% | -3.7% | 83.2% | 1.4% |
| 10+ Years | 1.5% | 6.5% | 5.0% | 9.8% | -3.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.4% | 5.3% | 1.9% | 2.9% | 2.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.8% | 3% | 0.2% | 2.2% | 0.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 4% | 0.6% | -3.4% | 1.9% | -1.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 81.6% | 76.7% | 4.9% |
| Ireland | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Germany | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Italy | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Poland | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Romania | 0.6% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 4.7% | 1.5% | 3.2% |
| Turkey | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Central and South America | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Oceania | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| No passport held | 8% | 13.5% | -5.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 46.4% | 37.2% | 9.2% |
| Christian | 40.8% | 46.2% | -5.4% |
| Muslim | 0.9% | 6.5% | -5.6% |
| Other religion | 2.7% | 0.6% | 2.1% |
| Not answered | 9.2% | 6.0% | 3.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Otley Street was 520.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 846.0% higher than the Skipton East & South average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Otley Street has the 2nd highest crime rate of 46 local areas in Skipton East & South and the 32nd highest crime rate of 2,067 local areas in North Yorkshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 195.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -52.7%.

Households in this area have a slightly lower level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 61% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9 Otley Street, Skipton, North Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £250,000 | 2025-08-20 | £254,233 |
| 15 Otley Street, Skipton, North Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £145,000 | 2023-05-02 | £153,733 |
| 9 Otley Street, Skipton, North Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £125,000 | 2002-11-01 | £321,474 |
* Results apply to the surrounding postcode area, not to a specific property.
The area around Otley Street, Skipton, BD23 1DY has very low flood risk from rivers and the sea.
0 of 1 properties (0.00%) in this postcode have some level of river or sea flood risk.
River and sea flooding includes flooding caused by overflowing rivers, estuaries, tidal waters and coastal surges.
The area around Otley Street, Skipton, BD23 1DY has medium surface water flood risk.
1 of 1 properties (100.00%) in this postcode have some level of surface water flood risk.
Surface water flooding can happen when heavy rainfall overwhelms drains, roads, gardens or other hard surfaces.
BD23 1DY area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 12% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 14% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
BD23 1DY area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
| Full-Time Employee | 101 |
| Retired | 92 |
| Self-Employed | 45 |
| Part-Time Employee | 36 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 10 |
| Other | 9 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 39 |
| Manufacturing | 24 |
| Education | 20 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 19 |
| Human health and social work activities | 17 |
| Construction | 13 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 13 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 12 |
| Other | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Otley Street Community Nursery School Otley Street , BD23 1ET | 4out of 4 | 256 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Brougham Street Nursery School Brougham Street , BD23 2ES | - not rated | 465 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Skipton, Water Street Community Primary School Elliot Street , BD23 1PE | 3out of 4 | 271 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Stephen's Catholic Primary School and Nursery, A Voluntary Academy Gargrave Road , BD23 1PJ | 3out of 4 | 384 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Stephen's Catholic Primary School, Skipton Gargrave Road , BD23 1PJ | - not rated | 384 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Skipton Parish Church of England Primary School Brougham Street , BD23 2ES | 3out of 4 | 426 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Skipton Parish Church Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Brougham Street , BD23 2ES | - not rated | 432 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ermysted's Grammar School Gargrave Road , BD23 1PL | 3out of 4 | 596 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Skipton Girls' High School Gargrave Road , BD23 1QL | 3out of 4 | 877 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Skipton Girls' High School Gargrave Road , BD23 1QL | - not rated | 877 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| The Skipton Academy Gargrave Road , BD23 1UQ | 3out of 4 | 1,524 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Aireville School Gargrave Road , BD23 1UQ | - not rated | 1,524 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Craven College Gargrave Road , BD23 1US | - not rated | 1,646 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brooklands School Burnside Avenue , BD23 2DB | 3out of 4 | 1,010 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Craven Pupil Referral Service The Snaygill Centre , Keighley Road BD23 2QS | 3out of 4 | 1,917 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bean Loved | 17 Otley Street, Skipton | 7 yd | |
| The Coffee Mill Ltd | 9 Otley Street, Skipton | 18 yd | |
| Brown Bag Cafe & Eco Shop | 14 Otley Street, Skipton | 20 yd | |
| The Terrace Tearoom | 10A - 11A Craven Court, High Street | 33 yd | |
| The Cake'Ole | 8 Craven Court, High Street | 42 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Albion Inn | Albion Inn, 27 Otley Street | 70 yd | |
| The Red Lion Hotel | Red Lion Hotel, 27 High Street | 74 yd | |
| Styles Bar | 9 Court Lane, Skipton | 92 yd | |
| The Devonshire | Newmarket Street, Skipton | 147 yd | |
| The Black Horse Hotel | 16 - 18 High Street, Skipton | 168 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bizzie Lizzies - High Street Car Park | Bizzies Fish Restaurant, Albion Yard | 97 yd | |
| Greggs | 60 High Street, Skipton | 103 yd | |
| Jamal Ali T/a Pizza Central | 38 Newmarket Street, Skipton | 174 yd | |
| Newmarket Fisheries | 50 Newmarket Street, Skipton | 195 yd | |
| H K Chinese Takeaway | 27 Water Street, Skipton | 243 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | Tesco Stores Ltd, Craven Street | 650 yd | |
| WM Morrison Supermarkets Limited | W M Morrison Supermarkets Plc, Broughton Road | 787 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Skipton Town Hall TOWN HALL TOWN HALL HIGH STREET | 117 yd | |
| St Andrews United Reformed Methodist Church THE BRITISH SCHOOL THE BRITISH SCHOOL OTLEY STREET | 133 yd | |
| Intershape Fitness (Skipton) UNIT G UNIT G SWADFORD STREET | health and fitness suite | 295 yd |
| Jetts Skipton 2 BELLE VUE SQUARE 2 BELLE VUE SQUARE BROUGHTON ROAD | health and fitness suite | 514 yd |
| Ermysted'S Grammar School GARGRAVE ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 537 yd |
| North Parade COMMUNITY CENTRE COMMUNITY CENTRE NORTH PARADE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 816 yd |
| Skipton Girls High School GARGRAVE ROAD | health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 877 yd |
| North Parade Recreation Ground (Closed) North Parade | grass pitches | 887 yd |
| Firth Street Recreation Ground (Closed) Upper Sackville Street | grass pitches | 905 yd |
| Skipton Powerlifting And Weightlifting Club (Closed) Carleton New Road | 961 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 92.9% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 92.9% |
| Percentage of premises with Next Generation Access (NGA) | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive decent broadband from fixed or FWA | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises able to receive decent broadband from FWA | 71.4% |
Broadband coverage statistics are based on Ofcom's Connected Nations 2026 dataset. Broadband performance statistics are based on Ofcom's Connected Nations 2023 postcode-level performance data.