Otley Road is in Skipton and in North Yorkshire district. BD23 1EX is located in the Skipton East & South 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 Road, Skipton, BD23 1EX and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BD23 1HS, BD23 1HA, BD23 1HW, BD23 1HN, BD23 2JS, BD23 1HR, BD23 1HB, BD23 2JP, BD23 1ES.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding BD23 1EX is primarily male, with 53.3% of the population 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 | 55.8% | 46.7% | -9.1% | 51.0% | -4.3% |
| Male | 44.2% | 53.3% | 9.1% | 49.0% | 4.3% |
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 | 28.5% | 27% | -1.5% | 37.9% | -10.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 43.8% | 47.1% | 3.3% | 44.2% | 2.9% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 2.1% | 4.1% | 2.0% | 2.2% | 1.9% |
| Divorced | 17% | 14.8% | -2.2% | 9.1% | 5.7% |
| Widowed | 7.7% | 7% | -0.7% | 6.1% | 0.9% |
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 | 40.6% | 40.2% | -0.4% | 48.4% | -8.2% |
| Good health | 44.2% | 44.6% | 0.4% | 33.6% | 11.0% |
| Fair health | 12.9% | 12% | -0.9% | 12.7% | -0.7% |
| Bad health | 1.4% | 2.9% | 1.5% | 4.0% | -1.1% |
| Very bad health | 0.7% | 0.4% | -0.3% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 17.9% | 12.9% | -5.0% | 18.2% | -5.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.9% | 9.6% | -2.3% | 9.6% | 0.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.3% | 14.1% | -4.2% | 13.4% | 0.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 6% | 8.4% | 2.4% | 5.3% | 3.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 17% | 21.3% | 4.3% | 16.9% | 4.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 26.4% | 30.9% | 4.5% | 33.8% | -2.9% |
| Other | 2.6% | 2.8% | 0.2% | 2.8% | 0.0% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97.5% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 3.1% | -2.0% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 1.6% | -0.9% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.0% | -0.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| White | 99.6% | 97.5% | -2.1% | 81.4% | 16.1% |
In this area, 94.9% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 97.8% | 94.9% | -2.9% | 83.2% | 11.7% |
| European Union | 0.7% | 1.8% | 1.1% | 6.1% | -4.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.4% | 1.8% | 1.4% | 5.6% | -3.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 1.3% | 0.1% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97.1% | 94.9% | -2.2% | 83.2% | 11.7% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 2.9% | 2.9% | 9.8% | -6.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 2.9% | -1.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.2% | -1.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.9% | 0.7% | -2.2% | 1.9% | -1.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 82.7% | 76.7% | 6.0% |
| Ireland | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Poland | 0.7% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
| Southern Asia | 0.7% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
| South-East Asia | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Central and South America | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 14% | 13.5% | 0.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 35% | 37.2% | -2.2% |
| Christian | 58.8% | 46.2% | 12.6% |
| Hindu | 0.7% | 1.7% | -1.0% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 5.1% | 6.0% | -0.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Otley Road was 43.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 20.3% lower than the Skipton East & South average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Otley Road has the 19th lowest crime rate of 46 local areas in Skipton East & South and the 916th highest crime rate of 2,067 local areas in North Yorkshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 25.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -66.1%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Antrim House Otley Road, Skipton, North Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £195,000 | 2023-12-19 | £204,541 |
| Chinthurst Cottage Otley Road, Skipton, North Yorkshire Other, an established residential building | £247,000 | 2022-02-24 | £245,712 |
| The Bungalow Chinthurst Otley Road, Skipton, North Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building | £310,000 | 2021-12-02 | £340,359 |
| Springholme Otley Road, Skipton, North Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £182,000 | 2020-01-17 | £230,354 |
| Bierlee Otley Road, Skipton, North Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £236,000 | 2019-03-22 | £306,235 |
* Results apply to the surrounding postcode area, not to a specific property.
The area around Otley Road, Skipton, BD23 1EX has very low flood risk from rivers and the sea.
0 of 5 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 Road, Skipton, BD23 1EX has very low surface water flood risk.
0 of 5 properties (0.00%) 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 1EX 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 | 98 |
| Retired | 69 |
| Part-Time Employee | 27 |
| Self-Employed | 21 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Other | 8 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Unemployed | 2 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 23 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 18 |
| Manufacturing | 15 |
| Construction | 14 |
| Education | 13 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 13 |
| Human health and social work activities | 13 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 12 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 11 |
| Other | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 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 | 179 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Brougham Street Nursery School Brougham Street , BD23 2ES | - not rated | 395 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Skipton Parish Church of England Primary School Brougham Street , BD23 2ES | 3out of 4 | 406 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 | 413 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Skipton, Water Street Community Primary School Elliot Street , BD23 1PE | 3out of 4 | 671 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 | 803 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Stephen's Catholic Primary School, Skipton Gargrave Road , BD23 1PJ | - not rated | 803 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | 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 | 996 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Skipton Girls' High School Gargrave Road , BD23 1QL | 3out of 4 | 1,280 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Skipton Girls' High School Gargrave Road , BD23 1QL | - not rated | 1,280 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| The Skipton Academy Gargrave Road , BD23 1UQ | 3out of 4 | 1,949 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Aireville School Gargrave Road , BD23 1UQ | - not rated | 1,949 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 | 2,061 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 | 1,324 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Craven Pupil Referral Service The Snaygill Centre , Keighley Road BD23 2QS | 3out of 4 | 2,013 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Skipton Step Into Action (Wellbeing Hub \& Cafe) | 28A Otley Street, Skipton | 322 yd | |
| Dales Cottage Cafe | Dales Cottage Cafe, Albion Yard, Otley Street | 347 yd | |
| Starbucks Coffee Company | 1 Jerry Croft, Skipton | 387 yd | |
| Skipton Balti House | 1A Court Lane, Skipton | 401 yd | |
| The Tea Corner | 7 Court Lane, Skipton | 411 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Three Links Club | 26 Rectory Lane, Skipton | 229 yd | |
| The Albion Inn | Albion Inn, 27 Otley Street | 365 yd | |
| Styles Bar | 9 Court Lane, Skipton | 417 yd | |
| The Red Lion Hotel | Red Lion Hotel, 27 High Street | 465 yd | |
| The Devonshire | Newmarket Street, Skipton | 490 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Newmarket Fisheries | 50 Newmarket Street, Skipton | 324 yd | |
| Bizzie Lizzies - High Street Car Park | Bizzies Fish Restaurant, Albion Yard | 347 yd | |
| Jamal Ali T/a Pizza Central | 38 Newmarket Street, Skipton | 352 yd | |
| Greggs | 60 High Street, Skipton | 537 yd | |
| Papa T's Skipton | 2 Regal Buildings, Keighley Road | 641 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | Tesco Stores Ltd, Craven Street | 1,019 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| St Andrews United Reformed Methodist Church THE BRITISH SCHOOL THE BRITISH SCHOOL OTLEY STREET | 341 yd | |
| Skipton Town Hall TOWN HALL TOWN HALL HIGH STREET | 449 yd | |
| Intershape Fitness (Skipton) UNIT G UNIT G SWADFORD STREET | health and fitness suite | 686 yd |
| North Parade COMMUNITY CENTRE COMMUNITY CENTRE NORTH PARADE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 775 yd |
| North Parade Recreation Ground (Closed) North Parade | grass pitches | 823 yd |
| Ermysted'S Grammar School GARGRAVE ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 934 yd |
| Jetts Skipton 2 BELLE VUE SQUARE 2 BELLE VUE SQUARE BROUGHTON ROAD | health and fitness suite | 944 yd |
| Firth Street Recreation Ground (Closed) Upper Sackville Street | grass pitches | 1,049 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 | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| 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 | 28.6% |
| Median download speed | 60.3 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 66.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 160 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 16.2 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 30 Mbit/s |
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.