Sheep Street, Skipton, BD23 1JH

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding BD23 1JH, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.2% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	51.3%	52.2%	0.9%	51.0%	1.2%
Male	48.7%	47.8%	-0.9%	49.0%	-1.2%

Partnership Status

Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.

In the immediate area around BD23 1JH, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 43% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Single	35.6%	43%	7.4%	37.9%	5.1%
Married: Opposite sex	34.6%	30.6%	-4.0%	44.2%	-13.6%
Civil partnership: Same sex	0%	0.5%	0.5%	0.1%	0.4%
Separated	2.9%	1.6%	-1.3%	2.2%	-0.6%
Divorced	14.9%	15%	0.1%	9.1%	5.9%
Widowed	12%	9.3%	-2.7%	6.1%	3.2%

Health

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	40.4%	39.3%	-1.1%	48.4%	-9.1%
Good health	39.5%	41.3%	1.8%	33.6%	7.7%
Fair health	14%	12.6%	-1.4%	12.7%	-0.1%
Bad health	5.7%	6.3%	0.6%	4.0%	2.3%
Very bad health	0.4%	0.5%	0.1%	1.2%	-0.7%

Education and Qualifications

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.

In the area around BD23 1JH this area, 9.9% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	21.2%	9.9%	-11.3%	18.2%	-8.3%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	8.2%	5.8%	-2.4%	9.6%	-3.8%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	11.1%	15.7%	4.6%	13.4%	2.3%
Apprenticeship	3.8%	3.7%	-0.1%	5.3%	-1.6%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	11.5%	20.9%	9.4%	16.9%	4.0%
Degree or Similar	37%	41.9%	4.9%	33.8%	8.1%
Other	7.2%	2.1%	-5.1%	2.8%	-0.7%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98.1% 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)
Chinese	2.2%	0.5%	-1.7%	0.7%	-0.2%
Indian	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	3.1%	-3.1%
Pakistani	3.9%	0%	-3.9%	2.7%	-2.7%
Black Caribbean	0%	0.5%	0.5%	1.0%	-0.5%
Mixed White and Asian	0%	0.5%	0.5%	0.8%	-0.3%
Mixed White and African	0%	0.5%	0.5%	0.4%	0.1%
Mixed Other	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	0.8%	-0.8%
White	92.5%	98.1%	5.6%	81.4%	16.7%
Gypsy or Irish Traveller	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	0.1%	-0.1%

Country of Birth

In this area, 89.8% 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	92.1%	89.8%	-2.3%	83.2%	6.6%
European Union	3.1%	6.8%	3.7%	6.1%	0.7%
Africa	0.9%	0.5%	-0.4%	2.7%	-2.2%
Middle East and Asia	3.5%	1.9%	-1.6%	5.6%	-3.7%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0%	1%	1.0%	1.3%	-0.3%
Oceania	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	0.3%	-0.3%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	90.8%	89.8%	-1.0%	83.2%	6.6%
10+ Years	0.9%	8.3%	7.4%	9.8%	-1.5%
5-10 Years	3.9%	1.5%	-2.4%	2.9%	-1.4%
2-5 Years	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	2.2%	-2.2%
Less than 2 years	3.9%	0.5%	-3.4%	1.9%	-1.4%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	83.7%	76.7%	7.0%
Ireland	1.9%	0.6%	1.3%
Poland	1.9%	1.3%	0.6%
Other EU countries	3.4%	1.5%	1.9%
North America and the Caribbean	0.5%	0.3%	0.2%
No passport held	8.7%	13.5%	-4.8%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	41.3%	37.2%	4.1%
Christian	46.2%	46.2%	0.0%
Buddhist	1%	0.5%	0.5%
Jewish	0.5%	0.5%	0.0%
Other religion	1.9%	0.6%	1.3%
Not answered	9.1%	6.0%	3.1%

Safety

Is Sheep Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Sheep Street was 253.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 343.8% higher than the Skipton East & South average. The most reported crime type was Public order.

Sheep Street has the 4th highest crime rate of 47 local areas in Skipton East & South and the 80th highest crime rate of 2,071 local areas in North Yorkshire .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 131.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -61.0%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

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.

Average Household Income
£41,900

Income Rank
4/10

Household Income in BD23 1JH, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 2/10 (very low )
Indices of multiple deprivation (IMD) is used to classify the relative deprivation (a measure of poverty) of the area. It considers the following domains:
Income Deprivation Domain - 3/10 (low )
The Income Deprivation Domain measures the percentage of people in the population who are experiencing poverty due to having a low income. It includes both those who are unemployed and those who are employed but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Employment Deprivation Domain - 3/10 (low )
The Employment Deprivation Domain measures the proportion of the working-age population in an area involuntarily excluded from the labour market. This includes people who would like to work but are unable to do so due to unemployment, sickness or disability, or caring responsibilities.
Education, Skills and Training Domain - 1/10 (very low )
The Education, Skills, and Training Deprivation Domain measures the lack of education and skills in a local area. It has two parts: one for children and young people, and one for adults. The part for children and young people looks at their school achievements ('flow'), while the part for adults looks at the number of adults without qualifications ('stock').
Health Deprivation and Disability Domain - 2/10 (very low )
The Health Deprivation and Disability Domain measures the risk of early death and poor quality of life due to bad physical or mental health. It looks at illness, disability, and early death, but not at behaviors or environments that might affect future health.
Crime Domain - 3/10 (low )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 1/10 (very low )
The Barriers to Housing and Services Domain measures how easy or hard it is to access housing and local services. It has two parts: one looks at how close local services are, and the other looks at issues like how affordable housing is.
Living Environment Deprivation Domain - 8/10 (high )
The Living Environment Deprivation Domain measures the quality of the local environment. It has two parts: the "indoors" part looks at housing quality, and the "outdoors" part looks at air quality and road traffic accidents.
Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) - 1/10 (very low )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) measures how many children aged 0 to 15 live in low-income families. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low incomes. This includes both those who are unemployed and those who work but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) - 5/10 (average )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) measures the percentage of people aged 60 or older who have low income. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low income, including both unemployed people and those with low-paying jobs (and who satisfy the respective means tests).

Property Prices

Average property prices on Sheep Street are based on 12 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for North Yorkshire.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Sheep Street, Skipton, BD23 1JH

Estimated Average Property Prices for BD23 1JH

Average Price
£691,343

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
£589,573

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
£793,113

Estimated Average Property Prices for Sheep Street

Average Price
£882,161

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
£960,045

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
£773,124

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Sheep Street

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
18 Sheep Street, Skipton, North Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building	£335,000	2020-03-19	£424,688
10 Sheep Street, Skipton, North Yorkshire Other, an established residential building	£1,150,000	2019-01-15	£1,352,619
19 Sheep Street, Skipton, North Yorkshire Other, an established residential building	£430,000	2018-11-27	£504,561
6A Sheep Street, Skipton, North Yorkshire Other, an established residential building	£430,000	2015-08-10	£539,137
19 Sheep Street, Skipton, North Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building	£646,000	2008-06-18	£938,238

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for BD23 1JH

Employment

BD23 1JH area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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.

The percentage of retired residents living in BD23 1JH area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 30% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee	73
Retired	57
Part-Time Employee	25
Self-Employed	20
Long-Term Sick or disabled	5
Other	3
Unemployed	3
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	3
Student (economically inactive)	1
Looking after home or family	0

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	26
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	12
Construction	12
Manufacturing	11
Accommodation and food service activities	10
Education	9
Financial and insurance activities	8
Human health and social work activities	8
Professional, scientific and technical activities	8
Other	7
Administrative and support service activities	5
Transport and storage	1

Schools

Nursery

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Otley Street Community Nursery School Otley Street , BD23 1ET	4out of 4	477 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Brougham Street Nursery School Brougham Street , BD23 2ES	3out of 4	634 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Skipton, Water Street Community Primary School Elliot Street , BD23 1PE	4out of 4	151 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
St Stephen's Catholic Primary School and Nursery, A Voluntary Academy Gargrave Road , BD23 1PJ	2out of 4	189 yd	Academy sponsor led	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Christ Church Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Craven Street , BD23 2AP	4out of 4	470 yd	Voluntary controlled school	No	Mixed	More About School
Skipton Parish Church of England Primary School Brougham Street , BD23 2ES	- not rated	587 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
Greatwood Community Primary School Pinhaw Road , BD23 2SJ	- not rated	988 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Ermysted's Grammar School Gargrave Road , BD23 1PL	4out of 4	411 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Boys	More About School
Skipton Girls' High School Gargrave Road , BD23 1QL	4out of 4	679 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Girls	More About School
The Skipton Academy Gargrave Road , BD23 1UQ	2out of 4	1,307 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School

16 plus

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Craven College Gargrave Road , BD23 1US	- not rated	1,434 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Brooklands School Burnside Avenue , BD23 2DB	3out of 4	903 yd	Community special school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Craven Pupil Referral Service The Snaygill Centre , Keighley Road BD23 2QS	3out of 4	1,919 yd	Pupil referral unit	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
Three Sheep Tea Rooms	Ground Floor, 78 High Street	26 yd
Le Caveau Restaurant Ltd	86 High Street, Skipton	36 yd
Greenwood Bistro Ltd	6 Victoria Square, Skipton	43 yd
V.SQ	1 Victoria Square, Skipton	47 yd
Caffe Nero	40 - 42 Sheep Street, Skipton	95 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
The Narrow Boat	38 Victoria Street, Skipton	79 yd
The Woolly Sheep Inn	38 Sheep Street, Skipton	91 yd
The Royal Shepherd	Royal Shepherd Inn, Canal Street	115 yd
Swadford Tap Limited	18A Swadford Street, Skipton	132 yd
The Red Lion Hotel	Red Lion Hotel, 27 High Street	133 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Greggs	60 High Street, Skipton	41 yd
Shake A Mania	7 - 11 Swadford Street, Skipton	152 yd
H K Chinese Takeaway	27 Water Street, Skipton	165 yd
Farmhouse Ice Cream	9 Coach Street, Skipton	169 yd
Carters	31 Water Street, Skipton	170 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Tesco	Tesco Stores Ltd, Craven Street		547 yd
WM Morrison Supermarkets Limited	W M Morrison Supermarkets Plc, Broughton Road		665 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Skipton Town Hall TOWN HALL TOWN HALL HIGH STREET		186 yd
Intershape Fitness (Skipton) UNIT G UNIT G SWADFORD STREET	health and fitness suite	199 yd
St Andrews United Reformed Methodist Church THE BRITISH SCHOOL THE BRITISH SCHOOL OTLEY STREET		231 yd
Jetts Skipton 2 BELLE VUE SQUARE 2 BELLE VUE SQUARE BROUGHTON ROAD	health and fitness suite	392 yd
Ermysted'S Grammar School GARGRAVE ROAD	grass pitches, health and fitness suite	456 yd
Skipton Girls High School GARGRAVE ROAD	health and fitness suite, tennis courts	785 yd
Skipton Powerlifting And Weightlifting Club (Closed) Carleton New Road		842 yd
North Parade COMMUNITY CENTRE COMMUNITY CENTRE NORTH PARADE	grass pitches, tennis courts	845 yd
Firth Street Recreation Ground (Closed) Upper Sackville Street	grass pitches	874 yd
Energie Fitness Skipton CARLETON NEW ROAD	health and fitness suite	875 yd

Broadband

Technology Aviability

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	93.3%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	93.3%
Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband	93.3%

Speed Aviability

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%

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.

Overview of BD23 1JH