Raikeswood Drive, Skipton, BD23 1LY

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding BD23 1LY, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.1% 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	52.4%	52.1%	-0.3%	51.0%	1.1%
Male	47.6%	47.9%	0.3%	49.0%	-1.1%

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 vicinity of BD23 1LY there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 62.7% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.

Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Single	17.3%	16%	-1.3%	37.9%	-21.9%
Married: Opposite sex	67.6%	62.7%	-4.9%	44.2%	18.5%
Married: Same sex	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	0.3%	-0.3%
Separated	1.4%	2.2%	0.8%	2.2%	0.0%
Divorced	4%	5.2%	1.2%	9.1%	-3.9%
Widowed	9.4%	13.8%	4.4%	6.1%	7.7%

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	54.5%	49.4%	-5.1%	48.4%	1.0%
Good health	33.1%	33.8%	0.7%	33.6%	0.2%
Fair health	8.9%	12%	3.1%	12.7%	-0.7%
Bad health	2.9%	3.2%	0.3%	4.0%	-0.8%
Very bad health	0.6%	1.6%	1.0%	1.2%	0.4%

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 1LY this area, 5.7% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%. 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 60.4%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	6.5%	5.7%	-0.8%	18.2%	-12.5%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	7.6%	7.5%	-0.1%	9.6%	-2.1%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	12.9%	10.6%	-2.3%	13.4%	-2.8%
Apprenticeship	2.2%	5.7%	3.5%	5.3%	0.4%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	10.1%	8.3%	-1.8%	16.9%	-8.6%
Degree or Similar	57.2%	60.4%	3.2%	33.8%	26.6%
Other	3.6%	1.9%	-1.7%	2.8%	-0.9%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 100% 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%	0%	-2.0%	0.7%	-0.7%
Mixed White and Asian	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	0.8%	-0.8%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	0.9%	-0.9%
White	96%	100%	4.0%	81.4%	18.6%
Arab	1.4%	0%	-1.4%	0.6%	-0.6%

Country of Birth

In this area, 95.8% 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	96.8%	95.8%	-1.0%	83.2%	12.6%
European Union	1.2%	3.3%	2.1%	6.1%	-2.8%
Africa	1.2%	1%	-0.2%	2.7%	-1.7%
Middle East and Asia	0.9%	0%	-0.9%	5.6%	-5.6%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	95.4%	95.8%	0.4%	83.2%	12.6%
10+ Years	0%	3.9%	3.9%	9.8%	-5.9%
2-5 Years	1.4%	0.3%	-1.1%	2.2%	-1.9%
Less than 2 years	3.2%	0%	-3.2%	1.9%	-1.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	90.6%	76.7%	13.9%
Ireland	1.3%	0.6%	0.7%
Germany	0.7%	0.2%	0.5%
Poland	1%	1.3%	-0.3%
Other EU countries	0.7%	1.5%	-0.8%
No passport held	5.9%	13.5%	-7.6%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	31.9%	37.2%	-5.3%
Christian	61.6%	46.2%	15.4%
Not answered	6.5%	6.0%	0.5%

Safety

Is Raikeswood Drive Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Raikeswood Drive was 12.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 71.6% lower than the Mid Craven average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.

Raikeswood Drive has the 12th lowest crime rate of 66 local areas in Mid Craven and the 220th lowest crime rate of 2,071 local areas in North Yorkshire .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 3.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -50.0%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 75% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£52,900

Income Rank
8/10

Household Income in BD23 1LY, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 1/10 (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 - 2/10 (very 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 - 1/10 (very 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 - 4/10 (below average )
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 - 3/10 (low )
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) - 2/10 (very low )
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 Raikeswood Drive are based on 83 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 Raikeswood Drive, Skipton, BD23 1LY

Estimated Average Property Prices for BD23 1LY

Average Price
£531,849

Semi-Detached
£493,974

Terraced
£524,446

Detached
£648,437

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Raikeswood Drive

Average Price
£545,796

Semi-Detached
£496,052

Terraced
£500,022

Detached
£674,873

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Raikeswood DriveStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
68 Raikeswood Drive, Skipton, North Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building	£490,000	2022-12-16	£503,598
8 Raikeswood Drive, Skipton, North Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£595,000	2022-08-15	£627,194
72 Raikeswood Drive, Skipton, North Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£471,000	2022-08-11	£496,485
70 Raikeswood Drive, Skipton, North Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£530,000	2022-04-08	£590,011
Thorncroft, 60 Raikeswood Drive, Skipton, North Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building	£820,000	2021-10-11	£944,049

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for BD23 1LY

Employment

BD23 1LY area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 19% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 13% 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 1LY area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 0% 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 1LY area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 40% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Retired	109
Full-Time Employee	60
Part-Time Employee	38
Self-Employed	34
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	11
Student (economically inactive)	9
Long-Term Sick or disabled	6
Looking after home or family	3
Other	0
Unemployed	0

Employment Industry

Education	37
Human health and social work activities	26
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	20
Construction	17
Professional, scientific and technical activities	16
Manufacturing	11
Accommodation and food service activities	8
Financial and insurance activities	8
Other	7
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	6
Information and communication	5
Real estate activities	3
Agriculture, forestry and fishing	3
Transport and storage	2
Administrative and support service activities	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	1,296 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Brougham Street Nursery School Brougham Street , BD23 2ES	3out of 4	1,556 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
St Stephen's Catholic Primary School and Nursery, A Voluntary Academy Gargrave Road , BD23 1PJ	2out of 4	746 yd	Academy sponsor led	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Skipton, Water Street Community Primary School Elliot Street , BD23 1PE	4out of 4	826 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Christ Church Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Craven Street , BD23 2AP	4out of 4	1,229 yd	Voluntary controlled school	No	Mixed	More About School
Skipton Parish Church of England Primary School Brougham Street , BD23 2ES	- not rated	1,513 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
Greatwood Community Primary School Pinhaw Road , BD23 2SJ	- not rated	1,905 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Skipton Girls' High School Gargrave Road , BD23 1QL	4out of 4	350 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Girls	More About School
Ermysted's Grammar School Gargrave Road , BD23 1PL	4out of 4	529 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Boys	More About School
The Skipton Academy Gargrave Road , BD23 1UQ	2out of 4	772 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	773 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	1,548 yd	Community special school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Craven Pupil Referral Service The Snaygill Centre , Keighley Road BD23 2QS	3out of 4	2,713 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
AJ Cafe - Bistro	Eller Beck Court	532 yd
The Curious Fox	Restaurant, Chapel Hill	719 yd
Commando Mindset Fitness Studio	Unit 7	735 yd
Calico Jack Restaurant \& Bar	36 Water Street, Skipton	737 yd
La Casita	10 Mill Bridge, Skipton	745 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
The Castle Inn	The Castle, 2 Mill Bridge	822 yd
The Black Horse Hotel	16 - 18 High Street, Skipton	836 yd
Alexanders	4 - 6 High Street, Skipton	841 yd
The Royal Shepherd	Royal Shepherd Inn, Canal Street	850 yd
The Mess Room	Unit 4, The Old Fire Station	859 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Taste Of China	38 Water Street, Skipton	729 yd
Carters	31 Water Street, Skipton	764 yd
H K Chinese Takeaway	27 Water Street, Skipton	769 yd
Farmhouse Ice Cream	9 Coach Street, Skipton	874 yd
Kita's Thai Take Away	49 Swadford Street, Skipton	902 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
WM Morrison Supermarkets Limited	W M Morrison Supermarkets Plc, Broughton Road		859 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Skipton Girls High School GARGRAVE ROAD	health and fitness suite, tennis courts	321 yd
Ermysted'S Grammar School GARGRAVE ROAD	grass pitches, health and fitness suite	489 yd
Aireville Park CRAVEN TOR CRAVEN TOR HAREWOOD ROAD	cycling	608 yd
Craven Swimming Pool And Fitness Centre GARGRAVE ROAD	health and fitness suite, swimming pool, tennis courts	767 yd
Jetts Skipton 2 BELLE VUE SQUARE 2 BELLE VUE SQUARE BROUGHTON ROAD	health and fitness suite	831 yd
The Skipton Academy GARGRAVE ROAD	grass pitches, health and fitness suite	849 yd
Skipton Town Hall TOWN HALL TOWN HALL HIGH STREET		918 yd
Intershape Fitness (Skipton) UNIT G UNIT G SWADFORD STREET	health and fitness suite	1,018 yd
Skipton Powerlifting And Weightlifting Club (Closed) Carleton New Road		1,085 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	0.0%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	0.0%
Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband	0.0%

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%

Download Speed

Median download speed	46.8 Mbit/s
Average download speed	48.1 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	71.32 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	71.32 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	11.5 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	12.3 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	20 Mbit/s

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