Salisbury Street is in Skipton and in North Yorkshire district. BD23 1NQ 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 Salisbury Street, Skipton, BD23 1NQ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BD23 1QP, BD23 1QJ, BD23 1QG, BD23 1QA, BD23 1PX, BD23 1QN, BD23 1QH, BD23 1PJ, BD23 1QT.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding BD23 1NQ has a slightly higher male population, with 50.2% 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 | 48.5% | 49.8% | 1.3% | 51.0% | -1.2% |
| Male | 51.5% | 50.2% | -1.3% | 49.0% | 1.2% |
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 | 22.4% | 29.4% | 7.0% | 37.9% | -8.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 60.5% | 49.8% | -10.7% | 44.2% | 5.6% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 0.1% | 1.8% |
| Separated | 2.2% | 2.8% | 0.6% | 2.2% | 0.6% |
| Divorced | 9% | 11.4% | 2.4% | 9.1% | 2.3% |
| Widowed | 5.8% | 4.7% | -1.1% | 6.1% | -1.4% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (88.5%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 57.1% | 58.1% | 1.0% | 48.4% | 9.7% |
| Good health | 28.2% | 30.4% | 2.2% | 33.6% | -3.2% |
| Fair health | 9.8% | 8.7% | -1.1% | 12.7% | -4.0% |
| Bad health | 3.8% | 2.4% | -1.4% | 4.0% | -1.6% |
| Very bad health | 1.1% | 0.4% | -0.7% | 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.
In the area around BD23 1NQ this area, 7.6% 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 55.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 14.3% | 7.6% | -6.7% | 18.2% | -10.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 6.3% | 4.7% | -1.6% | 9.6% | -4.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.2% | 13.3% | -1.9% | 13.4% | -0.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.1% | 4.3% | 1.2% | 5.3% | -1.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.7% | 14.2% | 2.5% | 16.9% | -2.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 47.1% | 55.9% | 8.8% | 33.8% | 22.1% |
| Other | 2.2% | 0% | -2.2% | 2.8% | -2.8% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97.2% 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 | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.7% | 0.9% |
| Pakistani | 2.6% | 0% | -2.6% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| White | 96.2% | 97.2% | 1.0% | 81.4% | 15.8% |
In this area, 96% 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% | 96% | -1.0% | 83.2% | 12.8% |
| European Union | 2.3% | 3.6% | 1.3% | 6.1% | -2.5% |
| Africa | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 5.6% | -5.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96.2% | 96.4% | 0.2% | 83.2% | 13.2% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 2.4% | 2.4% | 9.8% | -7.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 2.9% | -2.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.6% | 0.4% | -2.2% | 1.9% | -1.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 89.7% | 76.7% | 13.0% |
| Spain | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Other EU countries | 2.8% | 1.5% | 1.3% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 6.7% | 13.5% | -6.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 55.7% | 37.2% | 18.5% |
| Christian | 39.1% | 46.2% | -7.1% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Other religion | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Not answered | 4% | 6.0% | -2.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Salisbury Street was 48.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 15.8% lower than the Skipton East & South average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Salisbury Street has the 19th lowest crime rate of 47 local areas in Skipton East & South and the 854th highest crime rate of 2,071 local areas in North Yorkshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 32.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -57.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 22 Salisbury Street, Skipton, North Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £369,950 | 2025-02-24 | £382,491 |
| 24 Salisbury Street, Skipton, North Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £365,000 | 2024-08-05 | £378,127 |
| 11 Salisbury Street, Skipton, North Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £330,000 | 2022-09-20 | £340,507 |
| 13 Salisbury Street, Skipton, North Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £450,000 | 2022-09-20 | £473,400 |
| 7 Salisbury Street, Skipton, North Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £489,000 | 2021-06-30 | £562,187 |
BD23 1NQ area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 13% 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 1NQ 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 67 |
| Retired | 52 |
| Self-Employed | 29 |
| Part-Time Employee | 28 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Other | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 23 |
| Education | 19 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 17 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 16 |
| Human health and social work activities | 14 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Other | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Construction | 5 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Transport and storage | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| 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 | 1,068 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Brougham Street Nursery School Brougham Street , BD23 2ES | 3out of 4 | 1,267 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| 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 | 449 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Skipton, Water Street Community Primary School Elliot Street , BD23 1PE | 4out of 4 | 568 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Christ Church Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Craven Street , BD23 2AP | 4out of 4 | 859 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Skipton Parish Church of England Primary School Brougham Street , BD23 2ES | - not rated | 1,220 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Greatwood Community Primary School Pinhaw Road , BD23 2SJ | - not rated | 1,561 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Skipton Girls' High School Gargrave Road , BD23 1QL | 4out of 4 | 46 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Ermysted's Grammar School Gargrave Road , BD23 1PL | 4out of 4 | 240 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Boys | More About School |
| The Skipton Academy Gargrave Road , BD23 1UQ | 2out of 4 | 734 yd | Academy sponsor led | 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 | 827 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 | 1,170 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Craven Pupil Referral Service The Snaygill Centre , Keighley Road BD23 2QS | 3out of 4 | 2,335 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| AJ Cafe - Bistro | Eller Beck Court | 343 yd | |
| Calico Jack Restaurant \& Bar | 36 Water Street, Skipton | 446 yd | |
| The Coffee House | Millfields Hall, 39 Coach Street | 465 yd | |
| Old Bridge Cafe | 33 Coach Street, Skipton | 473 yd | |
| Coopers Cafe Bar | 6 - 8 Belmont Street, Skipton | 499 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Mess Room | Unit 4, The Old Fire Station | 524 yd | |
| The Royal Shepherd | Royal Shepherd Inn, Canal Street | 530 yd | |
| The Narrow Boat | 38 Victoria Street, Skipton | 571 yd | |
| Venue Sports & Music Bar | 3A Cavendish Street, Skipton | 583 yd | |
| The Black Horse Hotel | 16 - 18 High Street, Skipton | 592 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Taste Of China | 38 Water Street, Skipton | 428 yd | |
| Carters | 31 Water Street, Skipton | 472 yd | |
| H K Chinese Takeaway | 27 Water Street, Skipton | 481 yd | |
| Farmhouse Ice Cream | 9 Coach Street, Skipton | 533 yd | |
| Kita's Thai Take Away | 49 Swadford Street, Skipton | 540 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| WM Morrison Supermarkets Limited | W M Morrison Supermarkets Plc, Broughton Road | 500 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco Stores Ltd, Craven Street | 772 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Skipton Girls High School GARGRAVE ROAD | health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 154 yd |
| Ermysted'S Grammar School GARGRAVE ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 194 yd |
| Aireville Park CRAVEN TOR CRAVEN TOR HAREWOOD ROAD | cycling | 380 yd |
| Jetts Skipton 2 BELLE VUE SQUARE 2 BELLE VUE SQUARE BROUGHTON ROAD | health and fitness suite | 456 yd |
| Craven Swimming Pool And Fitness Centre GARGRAVE ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool, tennis courts | 667 yd |
| Intershape Fitness (Skipton) UNIT G UNIT G SWADFORD STREET | health and fitness suite | 672 yd |
| Skipton Town Hall TOWN HALL TOWN HALL HIGH STREET | 679 yd | |
| Skipton Powerlifting And Weightlifting Club (Closed) Carleton New Road | 738 yd | |
| Energie Fitness Skipton CARLETON NEW ROAD | health and fitness suite | 767 yd |
| The Skipton Academy GARGRAVE ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 837 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 | 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% |
| 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% |
| Median download speed | 66.4 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 60.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 79.67 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 79.67 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 17.7 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.