Ruskin Avenue is in Skipton and in North Yorkshire district. BD23 1SL is located in the Skipton West & West Craven 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 Ruskin Avenue, Skipton, BD23 1SL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BD23 1SS, BD23 1SG, BD23 1SN, BD23 1SJ, BD23 1SE, BD23 1SP, BD23 1SW, BD23 1SR, BD23 1TB.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around BD23 1SL is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.5% | 50.6% | -1.9% | 51.0% | -0.4% |
| Male | 47.5% | 49.4% | 1.9% | 49.0% | 0.4% |
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 | 30.6% | 40.1% | 9.5% | 37.9% | 2.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 52.9% | 45.2% | -7.7% | 44.2% | 1.0% |
| Separated | 2.7% | 2.4% | -0.3% | 2.2% | 0.2% |
| Divorced | 6.9% | 8.4% | 1.5% | 9.1% | -0.7% |
| Widowed | 6.9% | 3.9% | -3.0% | 6.1% | -2.2% |
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 | 41.6% | 51.4% | 9.8% | 48.4% | 3.0% |
| Good health | 44.9% | 32% | -12.9% | 33.6% | -1.6% |
| Fair health | 11.6% | 12.8% | 1.2% | 12.7% | 0.1% |
| Bad health | 1.7% | 2.9% | 1.2% | 4.0% | -1.1% |
| Very bad health | 0.2% | 0.9% | 0.7% | 1.2% | -0.3% |
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 1SL this area, 30.8% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 31.6% | 30.8% | -0.8% | 18.2% | 12.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.4% | 11.1% | -2.3% | 9.6% | 1.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.4% | 10.5% | -1.9% | 13.4% | -2.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.4% | 2.1% | -0.3% | 5.3% | -3.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.9% | 15.3% | 6.4% | 16.9% | -1.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 19.9% | 26.3% | 6.4% | 33.8% | -7.5% |
| Other | 11.3% | 3.9% | -7.4% | 2.8% | 1.1% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 33.1% of the residents identify as white, which is lower than the UK average of 81.4%, there are significant representations of other ethnic groups.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 2.1% | 0% | -2.1% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 1.9% | 3.2% | 1.3% | 3.1% | 0.1% |
| Pakistani | 43% | 56.5% | 13.5% | 2.7% | 53.8% |
| Other Asian | 10.9% | 0.7% | -10.2% | 1.6% | -0.9% |
| Black African | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.4% | 1.0% |
| Mixed Other | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| White | 37.1% | 33.1% | -4.0% | 81.4% | -48.3% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 2.1% | 1.4% | -0.7% | 0.1% | 1.3% |
| Arab | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Other | 0.2% | 1.6% | 1.4% | 1.6% | 0.0% |
In this area, 71.7% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is lower than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 68.1% | 71.7% | 3.6% | 83.2% | -11.5% |
| European Union | 4% | 6.3% | 2.3% | 6.1% | 0.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.8% | -0.6% |
| Africa | 0.2% | 0.7% | 0.5% | 2.7% | -2.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 26.7% | 21.1% | -5.6% | 5.6% | 15.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 68.1% | 72% | 3.9% | 83.2% | -11.2% |
| 10+ Years | 2.4% | 18.1% | 15.7% | 9.8% | 8.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 6.6% | 4.3% | -2.3% | 2.9% | 1.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 9% | 3.6% | -5.4% | 2.2% | 1.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 13.9% | 2% | -11.9% | 1.9% | 0.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 78.2% | 76.7% | 1.5% |
| Portugal | 2% | 0.5% | 1.5% |
| Poland | 3.4% | 1.3% | 2.1% |
| Romania | 1.4% | 0.9% | 0.5% |
| Other EU countries | 2% | 1.5% | 0.5% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 3.2% | 1.2% | 2.0% |
| No passport held | 9.5% | 13.5% | -4.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 16.7% | 37.2% | -20.5% |
| Christian | 20.3% | 46.2% | -25.9% |
| Buddhist | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Hindu | 0.7% | 1.7% | -1.0% |
| Muslim | 55.8% | 6.5% | 49.3% |
| Other religion | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Not answered | 5.6% | 6.0% | -0.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Ruskin Avenue was 49.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 13.2% lower than the Skipton East & South average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Ruskin Avenue has the 20th lowest crime rate of 47 local areas in Skipton East & South and the 824th highest crime rate of 2,071 local areas in North Yorkshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 22.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -36.0%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 87% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Ruskin Avenue, Skipton, North Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £169,950 | 2022-05-30 | £183,581 |
| 8 Ruskin Avenue, Skipton, North Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £118,000 | 2008-08-07 | £174,559 |
| 8 Ruskin Avenue, Skipton, North Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £87,500 | 2004-09-03 | £152,757 |
| 11 Ruskin Avenue, Skipton, North Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £35,000 | 2000-07-14 | £132,924 |
| 5 Ruskin Avenue, Skipton, North Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £34,000 | 2000-05-12 | £136,131 |
| Full-Time Employee | 100 |
| Part-Time Employee | 57 |
| Self-Employed | 37 |
| Looking after home or family | 37 |
| Retired | 37 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 22 |
| Other | 17 |
| Unemployed | 12 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 10 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 5 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 37 |
| Human health and social work activities | 27 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 18 |
| Education | 17 |
| Manufacturing | 15 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 13 |
| Transport and storage | 11 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Other | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation 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 | 1,612 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Brougham Street Nursery School Brougham Street , BD23 2ES | 3out of 4 | 1,648 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Christ Church Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Craven Street , BD23 2AP | 4out of 4 | 979 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Stephen's Catholic Primary School and Nursery, A Voluntary Academy Gargrave Road , BD23 1PJ | 2out of 4 | 1,039 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Skipton, Water Street Community Primary School Elliot Street , BD23 1PE | 4out of 4 | 1,177 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Skipton Parish Church of England Primary School Brougham Street , BD23 2ES | - not rated | 1,597 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Greatwood Community Primary School Pinhaw Road , BD23 2SJ | - not rated | 1,690 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Skipton Academy Gargrave Road , BD23 1UQ | 2out of 4 | 539 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Skipton Girls' High School Gargrave Road , BD23 1QL | 4out of 4 | 788 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Ermysted's Grammar School Gargrave Road , BD23 1PL | 4out of 4 | 951 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Craven College Gargrave Road , BD23 1US | - not rated | 731 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 | 965 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Craven Pupil Referral Service The Snaygill Centre , Keighley Road BD23 2QS | 3out of 4 | 2,084 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rhubarb Restaurant & Herriots Hotel | Herriots Hotel, Broughton Road | 505 yd | |
| Revive | Craven Swimming Pool, Gargrave Road | 736 yd | |
| High Laithe Catering | Skipton Auction Mart, Gargrave Road | 820 yd | |
| Coopers Cafe Bar | 6 - 8 Belmont Street, Skipton | 837 yd | |
| Matrix Superbowl | Sandylands Business Centre, Carleton New Road | 904 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Skipton Cricket Club - Corresp Treasurer | Sandylands Sports Centre, Carleton New Road | 305 yd | |
| Skipton Rugby Union Football Club | Sandylands Sports Centre, Carleton New Road | 305 yd | |
| The Railway | Railway Inn, 10 Carleton Street | 835 yd | |
| Venue Sports & Music Bar | 3A Cavendish Street, Skipton | 849 yd | |
| The Mess Room | Unit 4, The Old Fire Station | 987 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Taj | 56 Broughton Road, Skipton | 31 yd | |
| Tung Po | 68 Broughton Road, Skipton | 159 yd | |
| The Turntable Skipton | Unit 3A, Engine Shed Lane | 305 yd | |
| Kita's Thai Take Away | 49 Swadford Street, Skipton | 882 yd | |
| Bizzie Lizzies | 36 Swadford Street, Skipton | 951 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| WM Morrison Supermarkets Limited | W M Morrison Supermarkets Plc, Broughton Road | 476 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco Stores Ltd, Craven Street | 789 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Skipton Juniors Fc SANDYLANDS SPORTS CENTRE SANDYLANDS SPORTS CENTRE CARLETON NEW ROAD | grass pitches | 225 yd |
| Skipton Tennis Centre Engine Shed Lane | tennis courts | 283 yd |
| Sandylands Sports Centre SANDYLANDS SANDYLANDS CARLETON NEW ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, squash courts | 302 yd |
| Ings Community Primary And Nursery School (Closed) Broughton Road | 352 yd | |
| Energie Fitness Skipton CARLETON NEW ROAD | health and fitness suite | 380 yd |
| Skipton Powerlifting And Weightlifting Club (Closed) Carleton New Road | 395 yd | |
| Skipton Rugby Club Sandylands Sandylands Carleton New Road | grass pitches | 401 yd |
| Sandylands Grass Pitches SANDYLANDS SANDYLANDS CARLETON NEW ROAD | grass pitches | 421 yd |
| Craven Swimming Pool And Fitness Centre GARGRAVE ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool, tennis courts | 423 yd |
| Aireville Park CRAVEN TOR CRAVEN TOR HAREWOOD ROAD | cycling | 445 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 | 40 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 43.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 55.21 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 55.21 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 10.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 15.53 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.