Burnside Crescent is in Skipton and in North Yorkshire district. BD23 2BU 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 Burnside Crescent, Skipton, BD23 2BU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BD23 2SY, BD23 2BY, BD23 2RA, BD23 2BX, BD23 2QY, BD23 2RG, BD23 2QX, BD23 2RE, BD23 2RH.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding BD23 2BU has a slightly higher male population, with 51.7% 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 | 48.6% | 48.3% | -0.3% | 51.0% | -2.7% |
| Male | 51.4% | 51.7% | 0.3% | 49.0% | 2.7% |
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 2BU there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 56.8% 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 | 28.6% | 26.9% | -1.7% | 37.9% | -11.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 51.7% | 56.8% | 5.1% | 44.2% | 12.6% |
| Separated | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.0% | 2.2% | -0.5% |
| Divorced | 11.1% | 7.3% | -3.8% | 9.1% | -1.8% |
| Widowed | 6.8% | 7.3% | 0.5% | 6.1% | 1.2% |
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 | 37.8% | 50.3% | 12.5% | 48.4% | 1.9% |
| Good health | 43.2% | 32.3% | -10.9% | 33.6% | -1.3% |
| Fair health | 16.3% | 12.3% | -4.0% | 12.7% | -0.4% |
| Bad health | 2.7% | 3.7% | 1.0% | 4.0% | -0.3% |
| Very bad health | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 1.2% | 0.1% |
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 | 26.5% | 19.6% | -6.9% | 18.2% | 1.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.2% | 10.2% | -6.0% | 9.6% | 0.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.7% | 14.5% | -2.2% | 13.4% | 1.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 8.1% | 8.5% | 0.4% | 5.3% | 3.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.5% | 17.9% | 6.4% | 16.9% | 1.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 17.1% | 26.8% | 9.7% | 33.8% | -7.0% |
| Other | 3.8% | 2.6% | -1.2% | 2.8% | -0.2% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96.7% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 2% | 2.0% | 1.1% | 0.9% |
| Indian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Other Asian | 0.7% | 0.3% | -0.4% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 98.3% | 96.7% | -1.6% | 81.4% | 15.3% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.1% | 0.9% |
In this area, 94.3% 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 | 97.3% | 94.3% | -3.0% | 83.2% | 11.1% |
| European Union | 1.4% | 1.7% | 0.3% | 6.1% | -4.4% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 2% | 1.7% | 2.7% | -0.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.7% | 1.7% | 1.0% | 5.6% | -3.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97.3% | 94.3% | -3.0% | 83.2% | 11.1% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 2.7% | 2.7% | 9.8% | -7.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 1.3% | 1.0% | 2.9% | -1.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 2.2% | -1.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 2% | 1% | -1.0% | 1.9% | -0.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 77% | 76.7% | 0.3% |
| Ireland | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 0.3% | 1.5% | -1.2% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1.7% | 0.2% | 1.5% |
| Southern Asia | 1.3% | 1.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 18.3% | 13.5% | 4.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 34.8% | 37.2% | -2.4% |
| Christian | 59.6% | 46.2% | 13.4% |
| Muslim | 2% | 6.5% | -4.5% |
| Other religion | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Not answered | 2.6% | 6.0% | -3.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Burnside Crescent was 95.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 67.0% higher than the Skipton East & South average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Burnside Crescent has the 15th highest crime rate of 47 local areas in Skipton East & South and the 358th highest crime rate of 2,071 local areas in North Yorkshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 53.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 316.7%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 118 Burnside Crescent, Skipton, North Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £250,000 | 2024-01-11 | £266,170 |
| 166 Burnside Crescent, Skipton, North Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building | £370,000 | 2022-12-21 | £380,666 |
| 68 Burnside Crescent, Skipton, North Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £140,000 | 2022-06-24 | £148,598 |
| 82 Burnside Crescent, Skipton, North Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £210,000 | 2022-02-17 | £232,660 |
| 78 Burnside Crescent, Skipton, North Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £185,000 | 2019-10-15 | £233,388 |
BD23 2BU area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 12% 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 2BU 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 | 82 |
| Retired | 61 |
| Self-Employed | 33 |
| Part-Time Employee | 27 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 11 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Other | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 26 |
| Manufacturing | 23 |
| Human health and social work activities | 22 |
| Construction | 21 |
| Education | 14 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 11 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Other | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brougham Street Nursery School Brougham Street , BD23 2ES | 3out of 4 | 1,185 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Otley Street Community Nursery School Otley Street , BD23 1ET | 4out of 4 | 1,427 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 | 740 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Greatwood Community Primary School Pinhaw Road , BD23 2SJ | - not rated | 827 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Skipton Parish Church of England Primary School Brougham Street , BD23 2ES | - not rated | 1,155 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Stephen's Catholic Primary School and Nursery, A Voluntary Academy Gargrave Road , BD23 1PJ | 2out of 4 | 1,301 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Skipton, Water Street Community Primary School Elliot Street , BD23 1PE | 4out of 4 | 1,353 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ermysted's Grammar School Gargrave Road , BD23 1PL | 4out of 4 | 1,431 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Skipton Girls' High School Gargrave Road , BD23 1QL | 4out of 4 | 1,528 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| The Skipton Academy Gargrave Road , BD23 1UQ | 2out of 4 | 1,722 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 | 1,914 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 | 332 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Craven Pupil Referral Service The Snaygill Centre , Keighley Road BD23 2QS | 3out of 4 | 878 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Matrix Superbowl | Sandylands Business Centre, Carleton New Road | 479 yd | |
| Craven Kitchen | Unit 4, Unicorn House | 829 yd | |
| Rhubarb Restaurant & Herriots Hotel | Herriots Hotel, Broughton Road | 1,026 yd | |
| Mastab's | 11 Keighley Road, Skipton | 1,042 yd | |
| Cozy Cuppas Snack Bar | 5 Central Buildings, Keighley Road | 1,057 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Railway | Railway Inn, 10 Carleton Street | 840 yd | |
| Skipton Cricket Club - Corresp Treasurer | Sandylands Sports Centre, Carleton New Road | 908 yd | |
| Skipton Rugby Union Football Club | Sandylands Sports Centre, Carleton New Road | 908 yd | |
| The Fleece Inn | 22 Keighley Road, Skipton | 944 yd | |
| Venue Sports & Music Bar | 3A Cavendish Street, Skipton | 976 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Westmoreland Fisheries | 1 Westmoreland Street, Skipton | 769 yd | |
| Gulshan Takeaway | 1 - 3 Rowland Street, Skipton | 816 yd | |
| Chico's | 9 Sackville Street, Skipton | 893 yd | |
| The Deli | 26 Keighley Road, Skipton | 917 yd | |
| Rahman Skipton Ltd | 19 Keighley Road, Skipton | 922 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | Tesco Stores Ltd, Craven Street | 740 yd | |
| WM Morrison Supermarkets Limited | W M Morrison Supermarkets Plc, Broughton Road | 1,044 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Ramper Park BURNSIDE CRESCENT | grass pitches | 174 yd |
| Firth Street Recreation Ground (Closed) Upper Sackville Street | grass pitches | 492 yd |
| Skipton Cricket Club CARLETON NEW ROAD | grass pitches | 767 yd |
| Energie Fitness Skipton CARLETON NEW ROAD | health and fitness suite | 875 yd |
| Sandylands Grass Pitches SANDYLANDS SANDYLANDS CARLETON NEW ROAD | grass pitches | 876 yd |
| Skipton Powerlifting And Weightlifting Club (Closed) Carleton New Road | 881 yd | |
| North Parade COMMUNITY CENTRE COMMUNITY CENTRE NORTH PARADE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 907 yd |
| Skipton Rugby Club Sandylands Sandylands Carleton New Road | grass pitches | 915 yd |
| Sandylands Sports Centre SANDYLANDS SANDYLANDS CARLETON NEW ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, squash courts | 923 yd |
| North Parade Recreation Ground (Closed) North Parade | grass pitches | 930 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 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 | 39.9 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 37.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 57.22 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 57.22 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 7.9 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 19.28 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.