Upper Union Street, Skipton, BD23 2NN

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around BD23 2NN is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.5%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	49.8%	50.5%	0.7%	51.0%	-0.5%
Male	50.2%	49.5%	-0.7%	49.0%	0.5%

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 2NN, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 53.6% 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	45.1%	53.6%	8.5%	37.9%	15.7%
Married: Opposite sex	29.5%	20.2%	-9.3%	44.2%	-24.0%
Married: Same sex	0%	1.2%	1.2%	0.3%	0.9%
Separated	3.8%	4.8%	1.0%	2.2%	2.6%
Divorced	17%	15.1%	-1.9%	9.1%	6.0%
Widowed	4.5%	5.2%	0.7%	6.1%	-0.9%

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	47.3%	46.3%	-1.0%	48.4%	-2.1%
Good health	37.1%	31.7%	-5.4%	33.6%	-1.9%
Fair health	14%	17.1%	3.1%	12.7%	4.4%
Bad health	1.6%	4.9%	3.3%	4.0%	0.9%

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.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	23.1%	15.2%	-7.9%	18.2%	-3.0%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	11.4%	11.2%	-0.2%	9.6%	1.6%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	15.9%	12%	-3.9%	13.4%	-1.4%
Apprenticeship	5.3%	3.6%	-1.7%	5.3%	-1.7%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	14%	20%	6.0%	16.9%	3.1%
Degree or Similar	26.9%	33.2%	6.3%	33.8%	-0.6%
Other	3.4%	4.8%	1.4%	2.8%	2.0%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 91% 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)
Indian	0%	2.1%	2.1%	3.1%	-1.0%
Pakistani	1.3%	2.4%	1.1%	2.7%	-0.3%
Other Asian	1.9%	0%	-1.9%	1.6%	-1.6%
Black African	0%	1%	1.0%	2.5%	-1.5%
Mixed White and Asian	0.3%	0.7%	0.4%	0.8%	-0.1%
Mixed White and African	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	0.4%	-0.4%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0.3%	1%	0.7%	0.9%	0.1%
Mixed Other	0%	0.3%	0.3%	0.8%	-0.5%
White	95.9%	91%	-4.9%	81.4%	9.6%
Arab	0%	1%	1.0%	0.6%	0.4%
Other	0%	0.3%	0.3%	1.6%	-1.3%

Country of Birth

In this area, 88.6% 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	90.8%	88.6%	-2.2%	83.2%	5.4%
European Union	6.3%	6.9%	0.6%	6.1%	0.8%
Rest of Europe	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	0.8%	-0.8%
Africa	0%	2.1%	2.1%	2.7%	-0.6%
Middle East and Asia	2.2%	2.1%	-0.1%	5.6%	-3.5%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0%	0.3%	0.3%	1.3%	-1.0%
Oceania	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	0.3%	-0.3%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	90.5%	88.6%	-1.9%	83.2%	5.4%
10+ Years	1%	6.9%	5.9%	9.8%	-2.9%
5-10 Years	4.1%	1.7%	-2.4%	2.9%	-1.2%
2-5 Years	2.5%	1.7%	-0.8%	2.2%	-0.5%
Less than 2 years	1.9%	1%	-0.9%	1.9%	-0.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	73.7%	76.7%	-3.0%
Ireland	0.7%	0.6%	0.1%
Germany	0.7%	0.2%	0.5%
Poland	1.4%	1.3%	0.1%
Other EU countries	3.8%	1.5%	2.3%
South and Eastern Africa	0.7%	0.2%	0.5%
Southern Asia	0.7%	1.2%	-0.5%
No passport held	18.3%	13.5%	4.8%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	52.1%	37.2%	14.9%
Christian	40.5%	46.2%	-5.7%
Buddhist	1.1%	0.5%	0.6%
Hindu	1.4%	1.7%	-0.3%
Muslim	3.2%	6.5%	-3.3%
Not answered	1.8%	6.0%	-4.2%

Safety

Is Upper Union Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Upper Union Street was 27.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 51.2% lower than the Skipton East & South average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.

Upper Union Street has the 10th lowest crime rate of 47 local areas in Skipton East & South and the 737th lowest crime rate of 2,071 local areas in North Yorkshire .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 8.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -66.9%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

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.

Average Household Income
£34,800

Income Rank
2/10

Household Income in BD23 2NN, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 7/10 (above average )
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 - 7/10 (above average )
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 - 7/10 (above average )
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 - 7/10 (above average )
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 - 5/10 (average )
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 - 4/10 (below average )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 3/10 (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 - 9/10 (very 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) - 7/10 (above average )
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 Upper Union Street are based on 23 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 Upper Union Street, Skipton, BD23 2NN

Estimated Average Property Prices for BD23 2NN

Average Price
£163,796

Semi-Detached
£220,640

Terraced
£155,675

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Upper Union Street

Average Price
£161,489

Semi-Detached
£164,508

Terraced
£161,036

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Upper Union Street

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
20 Upper Union Street, Skipton, North Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building	£177,000	2025-02-26	£183,000
26 Upper Union Street, Skipton, North Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building	£156,000	2024-10-22	£161,288
18 Upper Union Street, Skipton, North Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building	£109,200	2018-08-31	£140,671
20 Upper Union Street, Skipton, North Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building	£140,000	2016-10-07	£192,546
24 Upper Union Street, Skipton, North Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building	£136,500	2015-05-01	£197,973

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for BD23 2NN

Employment

BD23 2NN 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.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee	112
Retired	56
Part-Time Employee	26
Self-Employed	23
Unemployed	6
Looking after home or family	6
Long-Term Sick or disabled	6
Other	5
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	4
Student (economically inactive)	3

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	32
Manufacturing	27
Human health and social work activities	23
Construction	18
Education	17
Accommodation and food service activities	15
Financial and insurance activities	13
Administrative and support service activities	8
Other	7
Transport and storage	7
Professional, scientific and technical activities	7
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	3
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	3
Agriculture, forestry and fishing	2
Information and communication	1
Real estate activities	1

Schools

Nursery

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Brougham Street Nursery School Brougham Street , BD23 2ES	3out of 4	673 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Otley Street Community Nursery School Otley Street , BD23 1ET	4out of 4	829 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Primary

	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	147 yd	Voluntary controlled school	No	Mixed	More About School
Greatwood Community Primary School Pinhaw Road , BD23 2SJ	- not rated	627 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Skipton Parish Church of England Primary School Brougham Street , BD23 2ES	- not rated	629 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	706 yd	Academy sponsor led	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Skipton, Water Street Community Primary School Elliot Street , BD23 1PE	4out of 4	737 yd	Community school	No	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	873 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Boys	More About School
Skipton Girls' High School Gargrave Road , BD23 1QL	4out of 4	1,043 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Girls	More About School
The Skipton Academy Gargrave Road , BD23 1UQ	2out of 4	1,454 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	1,627 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	356 yd	Community special school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Craven Pupil Referral Service The Snaygill Centre , Keighley Road BD23 2QS	3out of 4	1,354 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
Craven Kitchen	Unit 4, Unicorn House	221 yd
Matrix Superbowl	Sandylands Business Centre, Carleton New Road	249 yd
Mastab's	11 Keighley Road, Skipton	421 yd
Cozy Cuppas Snack Bar	5 Central Buildings, Keighley Road	442 yd
Caffe Capo	10 Swadford Street, Skipton	479 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
The Railway	Railway Inn, 10 Carleton Street	315 yd
The Fleece Inn	22 Keighley Road, Skipton	329 yd
Venue Sports & Music Bar	3A Cavendish Street, Skipton	424 yd
Flutez & Fizz	5 Regal Buildings, Keighley Road	436 yd
The Cock And Bottle	Cock And Bottle, 30 Swadford Street	482 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Westmoreland Fisheries	1 Westmoreland Street, Skipton	207 yd
Gulshan Takeaway	1 - 3 Rowland Street, Skipton	210 yd
Chico's	9 Sackville Street, Skipton	271 yd
Rahman Skipton Ltd	19 Keighley Road, Skipton	302 yd
The Deli	26 Keighley Road, Skipton	302 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Tesco	Tesco Stores Ltd, Craven Street		291 yd
WM Morrison Supermarkets Limited	W M Morrison Supermarkets Plc, Broughton Road		682 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Firth Street Recreation Ground (Closed) Upper Sackville Street	grass pitches	337 yd
Intershape Fitness (Skipton) UNIT G UNIT G SWADFORD STREET	health and fitness suite	404 yd
Jetts Skipton 2 BELLE VUE SQUARE 2 BELLE VUE SQUARE BROUGHTON ROAD	health and fitness suite	553 yd
North Parade COMMUNITY CENTRE COMMUNITY CENTRE NORTH PARADE	grass pitches, tennis courts	573 yd
St Andrews United Reformed Methodist Church THE BRITISH SCHOOL THE BRITISH SCHOOL OTLEY STREET		627 yd
North Parade Recreation Ground (Closed) North Parade	grass pitches	639 yd
Skipton Powerlifting And Weightlifting Club (Closed) Carleton New Road		675 yd
Energie Fitness Skipton CARLETON NEW ROAD	health and fitness suite	694 yd
Skipton Cricket Club CARLETON NEW ROAD	grass pitches	709 yd
Skipton Town Hall TOWN HALL TOWN HALL HIGH STREET		758 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	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%

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	57 Mbit/s
Average download speed	52.8 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	68.38 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	68.38 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	18.4 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	15.1 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	20 Mbit/s

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