Dawson Street is in Skipton and in North Yorkshire district. BD23 2PL is located in the Skipton East & South 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 Dawson Street, Skipton, BD23 2PL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BD23 2PN, BD23 2PH, BD23 2DJ, BD23 2DU, BD23 2PQ, BD23 2DH, BD23 2PW, BD23 2PS, BD23 2UP.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around BD23 2PL is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 53.6% | 51.1% | -2.5% | 51.0% | 0.1% |
| Male | 46.4% | 48.9% | 2.5% | 49.0% | -0.1% |
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 2PL, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 58.2% 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 | 45.5% | 58.2% | 12.7% | 37.9% | 20.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 28.9% | 20.6% | -8.3% | 44.2% | -23.6% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Separated | 4.8% | 3.6% | -1.2% | 2.2% | 1.4% |
| Divorced | 14.4% | 14.9% | 0.5% | 9.1% | 5.8% |
| Widowed | 5.9% | 2.1% | -3.8% | 6.1% | -4.0% |
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 | 45.1% | 41.3% | -3.8% | 48.4% | -7.1% |
| Good health | 36.3% | 42.6% | 6.3% | 33.6% | 9.0% |
| Fair health | 15.6% | 13.5% | -2.1% | 12.7% | 0.8% |
| Bad health | 3% | 2.2% | -0.8% | 4.0% | -1.8% |
| Very bad health | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 21.4% | 11.7% | -9.7% | 18.2% | -6.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.9% | 10.7% | -3.2% | 9.6% | 1.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 19.3% | 16.8% | -2.5% | 13.4% | 3.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.7% | 4.1% | 1.4% | 5.3% | -1.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 15% | 15.7% | 0.7% | 16.9% | -1.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 24.6% | 39.1% | 14.5% | 33.8% | 5.3% |
| Other | 3.2% | 2% | -1.2% | 2.8% | -0.8% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 93.8% 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% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.7% | -0.3% |
| Indian | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 3.1% | -2.2% |
| Pakistani | 2.5% | 0% | -2.5% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Other Black | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 0.5% | 1.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.4% | 0.9% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 96.2% | 93.8% | -2.4% | 81.4% | 12.4% |
| Other | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 1.6% | -0.3% |
In this area, 88.2% 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 | 88.2% | 88.2% | 0.0% | 83.2% | 5.0% |
| European Union | 8.9% | 7.2% | -1.7% | 6.1% | 1.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.3% | 0.9% | -0.4% | 5.6% | -4.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 3.6% | 3.2% | 1.3% | 2.3% |
| British Overseas | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 88.2% | 88.6% | 0.4% | 83.2% | 5.4% |
| 10+ Years | 1.3% | 3.6% | 2.3% | 9.8% | -6.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 4.2% | 5% | 0.8% | 2.9% | 2.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.4% | 0.9% | -2.5% | 2.2% | -1.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 3% | 1.8% | -1.2% | 1.9% | -0.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 81.4% | 76.7% | 4.7% |
| Ireland | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Spain | 1.4% | 0.4% | 1.0% |
| Other EU countries | 2.3% | 1.5% | 0.8% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 14% | 13.5% | 0.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 59.2% | 37.2% | 22.0% |
| Christian | 31.8% | 46.2% | -14.4% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Hindu | 0.9% | 1.7% | -0.8% |
| Jewish | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 6.7% | 6.0% | 0.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Dawson Street was 107.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 87.5% higher than the Skipton East & South average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Dawson Street has the 13th highest crime rate of 47 local areas in Skipton East & South and the 303rd highest crime rate of 2,071 local areas in North Yorkshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 71.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 77.8%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 26 Dawson Street, Skipton, North Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £148,000 | 2025-02-28 | £153,017 |
| 34 Dawson Street, Skipton, North Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £148,000 | 2024-02-01 | £157,250 |
| 7 Dawson Street, Skipton, North Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £149,500 | 2022-02-11 | £165,632 |
| 31 Dawson Street, Skipton, North Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £133,500 | 2021-09-29 | £155,725 |
| 6 Dawson Street, Skipton, North Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £130,000 | 2020-12-11 | £155,490 |
| Full-Time Employee | 104 |
| Part-Time Employee | 27 |
| Retired | 19 |
| Self-Employed | 11 |
| Unemployed | 11 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 30 |
| Manufacturing | 16 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 15 |
| Human health and social work activities | 15 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 14 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Education | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 1 |
| 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brougham Street Nursery School Brougham Street , BD23 2ES | 3out of 4 | 471 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Otley Street Community Nursery School Otley Street , BD23 1ET | 4out of 4 | 568 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 | 228 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Skipton Parish Church of England Primary School Brougham Street , BD23 2ES | - not rated | 421 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Skipton, Water Street Community Primary School Elliot Street , BD23 1PE | 4out of 4 | 526 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Stephen's Catholic Primary School and Nursery, A Voluntary Academy Gargrave Road , BD23 1PJ | 2out of 4 | 536 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Greatwood Community Primary School Pinhaw Road , BD23 2SJ | - not rated | 641 yd | Academy converter | Yes | 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 | 739 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Skipton Girls' High School Gargrave Road , BD23 1QL | 4out of 4 | 963 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| The Skipton Academy Gargrave Road , BD23 1UQ | 2out of 4 | 1,485 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 | 1,641 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 | 619 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Craven Pupil Referral Service The Snaygill Centre , Keighley Road BD23 2QS | 3out of 4 | 1,545 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Craven Kitchen | Unit 4, Unicorn House | 182 yd | |
| Mastab's | 11 Keighley Road, Skipton | 226 yd | |
| The Clubhouse Coffee & Cycles | 18 Newmarket Street, Skipton | 259 yd | |
| Cozy Cuppas Snack Bar | 5 Central Buildings, Keighley Road | 262 yd | |
| Caffe Nero | 40 - 42 Sheep Street, Skipton | 293 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Fleece Inn | 22 Keighley Road, Skipton | 187 yd | |
| Flutez & Fizz | 5 Regal Buildings, Keighley Road | 239 yd | |
| The Devonshire | Newmarket Street, Skipton | 260 yd | |
| The Woolly Sheep Inn | 38 Sheep Street, Skipton | 308 yd | |
| The Cock And Bottle | Cock And Bottle, 30 Swadford Street | 313 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gulshan Takeaway | 1 - 3 Rowland Street, Skipton | 75 yd | |
| Chico's | 9 Sackville Street, Skipton | 131 yd | |
| Rahman Skipton Ltd | 19 Keighley Road, Skipton | 153 yd | |
| Get Stuffed | 23 - 25 Keighley Road, Skipton | 157 yd | |
| Westmoreland Fisheries | 1 Westmoreland Street, Skipton | 157 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | Tesco Stores Ltd, Craven Street | 410 yd | |
| WM Morrison Supermarkets Limited | W M Morrison Supermarkets Plc, Broughton Road | 733 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Intershape Fitness (Skipton) UNIT G UNIT G SWADFORD STREET | health and fitness suite | 249 yd |
| St Andrews United Reformed Methodist Church THE BRITISH SCHOOL THE BRITISH SCHOOL OTLEY STREET | 367 yd | |
| Firth Street Recreation Ground (Closed) Upper Sackville Street | grass pitches | 501 yd |
| Jetts Skipton 2 BELLE VUE SQUARE 2 BELLE VUE SQUARE BROUGHTON ROAD | health and fitness suite | 515 yd |
| Skipton Town Hall TOWN HALL TOWN HALL HIGH STREET | 522 yd | |
| North Parade COMMUNITY CENTRE COMMUNITY CENTRE NORTH PARADE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 522 yd |
| North Parade Recreation Ground (Closed) North Parade | grass pitches | 598 yd |
| Ermysted'S Grammar School GARGRAVE ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 777 yd |
| Skipton Powerlifting And Weightlifting Club (Closed) Carleton New Road | 808 yd | |
| Energie Fitness Skipton CARLETON NEW ROAD | health and fitness suite | 835 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 | 70.4 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 74.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 159.95 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 159.95 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 29.98 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.