Roughaw Road is in Skipton and in North Yorkshire district. BD23 2QA 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 Roughaw Road, Skipton, BD23 2QA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BD23 2QL, BD23 2QN, BD23 2QB, BD23 2QJ, BD23 2QE, BD23 2SJ, BD23 2SP, BD23 2PY, BD23 2SS.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around BD23 2QA is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.9% | 51.7% | -1.2% | 51.0% | 0.7% |
| Male | 47.1% | 48.3% | 1.2% | 49.0% | -0.7% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around BD23 2QA, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 44.7% 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 | 38.8% | 44.7% | 5.9% | 37.9% | 6.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 40.1% | 36.6% | -3.5% | 44.2% | -7.6% |
| Separated | 1.3% | 3% | 1.7% | 2.2% | 0.8% |
| Divorced | 13.4% | 9.4% | -4.0% | 9.1% | 0.3% |
| Widowed | 6.5% | 6.4% | -0.1% | 6.1% | 0.3% |
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 | 42.5% | 46% | 3.5% | 48.4% | -2.4% |
| Good health | 38.6% | 37.8% | -0.8% | 33.6% | 4.2% |
| Fair health | 13.3% | 11.1% | -2.2% | 12.7% | -1.6% |
| Bad health | 4.2% | 4.1% | -0.1% | 4.0% | 0.1% |
| Very bad health | 1.3% | 1% | -0.3% | 1.2% | -0.2% |
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 | 32.8% | 18.5% | -14.3% | 18.2% | 0.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 19.8% | 9.9% | -9.9% | 9.6% | 0.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.1% | 18.5% | 3.4% | 13.4% | 5.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.2% | 7.7% | 2.5% | 5.3% | 2.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.4% | 20.2% | 6.8% | 16.9% | 3.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 9.9% | 23.6% | 13.7% | 33.8% | -10.2% |
| Other | 3.9% | 1.7% | -2.2% | 2.8% | -1.1% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 95.9% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black African | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 2.5% | -0.6% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.0% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| White | 98.1% | 95.9% | -2.2% | 81.4% | 14.5% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
In this area, 93.7% 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 | 97.4% | 93.7% | -3.7% | 83.2% | 10.5% |
| European Union | 1.3% | 4.7% | 3.4% | 6.1% | -1.4% |
| Africa | 1% | 1.3% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -1.4% |
| 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 | 97.1% | 93.7% | -3.4% | 83.2% | 10.5% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 5.7% | 5.7% | 9.8% | -4.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 2.9% | -2.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.6% | 0% | -1.6% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 66.9% | 76.7% | -9.8% |
| Poland | 4.1% | 1.3% | 2.8% |
| Other EU countries | 0.6% | 1.5% | -0.9% |
| No passport held | 28.4% | 13.5% | 14.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 46.1% | 37.2% | 8.9% |
| Christian | 50.2% | 46.2% | 4.0% |
| Not answered | 3.8% | 6.0% | -2.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Roughaw Road was 80.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 46.7% higher than the Skipton East & South average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Roughaw Road has the 16th highest crime rate of 46 local areas in Skipton East & South and the 445th highest crime rate of 2,067 local areas in North Yorkshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 48.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -23.5%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 57 Roughaw Road, Skipton, North Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £128,000 | 2020-04-03 | £162,607 |
| 71 Roughaw Road, Skipton, North Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £159,500 | 2019-10-09 | £200,153 |
| 53 Roughaw Road, Skipton, North Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £195,000 | 2019-09-24 | £247,722 |
| 59 Roughaw Road, Skipton, North Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £132,000 | 2018-12-10 | £169,573 |
| 53 Roughaw Road, Skipton, North Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £125,000 | 2018-11-20 | £160,380 |
* Results apply to the surrounding postcode area, not to a specific property.
The area around Roughaw Road, Skipton, BD23 2QA has very low flood risk from rivers and the sea.
0 of 8 properties (0.00%) in this postcode have some level of river or sea flood risk.
River and sea flooding includes flooding caused by overflowing rivers, estuaries, tidal waters and coastal surges.
The area around Roughaw Road, Skipton, BD23 2QA has very low surface water flood risk.
2 of 8 properties (25.00%) in this postcode have some level of surface water flood risk.
Surface water flooding can happen when heavy rainfall overwhelms drains, roads, gardens or other hard surfaces.
BD23 2QA area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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 | 84 |
| Retired | 38 |
| Part-Time Employee | 35 |
| Self-Employed | 21 |
| Looking after home or family | 18 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 11 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 10 |
| Other | 6 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 21 |
| Education | 17 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 16 |
| Manufacturing | 16 |
| Construction | 14 |
| Transport and storage | 14 |
| Human health and social work activities | 14 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brougham Street Nursery School Brougham Street , BD23 2ES | - not rated | 885 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Otley Street Community Nursery School Otley Street , BD23 1ET | 4out of 4 | 1,216 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greatwood Community Primary School Pinhaw Road , BD23 2SJ | 3out of 4 | 379 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Skipton, Greatwood Community Primary School Pinhaw Road , BD23 2SJ | - not rated | 379 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Christ Church Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Craven Street , BD23 2AP | - not rated | 813 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Christ Church Church of England Primary School Craven Street , BD23 2AP | 2out of 4 | 813 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Skipton Parish Church Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Brougham Street , BD23 2ES | - not rated | 869 yd | Voluntary controlled 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 | 3out of 4 | 1,529 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Skipton Girls' High School Gargrave Road , BD23 1QL | 3out of 4 | 1,709 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Skipton Girls' High School Gargrave Road , BD23 1QL | - not rated | 1,709 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| The Skipton Academy Gargrave Road , BD23 1UQ | 3out of 4 | 2,070 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Aireville School Gargrave Road , BD23 1UQ | - not rated | 2,070 yd | Community school | 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 | 2,253 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 | 653 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Craven Pupil Referral Service The Snaygill Centre , Keighley Road BD23 2QS | 3out of 4 | 748 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 | 625 yd | |
| Craven Kitchen | Unit 4, Unicorn House | 811 yd | |
| Mastab's | 11 Keighley Road, Skipton | 984 yd | |
| Cozy Cuppas Snack Bar | 5 Central Buildings, Keighley Road | 1,013 yd | |
| The Clubhouse Coffee & Cycles | 18 Newmarket Street, Skipton | 1,026 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Railway | Railway Inn, 10 Carleton Street | 902 yd | |
| The Fleece Inn | 22 Keighley Road, Skipton | 907 yd | |
| Flutez & Fizz | 5 Regal Buildings, Keighley Road | 999 yd | |
| Venue Sports & Music Bar | 3A Cavendish Street, Skipton | 1,019 yd | |
| The Devonshire | Newmarket Street, Skipton | 1,026 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Westmoreland Fisheries | 1 Westmoreland Street, Skipton | 616 yd | |
| Gulshan Takeaway | 1 - 3 Rowland Street, Skipton | 694 yd | |
| Chico's | 9 Sackville Street, Skipton | 842 yd | |
| Rahman Skipton Ltd | 19 Keighley Road, Skipton | 875 yd | |
| The Deli | 26 Keighley Road, Skipton | 882 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | Tesco Stores Ltd, Craven Street | 845 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Firth Street Recreation Ground (Closed) Upper Sackville Street | grass pitches | 270 yd |
| North Parade Recreation Ground (Closed) North Parade | grass pitches | 556 yd |
| North Parade COMMUNITY CENTRE COMMUNITY CENTRE NORTH PARADE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 558 yd |
| Ramper Park BURNSIDE CRESCENT | grass pitches | 569 yd |
| The Leisure Club (Grand Fitness - Skipton) RENDEZVOUS HOTEL RENDEZVOUS HOTEL KEIGHLEY ROAD | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 950 yd |
| Intershape Fitness (Skipton) UNIT G UNIT G SWADFORD STREET | health and fitness suite | 983 yd |
| Skipton Cricket Club CARLETON NEW ROAD | grass pitches | 1,077 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 with Next Generation Access (NGA) | 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% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive decent broadband from fixed or FWA | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises able to receive decent broadband from FWA | 95.8% |
| Median download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 114.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 328.29 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 23.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 49.96 Mbit/s |
Broadband coverage statistics are based on Ofcom's Connected Nations 2026 dataset. Broadband performance statistics are based on Ofcom's Connected Nations 2023 postcode-level performance data.