Sharphaw Avenue, Skipton, BD23 2QL

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around BD23 2QL 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%

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 2QL, 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%

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	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%

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	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%

Culture

Ethnic Group

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%

Country of Birth

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%

Length of Residence

	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%

Passport Held

	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%

Religion

	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%

Safety

Is Sharphaw Avenue Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Sharphaw Avenue was 77.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 35.5% higher than the Skipton East & South average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Sharphaw Avenue has the 19th highest crime rate of 47 local areas in Skipton East & South and the 493rd highest crime rate of 2,071 local areas in North Yorkshire .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 54.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 61.3%.

🔎 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 2QL, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 9/10 (very high )
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 - 9/10 (very high )
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 - 9/10 (very high )
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 - 10/10 (very high )
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 - 9/10 (very high )
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 - 6/10 (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 - 2/10 (very low )
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) - 9/10 (very high )
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) - 9/10 (very high )
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 Sharphaw Avenue are based on 48 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 Sharphaw Avenue, Skipton, BD23 2QL

Estimated Average Property Prices for BD23 2QL

Average Price
£201,454

Semi-Detached
£198,206

Terraced
£246,922

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Sharphaw Avenue

Average Price
£202,869

Semi-Detached
£203,965

Terraced
£177,577

Detached
£204,058

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Sharphaw AvenueStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
7 Sharphaw Avenue, Skipton, North Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£295,000	2023-09-27	£310,962
47 Sharphaw Avenue, Skipton, North Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building	£244,000	2022-08-19	£252,523
5 Sharphaw Avenue, Skipton, North Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£235,000	2022-04-08	£261,608
13 Sharphaw Avenue, Skipton, North Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£173,500	2021-04-26	£209,314
3 Sharphaw Avenue, Skipton, North Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£165,000	2018-03-26	£220,000

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for BD23 2QL

Employment

BD23 2QL 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.

Economic Activity

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

Employment Industry

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

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	995 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Otley Street Community Nursery School Otley Street , BD23 1ET	4out of 4	1,306 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Greatwood Community Primary School Pinhaw Road , BD23 2SJ	- not rated	522 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Christ Church Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Craven Street , BD23 2AP	4out of 4	805 yd	Voluntary controlled school	No	Mixed	More About School
Skipton Parish Church of England Primary School Brougham Street , BD23 2ES	- not rated	980 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	1,360 yd	Academy sponsor led	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Skipton, Water Street Community Primary School Elliot Street , BD23 1PE	4out of 4	1,372 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	1,532 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Boys	More About School
Skipton Girls' High School Gargrave Road , BD23 1QL	4out of 4	1,690 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Girls	More About School
The Skipton Academy Gargrave Road , BD23 1UQ	2out of 4	2,001 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	2,188 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	562 yd	Community special school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Craven Pupil Referral Service The Snaygill Centre , Keighley Road BD23 2QS	3out of 4	698 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
Matrix Superbowl	Sandylands Business Centre, Carleton New Road	658 yd
Craven Kitchen	Unit 4, Unicorn House	878 yd
Rendezvous Hotel	Keighley Road, Skipton	1,034 yd
Mastab's	11 Keighley Road, Skipton	1,060 yd
Cozy Cuppas Snack Bar	5 Central Buildings, Keighley Road	1,087 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
The Railway	Railway Inn, 10 Carleton Street	958 yd
The Fleece Inn	22 Keighley Road, Skipton	979 yd
Flutez & Fizz	5 Regal Buildings, Keighley Road	1,075 yd
Venue Sports & Music Bar	3A Cavendish Street, Skipton	1,080 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Westmoreland Fisheries	1 Westmoreland Street, Skipton	698 yd
Gulshan Takeaway	1 - 3 Rowland Street, Skipton	775 yd
Chico's	9 Sackville Street, Skipton	915 yd
Rahman Skipton Ltd	19 Keighley Road, Skipton	948 yd
The Deli	26 Keighley Road, Skipton	953 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Tesco	Tesco Stores Ltd, Craven Street		892 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Firth Street Recreation Ground (Closed) Upper Sackville Street	grass pitches	349 yd
Ramper Park BURNSIDE CRESCENT	grass pitches	505 yd
North Parade Recreation Ground (Closed) North Parade	grass pitches	647 yd
North Parade COMMUNITY CENTRE COMMUNITY CENTRE NORTH PARADE	grass pitches, tennis courts	651 yd
The Leisure Club (Grand Fitness - Skipton) RENDEZVOUS HOTEL RENDEZVOUS HOTEL KEIGHLEY ROAD	health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool	874 yd
Intershape Fitness (Skipton) UNIT G UNIT G SWADFORD STREET	health and fitness suite	1,055 yd
Skipton Cricket Club CARLETON NEW ROAD	grass pitches	1,084 yd

Broadband

Technology Aviability

Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	96.8%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	96.8%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	96.8%
Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband	96.8%

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	23.1 Mbit/s
Average download speed	27.5 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	79.98 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	79.98 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	4.3 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	5.3 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	20 Mbit/s

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

Overview of BD23 2QL