Walton Street, Skipton, BD23 2QX

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around BD23 2QX 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	51.2%	51.7%	0.5%	51.0%	0.7%
Male	48.8%	48.3%	-0.5%	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.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Single	32.4%	40.6%	8.2%	37.9%	2.7%
Married: Opposite sex	44%	36.2%	-7.8%	44.2%	-8.0%
Separated	2.9%	2.4%	-0.5%	2.2%	0.2%
Divorced	16.6%	15%	-1.6%	9.1%	5.9%
Widowed	4.1%	5.8%	1.7%	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%	39.5%	-2.5%	48.4%	-8.9%
Good health	34.9%	38.3%	3.4%	33.6%	4.7%
Fair health	16.6%	14%	-2.6%	12.7%	1.3%
Bad health	6.1%	6.2%	0.1%	4.0%	2.2%
Very bad health	0.3%	2.1%	1.8%	1.2%	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	23.7%	17.9%	-5.8%	18.2%	-0.3%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	16.2%	10.4%	-5.8%	9.6%	0.8%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	17.8%	15.6%	-2.2%	13.4%	2.2%
Apprenticeship	1.7%	9.9%	8.2%	5.3%	4.6%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	14.9%	18.9%	4.0%	16.9%	2.0%
Degree or Similar	21.6%	27.4%	5.8%	33.8%	-6.4%
Other	4.1%	0%	-4.1%	2.8%	-2.8%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 95% 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	1.4%	0%	-1.4%	0.7%	-0.7%
Indian	2.4%	0%	-2.4%	3.1%	-3.1%
Pakistani	2.7%	0%	-2.7%	2.7%	-2.7%
Other Asian	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	1.6%	-1.6%
Mixed White and Asian	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	0.8%	-0.8%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0%	0.4%	0.4%	0.9%	-0.5%
Mixed Other	0.7%	0%	-0.7%	0.8%	-0.8%
White	91.9%	95%	3.1%	81.4%	13.6%
Gypsy or Irish Traveller	0%	3.3%	3.3%	0.1%	3.2%
Arab	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	0.6%	-0.6%
Other	0%	1.2%	1.2%	1.6%	-0.4%

Country of Birth

In this area, 93.8% 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	91.9%	93.8%	1.9%	83.2%	10.6%
European Union	3.4%	4.6%	1.2%	6.1%	-1.5%
Rest of Europe	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	0.8%	-0.8%
Africa	1%	1.7%	0.7%	2.7%	-1.0%
Middle East and Asia	3.1%	0%	-3.1%	5.6%	-5.6%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	1.3%	-1.3%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	91.2%	93%	1.8%	83.2%	9.8%
10+ Years	0.3%	5.8%	5.5%	9.8%	-4.0%
5-10 Years	1.4%	1.2%	-0.2%	2.9%	-1.7%
2-5 Years	1.4%	0%	-1.4%	2.2%	-2.2%
Less than 2 years	5.8%	0%	-5.8%	1.9%	-1.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	77.5%	76.7%	0.8%
Ireland	0.8%	0.6%	0.2%
Poland	2.1%	1.3%	0.8%
Other EU countries	2.1%	1.5%	0.6%
No passport held	17.5%	13.5%	4.0%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	38%	37.2%	0.8%
Christian	53.3%	46.2%	7.1%
Buddhist	0.4%	0.5%	-0.1%
Other religion	0.8%	0.6%	0.2%
Not answered	7.4%	6.0%	1.4%

Safety

Is Walton Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Walton Street was 125.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 118.8% higher than the Skipton East & South average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Walton Street has the 7th highest crime rate of 47 local areas in Skipton East & South and the 241st highest crime rate of 2,071 local areas in North Yorkshire .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 58.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -24.9%.

🔎 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 2QX, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 6/10 (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 - 6/10 (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 - 6/10 (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 - 8/10 (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 - 6/10 (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 - 1/10 (very low )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 6/10 (average )
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 - 8/10 (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) - 6/10 (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) - 6/10 (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 Walton Street are based on 34 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 Walton Street, Skipton, BD23 2QX

Estimated Average Property Prices for BD23 2QX

Average Price
£169,326

Semi-Detached
£205,161

Terraced
£163,566

Detached
£149,500

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Walton Street

Average Price
£169,938

Semi-Detached
£192,020

Terraced
£168,266

Detached
£149,190

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Walton Street

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
13 Walton Street, Skipton, North Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building	£140,000	2025-06-10	£145,035
7 Walton Street, Skipton, North Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building	£162,500	2025-03-21	£167,674
3 Walton Street, Skipton, North Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building	£180,000	2024-06-18	£190,469
10 Walton Street, Skipton, North Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building	£130,000	2023-05-19	£139,990
12 Walton Street, Skipton, North Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building	£169,950	2022-11-17	£174,666

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for BD23 2QX

Employment

BD23 2QX 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	80
Retired	43
Part-Time Employee	31
Self-Employed	21
Long-Term Sick or disabled	9
Other	8
Looking after home or family	8
Unemployed	6
Student (economically inactive)	3
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	1

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	26
Manufacturing	24
Accommodation and food service activities	24
Human health and social work activities	21
Construction	13
Administrative and support service activities	12
Education	12
Transport and storage	10
Financial and insurance activities	6
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	6
Other	4
Professional, scientific and technical activities	4
Real estate activities	2
Information and communication	2
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	2
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply	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	1,232 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Otley Street Community Nursery School Otley Street , BD23 1ET	4out of 4	1,498 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	823 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Christ Church Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Craven Street , BD23 2AP	4out of 4	849 yd	Voluntary controlled school	No	Mixed	More About School
Skipton Parish Church of England Primary School Brougham Street , BD23 2ES	- not rated	1,206 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	1,416 yd	Academy sponsor led	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Skipton, Water Street Community Primary School Elliot Street , BD23 1PE	4out of 4	1,460 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	1,554 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Boys	More About School
Skipton Girls' High School Gargrave Road , BD23 1QL	4out of 4	1,660 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Girls	More About School
The Skipton Academy Gargrave Road , BD23 1UQ	2out of 4	1,857 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	2,049 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	461 yd	Community special school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Craven Pupil Referral Service The Snaygill Centre , Keighley Road BD23 2QS	3out of 4	743 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	604 yd
Craven Kitchen	Unit 4, Unicorn House	937 yd
Rendezvous Hotel	Keighley Road, Skipton	1,063 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
The Railway	Railway Inn, 10 Carleton Street	962 yd
Skipton Cricket Club - Corresp Treasurer	Sandylands Sports Centre, Carleton New Road	1,042 yd
Skipton Rugby Union Football Club	Sandylands Sports Centre, Carleton New Road	1,042 yd
The Fleece Inn	22 Keighley Road, Skipton	1,051 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Westmoreland Fisheries	1 Westmoreland Street, Skipton	845 yd
Gulshan Takeaway	1 - 3 Rowland Street, Skipton	901 yd
Chico's	9 Sackville Street, Skipton	996 yd
The Deli	26 Keighley Road, Skipton	1,023 yd
Rahman Skipton Ltd	19 Keighley Road, Skipton	1,026 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Tesco	Tesco Stores Ltd, Craven Street		866 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Ramper Park BURNSIDE CRESCENT	grass pitches	179 yd
Firth Street Recreation Ground (Closed) Upper Sackville Street	grass pitches	533 yd
Skipton Cricket Club CARLETON NEW ROAD	grass pitches	901 yd
The Leisure Club (Grand Fitness - Skipton) RENDEZVOUS HOTEL RENDEZVOUS HOTEL KEIGHLEY ROAD	health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool	912 yd
North Parade COMMUNITY CENTRE COMMUNITY CENTRE NORTH PARADE	grass pitches, tennis courts	926 yd
North Parade Recreation Ground (Closed) North Parade	grass pitches	938 yd
Sandylands Grass Pitches SANDYLANDS SANDYLANDS CARLETON NEW ROAD	grass pitches	998 yd
Energie Fitness Skipton CARLETON NEW ROAD	health and fitness suite	1,011 yd
Skipton Powerlifting And Weightlifting Club (Closed) Carleton New Road		1,018 yd
Skipton Rugby Club Sandylands Sandylands Carleton New Road	grass pitches	1,037 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	94.1%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	23.5%
Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband	0.0%

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	56.8 Mbit/s
Average download speed	72.2 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	159.99 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	159.99 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	12.1 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	10.6 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	19.99 Mbit/s

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

Overview of BD23 2QX