Greatwood Avenue is in Skipton and in North Yorkshire district. BD23 2RX 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 Greatwood Avenue, Skipton, BD23 2RX and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BD23 2RU, BD23 2SA, BD23 2RY, BD23 2RT, BD23 2SB, BD23 2SD, BD23 2SE, BD23 2ER, BD23 2SF.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding BD23 2RX has a female population much higher than UK average, with 56.3% of the population being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 56.3% | 56.3% | 0.0% | 51.0% | 5.3% |
| Male | 43.7% | 43.8% | 0.1% | 49.0% | -5.2% |
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 | 33.9% | 29.6% | -4.3% | 37.9% | -8.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 37% | 40.8% | 3.8% | 44.2% | -3.4% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Separated | 4.2% | 1.5% | -2.7% | 2.2% | -0.7% |
| Divorced | 10.9% | 14.6% | 3.7% | 9.1% | 5.5% |
| Widowed | 14.1% | 13.1% | -1.0% | 6.1% | 7.0% |
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 | 37.7% | 46.7% | 9.0% | 48.4% | -1.7% |
| Good health | 32% | 33.8% | 1.8% | 33.6% | 0.2% |
| Fair health | 20.8% | 13.8% | -7.0% | 12.7% | 1.1% |
| Bad health | 6.9% | 5.8% | -1.1% | 4.0% | 1.8% |
| Very bad health | 2.6% | 0% | -2.6% | 1.2% | -1.2% |
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 | 33.3% | 22.9% | -10.4% | 18.2% | 4.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.5% | 12.7% | -0.8% | 9.6% | 3.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 9.9% | 10.2% | 0.3% | 13.4% | -3.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.2% | 5.9% | 1.7% | 5.3% | 0.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12% | 18% | 6.0% | 16.9% | 1.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 21.9% | 28.3% | 6.4% | 33.8% | -5.5% |
| Other | 5.2% | 2% | -3.2% | 2.8% | -0.8% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 93.4% 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% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 3.1% | -2.7% |
| Pakistani | 3% | 0.8% | -2.2% | 2.7% | -1.9% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 2.1% | 2.1% | 1.6% | 0.5% |
| Black African | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0.9% | 0.8% | -0.1% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| White | 95.2% | 93.4% | -1.8% | 81.4% | 12.0% |
| Other | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 1.6% | -0.8% |
In this area, 86.8% 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 | 90.9% | 86.8% | -4.1% | 83.2% | 3.6% |
| European Union | 6.1% | 7% | 0.9% | 6.1% | 0.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Africa | 1.7% | 1.2% | -0.5% | 2.7% | -1.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.9% | 2.9% | 2.0% | 5.6% | -2.7% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 90.9% | 87.1% | -3.8% | 83.2% | 3.9% |
| 10+ Years | 1.3% | 5.8% | 4.5% | 9.8% | -4.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.7% | 2.1% | 0.4% | 2.9% | -0.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 3% | 2.5% | -0.5% | 2.2% | 0.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 3% | 2.5% | -0.5% | 1.9% | 0.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 77.1% | 76.7% | 0.4% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| France | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Poland | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| Other EU countries | 2.9% | 1.5% | 1.4% |
| No passport held | 18.8% | 13.5% | 5.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 42.9% | 37.2% | 5.7% |
| Christian | 46.5% | 46.2% | 0.3% |
| Buddhist | 1.6% | 0.5% | 1.1% |
| Muslim | 1.2% | 6.5% | -5.3% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 7.3% | 6.0% | 1.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Greatwood Avenue was 15.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 73.1% lower than the Skipton East & South average. The most reported crime type was Burglary.
Greatwood Avenue has the 6th lowest crime rate of 47 local areas in Skipton East & South and the 331st lowest crime rate of 2,071 local areas in North Yorkshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 7.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -67.2%.

Households in this area have a slightly lower level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 61% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 78 Greatwood Avenue, Skipton, North Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £158,000 | 2024-12-16 | £161,266 |
| 76 Greatwood Avenue, Skipton, North Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £152,500 | 2022-07-29 | £158,459 |
| 78 Greatwood Avenue, Skipton, North Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £147,000 | 2022-01-31 | £163,386 |
| 41 Greatwood Avenue, Skipton, North Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £159,950 | 2021-09-14 | £186,578 |
| 61 Greatwood Avenue, Skipton, North Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £114,000 | 2021-03-23 | £133,580 |
BD23 2RX 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 74 |
| Retired | 53 |
| Part-Time Employee | 24 |
| Self-Employed | 18 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 12 |
| Other | 11 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 5 |
| Looking after home or family | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Construction | 14 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 14 |
| Manufacturing | 11 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Human health and social work activities | 10 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Education | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Other | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| 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 | 160 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Otley Street Community Nursery School Otley Street , BD23 1ET | 4out of 4 | 526 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Skipton Parish Church of England Primary School Brougham Street , BD23 2ES | - not rated | 184 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Greatwood Community Primary School Pinhaw Road , BD23 2SJ | - not rated | 392 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Christ Church Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Craven Street , BD23 2AP | 4out of 4 | 719 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Skipton, Water Street Community Primary School Elliot Street , BD23 1PE | 4out of 4 | 865 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 | 943 yd | Academy sponsor led | 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 | 1,164 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Skipton Girls' High School Gargrave Road , BD23 1QL | 4out of 4 | 1,426 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| The Skipton Academy Gargrave Road , BD23 1UQ | 2out of 4 | 1,996 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 | 2,146 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 | 970 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Craven Pupil Referral Service The Snaygill Centre , Keighley Road BD23 2QS | 3out of 4 | 1,475 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Skipton Step Into Action (Wellbeing Hub \& Cafe) | 28A Otley Street, Skipton | 609 yd | |
| The Tea Corner | 7 Court Lane, Skipton | 610 yd | |
| The Clubhouse Coffee & Cycles | 18 Newmarket Street, Skipton | 614 yd | |
| Skipton Balti House | 1A Court Lane, Skipton | 620 yd | |
| The Terrace Tearoom | 10A - 11A Craven Court, High Street | 662 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Moorview Community Social Club | 1 Moorview Way, Skipton | 413 yd | |
| Styles Bar | 9 Court Lane, Skipton | 609 yd | |
| The Devonshire | Newmarket Street, Skipton | 609 yd | |
| Three Links Club | 26 Rectory Lane, Skipton | 625 yd | |
| The Albion Inn | Albion Inn, 27 Otley Street | 658 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Westmoreland Fisheries | 1 Westmoreland Street, Skipton | 462 yd | |
| Gulshan Takeaway | 1 - 3 Rowland Street, Skipton | 502 yd | |
| Newmarket Fisheries | 50 Newmarket Street, Skipton | 505 yd | |
| Jamal Ali T/a Pizza Central | 38 Newmarket Street, Skipton | 522 yd | |
| Chico's | 9 Sackville Street, Skipton | 646 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | Tesco Stores Ltd, Craven Street | 910 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| North Parade COMMUNITY CENTRE COMMUNITY CENTRE NORTH PARADE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 229 yd |
| North Parade Recreation Ground (Closed) North Parade | grass pitches | 263 yd |
| St Andrews United Reformed Methodist Church THE BRITISH SCHOOL THE BRITISH SCHOOL OTLEY STREET | 569 yd | |
| Firth Street Recreation Ground (Closed) Upper Sackville Street | grass pitches | 614 yd |
| Intershape Fitness (Skipton) UNIT G UNIT G SWADFORD STREET | health and fitness suite | 732 yd |
| Skipton Town Hall TOWN HALL TOWN HALL HIGH STREET | 792 yd | |
| Jetts Skipton 2 BELLE VUE SQUARE 2 BELLE VUE SQUARE BROUGHTON ROAD | health and fitness suite | 1,022 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 | 54.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 53.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 127.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 127.8 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 13.5 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 13.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.