Greatwood Avenue is in Skipton and in North Yorkshire district. BD23 2RY 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 2RY and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BD23 2SA, BD23 2SF, BD23 2RU, BD23 2SE, BD23 2SD, BD23 2RX, BD23 2SQ, BD23 2SB, BD23 2RP.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding BD23 2RY, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53.7% of residents 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 | 53.4% | 53.7% | 0.3% | 51.0% | 2.7% |
| Male | 46.6% | 46.3% | -0.3% | 49.0% | -2.7% |
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 2RY, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 44.5% 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 | 30.5% | 44.5% | 14.0% | 37.9% | 6.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 40.4% | 31.3% | -9.1% | 44.2% | -12.9% |
| Separated | 4.9% | 3.3% | -1.6% | 2.2% | 1.1% |
| Divorced | 13.3% | 14.2% | 0.9% | 9.1% | 5.1% |
| Widowed | 10.8% | 6.6% | -4.2% | 6.1% | 0.5% |
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 | 37.5% | 32.6% | -4.9% | 48.4% | -15.8% |
| Good health | 32.2% | 38.9% | 6.7% | 33.6% | 5.3% |
| Fair health | 21.2% | 16.7% | -4.5% | 12.7% | 4.0% |
| Bad health | 6.4% | 9.3% | 2.9% | 4.0% | 5.3% |
| Very bad health | 2.7% | 2.6% | -0.1% | 1.2% | 1.4% |
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.
In the area around BD23 2RY this area, 28.1% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%. This area stands out for its low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 15.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 41.9% | 28.1% | -13.8% | 18.2% | 9.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.8% | 15.7% | 2.9% | 9.6% | 6.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.7% | 17.1% | 0.4% | 13.4% | 3.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.4% | 6.2% | 1.8% | 5.3% | 0.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.9% | 17.6% | 7.7% | 16.9% | 0.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 9.9% | 15.2% | 5.3% | 33.8% | -18.6% |
| Other | 4.4% | 0% | -4.4% | 2.8% | -2.8% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 91.5% 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% | 3% | 3.0% | 3.1% | -0.1% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.7% | -2.3% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 1.6% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 1.1% | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.9% | 0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 99.2% | 91.5% | -7.7% | 81.4% | 10.1% |
| Other | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
In this area, 90.7% 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 | 96.2% | 90.7% | -5.5% | 83.2% | 7.5% |
| European Union | 3% | 5.6% | 2.6% | 6.1% | -0.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.4% | 3% | 2.6% | 5.6% | -2.6% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96.2% | 90.7% | -5.5% | 83.2% | 7.5% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 6.3% | 6.3% | 9.8% | -3.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.8% | 1.9% | 1.1% | 2.9% | -1.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.1% | 0.4% | -0.7% | 2.2% | -1.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.9% | 0.7% | -1.2% | 1.9% | -1.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 68.1% | 76.7% | -8.6% |
| Portugal | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Lithuania | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Poland | 1.5% | 1.3% | 0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 3.3% | 1.5% | 1.8% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| South-East Asia | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 25.2% | 13.5% | 11.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 44.3% | 37.2% | 7.1% |
| Christian | 44.6% | 46.2% | -1.6% |
| Muslim | 1.1% | 6.5% | -5.4% |
| Sikh | 1.5% | 0.9% | 0.6% |
| Other religion | 1.8% | 0.6% | 1.2% |
| Not answered | 6.6% | 6.0% | 0.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Greatwood Avenue was 77.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 36.1% higher than the Skipton East & South average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Greatwood Avenue has the 18th highest crime rate of 47 local areas in Skipton East & South and the 487th highest crime rate of 2,071 local areas in North Yorkshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 38.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -57.3%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 71 Greatwood Avenue, Skipton, North Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £135,000 | 2024-03-28 | £143,585 |
| 93 Greatwood Avenue, Skipton, North Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £179,000 | 2023-04-14 | £190,970 |
| 79 Greatwood Avenue, Skipton, North Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £135,000 | 2020-10-01 | £165,479 |
| 89 Greatwood Avenue, Skipton, North Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £134,575 | 2018-02-28 | £175,540 |
| 79 Greatwood Avenue, Skipton, North Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £122,500 | 2016-01-18 | £172,364 |
| Full-Time Employee | 62 |
| Retired | 40 |
| Part-Time Employee | 29 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 24 |
| Self-Employed | 19 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 10 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Other | 8 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 20 |
| Manufacturing | 17 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 8 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Education | 7 |
| Human health and social work activities | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 2 |
| Other | 2 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brougham Street Nursery School Brougham Street , BD23 2ES | 3out of 4 | 328 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Otley Street Community Nursery School Otley Street , BD23 1ET | 4out of 4 | 693 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 | - not rated | 263 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Skipton Parish Church of England Primary School Brougham Street , BD23 2ES | - not rated | 350 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Christ Church Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Craven Street , BD23 2AP | 4out of 4 | 791 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Skipton, Water Street Community Primary School Elliot Street , BD23 1PE | 4out of 4 | 1,018 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 | 1,087 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 | 1,307 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Skipton Girls' High School Gargrave Road , BD23 1QL | 4out of 4 | 1,560 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| The Skipton Academy Gargrave Road , BD23 1UQ | 2out of 4 | 2,102 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 | 2,259 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 | 969 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Craven Pupil Referral Service The Snaygill Centre , Keighley Road BD23 2QS | 3out of 4 | 1,335 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Clubhouse Coffee & Cycles | 18 Newmarket Street, Skipton | 756 yd | |
| The Tea Corner | 7 Court Lane, Skipton | 763 yd | |
| Skipton Step Into Action (Wellbeing Hub \& Cafe) | 28A Otley Street, Skipton | 770 yd | |
| Skipton Balti House | 1A Court Lane, Skipton | 774 yd | |
| Craven Kitchen | Unit 4, Unicorn House | 786 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Moorview Community Social Club | 1 Moorview Way, Skipton | 461 yd | |
| The Devonshire | Newmarket Street, Skipton | 752 yd | |
| Styles Bar | 9 Court Lane, Skipton | 761 yd | |
| Three Links Club | 26 Rectory Lane, Skipton | 792 yd | |
| The Fleece Inn | 22 Keighley Road, Skipton | 802 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Westmoreland Fisheries | 1 Westmoreland Street, Skipton | 524 yd | |
| Gulshan Takeaway | 1 - 3 Rowland Street, Skipton | 584 yd | |
| Newmarket Fisheries | 50 Newmarket Street, Skipton | 664 yd | |
| Jamal Ali T/a Pizza Central | 38 Newmarket Street, Skipton | 679 yd | |
| Chico's | 9 Sackville Street, Skipton | 748 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | Tesco Stores Ltd, Craven Street | 980 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| North Parade Recreation Ground (Closed) North Parade | grass pitches | 132 yd |
| North Parade COMMUNITY CENTRE COMMUNITY CENTRE NORTH PARADE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 151 yd |
| Firth Street Recreation Ground (Closed) Upper Sackville Street | grass pitches | 572 yd |
| St Andrews United Reformed Methodist Church THE BRITISH SCHOOL THE BRITISH SCHOOL OTLEY STREET | 728 yd | |
| Intershape Fitness (Skipton) UNIT G UNIT G SWADFORD STREET | health and fitness suite | 852 yd |
| Skipton Town Hall TOWN HALL TOWN HALL HIGH STREET | 952 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 | 44.1 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 44.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 60.32 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 60.32 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 8.6 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 8.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 16.76 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.