Union Terrace, Skipton, BD23 2UX

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around BD23 2UX is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.8%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	52.2%	51.2%	-1.0%	51.0%	0.2%
Male	47.8%	48.8%	1.0%	49.0%	-0.2%

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	28%	31.5%	3.5%	37.9%	-6.4%
Married: Opposite sex	52%	45.3%	-6.7%	44.2%	1.1%
Married: Same sex	0%	0.7%	0.7%	0.3%	0.4%
Separated	2.4%	4.4%	2.0%	2.2%	2.2%
Divorced	9.5%	10.4%	0.9%	9.1%	1.3%
Widowed	8.1%	7.7%	-0.4%	6.1%	1.6%

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	50%	40.9%	-9.1%	48.4%	-7.5%
Good health	37.2%	40.6%	3.4%	33.6%	7.0%
Fair health	9.8%	14.2%	4.4%	12.7%	1.5%
Bad health	2.5%	2.7%	0.2%	4.0%	-1.3%
Very bad health	0.6%	1.5%	0.9%	1.2%	0.3%

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	16.9%	14.4%	-2.5%	18.2%	-3.8%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	12.5%	5.4%	-7.1%	9.6%	-4.2%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	13.5%	13%	-0.5%	13.4%	-0.4%
Apprenticeship	3.7%	6.4%	2.7%	5.3%	1.1%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	13.2%	18.4%	5.2%	16.9%	1.5%
Degree or Similar	38.2%	41.5%	3.3%	33.8%	7.7%
Other	2%	1%	-1.0%	2.8%	-1.8%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 99.4% 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)
Pakistani	2.8%	0%	-2.8%	2.7%	-2.7%
Other Asian	0%	0.3%	0.3%	1.6%	-1.3%
Black African	1.4%	0%	-1.4%	2.5%	-2.5%
Mixed White and Asian	0.6%	0.3%	-0.3%	0.8%	-0.5%
Mixed White and African	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	0.4%	-0.4%
Mixed Other	0.6%	0%	-0.6%	0.8%	-0.8%
White	92.5%	99.4%	6.9%	81.4%	18.0%
Gypsy or Irish Traveller	2%	0%	-2.0%	0.1%	-0.1%

Country of Birth

In this area, 94% 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	94.7%	94%	-0.7%	83.2%	10.8%
European Union	3.1%	4.5%	1.4%	6.1%	-1.6%
Rest of Europe	0%	0.6%	0.6%	0.8%	-0.2%
Africa	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%	2.7%	-2.4%
Middle East and Asia	1.1%	0.6%	-0.5%	5.6%	-5.0%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0.6%	0%	-0.6%	1.3%	-1.3%
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	94.1%	94%	-0.1%	83.2%	10.8%
10+ Years	1.1%	3%	1.9%	9.8%	-6.8%
5-10 Years	1.4%	1.2%	-0.2%	2.9%	-1.7%
2-5 Years	2%	0.9%	-1.1%	2.2%	-1.3%
Less than 2 years	1.4%	0.9%	-0.5%	1.9%	-1.0%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	86.9%	76.7%	10.2%
France	0.9%	0.3%	0.6%
Poland	2.7%	1.3%	1.4%
Other EU countries	0.6%	1.5%	-0.9%
South-East Asia	0.3%	0.2%	0.1%
No passport held	8.5%	13.5%	-5.0%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	43.5%	37.2%	6.3%
Christian	52.6%	46.2%	6.4%
Buddhist	0.3%	0.5%	-0.2%
Other religion	1.2%	0.6%	0.6%
Not answered	2.4%	6.0%	-3.6%

Safety

Is Union Terrace Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Union Terrace was 183.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 220.9% higher than the Skipton East & South average. The most reported crime type was Shoplifting.

Union Terrace has the 6th highest crime rate of 47 local areas in Skipton East & South and the 141st highest crime rate of 2,071 local areas in North Yorkshire .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 26.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -26.5%.

🔎 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 2UX, 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 Union Terrace are based on 47 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 Union Terrace, Skipton, BD23 2UX

Estimated Average Property Prices for BD23 2UX

Average Price
£222,391

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
no sales

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
£222,391

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Union Terrace

Average Price
£224,826

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
£193,285

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
£235,639

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Union TerraceStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
16 Union House Union Terrace, Skipton, North Yorkshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£330,000	2025-08-15	£335,432
2 Union House Union Terrace, Skipton, North Yorkshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£140,000	2025-03-21	£141,867
10 Union House Union Terrace, Skipton, North Yorkshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£212,500	2023-12-15	£214,893
9 Union House Union Terrace, Skipton, North Yorkshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£145,000	2023-04-17	£146,483
2 Union House Union Terrace, Skipton, North Yorkshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£140,000	2023-03-13	£142,012

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for BD23 2UX

Employment

BD23 2UX 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.

The percentage of retired residents living in BD23 2UX area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 31% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee	112
Retired	93
Part-Time Employee	33
Self-Employed	27
Student (economically inactive)	8
Long-Term Sick or disabled	8
Looking after home or family	6
Unemployed	5
Other	4
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	3

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	27
Human health and social work activities	26
Education	26
Financial and insurance activities	19
Manufacturing	18
Construction	17
Professional, scientific and technical activities	15
Accommodation and food service activities	10
Information and communication	10
Administrative and support service activities	9
Other	6
Transport and storage	6
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	4
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	4
Real estate activities	1
Agriculture, forestry and fishing	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	606 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Otley Street Community Nursery School Otley Street , BD23 1ET	4out of 4	790 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Christ Church Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Craven Street , BD23 2AP	4out of 4	206 yd	Voluntary controlled school	No	Mixed	More About School
Greatwood Community Primary School Pinhaw Road , BD23 2SJ	- not rated	548 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Skipton Parish Church of England Primary School Brougham Street , BD23 2ES	- not rated	564 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	734 yd	Academy sponsor led	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Skipton, Water Street Community Primary School Elliot Street , BD23 1PE	4out of 4	750 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	914 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Boys	More About School
Skipton Girls' High School Gargrave Road , BD23 1QL	4out of 4	1,099 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Girls	More About School
The Skipton Academy Gargrave Road , BD23 1UQ	2out of 4	1,530 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	1,702 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	406 yd	Community special school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Craven Pupil Referral Service The Snaygill Centre , Keighley Road BD23 2QS	3out of 4	1,324 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
Craven Kitchen	Unit 4, Unicorn House	259 yd
Matrix Superbowl	Sandylands Business Centre, Carleton New Road	318 yd
Mastab's	11 Keighley Road, Skipton	434 yd
Cozy Cuppas Snack Bar	5 Central Buildings, Keighley Road	461 yd
The Clubhouse Coffee & Cycles	18 Newmarket Street, Skipton	497 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
The Fleece Inn	22 Keighley Road, Skipton	353 yd
The Railway	Railway Inn, 10 Carleton Street	381 yd
Flutez & Fizz	5 Regal Buildings, Keighley Road	450 yd
Venue Sports & Music Bar	3A Cavendish Street, Skipton	478 yd
The Devonshire	Newmarket Street, Skipton	498 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Westmoreland Fisheries	1 Westmoreland Street, Skipton	140 yd
Gulshan Takeaway	1 - 3 Rowland Street, Skipton	173 yd
Chico's	9 Sackville Street, Skipton	289 yd
Rahman Skipton Ltd	19 Keighley Road, Skipton	321 yd
The Deli	26 Keighley Road, Skipton	328 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Tesco	Tesco Stores Ltd, Craven Street		370 yd
WM Morrison Supermarkets Limited	W M Morrison Supermarkets Plc, Broughton Road		758 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Firth Street Recreation Ground (Closed) Upper Sackville Street	grass pitches	287 yd
Intershape Fitness (Skipton) UNIT G UNIT G SWADFORD STREET	health and fitness suite	430 yd
North Parade COMMUNITY CENTRE COMMUNITY CENTRE NORTH PARADE	grass pitches, tennis courts	491 yd
North Parade Recreation Ground (Closed) North Parade	grass pitches	557 yd
St Andrews United Reformed Methodist Church THE BRITISH SCHOOL THE BRITISH SCHOOL OTLEY STREET		607 yd
Jetts Skipton 2 BELLE VUE SQUARE 2 BELLE VUE SQUARE BROUGHTON ROAD	health and fitness suite	612 yd
Skipton Powerlifting And Weightlifting Club (Closed) Carleton New Road		757 yd
Skipton Town Hall TOWN HALL TOWN HALL HIGH STREET		759 yd
Energie Fitness Skipton CARLETON NEW ROAD	health and fitness suite	777 yd
Skipton Cricket Club CARLETON NEW ROAD	grass pitches	790 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	0.0%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	0.0%
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	51.6 Mbit/s
Average download speed	44.4 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	70.16 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	70.16 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	14.7 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	11.5 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	20 Mbit/s

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

Overview of BD23 2UX