Water Street is in Grassington, Skipton and in North Yorkshire district. BD23 5EF is located in the Wharfedale electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Skipton and Ripon. This postcode has been in use since 2002-06-01.
StreetScan combines information about Water Street, Grassington, Skipton, BD23 5EF and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BD23 5AA, BD23 5AU, BD23 5AT, BD23 5AB, BD23 5BA, BD23 5AE, BD23 5AW, BD23 5LX, BD23 5BG.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding BD23 5EF, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 55.1% 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 | 55.6% | 55.1% | -0.5% | 51.0% | 4.1% |
| Male | 44.4% | 44.9% | 0.5% | 49.0% | -4.1% |
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 | 26% | 25% | -1.0% | 37.9% | -12.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 43.1% | 43.5% | 0.4% | 44.2% | -0.7% |
| Married: Same sex | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 2.9% | 1.8% | -1.1% | 2.2% | -0.4% |
| Divorced | 11.3% | 15.5% | 4.2% | 9.1% | 6.4% |
| Widowed | 15.7% | 14.3% | -1.4% | 6.1% | 8.2% |
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 | 46.7% | 37.4% | -9.3% | 48.4% | -11.0% |
| Good health | 33.3% | 33.7% | 0.4% | 33.6% | 0.1% |
| Fair health | 16.4% | 20.9% | 4.5% | 12.7% | 8.2% |
| Bad health | 3.1% | 6.4% | 3.3% | 4.0% | 2.4% |
| Very bad health | 0.4% | 1.6% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.4% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 16.2% | 10.1% | -6.1% | 18.2% | -8.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.3% | 16% | 4.7% | 9.6% | 6.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.6% | 10.1% | -8.5% | 13.4% | -3.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 6.4% | 4.7% | -1.7% | 5.3% | -0.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.7% | 14.8% | 2.1% | 16.9% | -2.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 28.9% | 42% | 13.1% | 33.8% | 8.2% |
| Other | 5.9% | 2.4% | -3.5% | 2.8% | -0.4% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 99.5% 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% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.7% | -0.2% |
| Black African | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 96.9% | 99.5% | 2.6% | 81.4% | 18.1% |
| Arab | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
In this area, 94.6% 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 | 91.6% | 94.6% | 3.0% | 83.2% | 11.4% |
| European Union | 4% | 1.6% | -2.4% | 6.1% | -4.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Africa | 1.8% | 0.5% | -1.3% | 2.7% | -2.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.9% | 1.6% | 0.7% | 5.6% | -4.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0.9% | 0.5% | -0.4% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 90.7% | 94.1% | 3.4% | 83.2% | 10.9% |
| 10+ Years | 1.3% | 4.9% | 3.6% | 9.8% | -4.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 2.9% | -2.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.2% | 0% | -2.2% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.3% | 1.1% | -4.2% | 1.9% | -0.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 82.1% | 76.7% | 5.4% |
| Ireland | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 0.5% | 1.5% | -1.0% |
| Other Europe | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 16.3% | 13.5% | 2.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 44.3% | 37.2% | 7.1% |
| Christian | 51.9% | 46.2% | 5.7% |
| Sikh | 0.5% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Not answered | 3.2% | 6.0% | -2.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Water Street was 9.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 77.4% lower than the Mid Craven average. The most reported crime type was Other theft.
Water Street has the 8th lowest crime rate of 66 local areas in Mid Craven and the 139th lowest crime rate of 2,071 local areas in North Yorkshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 4.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -59.4%.
Households in this area have a similar level level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 59% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.
| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pletts Barn Water Street, Skipton, North Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £590,000 | 2025-06-06 | £611,219 |
| Pletts Barn Water Street, Skipton, North Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £310,000 | 2020-10-16 | £379,988 |
| 2 Water Street, Skipton, North Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building | £137,689 | 1998-06-30 | £581,666 |
BD23 5EF 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.
The percentage of retired residents living in BD23 5EF area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 50% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 84 |
| Full-Time Employee | 34 |
| Part-Time Employee | 20 |
| Self-Employed | 17 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Looking after home or family | 4 |
| Other | 1 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 1 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 1 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 32 |
| Human health and social work activities | 13 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 13 |
| Manufacturing | 9 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Education | 6 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Other | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grassington Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Hebden Road , Grassington BD23 5LB | 3out of 4 | 300 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Threshfield School Low Road , Threshfield BD23 5NP | 3out of 4 | 961 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Burnsall Voluntary Aided Primary School Burnsall , BD23 6BP | 3out of 4 | 4,398 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Upper Wharfedale School Wharfeside Avenue , Threshfield BD23 5BS | 4out of 4 | 1,032 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Retreat Tearoom | 14 - 16 Main Street, Grassington | 40 yd | |
| The Cake House | 51 Main Street, Grassington | 49 yd | |
| The Corner House | 1 Garrs Lane, Grassington | 88 yd | |
| Darrowby's | 33 Main Street, Grassington | 110 yd | |
| Stripey Badger Coffee Bar & Kitchen | 7 The Square, Grassington | 122 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black Horse Hotel | Garrs Lane, Grassington | 55 yd | |
| The Foresters Arms | 20 Main Street, Grassington | 79 yd | |
| The Devonshire | Devonshire Hotel, 25 - 27 Main Street | 155 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Fish Shop Grassington | 6 Garrs Lane, Grassington | 93 yd | |
| Rozis Tandoori House | 10 Main Street, Grassington | 115 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Grassington Devonshire Institute TOWN HALL COUNCIL OFFICES TOWN HALL COUNCIL OFFICES MAIN STREET | 86 yd | |
| Grassington Juniors Football Club HEBDEN ROAD | grass pitches | 352 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 | 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% |
| 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.