BD23 5PX is in Hawkswick, Skipton and North Yorkshire district. BD23 5PX is located in the Wharfedale 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 Hawkswick, Skipton, BD23 5PX and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding BD23 5PX has a slightly higher male population, with 50.4% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.4% | 49.6% | -0.8% | 51.0% | -1.4% |
| Male | 49.6% | 50.4% | 0.8% | 49.0% | 1.4% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of BD23 5PX there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 69.3% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 18.2% | 14.9% | -3.3% | 37.9% | -23.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 67.8% | 69.3% | 1.5% | 44.2% | 25.1% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 0.8% | 1.8% | 1.0% | 2.2% | -0.4% |
| Divorced | 5.8% | 6.1% | 0.3% | 9.1% | -3.0% |
| Widowed | 7.4% | 7% | -0.4% | 6.1% | 0.9% |
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 | 62% | 48% | -14.0% | 48.4% | -0.4% |
| Good health | 28.5% | 36.2% | 7.7% | 33.6% | 2.6% |
| Fair health | 7.3% | 10.2% | 2.9% | 12.7% | -2.5% |
| Bad health | 1.5% | 5.5% | 4.0% | 4.0% | 1.5% |
| Very bad health | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 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.
In the area around BD23 5PX this area, 8.8% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%. This area stands out for its high percentage of residents with higher education degree or similar. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 55.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 14.9% | 8.8% | -6.1% | 18.2% | -9.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 7.4% | 0% | -7.4% | 9.6% | -9.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.2% | 14.2% | 1.0% | 13.4% | 0.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.7% | 1.8% | 0.1% | 5.3% | -3.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.1% | 17.7% | 8.6% | 16.9% | 0.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 53.7% | 55.8% | 2.1% | 33.8% | 22.0% |
| Other | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 2.8% | -1.0% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 100% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other Asian | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| White | 99.3% | 100% | 0.7% | 81.4% | 18.6% |
In this area, 98.4% 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 | 97.8% | 98.4% | 0.6% | 83.2% | 15.2% |
| Africa | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 5.6% | -5.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 1.3% | -0.5% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97.8% | 98.4% | 0.6% | 83.2% | 15.2% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 9.8% | -8.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 2.9% | -2.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.5% | 0% | -1.5% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 86.6% | 76.7% | 9.9% |
| Ireland | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Oceania | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| No passport held | 11.8% | 13.5% | -1.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 36.2% | 37.2% | -1.0% |
| Christian | 61.4% | 46.2% | 15.2% |
| Buddhist | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Other religion | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Not answered | 0.8% | 6.0% | -5.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around BD23 5PX was 7.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 82.9% lower than the Mid Craven average. The most reported crime type was Other crime.
BD23 5PX has the 4th lowest crime rate of 66 local areas in Mid Craven and the 81st lowest crime rate of 2,071 local areas in North Yorkshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 0.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -61.5%.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Littondale Holiday Homes Park, Skipton, North Yorkshire Other, an established residential building | £2,558,767 | 2023-02-28 | £2,545,883 |
| Hawkswick Cote Cottage, Skipton, North Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building | £685,000 | 2021-06-21 | £799,295 |
| Charlies Barn Hawkswick Cote Farm, Skipton, North Yorkshire Other, an established residential building | £1,175,000 | 2019-04-04 | £1,391,966 |
| Hawkswick Cote Cottage, Skipton, North Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building | £575,000 | 2016-09-09 | £789,290 |
| Fourfields House, Skipton, North Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building | £585,000 | 2002-12-06 | £1,376,080 |
BD23 5PX area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Less than 1% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 24% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
BD23 5PX area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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 5PX area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 33% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 37 |
| Full-Time Employee | 32 |
| Self-Employed | 27 |
| Part-Time Employee | 10 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 2 |
| Other | 2 |
| Looking after home or family | 1 |
| Unemployed | 1 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 0 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 11 |
| Human health and social work activities | 11 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 8 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 7 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Education | 6 |
| Construction | 6 |
| Manufacturing | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kettlewell Primary School Kettlewell , BD23 5HX | 3out of 4 | 3,202 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
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 | 50.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 50.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 50.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 50.0% |
| 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 | 50.0% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.