BD23 6LD is in Cracoe, Skipton and North Yorkshire district. BD23 6LD 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 Cracoe, Skipton, BD23 6LD 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 6LD has a slightly higher male population, with 51.5% 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% | 48.5% | -1.5% | 51.0% | -2.5% |
| Male | 50% | 51.5% | 1.5% | 49.0% | 2.5% |
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 6LD there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 53.9% 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 | 17.1% | 32.2% | 15.1% | 37.9% | -5.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 66.4% | 53.9% | -12.5% | 44.2% | 9.7% |
| Separated | 2.7% | 0.7% | -2.0% | 2.2% | -1.5% |
| Divorced | 9.6% | 9.2% | -0.4% | 9.1% | 0.1% |
| Widowed | 4.1% | 3.9% | -0.2% | 6.1% | -2.2% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (86.9%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 50% | 52.4% | 2.4% | 48.4% | 4.0% |
| Good health | 37.1% | 34.5% | -2.6% | 33.6% | 0.9% |
| Fair health | 11.2% | 10.1% | -1.1% | 12.7% | -2.6% |
| Bad health | 1.7% | 2.4% | 0.7% | 4.0% | -1.6% |
| Very bad health | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
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 6LD this area, 5.3% 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 44.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 13.7% | 5.3% | -8.4% | 18.2% | -12.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 9.6% | 11.8% | 2.2% | 9.6% | 2.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.7% | 12.5% | -1.2% | 13.4% | -0.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.7% | 3.9% | 1.2% | 5.3% | -1.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13% | 19.1% | 6.1% | 16.9% | 2.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 44.5% | 44.7% | 0.2% | 33.8% | 10.9% |
| Other | 2.7% | 2.6% | -0.1% | 2.8% | -0.2% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 95.9% 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 | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 0% | 2.4% | 2.4% | 3.1% | -0.7% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 1.6% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| White | 99.4% | 95.9% | -3.5% | 81.4% | 14.5% |
In this area, 96.4% 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 | 95.5% | 96.4% | 0.9% | 83.2% | 13.2% |
| European Union | 1.7% | 1.2% | -0.5% | 6.1% | -4.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.1% | 1.2% | 0.1% | 5.6% | -4.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 1.3% | -0.1% |
| Oceania | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95.5% | 96.4% | 0.9% | 83.2% | 13.2% |
| 10+ Years | 1.1% | 3.6% | 2.5% | 9.8% | -6.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.4% | 0% | -3.4% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 94.1% | 76.7% | 17.4% |
| Ireland | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Italy | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 4.7% | 13.5% | -8.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 31.3% | 37.2% | -5.9% |
| Christian | 65.7% | 46.2% | 19.5% |
| Buddhist | 1.8% | 0.5% | 1.3% |
| Not answered | 1.2% | 6.0% | -4.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around BD23 6LD was 33.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 20.0% lower than the Mid Craven average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
BD23 6LD has the 33rd highest crime rate of 66 local areas in Mid Craven and the 903rd lowest crime rate of 2,071 local areas in North Yorkshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 11.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -16.1%.
Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 75% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.
| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shiers Barn, Skipton, North Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building | £675,000 | 2022-12-21 | £694,458 |
| Carden Laithe Barn, Skipton, North Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building | £300,000 | 2019-10-04 | £374,548 |
| 2 Shires Barn, Skipton, North Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £137,000 | 2015-07-30 | £193,029 |
| Calf Croft, Skipton, North Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building | £520,000 | 2014-09-12 | £766,667 |
| 2 Shires Barn, Skipton, North Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £67,000 | 2002-01-11 | £224,126 |
BD23 6LD area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 3% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 18% 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 6LD 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 student residents living in BD23 6LD area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Retired | 40 |
| Full-Time Employee | 40 |
| Self-Employed | 28 |
| Part-Time Employee | 19 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 9 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Looking after home or family | 5 |
| Other | 2 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 1 |
| Unemployed | 1 |
| Human health and social work activities | 14 |
| Manufacturing | 12 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 12 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 11 |
| Education | 10 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 5 |
| Other | 3 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cracoe and Rylstone Voluntary Controlled Church of England Primary School Cracoe , BD23 6LQ | 3out of 4 | 1,579 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Threshfield School Low Road , Threshfield BD23 5NP | 3out of 4 | 3,282 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Grassington Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Hebden Road , Grassington BD23 5LB | 3out of 4 | 3,945 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Burnsall Voluntary Aided Primary School Burnsall , BD23 6BP | 3out of 4 | 5,297 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 | 3,655 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Country Kitchen Cafe | The Farm Shop, Fell Lane To Raikes Lane | 1,002 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 | 62.5% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 62.5% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 62.5% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 62.5% |
| 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 | 37.5% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.