East Lane is in Embsay, Skipton and in North Yorkshire district. BD23 6QA is located in the Skipton North & Embsay-with-Eastby 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 East Lane, Embsay, Skipton, BD23 6QA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BD23 6QB, BD23 6RA, BD23 6RJ, BD23 6RW, BD23 6RB, BD23 6RQ, BD23 6RS, BD23 6RP, BD23 6RR.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around BD23 6QA is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.7% | 51.4% | -0.3% | 51.0% | 0.4% |
| Male | 48.3% | 48.6% | 0.3% | 49.0% | -0.4% |
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 | 22.7% | 26.2% | 3.5% | 37.9% | -11.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 50.6% | 45.7% | -4.9% | 44.2% | 1.5% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.1% | 1.0% |
| Separated | 0.7% | 1.8% | 1.1% | 2.2% | -0.4% |
| Divorced | 11.5% | 16% | 4.5% | 9.1% | 6.9% |
| Widowed | 14.5% | 9.2% | -5.3% | 6.1% | 3.1% |
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 | 52% | 54.4% | 2.4% | 48.4% | 6.0% |
| Good health | 29.1% | 26.2% | -2.9% | 33.6% | -7.4% |
| Fair health | 13.5% | 14.2% | 0.7% | 12.7% | 1.5% |
| Bad health | 4.6% | 4% | -0.6% | 4.0% | 0.0% |
| Very bad health | 0.9% | 1.1% | 0.2% | 1.2% | -0.1% |
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.
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 45%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 19.3% | 11.1% | -8.2% | 18.2% | -7.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.3% | 6.8% | -5.5% | 9.6% | -2.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.5% | 10% | -4.5% | 13.4% | -3.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.8% | 6.4% | 1.6% | 5.3% | 1.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.7% | 19.3% | 9.6% | 16.9% | 2.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 36.1% | 45% | 8.9% | 33.8% | 11.2% |
| Other | 3.3% | 1.4% | -1.9% | 2.8% | -1.4% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 95.7% 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 | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 2.7% | -1.0% |
| Black African | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| White | 98.8% | 95.7% | -3.1% | 81.4% | 14.3% |
| Other | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 1.6% | -0.7% |
In this area, 95.9% 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 | 96.6% | 95.9% | -0.7% | 83.2% | 12.7% |
| European Union | 0.9% | 2.3% | 1.4% | 6.1% | -3.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.3% | 1.7% | 1.4% | 5.6% | -3.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| British Overseas | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96% | 95.9% | -0.1% | 83.2% | 12.7% |
| 10+ Years | 1.2% | 1.7% | 0.5% | 9.8% | -8.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 2.9% | -1.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.4% | 1.2% | -1.2% | 1.9% | -0.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 85% | 76.7% | 8.3% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 0.9% | 1.5% | -0.6% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 13.6% | 13.5% | 0.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 37% | 37.2% | -0.2% |
| Christian | 52.3% | 46.2% | 6.1% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 2% | 6.5% | -4.5% |
| Not answered | 8.4% | 6.0% | 2.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around East Lane was 0.0 per 1,000 residents, matching the Mid Craven average.
Violent and sexual offences accounted for a small share of all recorded crimes and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -70.7%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 22 East Lane, Skipton, North Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £235,000 | 2022-11-11 | £237,795 |
| 24 East Lane, Skipton, North Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £163,000 | 2021-09-03 | £187,202 |
| 10 East Lane, Skipton, North Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £130,000 | 2019-04-12 | £167,842 |
| 16 East Lane, Skipton, North Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £235,000 | 2017-06-16 | £311,604 |
| 4 East Lane, Skipton, North Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building | £422,000 | 2016-10-07 | £563,971 |
* Results apply to the surrounding postcode area, not to a specific property.
The area around East Lane, Embsay, Skipton, BD23 6QA has very low flood risk from rivers and the sea.
0 of 7 properties (0.00%) in this postcode have some level of river or sea flood risk.
River and sea flooding includes flooding caused by overflowing rivers, estuaries, tidal waters and coastal surges.
The area around East Lane, Embsay, Skipton, BD23 6QA has very low surface water flood risk.
0 of 7 properties (0.00%) in this postcode have some level of surface water flood risk.
Surface water flooding can happen when heavy rainfall overwhelms drains, roads, gardens or other hard surfaces.
BD23 6QA 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 98 |
| Retired | 67 |
| Part-Time Employee | 47 |
| Self-Employed | 30 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 9 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Other | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Human health and social work activities | 23 |
| Education | 23 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 19 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 19 |
| Construction | 16 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 16 |
| Manufacturing | 11 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Other | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Otley Street Community Nursery School Otley Street , BD23 1ET | 4out of 4 | 2,703 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Brougham Street Nursery School Brougham Street , BD23 2ES | - not rated | 2,941 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Embsay Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Pasture Road , Embsay BD23 6RH | 3out of 4 | 203 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Skipton Parish Church of England Primary School Brougham Street , BD23 2ES | 3out of 4 | 2,966 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Skipton Parish Church Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Brougham Street , BD23 2ES | - not rated | 2,971 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Skipton, Water Street Community Primary School Elliot Street , BD23 1PE | 3out of 4 | 2,973 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Stephen's Catholic Primary School and Nursery, A Voluntary Academy Gargrave Road , BD23 1PJ | 3out of 4 | 3,098 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 | 3out of 4 | 3,157 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Skipton Girls' High School Gargrave Road , BD23 1QL | 3out of 4 | 3,355 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Skipton Girls' High School Gargrave Road , BD23 1QL | - not rated | 3,355 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| The Skipton Academy Gargrave Road , BD23 1UQ | 3out of 4 | 4,005 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Aireville School Gargrave Road , BD23 1UQ | - not rated | 4,005 yd | Community school | 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 | 4,013 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 | 3,888 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Craven Pupil Referral Service The Snaygill Centre , Keighley Road BD23 2QS | 3out of 4 | 4,469 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Station Coffee Shop | Embsay Railway Station, East Lane | 24 yd | |
| Clean Eats Kitchen | Embsay Mills | 348 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elm Tree Inn | 6 Elm Tree Square, Embsay | 151 yd | |
| Cavendish Arms | 1 Skipton Road, Embsay | 431 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Embsay Primary School PASTURE ROAD | grass pitches | 200 yd |
| Embsay With Eastby Village Hall MAIN STREET | 207 yd | |
| The Robinson Memorial Ground EMBSAY CRICKET CLUB EMBSAY CRICKET CLUB SHIRES LANE | grass pitches | 299 yd |
| Embsay Senior Football Pitch SHIRES LANE | grass pitches | 362 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 with Next Generation Access (NGA) | 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% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive decent broadband from fixed or FWA | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises able to receive decent broadband from FWA | 90.9% |
| Median download speed | 64.4 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 215.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 32.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 115 Mbit/s |
Broadband coverage statistics are based on Ofcom's Connected Nations 2026 dataset. Broadband performance statistics are based on Ofcom's Connected Nations 2023 postcode-level performance data.