Rock View Terrace is in Embsay, Skipton and in North Yorkshire district. BD23 6QB 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 Rock View Terrace, Embsay, Skipton, BD23 6QB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BD23 6QA, BD23 6RW, BD23 6RP, BD23 6RA, BD23 6QD, BD23 6RJ, BD23 6RL, BD23 6RQ, BD23 6QX.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around BD23 6QB 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 Rock View Terrace was 15.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 64.3% lower than the Mid Craven average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Rock View Terrace has the 18th lowest crime rate of 66 local areas in Mid Craven and the 326th lowest crime rate of 2,071 local areas in North Yorkshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 5.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -72.2%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Rock View Terrace, Skipton, North Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £265,000 | 2024-04-08 | £283,304 |
| 1 Rock View Terrace, Skipton, North Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £181,050 | 2021-07-02 | £208,610 |
| 2 Rock View Terrace, Skipton, North Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £242,500 | 2016-02-12 | £341,211 |
| 1 Rock View Terrace, Skipton, North Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £159,950 | 2015-01-15 | £233,289 |
| 3 Rock View Terrace, Skipton, North Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £177,000 | 2014-06-27 | £261,839 |
BD23 6QB 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 | 2,600 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Brougham Street Nursery School Brougham Street , BD23 2ES | 3out of 4 | 2,848 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 | 4out of 4 | 196 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Skipton, Water Street Community Primary School Elliot Street , BD23 1PE | 4out of 4 | 2,855 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Skipton Parish Church of England Primary School Brougham Street , BD23 2ES | - not rated | 2,871 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 | 2,979 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Greatwood Community Primary School Pinhaw Road , BD23 2SJ | - not rated | 3,335 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 4out of 4 | 3,033 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Skipton Girls' High School Gargrave Road , BD23 1QL | 4out of 4 | 3,227 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| The Skipton Academy Gargrave Road , BD23 1UQ | 2out of 4 | 3,873 yd | Academy sponsor led | 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 | 3,878 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 | 3,784 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Craven Pupil Referral Service The Snaygill Centre , Keighley Road BD23 2QS | 3out of 4 | 4,392 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 | 80 yd | |
| Clean Eats Kitchen | Embsay Mills | 294 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elm Tree Inn | 6 Elm Tree Square, Embsay | 202 yd | |
| Cavendish Arms | 1 Skipton Road, Embsay | 375 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Embsay Primary School PASTURE ROAD | grass pitches | 225 yd |
| Embsay With Eastby Village Hall MAIN STREET | 263 yd | |
| The Robinson Memorial Ground EMBSAY CRICKET CLUB EMBSAY CRICKET CLUB SHIRES LANE | grass pitches | 331 yd |
| Embsay Senior Football Pitch SHIRES LANE | grass pitches | 392 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.