The Sidings is in Settle and in North Yorkshire district. BD24 9RU is located in the Settle & Penyghent electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Skipton and Ripon. This postcode has been in use since 2007-10-01.
StreetScan combines information about The Sidings, Settle, BD24 9RU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BD24 9AS, BD24 9AU, BD24 9RP, BD24 9AH, BD24 9AX, BD24 9AT, BD24 9BJ, BD24 9AR, BD24 9BL.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around BD24 9RU is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 54.8% | 50.2% | -4.6% | 51.0% | -0.8% |
| Male | 45.2% | 49.8% | 4.6% | 49.0% | 0.8% |
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 | 21.8% | 26.7% | 4.9% | 37.9% | -11.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 55.6% | 48.6% | -7.0% | 44.2% | 4.4% |
| Married: Same sex | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.0% | 2.2% | -1.0% |
| Divorced | 8.2% | 11.7% | 3.5% | 9.1% | 2.6% |
| Widowed | 11.9% | 11.7% | -0.2% | 6.1% | 5.6% |
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 | 48.4% | 44.8% | -3.6% | 48.4% | -3.6% |
| Good health | 28.1% | 38.4% | 10.3% | 33.6% | 4.8% |
| Fair health | 17.4% | 12.7% | -4.7% | 12.7% | 0.0% |
| Bad health | 5% | 3.7% | -1.3% | 4.0% | -0.3% |
| Very bad health | 1.1% | 0.4% | -0.7% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
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 | 30.5% | 21.1% | -9.4% | 18.2% | 2.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.1% | 12.7% | 1.6% | 9.6% | 3.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.9% | 12.4% | -4.5% | 13.4% | -1.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.5% | 7.2% | 2.7% | 5.3% | 1.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.5% | 13.1% | 1.6% | 16.9% | -3.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 22.6% | 31.9% | 9.3% | 33.8% | -1.9% |
| Other | 2.9% | 1.6% | -1.3% | 2.8% | -1.2% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98.5% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| White | 99.6% | 98.5% | -1.1% | 81.4% | 17.1% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
In this area, 96.3% 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 | 96.4% | 96.3% | -0.1% | 83.2% | 13.1% |
| European Union | 1.1% | 2.6% | 1.5% | 6.1% | -3.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Africa | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.7% | 0.4% | -0.3% | 5.6% | -5.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96.1% | 96.3% | 0.2% | 83.2% | 13.1% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 9.8% | -8.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.9% | -2.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.1% | 0.7% | -0.4% | 2.2% | -1.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.8% | 0.7% | -2.1% | 1.9% | -1.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 80.8% | 76.7% | 4.1% |
| Lithuania | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Romania | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Other EU countries | 0.7% | 1.5% | -0.8% |
| Other Europe | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| No passport held | 15.9% | 13.5% | 2.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 30.3% | 37.2% | -6.9% |
| Christian | 63.5% | 46.2% | 17.3% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 5.9% | 6.0% | -0.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around The Sidings was 22.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 47.4% lower than the Mid Craven average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
The Sidings has the 25th lowest crime rate of 66 local areas in Mid Craven and the 558th lowest crime rate of 2,071 local areas in North Yorkshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 11.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -77.4%.

Households in this area have a slightly lower level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 69% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Helside The Sidings, Settle, North Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building | £205,000 | 2012-05-11 | £325,422 |
BD24 9RU area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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 BD24 9RU area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 36% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 91 |
| Full-Time Employee | 70 |
| Part-Time Employee | 36 |
| Self-Employed | 28 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 12 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Looking after home or family | 1 |
| Other | 0 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Education | 25 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 21 |
| Construction | 14 |
| Manufacturing | 13 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 12 |
| Human health and social work activities | 12 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Other | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Mining and quarrying | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Settle Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Bond Lane , BD24 9BW | 3out of 4 | 302 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Giggleswick Primary School Church Street , Giggleswick BD24 0BJ | 3out of 4 | 1,069 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Settle College Giggleswick , BD24 0AU | 3out of 4 | 843 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Giggleswick School Giggleswick , BD24 0DE | - not rated | 950 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Home Barn Foods | Cafe, Limestone View | 335 yd | |
| Little House Restaurant | Little House Resturant, 17 Duke Street | 372 yd | |
| Falcon Manor | Settle, North Yorkshire | 395 yd | |
| Ruchee Restaurant | Unit 9, Commercial Court Yard | 411 yd | |
| The Folly | Victoria Street, Settle | 487 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Ribblesdale RUFC | North Ribblesdale R U F C, High Hill Grove Street | 198 yd | |
| Bar 13 | 13 Duke Street, Settle | 428 yd | |
| The Golden Lion At Settle | 5 Duke Street, Settle | 462 yd | |
| The Talbot Arms | Talbot Arms, High Street | 513 yd | |
| Settle Cricket Club | Kirkgate, Settle | 534 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Forage & Feast | 9 Duke Street, Settle | 437 yd | |
| Shambles Fish Bar | Shambles Fish And Chip Shop, The Shambles | 554 yd | |
| Dales Deli Sandwich Bar Settle | 2 The Shambles, Constitution Hill To Cheapside | 556 yd | |
| Milano Pizzas | 6 Church Street, Settle | 594 yd | |
| China China | 14 Church Street, Settle | 613 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Booths | E H Booth And Co Ltd, Kirkgate | 534 yd | |
| Co-op Food | West Yorkshire Co Operative Food Fare, Market Place | 582 yd | |
| Asda Express Settle Church Street PFS | 9 Church Street, Settle | 630 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Phoenix Fitness Settle UNIT 4 UNIT 4 THE SIDINGS INDUSTRIAL ESTATE | health and fitness suite | 57 yd |
| Grove Park LOWER GREENFOOT | grass pitches | 326 yd |
| Settle Drill Hall ZION COTTAGE ZION COTTAGE CASTLEBERGH LANE | 552 yd | |
| Settle Cricket Club (Marshfield Ground) MARSHFIELD ROAD | grass pitches | 590 yd |
| Giggleswick School (Lords Playing Field) Bankwell Road | grass pitches | 596 yd |
| Harrison Playing Field Bankwell Road | grass pitches | 751 yd |
| Settle College | grass pitches | 893 yd |
| Settle Swimming Pool | swimming pool | 1,034 yd |
| Giggleswick School | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool, tennis courts | 1,034 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.