BD23 — SKIPTON | Property Prices, Crime & Area Data

Property Prices in BD23

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data

The average property price in BD23 is £347,055, which is 25% above the West Yorkshire average of £277,857.

Properties in BD23 cost 20.9% more than the England and Wales average of £287,000.

House prices in BD23 have fallen 0.8% over the past 12 months and risen 0.0% over five years.

Average Price by Property Type

Type	Average Price	Sales (12m)
Detached	£527,848	405
Semi-detached	£323,714	501
Terraced	£227,440	689
Flat	£187,432	192
All types	£347,055	1871

5-Year Price History

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Crime & Safety in BD23

Source: data.police.uk (rolling 12 months)

BD23 has a crime rate of 83.2 per 1,000 residents, broadly in line with the national average of 81.3 per 1,000.

Crime by Type vs National Average

Violent crime

22.5 per 1,000 (avg: 22.1 per 1,000)

Burglary

5.4 per 1,000 (avg: 6.8 per 1,000)

Vehicle crime

8.3 per 1,000 (avg: 8.4 per 1,000)

Antisocial behaviour

18.3 per 1,000 (avg: 16.2 per 1,000)

Other theft

13.3 per 1,000 (avg: 9.5 per 1,000)

This area

National average

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Schools in BD23

Source: DfE Get Information About Schools / Ofsted

BD23 has 28 schools within or near its boundaries, including 10 rated Good by Ofsted.

Nearest Schools

School	Type	Ofsted	Distance
Brougham Street Nursery School	Nursery	Not inspected	mi
Otley Street Community Nursery School	Nursery	Not inspected	mi
Hellifield Community Primary School	Primary	Not inspected	mi
Kettlewell Primary School	Primary	Not inspected	mi
Skipton, Water Street Community Primary School	Primary	Good	mi

Outstanding

Good

Requires improvement

Inadequate

Demographics

Source: ONS Census 2021

39,945

Population

Median Age

62%

Owner-Occupied

72%

Economically Active

Tenure Type

Owner-occupied

62.0%

Private rent

22.0%

Social rent

16.0%

Broadband & Connectivity

Source: Ofcom Connected Nations

Average broadband download speeds in BD23 are 258.0 Mbps, with 99% of premises having access to superfast broadband and 86% with full fibre (FTTP) connectivity.

258.0 Mbps

Avg Download

46.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

88%

Superfast Coverage

61%

Ultrafast Coverage

Full Fibre (FTTP)

Council Tax

Source: Valuation Office Agency

Council tax in BD23 is collected by Bradford Council. The Band D rate is £2,134/year.

Band A

8.0%

Band B

14.0%

Band C

25.0%

Band D

22.0%

Band E

16.0%

Band F

9.0%

Band G

5.0%

Band H

1.0%

Area Summary

BD23 — SKIPTON

Area Summary

BD23 (SKIPTON) offers above-average property prices (£347,055, 21% above national average), 28 nearby schools, and excellent broadband (258 Mbps average).

Prices

Above avg

Safety

Average

Schools

Weak

Broadband

Good

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Nearby Postcodes

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KEIGHLEY

£204K

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£324K

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average house price in BD23?

The average house price in BD23 (SKIPTON) is £347,055, based on 1871 residential sales in the past 12 months. This is 21% above the national average of £287,000. Prices have fallen by 0.8% over the past year.

Is BD23 a safe area to live?

Crime in BD23 is close to the national average at 83.2 crimes per 1,000 residents. The most common crime types recorded are violent crime (22.5 per 1,000) and antisocial behaviour (18.3 per 1,000). Crime figures are sourced from data.police.uk rolling 12-month data.

What are the schools like in BD23?

There are 28 schools in or near BD23. 36% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 0 Outstanding and 10 Good. 1 school requires improvement.

What is the council tax in BD23?

Council tax in BD23 is collected by Bradford Council. The Band D rate is £2,134 per year (2025–26). This is the total bill including county, district, police, and fire precepts.

What broadband speeds are available in BD23?

The average broadband download speed in BD23 is 258 Mbps. Superfast broadband (30 Mbps+) is available to 88% of premises, ultrafast to 61%, and full-fibre (FTTP) to 0%. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.

What percentage of homes in BD23 are owner-occupied?

According to the ONS Census 2021, 62% of homes in BD23 are owner-occupied. 22% are privately rented and 16% are social housing. The total population is approximately 39,945.