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BD23

SKIPTON

West Yorkshire, Yorkshire, England

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BD23 is the postcode district for SKIPTON, located in West Yorkshire, Yorkshire.

Avg price £347,055
1yr change ▼ 0.8%
Crime 2% above avg
Schools 0 Outstanding
Updated 2026-03
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Average House Price

£347,055

▼ 0.8% vs last year

This area National avg £287K

21% above national avg

Crime Rate

83.2/1,000

This area National avg 81.3/1,000

2% above national avg

Schools (Ofsted)

28 schools

Broadband Speed

258 Mbps

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.

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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

£322K £340K £358K £376K £395K 2023 2024 2025

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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.

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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.

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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

0

Outstanding

10

Good

1

Requires improvement

0

Inadequate

Demographics

Source: ONS Census 2021

39,945

Population

67

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.

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258.0 Mbps

Avg Download

46.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

88%

Superfast Coverage

61%

Ultrafast Coverage

0%

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

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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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Frequently Asked Questions about BD23 SKIPTON

What is the average house price in BD23 SKIPTON?
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 SKIPTON 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 is the population of BD23 SKIPTON?
The population of BD23 (SKIPTON) is approximately 39,945 (ONS Census 2021). The median age is 67 years. 62% of homes are owner-occupied, 22% are privately rented, and 16% are social housing.
How fast is broadband 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 are schools like in BD23 SKIPTON?
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.

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