Postcode BD23 2LH (Craven)

Map showing BD23 2LH and nearby postcodes

The postcode BD23 2LH is located in Craven, in the county of North Yorkshire. It was introduced in January 1980 and is an active postcode. BD23 2LH is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).

BD23 2LH is one of the less deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 6.9 on the scale of the index of deprivation (where 10 are the least deprived and 0 are the most deprived areas). The 2011 UK census classified the residents of BD23 2LH as Suburbanites > Semi-detached suburbia > White suburban communities.

The closest road name to BD23 2LH is Crook Rise View which is centered 81 m away.

The nearest bus stop is Whinney Gill Road and is 140 m away. Access to the Metro/Tram is 2.09 km away at Embsay (Embsay & Bolton Abbey Railway) The closest railway station is Skipton Rail Station, 1.53 km away.

The closest primary school to BD23 2LH (for ages 11 and under) is Skipton Parish Church of England Primary School. The closest secondary school (for ages 11-18) is Ermysted's Grammar School. The last OFSTED inspection on October 22, 2008 rated this school as Outstanding

The local pub for residents of BD23 2LH is Moorview Community Social Club and is 238 m away. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) rated it as Very Good on March 25, 2021. The nearest takeaway food is available from Westmoreland Fisheries and is 736 m distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Very Good on November 29, 2019.

Residents reported an average download speed of 55.4 Mbps and an average upload speed of 11.8 Mbps in a 2017 OFCOM broadband survey. 57.1% of residents have broadband access of ultrafast 300+ Mbps. 100% of residents have broadband access of superfast 30-300 Mbps.

Gas consumption for the area is rated at 2.4 out of 10. Electricity consumption for the area is rated at 0.3 out of 10. Where 0 are the lowest and 10 are the highest consuming areas in the country respectively.

Policing for BD23 2LH is covered by the North Yorkshire police force association and North Yorkshire and York is the NHS Primary Care Trust (PCT) or Care Trust Plus (CT).

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Nearby Postcodes

A list of Postcodes adjacent to BD23 2LH and their respective distances.

Nearby Roads

A list of road names near to BD23 2LH, and the approximate distance away.

Crook Rise View 81 m
Aldersley Avenue 97 m
Jenny Gill Crescent 106 m
Tile Close 122 m
Shortbank Close 127 m
Shortbank Road 133 m
Whinny Gill Road 141 m
The Grove 145 m
The Oval 158 m
Hillside Crescent 204 m
Moorview Road 225 m
Spencer Walk 234 m
Heather View 247 m
Lytham Gardens 267 m
Moor Crescent 277 m

Postcode

Information about the postcode BD23 2LH

Introduction January 1980
Termination n/a - Active Postcode
User Type Small User - may contain upto 100 addresses but 15 is more typical

Local Schools

School OFSTED ratings, last inspection dates, student age ranges and approximate distance from BD23 2LH - Data from 2020-2021

School Ofsted Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
Skipton Parish Church of England Primary School 612 m
Greatwood Community Primary School 904 m
Christ Church Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Requires improvement
(December 5, 2019)
1.14 km
Skipton, Water Street Community Primary School Outstanding
(June 21, 2007)
1.16 km
Brooklands School Good
(September 25, 2018)
1.32 km
Ermysted's Grammar School Outstanding
(October 22, 2008)
1.42 km
St Stephen's Catholic Primary School and Nursery, A Voluntary Academy Good
(February 10, 2022)
1.46 km
Skipton Girls' High School 1.71 km
The Skipton Academy Requires improvement
(March 22, 2019)
2.28 km
Craven College Good
(January 19, 2018)
2.28 km
Embsay Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Good
(February 26, 2020)
2.6 km
Bradleys Both Community Primary School Good
(November 4, 2021)
2.68 km
Carleton Endowed CofE Primary School Serious Weaknesses
(June 16, 2021)
3.01 km
Cononley Community Primary School Good
(December 1, 2016)
4.45 km
Kildwick Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Outstanding
(December 10, 2008)
5.65 km
Glusburn Community Primary School Requires improvement
(March 13, 2019)
6.46 km
South Craven School Outstanding
(March 13, 2013)
6.56 km
Silsden Primary School Good
(June 28, 2016)
6.75 km
Eastburn Junior and Infant School Good
(June 6, 2019)
6.98 km
Sutton-in-Craven Community Primary School Good
(March 7, 2019)
6.99 km

Nearby Food

Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from BD23 2LH - Data from Apr 2022

Name Type Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
Moorview Community Social Club Pub/bar/nightclub 5
Very Good
March 25, 2021
238 m
Brougham Street Nursery School Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises 5
Very Good
October 10, 2018
612 m
Dolce Ltd At Skipton Parish Church Of England (VC) Primary School/college/university 5
Very Good
November 25, 2019
612 m
First Steps Day Nursery Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises 5
Very Good
March 15, 2019
627 m
Otley Street Community Nursery School Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises 3
Satisfactory
September 17, 2019
692 m
Skipton Baptist Church Luncheon Club Other catering premises 5
Very Good
February 27, 2020
692 m
Velvet Beauty Ltd Retailers - other Exempt
692 m
Little Feet Creche Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises 5
Very Good
September 25, 2019
712 m
Scoff Cafe Other catering premises 5
Very Good
January 16, 2019
712 m
Westmoreland Fisheries Takeaway/sandwich shop 5
Very Good
November 29, 2019
736 m
Phillipe's Bakery Limited Manufacturers/packers 5
Very Good
August 27, 2019
754 m
Three Links Club Pub/bar/nightclub 1
Needs Major Improvement
September 25, 2019
778 m
Gulshan Takeaway Takeaway/sandwich shop 5
Very Good
July 25, 2019
778 m
Desserts Central Takeaway/sandwich shop Awaiting Inspection
792 m
Newmarket Fisheries Takeaway/sandwich shop 5
Very Good
October 14, 2019
792 m
Pizza Central Takeaway/sandwich shop 5
Very Good
July 2, 2018
792 m
The Albion Inn Pub/bar/nightclub 5
Very Good
January 15, 2020
803 m
Lounge 25 Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
January 30, 2018
828 m
Regent Day Nursery Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises 5
Very Good
October 1, 2018
839 m
Skipton Balti House Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 4
Good
January 15, 2020
845 m

Nearby Travel Links

Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to BD23 2LH - Data from Apr 2022

Whinney Gill Road Bus Stop/Station 140 m
Whinney Gill Road Bus Stop/Station 142 m
Hillside Crescent Bus Stop/Station 168 m
Moorview Way Bus Stop/Station 337 m
Moorview Way Bus Stop/Station 342 m
Embsay (Embsay & Bolton Abbey Railway) Metro/Tram 2.09 km
Skipton Rail Station Rail 1.53 km
Cononley Rail Station Rail 4.53 km

Nearby Nature

Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to BD23 2LH - Data from Dec 2021

Whinny Gill Reservoir Inland Water 250 m
Jenny Gill Reservoir Inland Water 424 m
Shale Plantation Woodland Or Forest 539 m
The Wilderness Woodland Or Forest 564 m
Great Wood Plantation Woodland Or Forest 686 m
Jenny Gill Valley 690 m
Horse Close Hill Hill Or Mountain 886 m
Round Dam Inland Water 1.44 km
Long Dam Inland Water 1.48 km
Skipton Woods Woodland Or Forest 1.49 km
Park Hill Hill Or Mountain 1.57 km
Sheep Hill Hill Or Mountain 1.63 km
Castle Woods Woodland Or Forest 1.68 km
Little Wood Woodland Or Forest 1.72 km
Millstone Hill Hill Or Mountain 1.77 km

Broadband

Broadband availability and performance statistics for BD23 2LH - Data from Ofcom 2017

All Speeds Median Avg Max
Download 43 Mbps 55.4 Mbps 159.99 Mbps
Upload 10 Mbps 11.8 Mbps 29.98 Mbps
Speed Band
Mbps
Users Download
Avg Mbps
Upload
Avg Mbps
0-2 Mbps 0% - -
2-5 Mbps 0% - -
5-10 Mbps 0% - -
10-30 Mbps 0% 20.6 2.1
30-300 Mbps 42.9% 72.8 16.7
300+ Mbps 57.1% - -

Gas Consumption

26 meters consuming 404,924 kWh - mean 15,574 kWh : median 15,021 kWh
Lowest
Highest

Electricity Consumption

28 meters consuming 78,201 kWh - mean 2,793 kWh : median 2,554 kWh
Lowest
Highest

Energy usage data for BD23 2LH - Data from 2020

Location

Country England
County North Yorkshire
Latitude 53.95803200
Longitude -2.00313400
OS Easting 399892
OS Northing 0451327
OS Positional Quality Within the building of the matched address closest to the postcode mean

Index of Deprivation

Most Deprived
26372
Least Deprived

Police Force Association

North Yorkshire

Government

Westminster Parliamentary
Constituency
Skipton and Ripon
County Electorial Division Skipton East ED
Electoral Ward Skipton East
Local Authority District Craven
Region / Government Office Region Yorkshire and The Humber
European Electoral Region Yorkshire and The Humber
Local Enterprise Partnership Primary: York and North Yorkshire
Secondary:
Local Learning and Skills Council North Yorkshire

ONS Statistical Regions

International Territorial Level Code E07000163
Travel To Work Area Skipton

NHS

NHS England Region North East and Yorkshire
Primary Care Trust
(PCT or CT/LHB/CHP/LCG/PHD)
North Yorkshire and York
Cancer Alliance West Yorkshire and Harrogate
Strategic Health Authority
(SHA or LHB/HB/HA/HSCB)
Yorkshire and the Humber
Sustainability and Transformation
Partnership
West Yorkshire and Harrogate (Health and Care Partnership)
Clinical Comissioning Group
(CCG or LHB/CHP/LCG/PHD)
NHS Bradford District and Craven CCG

2011 Census

Output Area Classification Supergroup: Suburbanites
Group: Semi-detached suburbia
Subgroup: White suburban communities
Rural-Urban Classification (England/Wales) Urban city and town
Built-Up Area Skipton BUA
Built-Up Area Sub-Division (pseudo) England (not covered)
Workplace Zone E33013398
Middle Layer Super Output Area
Intermediate Zone
Craven 005
Lower Layer Super Output Area
Data Zone
Craven 005B
Output Area / Small Area 6B2