The postcode BD23 2LW is located in Craven, in the county of North Yorkshire. It was introduced in June 2008 and is an active postcode. BD23 2LW is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).
BD23 2LW is one of the most deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 1.7 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 2LW as Constrained city dwellers > Challenged diversity > Hampered aspiration.
The closest road name to BD23 2LW is Little Brook which is centered 53 m away.
The nearest bus stop is Whinney Gill Road and is 209 m away. Access to the Metro/Tram is 2.06 km away at Embsay (Embsay & Bolton Abbey Railway) The closest railway station is Skipton Rail Station, 1.25 km away.
The closest primary school to BD23 2LW (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 2LW is Moorview Community Social Club and is 292 m away. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) rated it as Very Good on March 25, 2021. The nearest takeaway food is available from Desserts Central and is 464 m distant. The FSA rated this establishment as AwaitingInspection .
Residents reported an average download speed of 84.6 Mbps and an average upload speed of 19.2 Mbps in a 2017 OFCOM broadband survey. 62.5% 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 0.9 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 2LW 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).
A list of Postcodes adjacent to BD23 2LW and their respective distances.
A list of road names near to BD23 2LW, and the approximate distance away.
Information about the postcode BD23 2LW
| Introduction | June 2008 |
| Termination | n/a - Active Postcode |
| User Type | Small User - may contain upto 100 addresses but 15 is more typical |
School OFSTED ratings, last inspection dates, student age ranges and approximate distance from BD23 2LW - Data from 2020-2021
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Skipton Parish Church of England Primary School | Academy | 5-11 | 307 m | |
| Greatwood Community Primary School | Academy | 3-11 | 820 m | |
| Skipton, Water Street Community Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Outstanding (June 21, 2007) | 821 m |
| Christ Church Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Requires improvement (December 5, 2019) | 871 m |
| Ermysted's Grammar School | Maintained school | 11-18 | Outstanding (October 22, 2008) | 1.08 km |
| St Stephen's Catholic Primary School and Nursery, A Voluntary Academy | Academy | 3-11 | Good (February 10, 2022) | 1.12 km |
| Brooklands School | Special school | 2-19 | Good (September 25, 2018) | 1.15 km |
| Skipton Girls' High School | Academy | 11-18 | 1.38 km | |
| The Skipton Academy | Academy | 11-16 | Requires improvement (March 22, 2019) | 1.96 km |
| Craven College | College | 16-99 | Good (January 19, 2018) | 1.96 km |
| Embsay Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (February 26, 2020) | 2.54 km |
| Carleton Endowed CofE Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Serious Weaknesses (June 16, 2021) | 2.87 km |
| Bradleys Both Community Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (November 4, 2021) | 2.91 km |
| Cononley Community Primary School | Maintained school | 5-11 | Good (December 1, 2016) | 4.58 km |
| Kildwick Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Outstanding (December 10, 2008) | 5.89 km |
| Glusburn Community Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Requires improvement (March 13, 2019) | 6.66 km |
| South Craven School | Academy | 11-18 | Outstanding (March 13, 2013) | 6.78 km |
| Lothersdale Primary School | Academy | 4-11 | 7.06 km | |
| Silsden Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (June 28, 2016) | 7.08 km |
| Gargrave Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School | Maintained school | 5-11 | Good (September 23, 2021) | 7.12 km |
Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from BD23 2LW - Data from Apr 2022
| Name | Type | Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| First Steps Day Nursery | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 15, 2019 | 286 m | |
| Moorview Community Social Club | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 25, 2021 | 292 m | |
| Brougham Street Nursery School | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good October 10, 2018 | 307 m | |
| Dolce Ltd At Skipton Parish Church Of England (VC) Primary | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 25, 2019 | 307 m | |
| Otley Street Community Nursery School | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Satisfactory September 17, 2019 | 351 m | |
| Skipton Baptist Church Luncheon Club | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 27, 2020 | 351 m | |
| Velvet Beauty Ltd | Exempt | 351 m | |
| Three Links Club | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Needs Major Improvement September 25, 2019 | 443 m | |
| The Albion Inn | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good January 15, 2020 | 463 m | |
| Desserts Central | Awaiting Inspection | 464 m | |
| Newmarket Fisheries | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good October 14, 2019 | 464 m | |
| Pizza Central | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good July 2, 2018 | 464 m | |
| Lounge 25 | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good January 30, 2018 | 496 m | |
| Westmoreland Fisheries | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 29, 2019 | 502 m | |
| Skipton Balti House | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good January 15, 2020 | 511 m | |
| Styles Bar | Awaiting Inspection | 511 m | |
| The Yorkshire Dales Roast Ltd | Awaiting Inspection | 511 m | |
| Phillipe's Bakery Limited | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good August 27, 2019 | 515 m | |
| Bizzie Lizzies - High Street Car Park | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good October 4, 2018 | 519 m | |
| Dales Cottage Cafe | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 10, 2020 | 519 m |
Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to BD23 2LW - Data from Apr 2022
| Whinney Gill Road | 209 m | |
| Whinney Gill Road | 215 m | |
| Consort Street | 242 m | |
| Council Houses | 422 m | |
| Moorview Way | 424 m | |
| Embsay (Embsay & Bolton Abbey Railway) | 2.06 km | |
| Skipton Rail Station | 1.25 km | |
| Cononley Rail Station | 4.68 km |
Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to BD23 2LW - Data from Dec 2021
| The Wilderness | 235 m | |
| Whinny Gill Reservoir | 512 m | |
| Jenny Gill Reservoir | 751 m | |
| Shale Plantation | 879 m | |
| Great Wood Plantation | 900 m | |
| Jenny Gill | Valley | 1.03 km |
| Horse Close Hill | 1.04 km | |
| Round Dam | 1.15 km | |
| Skipton Woods | 1.18 km | |
| Long Dam | 1.24 km | |
| Park Hill | 1.24 km | |
| Little Wood | 1.38 km | |
| Massa Flatts Wood | 1.53 km | |
| Castle Woods | 1.55 km | |
| Sheep Hill | 1.96 km |
Broadband availability and performance statistics for BD23 2LW - Data from Ofcom 2017
| All Speeds | Median | Avg | Max |
|---|---|---|---|
| Download | 76.1 Mbps | 84.6 Mbps | 159.34 Mbps |
| Upload | 20 Mbps | 19.2 Mbps | 26.04 Mbps |
| Speed Band Mbps |
Users | Download Avg Mbps |
Upload Avg Mbps |
|
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0-2 Mbps | 0% | 100% | - | - |
| 2-5 Mbps | 0% | 100% | - | - |
| 5-10 Mbps | 0% | 100% | - | - |
| 10-30 Mbps | 0% | 100% | - | - |
| 30-300 Mbps | 37.5% | 100% | 84.6 | 19.2 |
| 300+ Mbps | 62.5% | 62.5% | - | - |
Energy usage data for BD23 2LW - Data from 2020
| Country | England |
| County | North Yorkshire |
| Latitude | 53.95962300 |
| Longitude | -2.00756900 |
| OS Easting | 399601 |
| OS Northing | 0451504 |
| OS Positional Quality | Within the building of the matched address closest to the postcode mean |
| North Yorkshire |
| Westminster Parliamentary Constituency |
Skipton and Ripon |
| County Electorial Division | Skipton East ED |
| Electoral Ward | Skipton South |
| 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 |
| International Territorial Level Code | E07000163 |
| Travel To Work Area | Skipton |
| 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 |
| Output Area Classification | Supergroup: Constrained city dwellers Group: Challenged diversity Subgroup: Hampered aspiration |
| 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 005D |
| Output Area / Small Area | 7A2 |