Postcode BD23 2PS (Craven)

Map showing BD23 2PS and nearby postcodes

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

BD23 2PS is one of the more deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 4.5 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 2PS as Urbanites > Urban professionals and families > Families in terraces and flats.

The closest road name to BD23 2PS is Sidgwick Court which is centered 20 m away.

The nearest bus stop is Romille Street and is 125 m away. Access to the Metro/Tram is 2.59 km away at Embsay (Embsay & Bolton Abbey Railway) The closest railway station is Skipton Rail Station, 705 m away.

The closest primary school to BD23 2PS (for ages 11 and under) is Christ Church Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School. It achieved an OFSTED rating of Requires improvement on December 5, 2019. 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 2PS is The Fleece Inn and is 239 m away. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) rated it as Very Good on February 22, 2019. The nearest takeaway food is available from Gulshan Takeaway and is 92 m distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Very Good on July 25, 2019.

Residents reported an average download speed of 67.6 Mbps and an average upload speed of 16.2 Mbps in a 2017 OFCOM broadband survey. 81.8% 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 2.1 out of 10. Where 0 are the lowest and 10 are the highest consuming areas in the country respectively.

Policing for BD23 2PS 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 2PS and their respective distances.

Nearby Roads

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

Sidgwick Court 20 m
Spinners Court 66 m
Trinity Mews 71 m
Sackville Street 73 m
Union Terrace 74 m
George Street 94 m
Mill Lane 98 m
Cumberland Street 114 m
Brindley Court 116 m
Lower Union Street 117 m
Upper Sackville Street 118 m
Weavers Court 120 m
Westmoreland Street 124 m
Dawson Street 139 m
Romille Street 141 m

Postcode

Information about the postcode BD23 2PS

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 2PS - Data from 2020-2021

School Ofsted Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
Christ Church Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Requires improvement
(December 5, 2019)
293 m
Skipton Parish Church of England Primary School 337 m
Greatwood Community Primary School 423 m
Brooklands School Good
(September 25, 2018)
557 m
Skipton, Water Street Community Primary School Outstanding
(June 21, 2007)
631 m
St Stephen's Catholic Primary School and Nursery, A Voluntary Academy Good
(February 10, 2022)
790 m
Ermysted's Grammar School Outstanding
(October 22, 2008)
810 m
Skipton Girls' High School 1.04 km
The Skipton Academy Requires improvement
(March 22, 2019)
1.5 km
Craven College Good
(January 19, 2018)
1.52 km
Carleton Endowed CofE Primary School Serious Weaknesses
(June 16, 2021)
2.27 km
Bradleys Both Community Primary School Good
(November 4, 2021)
2.83 km
Embsay Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Good
(February 26, 2020)
3.05 km
Cononley Community Primary School Good
(December 1, 2016)
4.29 km
Kildwick Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Outstanding
(December 10, 2008)
5.82 km
Glusburn Community Primary School Requires improvement
(March 13, 2019)
6.49 km
Lothersdale Primary School 6.51 km
South Craven School Outstanding
(March 13, 2013)
6.65 km
Gargrave Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Good
(September 23, 2021)
6.72 km
Sutton-in-Craven Community Primary School Good
(March 7, 2019)
7.05 km

Nearby Food

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

Name Type Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
Gulshan Takeaway Takeaway/sandwich shop 5
Very Good
July 25, 2019
92 m
Phillipe's Bakery Limited Manufacturers/packers 5
Very Good
August 27, 2019
99 m
Skipton Farmhouse Fare Ltd Manufacturers/packers 5
Very Good
August 14, 2019
102 m
Westmoreland Fisheries Takeaway/sandwich shop 5
Very Good
November 29, 2019
115 m
Chico's Takeaway/sandwich shop 4
Good
November 29, 2017
181 m
Shahram Sharifi Retailers - other 5
Very Good
May 6, 2021
181 m
Get Stuffed Takeaway/sandwich shop Awaiting Inspection
214 m
Lychee Cantonese Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
March 6, 2018
214 m
Rehmans Takeaway/sandwich shop 4
Good
August 14, 2019
214 m
Lemons Takeaway/sandwich shop Awaiting Inspection
239 m
Skipton Bread House Manufacturers/packers Awaiting Inspection
239 m
The Deli Takeaway/sandwich shop Awaiting Inspection
239 m
The Fleece Inn Pub/bar/nightclub 5
Very Good
February 22, 2019
239 m
Time 4 Dessert Takeaway/sandwich shop Awaiting Inspection
239 m
Christ Church Of England (VC) Primary School School/college/university 5
Very Good
May 24, 2017
293 m
Kool Kidz Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises 5
Very Good
November 25, 2019
293 m
Mastab's Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 3
Satisfactory
November 28, 2018
304 m
The Railway Pub/bar/nightclub 5
Very Good
August 1, 2019
316 m
Brougham Street Nursery School Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises 5
Very Good
October 10, 2018
337 m
Dolce Ltd At Skipton Parish Church Of England (VC) Primary School/college/university 5
Very Good
November 25, 2019
337 m

Nearby Travel Links

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

Romille Street Bus Stop/Station 125 m
Bowers Wharf Bus Stop/Station 185 m
Bus Station Stand 8 Bus Stop/Station 272 m
Bus Station Arrive Bus Stop/Station 282 m
Bus Station Stand 1 Bus Stop/Station 283 m
Embsay (Embsay & Bolton Abbey Railway) Metro/Tram 2.59 km
Skipton Rail Station Rail 705 m
Cononley Rail Station Rail 4.42 km

Nearby Nature

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

The Wilderness Woodland Or Forest 618 m
Whinny Gill Reservoir Inland Water 853 m
Horse Close Hill Hill Or Mountain 995 m
Great Wood Plantation Woodland Or Forest 1.01 km
Park Hill Hill Or Mountain 1.2 km
Massa Flatts Wood Woodland Or Forest 1.24 km
Jenny Gill Reservoir Inland Water 1.26 km
Little Wood Woodland Or Forest 1.28 km
Skipton Woods Woodland Or Forest 1.31 km
Shale Plantation Woodland Or Forest 1.33 km
Round Dam Inland Water 1.33 km
Jenny Gill Valley 1.47 km
Long Dam Inland Water 1.53 km
Castle Woods Woodland Or Forest 1.99 km
Niffany Hill Hill Or Mountain 2.08 km

Broadband

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

All Speeds Median Avg Max
Download 61.4 Mbps 67.6 Mbps 155.98 Mbps
Upload 16.7 Mbps 16.2 Mbps 29.26 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% - -
30-300 Mbps 18.2% 67.6 16.2
300+ Mbps 81.8% - -

Gas Consumption

11 meters consuming 149,918 kWh - mean 13,629 kWh : median 8,761 kWh
Lowest
Highest

Energy usage data for BD23 2PS - Data from 2020

Location

Country England
County North Yorkshire
Latitude 53.95724000
Longitude -2.01601100
OS Easting 399047
OS Northing 0451239
OS Positional Quality Within the building of the matched address closest to the postcode mean

Index of Deprivation

Most Deprived
17199
Least Deprived

Police Force Association

North Yorkshire

Government

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

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: Urbanites
Group: Urban professionals and families
Subgroup: Families in terraces and flats
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 E33013403
Middle Layer Super Output Area
Intermediate Zone
Craven 006
Lower Layer Super Output Area
Data Zone
Craven 006A
Output Area / Small Area 5A3