The postcode BD23 2RS is located in Craven, in the county of North Yorkshire. It was introduced in January 1980 and is an active postcode. BD23 2RS is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).
BD23 2RS 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 2RS as Constrained city dwellers > Challenged diversity > Hampered aspiration.
The closest road name to BD23 2RS is Moorview Road which is centered 75 m away.
The nearest bus stop is Whinney Gill Road and is 51 m away. Access to the Metro/Tram is 2.17 km away at Embsay (Embsay & Bolton Abbey Railway) The closest railway station is Skipton Rail Station, 1.38 km away.
The closest primary school to BD23 2RS (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 2RS is Moorview Community Social Club and is 298 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 581 m distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Very Good on November 29, 2019.
66.7% of residents have broadband access of ultrafast 300+ Mbps. 100% of residents have broadband access of superfast 30-300 Mbps.
Policing for BD23 2RS 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 2RS and their respective distances.
A list of road names near to BD23 2RS, and the approximate distance away.
Information about the postcode BD23 2RS
| Introduction | January 1980 |
| 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 2RS - Data from 2020-2021
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Skipton Parish Church of England Primary School | Academy | 5-11 | 471 m | |
| Greatwood Community Primary School | Academy | 3-11 | 768 m | |
| Christ Church Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Requires improvement (December 5, 2019) | 981 m |
| Skipton, Water Street Community Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Outstanding (June 21, 2007) | 1.04 km |
| Brooklands School | Special school | 2-19 | Good (September 25, 2018) | 1.17 km |
| Ermysted's Grammar School | Maintained school | 11-18 | Outstanding (October 22, 2008) | 1.29 km |
| St Stephen's Catholic Primary School and Nursery, A Voluntary Academy | Academy | 3-11 | Good (February 10, 2022) | 1.32 km |
| Skipton Girls' High School | Academy | 11-18 | 1.58 km | |
| The Skipton Academy | Academy | 11-16 | Requires improvement (March 22, 2019) | 2.13 km |
| Craven College | College | 16-99 | Good (January 19, 2018) | 2.14 km |
| Embsay Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (February 26, 2020) | 2.67 km |
| Bradleys Both Community Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (November 4, 2021) | 2.69 km |
| Carleton Endowed CofE Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Serious Weaknesses (June 16, 2021) | 2.87 km |
| Cononley Community Primary School | Maintained school | 5-11 | Good (December 1, 2016) | 4.4 km |
| Kildwick Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Outstanding (December 10, 2008) | 5.66 km |
| Glusburn Community Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Requires improvement (March 13, 2019) | 6.45 km |
| South Craven School | Academy | 11-18 | Outstanding (March 13, 2013) | 6.56 km |
| Silsden Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (June 28, 2016) | 6.84 km |
| Sutton-in-Craven Community Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (March 7, 2019) | 6.99 km |
| Lothersdale Primary School | Academy | 4-11 | 6.99 km |
Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from BD23 2RS - Data from Apr 2022
| Name | Type | Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Moorview Community Social Club | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 25, 2021 | 298 m | |
| Brougham Street Nursery School | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good October 10, 2018 | 471 m | |
| Dolce Ltd At Skipton Parish Church Of England (VC) Primary | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 25, 2019 | 471 m | |
| First Steps Day Nursery | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 15, 2019 | 520 m | |
| Westmoreland Fisheries | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 29, 2019 | 581 m | |
| Otley Street Community Nursery School | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Satisfactory September 17, 2019 | 582 m | |
| Skipton Baptist Church Luncheon Club | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 27, 2020 | 582 m | |
| Velvet Beauty Ltd | Exempt | 582 m | |
| Little Feet Creche | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good September 25, 2019 | 598 m | |
| Scoff Cafe | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good January 16, 2019 | 598 m | |
| Phillipe's Bakery Limited | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good August 27, 2019 | 600 m | |
| Gulshan Takeaway | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good July 25, 2019 | 625 m | |
| Desserts Central | Awaiting Inspection | 658 m | |
| Newmarket Fisheries | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good October 14, 2019 | 658 m | |
| Pizza Central | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good July 2, 2018 | 658 m | |
| Three Links Club | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Needs Major Improvement September 25, 2019 | 682 m | |
| The Albion Inn | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good January 15, 2020 | 687 m | |
| Lounge 25 | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good January 30, 2018 | 698 m | |
| Skipton Balti House | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good January 15, 2020 | 716 m | |
| Styles Bar | Awaiting Inspection | 716 m |
Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to BD23 2RS - Data from Apr 2022
| Whinney Gill Road | 51 m | |
| Whinney Gill Road | 57 m | |
| Hillside Crescent | 309 m | |
| Moorview Way | 429 m | |
| Moorview Way | 435 m | |
| Embsay (Embsay & Bolton Abbey Railway) | 2.17 km | |
| Skipton Rail Station | 1.38 km | |
| Cononley Rail Station | 4.5 km |
Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to BD23 2RS - Data from Dec 2021
| Whinny Gill Reservoir | 271 m | |
| The Wilderness | 476 m | |
| Jenny Gill Reservoir | 573 m | |
| Shale Plantation | 671 m | |
| Great Wood Plantation | 675 m | |
| Jenny Gill | Valley | 820 m |
| Horse Close Hill | 840 m | |
| Round Dam | 1.39 km | |
| Skipton Woods | 1.42 km | |
| Long Dam | 1.46 km | |
| Park Hill | 1.48 km | |
| Little Wood | 1.62 km | |
| Sheep Hill | 1.72 km | |
| Castle Woods | 1.72 km | |
| Massa Flatts Wood | 1.74 km |
Broadband availability and performance statistics for BD23 2RS - Data from Ofcom 2017
| Speed Band Mbps |
Users | |
|---|---|---|
| 0-2 Mbps | 0% | 100% |
| 2-5 Mbps | 0% | 100% |
| 5-10 Mbps | 0% | 100% |
| 10-30 Mbps | 0% | 100% |
| 30-300 Mbps | 33.3% | 100% |
| 300+ Mbps | 66.7% | 66.7% |
| Country | England |
| County | North Yorkshire |
| Latitude | 53.95784300 |
| Longitude | -2.00546500 |
| OS Easting | 399739 |
| OS Northing | 0451306 |
| 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 |