North Yorkshire BD23
Craven 009 · 6 sub-areas · 10,355 residents
Craven 009 is a rural pocket of North Yorkshire with around 10,300 residents and a distinctly older, settled character. A typical two-bedroom home lets for about £750 a month — well below the national median and a fraction of what you'd pay in any major city. Over three-quarters of residents own their homes, making this one of the least rental-heavy corners of Yorkshire.
North Yorkshire BD23 is a mid-density neighbourhood of North Yorkshire in the Yorkshire and The Humber region. It sits between busier and quieter parts of the local authority and isn't dominated by a single use — there's a mix of workplaces, housing and local services. The population skews older, with a long-settled feel and a high share of retirees; most homes are owner-occupied, so turnover is low and many residents have been here a long time.
Overview
What's it like to live in North Yorkshire BD23?
Greenspace is on the doorstep — a park or playing field is within walking distance of most homes; there's effectively nothing within walking distance — eating out, drinking and shopping mean a drive; The streets feel safe by national standards — police-recorded crime is well below the country-wide median; Transport links are limited — a car or e-bike is a practical assumption for most regular trips; rents are below the national norm, with a typical home letting at around £831 a month.
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Figures are aggregated across 6 sub-areas — population-weighted means for rates, sums for counts. Sources cited beneath each section.
North Yorkshire BD23 in North Yorkshire
Living in North Yorkshire BD23
Craven 009 sits within the Craven district of North Yorkshire, and the feel here is firmly rural and residential. This isn't a commuter suburb on the edge of a city — it's its own place, with deep roots and a slow pace. Nearly a third of residents are aged 65 or over, and the area scores well on deprivation measures, sitting in the seventh decile nationally, meaning it's comfortably above average by most indicators of social need.
Rents are low by almost any comparison. A two-bedroom home runs around £750 a month — roughly £450 less than the UK median for the same size. Even a three-bedroom property averages just under £920 a month. The trade-off is that buy-in is still significant: the median property price sits at around £434,000, which means a deposit takes roughly seven years to save on a typical local salary. Ownership is the norm here — around three in four residents own their home.
The population skews noticeably older. Around a quarter of residents are aged 50–64, and nearly a third are 65 or over. Young renters aged 18–34 make up just over one in ten of the population — a notably low share compared to most Yorkshire areas. Those who are here tend to be long-settled: single-person households account for just under three in ten of all homes, and couples without children are common. The ethnic diversity index is low at 3.9, with over 96% of residents UK-born.
Practically speaking, this is car country. Nearly half of residents drive to work, and over 40% work from home — an unusually high share that reflects both the rural setting and the professional demographic. Public transport use is minimal, at just over 1%. The nearest mainline rail station is roughly 8 km away as the crow flies — around a 98-minute walk in straight-line terms, so you'll need a car or bike for most everyday journeys. For the sub-areas and streets that make up this neighbourhood, see the breakdown below.
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Frequently asked
- Is Craven 009 a nice place to live?
- It depends what you're after. If you want a quiet, rural setting with low crime, affordable rents and a settled community, it delivers well. The area ranks in the seventh deprivation decile nationally, meaning it's above average on most wellbeing measures. The trade-off is limited public transport and a predominantly older population — it's not a place for young professionals seeking city buzz.
- What is the rent in Craven 009?
- A one-bedroom home averages around £580 a month, a two-bedroom about £750, and a three-bedroom just under £920. These are estimates scaled from district-level data using local sale prices. Rents are well below the UK national median and have risen only modestly — around 1.6% in the past year.
- Is Craven 009 safe?
- Yes — the crime rate runs at around 30 incidents per 1,000 residents a year, compared to a national rate of roughly 80 per 1,000. That's a low figure by any measure. The rural, owner-occupied character of the area contributes to the stable safety picture.
- What's the commute from Craven 009 to nearby cities?
- By public transport, Manchester is around 171 minutes away and London around 285 minutes — this is firmly rural North Yorkshire. Most residents drive or work from home; over 40% work from home and under 2% use public transport to commute. If you need to reach Leeds or Manchester regularly, a car is effectively essential.
- Who lives in Craven 009?
- Predominantly older, settled owner-occupiers. Around a third of residents are 65 or over, and nearly half the population is 50 or above. Young adults aged 18–34 make up just 11%. Over 45% hold degree-level qualifications, suggesting a professional demographic who've retired or semi-retired to the area.
- What schools are near Craven 009?
- There are 16 schools within typical catchment distance, but only around a third are rated Good or Outstanding — well below the national average. The nearest Outstanding school is around 15.5 km away. It's worth checking the Ofsted school finder directly for current ratings and catchment boundaries before choosing a specific address.
- Is Craven 009 good for working from home?
- It suits remote workers well in some respects — around 42% of residents already work from home, one of the higher shares in Yorkshire. Gigabit broadband reaches around 61% of premises, and no premises fall below the minimum broadband standard. The rural setting and low-crime environment suit focused, home-based work.