Postcode report
BD23 3FR Guide - Crime Rate, Schools & Area Review
About BD23 3FR: area rating, property, schools and local change
BD23 3FR is a postcode in Mid Craven, North Yorkshire, Yorkshire and The Humber, England. This postcode area guide brings together crime, schools, demographics, property prices, planning applications, HMO licences and roadworks near BD23 3FR, then scores the surrounding small area 54/100 - bottom 50% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.
The strongest signals around BD23 3FR are housing and jobs, while property market signals is the main area to examine before moving, renting or buying here. LocaleIQ uses these local signals as a practical area rating rather than a single raw statistic, so read the score alongside the detailed map layers and source records.
The demographic profile for BD23 3FR is based on Craven 006 Census 2021. It covers 6,909 residents, 996 people per square kilometre. The median age is around 41, helping show whether the area skews younger, family-sized or older. Housing tenure is 55% owner-occupied, 30% privately rented, 15% social rented, useful context for renters, buyers and landlords comparing the local property market. On the official England neighbourhood wellbeing index the area ranks in decile 5/10.
For property prices near BD23 3FR, LocaleIQ uses Land Registry sold-price evidence for the BD23 postcode district. The latest median sold price is £280k from 64 rolling sales. The Property tab separates flats, terraced, semi-detached and detached homes where enough sales exist.
Families checking schools near BD23 3FR can compare 12 state schools within one mile, including 9 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted or the equivalent inspectorate. The Schools tab adds phase, school type, distance, rating and a dedicated school map so the education context is easier to judge.
The Kids & Clubs tab adds 5 nearby child-friendly activities from open activity feeds, including 1 records marked free and 5 with booking links where the source provides them.
For safety, the Crime tab breaks down recorded crime near BD23 3FR by category and map position. Crime trend is flat or improving month on month. Use it with the LocaleIQ safety score because police data can lag and does not capture every local issue.
Local change around BD23 3FR is tracked through nearby planning permissions, HMO licensing and roadworks. This report currently shows 7 street-disruption records in the Planning tab, with dates, distance and source links. Large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.
FAQ
Common questions about BD23 3FR
Is BD23 3FR a good area to live?
LocaleIQ scores the surrounding small area 54/100 (bottom 50% nationally). The report combines local records with wider official context, so use it as a decision aid rather than a single verdict.
What is crime like near BD23 3FR?
Crime trend is flat or improving month on month. Crime data can lag real events; check the Crime tab for source labels and proxy notes.
What schools are near BD23 3FR?
12 open state schools are matched within 1 mile. The Schools tab lists distance, phase and rating where available.
Are there kids clubs or activities near BD23 3FR?
LocaleIQ currently matches 5 nearby child-friendly activities from open activity feeds. The Kids & Clubs tab lists venue, distance, age range, price and booking links where available.
What demographics are available for BD23 3FR?
LocaleIQ matched BD23 3FR to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.
What are typical property prices in BD23 3FR?
The latest median sold price is £280k based on 64 Land Registry sales. The Property tab breaks down by property type and shows the recent trend.
Is there much building or roadworks around BD23 3FR?
LocaleIQ currently shows 7 roadworks records in this report. Open the Planning tab for individual records; large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.