bradford BD23 Postcodes
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Bradford (BD23)
The BD23 postcode area is located in the Bradford postcode town region, within the county of , and contains a total of 1725 individual postcodes.
There are 149 electoral wards in the BD23 postcode area, including Bingley, Bradford, Cleckheaton, Keighley, Settle, Shipley, Skipton which come under the local authority of the Council.
Combining the whole postcode region, 28% of people in BD23 are classed as having an AB social grade, (i.e. 'white-collar' middle-upper class), compared to 27% across the UK.
This does not mean that the people of BD23 are wealthier - or higher class - than average, but it can be an indication that the area may be prospering and desirable to live in.
BD23 is a postcode district located in the Bradford district, West Yorkshire, in the United Kingdom. It forms part of the Bradford North, Bradford South and Keighley parliamentary constituency. The postcode district is bounded by the BD22, BD17 and BD11 postcode regions to the north, east and south, respectively.
BD23 houses the small market town of Haworth, West Yorkshire, home to the Bronte sisters and their seminal works. Haworth also features many pubs and a renowned steam railway.
The majority of BD23 postcodes are rural in character; an area of outstanding natural beauty, with numerous moors and lush green pastures. The postcode is the epicentre of Yorkshire's dairy industry and is heavily populated with rural farms.
The two largest towns in the BD23 postcode district are Silsden and Steeton, both of which are situated in the Airedale Valley. Steeton is home to Rombalds Moor, one of the highest points in the region. Silsden is marketed as the 'gateway to the Yorkshire Dales', and is renowned for its cricket club and Royal Norman church.
The population of the BD23 postcode district is approximately 35,000 people, with the majority living in Silsden, Haworth and Steeton. The area has a diverse mix of ethnic groups, with the largest being of white British or mixed heritage. Over 25% of the population is under the age of 20, and the remaining population is mostly middle-aged or older.
A major employer in the BD23 postcode region is Skipton Building Society, based in Crossflatts. Small retail, education and service businesses play a significant role in the area's economy. The annual Haworth Arts Festival, featuring music, theatre, talks and more, is held in Haworth each May.
The majority of the BD23 postcode area is served by the Airedale NHS Foundation Trust and West Yorkshire Police Force. The local fire and rescue service is provided by West Yorkshire Fire and Rescue.
The area has several notable tourist attractions, including the Bronte Parsonage Museum in Haworth, where the Bronte family lived and wrote their famous novels; East Riddlesden Hall in Keighley, a National Trust property and grade II listed building; and the Worth Valley railway, a heritage steam railway located in Worth Valley. Additionally, Haworth is home to the Memorial Gardens, which commemorate fallen soldiers of both World Wars, and Bronte Pioneers Walk, a popular walking route.
Demographics
UNEMPLOYMENT
- 92%WORKING
- 8%UNEMPLOYED
8% of people in BD23 are either unemployed or full time students. The average UK unemployment rate is currently 4%.
ETHNICITY
- 95%WHITE
- 5%NON-WHITE
95% of people class themselves as 'white', compared to a national UK average of 81.9%.
BD23 is located in the county of , in .
has a total population of 0, making it the largest county in the UK.
has a total area of square miles, and a population density of people per square kilometre. For comparison, Greater London has a density of 5,618 people/km2.
Outward Code | BD23 |
Postal Town | Bradford |
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BD23 Electoral Wards
The postal region of BD23, includes the local towns, villages, electoral wards and stations of:
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Wednesday, April 10, 2024
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SOCIAL GRADES
According to census records, 28% of people here have a social grade of AB (highest), compared to the national average of 27%.