Back Lane Cracoe, North Yorkshire
26 addresses across 4 postcodes (BD23), about 350 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 9601167.
- Sales: 8 recorded sales since 1995; in 2022 the median was £364,000 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 9 homes have an energy certificate (D: 5, E: 3, G: 1).
- Flood: 2 addresses on its postcodes are in areas at high or medium risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water.
- Council tax: Most homes around it are in council tax band D; Band D in North Yorkshire costs £2,544 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Gargrave, about 7.8 km (4.8 miles) away in a straight line.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 2.6 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 5.0 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 200 to 214 m above sea level.
- Noise: 2 of its 26 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Dyneley House Surgery, about 8.5 km (5.3 miles) away.
- People: About 170 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 81% of households owned their home and 45% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
Sales on this street
| Year | Sales | Median price | Lowest | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 1 | £364,000 | £364,000 | £364,000 |
| 2021 | 2 | £253,250 | £176,500 | £330,000 |
| 2018 | 1 | £750,000 | £750,000 | £750,000 |
| 2015 | 1 | £195,000 | £195,000 | £195,000 |
| 2006 | 1 | £499,950 | £499,950 | £499,950 |
| 2003 | 1 | £385,000 | £385,000 | £385,000 |
| 1996 | 1 | £183,500 | £183,500 | £183,500 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Mar 2022 | ARLEA BD23 6LF | Semi-detached | £364,000 | |
| 4 Jun 2021 | THE BUNGALOW BD23 6LF | Detached | £330,000 | |
| 23 Apr 2021 | SUNNYSIDE BARN BD23 6LF | Semi-detached | £176,500 | |
| 16 Apr 2018 | SUNNYSIDE BD23 6LF | Semi-detached | £750,000 | |
| 5 Jun 2015 | ARLEA BD23 6LF | Semi-detached | £195,000 | |
| 25 May 2006 | FELL SIDE BD23 6LF | Detached | £499,950 | |
| 27 Feb 2003 | MEADOW LAITHE BD23 6LF | Detached | £385,000 | |
| 19 Jun 1996 | FELL SIDE BD23 6LF | Detached | £183,500 |
Energy performance certificates
9 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 117 m². Most common: House, semi-detached (6); House, detached (2); Bungalow, detached (1). Built: before 1900 (5); 1930-1949 (1); 1996-2002 (1). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (8); rented (private) (1).
Each home's certificates and sales (4 addresses)
Council tax
What each band costs in North Yorkshire in 2026-27: Band D £2,544 a year on average, including the police, fire and any county and parish charges.
| A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| £1,696 | £1,979 | £2,262 | £2,544 | £3,110 | £3,675 | £4,241 | £5,089 |
Homes by band in the neighbourhood around this street: most are in band D (21% of about 760 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: no postcode centre in this street's postcodes is in one.
- Listed buildings on or by this street: 2.
- Article 4 direction (removing permitted development rights): none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Tree preservation orders: none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Green belt: no.
Listed buildings
- BARN AT THE COURTYARD, grade II
- THE COTTAGE, grade II
Roadworks
No street works under way, planned or finished in the last three months on this street, in permits up to 31 October 2026.
Flood risk
Rivers, the sea or surface water: in this street's postcodes, 0 addresses are in areas at high risk, 2 at medium risk and 6 at low risk. Each address counts once, at the higher of its rivers-and-sea and surface-water risk.
Rivers and the sea alone: no home is in an area at risk.
High: 3.3% (1 in 30) or more chance of flooding a year. Medium: 1% to 3.3%. Low: 0.1% to 1%. Very low: under 0.1%. The rivers and sea figures allow for flood defences. Counts cover whole postcodes, which can include other streets.
Flood zone for planning: no postcode centre on this street is in flood zone 2 or 3.
| Postcode | Planning zone | Addresses at high / medium / low risk | Groundwater |
|---|---|---|---|
| BD23 6LF | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| BD23 6LG | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 1 | unlikely |
| BD23 6LA | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 3 | unlikely |
| BD23 6LB | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 2 / 2 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's 26 addresses are between 200 m and 214 m above sea level (210 m on average); the ground rises about 14 m from the lowest to the highest.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BD23 6LA | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| BD23 6LB | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| BD23 6LF | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| BD23 6LG | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Gargrave 41,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 7.8 km (4.8 miles) |
| Skipton 1.3 million journeys in 2024–25 | 8.6 km (5.3 miles) | |
| Hellifield 42,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 12.8 km (8 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 2 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Devonshire Arms Cracoe | 170 m |
| EV charging points | Osprey Charging Station | 8.3 km (5.2 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Leeds Bradford Airport LBA | 31.1 km (19 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | Dyneley House Surgery | 8.5 km (5.3 miles) |
| Pharmacies | Grassington Pharmacy | 4.6 km (2.9 miles) |
| NHS dentists | Dental Surgery | 4.6 km (2.9 miles) |
| Hospital | Skipton Hospital | 9 km (5.6 miles) |
| Police station | North Yorkshire Police | 8.3 km (5.2 miles) |
| Cash machines | Barclays ATM | 4.7 km (2.9 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Playing field | Unnamed 8,460 m² | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) |
Landmarks
7 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles).
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Fell Beck | Lake or reservoir | 10 m |
| Raikes Plantation | Wood | 750 m (0.5 miles) north-east |
| Century Plantation | Wood | 860 m (0.5 miles) north-west |
| Jubilee Plantation | Wood | 950 m (0.6 miles) west |
| Skelterton Hill | Hill | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) east |
| Waterfall Gill | Valley | 3.4 km (2.1 miles) south |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 2.6 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 5.0 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 7.2 | 40 | 15 |
All three are within both the UK limits and the WHO guidelines.
Road and rail noise
| Level | Road traffic | Railways |
|---|---|---|
| 70 to 74 | 1 | 0 |
| 55 to 59 | 1 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 24 | 26 |
2 of the street's 26 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic, above the WHO guidelines.
Climate, daylight and earthquakes
Monthly temperatures and rainfall, sunrise and sunset through the year, and earthquakes recorded nearby since 1970 are much the same across the area, so they are worked out once for North Yorkshire: see them on the North Yorkshire page.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cracoe and Rylstone Voluntary Controlled Church of England Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 380 m | No published inspection |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Devonshire Arms Country Inn BD23 6LA | Pub/bar/nightclub | 170 m | 5 Very good | 16 Oct 2026 |
| Cracoe & Rylstone County Primary School BD23 6LQ | School/college/university | 380 m | 5 Very good | 24 Sep 2025 |
Crime within 250 m
No crimes recorded at anonymised points within 250 m in this period (north-yorkshire).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 50 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 10% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 22% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 81% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 53% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 0% | 17% |
| Private rented | 19% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 62% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 3% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 26% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | under 1% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 37% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 55% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 0% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 0% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 7% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 26% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 26% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 45% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 5% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 4% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 98% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 0% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 5 of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived tenth of England's 33,755 neighbourhoods and 10 the least.
What has changed
Nothing new since the change feed started on 30 October 2026. New sales and energy certificates, and hygiene ratings, school inspections and flood figures nearby, will be listed here as the sources update.
Postcodes on this street
- BD23 6LF: 13 addresses of 15 in the postcode
- BD23 6LG: 8 addresses of 10 in the postcode
- BD23 6LA: 3 addresses of 34 in the postcode
- BD23 6LB: 2 addresses of 54 in the postcode
Nearby streets
Devonshire Cottage · Fell Lane
All the streets in BD23 and across North Yorkshire.
What this page cannot tell you
- Whether a particular house is at risk of flooding, subsiding or anything else: the flood map is a model of areas and there is no property-level data here.
- What a home is worth now: sales are historic prices for the homes that happened to sell.
- How safe the street is: crime points are moved to anonymised locations and many crimes are never reported.
- Whether you would get a place at a school: distances are straight lines, not catchments.
- Who lives on the street now: census figures describe the small areas around it in March 2021, during a lockdown.
- How long a journey takes or how often anything runs: transport distances are straight lines to the nearest stops.
- Whether a GP practice is taking new patients, or a dentist new NHS patients.
- How loud a home is inside, or noise from industry, neighbours or smaller airfields: noise figures are models of road, rail and air traffic outside.
How each figure on this page is matched to the street and worked out: methodology.