Howden Road is in Silsden, Keighley and in Bradford district. BD20 0JB is located in the Craven electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Keighley. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Howden Road, Silsden, Keighley, BD20 0JB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BD20 0LE, BD20 0LG, BD20 0HZ, BD20 0HT, BD20 0LF, BD20 0QQ, BD20 0JA, BD20 0JG, BD20 0JE.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around BD20 0JB is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50% | 50.8% | 0.8% | 51.0% | -0.2% |
| Male | 50% | 49.2% | -0.8% | 49.0% | 0.2% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of BD20 0JB there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 63.3% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 17.6% | 18.3% | 0.7% | 37.9% | -19.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 61.6% | 63.3% | 1.7% | 44.2% | 19.1% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Separated | 2% | 0% | -2.0% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Divorced | 6.3% | 5.8% | -0.5% | 9.1% | -3.3% |
| Widowed | 12.5% | 12.2% | -0.3% | 6.1% | 6.1% |
Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.
Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 42.1% | 43% | 0.9% | 48.4% | -5.4% |
| Good health | 38.4% | 33.1% | -5.3% | 33.6% | -0.5% |
| Fair health | 15.6% | 19.4% | 3.8% | 12.7% | 6.7% |
| Bad health | 3% | 3.2% | 0.2% | 4.0% | -0.8% |
| Very bad health | 1% | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.2% | 0.1% |
During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 23.9% | 15.9% | -8.0% | 18.2% | -2.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.2% | 9.4% | -2.8% | 9.6% | -0.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 20.8% | 14.1% | -6.7% | 13.4% | 0.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.9% | 9.7% | 3.8% | 5.3% | 4.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.2% | 13.7% | 3.5% | 16.9% | -3.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 23.9% | 36.8% | 12.9% | 33.8% | 3.0% |
| Other | 3.1% | 0.4% | -2.7% | 2.8% | -2.4% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96.8% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 1.1% | -0.5% |
| Indian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 3.1% | -2.8% |
| Pakistani | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.5% | -2.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 99% | 96.8% | -2.2% | 81.4% | 15.4% |
In this area, 98.7% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 98.7% | 98.7% | 0.0% | 83.2% | 15.5% |
| European Union | 1% | 0.3% | -0.7% | 6.1% | -5.8% |
| Africa | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 5.6% | -5.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 98.7% | 97.8% | -0.9% | 83.2% | 14.6% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 9.8% | -7.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 2.9% | -2.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 85.9% | 76.7% | 9.2% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Italy | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 0.6% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
| No passport held | 12.5% | 13.5% | -1.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 35.8% | 37.2% | -1.4% |
| Christian | 48.9% | 46.2% | 2.7% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 1.6% | 6.5% | -4.9% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 12.8% | 6.0% | 6.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Howden Road was 21.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 65.0% lower than the Craven average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Howden Road has the 16th lowest crime rate of 66 local areas in Craven and the 98th lowest crime rate of 1,554 local areas in Bradford .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 15.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -38.5%.

Households in this area have a similar level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 53% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 56 Howden Road, Keighley, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £315,000 | 2024-05-10 | £348,571 |
| 90 Howden Road, Keighley, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £325,000 | 2024-02-09 | £367,319 |
| 62 Howden Road, Keighley, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £255,000 | 2023-05-26 | £295,417 |
| 58 Howden Road, Keighley, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £299,950 | 2022-09-12 | £333,578 |
| 116 Howden Road, Keighley, West Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building | £455,000 | 2022-08-17 | £506,483 |
BD20 0JB area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 0% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
The percentage of retired residents living in BD20 0JB area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 45% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 126 |
| Full-Time Employee | 76 |
| Part-Time Employee | 32 |
| Self-Employed | 23 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Looking after home or family | 3 |
| Unemployed | 1 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 23 |
| Human health and social work activities | 19 |
| Manufacturing | 16 |
| Education | 13 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 12 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Silsden Primary School Elliott Street , Silsden BD20 0AW | 3out of 4 | 646 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Steeton Primary School Market Street , Steeton BD20 6NN | 3out of 4 | 2,271 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Eastburn Junior and Infant School Green Close , Eastburn BD20 8UX | 3out of 4 | 3,387 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kildwick Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Priest Bank Road , Kildwick BD20 9BH | 4out of 4 | 3,730 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sutton in Craven Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Main Street , Sutton-in-Craven BD20 7JS | 3out of 4 | 4,736 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| University Academy Keighley Green Head Road , Utley BD20 6EB | 2out of 4 | 3,840 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| South Craven School Holme Lane , Cross Hills BD20 7RL | 4out of 4 | 4,379 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Holy Family Catholic School Spring Gardens Lane , BD20 6LH | 2out of 4 | 4,397 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beechcliffe Special School Green Head Road , Utley BD20 6ED | 3out of 4 | 3,802 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Beckfoot Phoenix Braithwaite Avenue , BD22 6HZ | 3out of 4 | 5,141 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Christines Kitchen | 18 Kirkgate | 619 yd | |
| Curry Corner | 10 Kirkgate | 631 yd | |
| Coffydale | 55 Kirkgate | 700 yd | |
| Old Post Office Cafe Bar | 66 Kirkgate | 710 yd | |
| Stefanos | 69 Kirkgate | 733 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bloom | 3-5 Kirkgate | 643 yd | |
| The Counting House | 23 Kirkgate | 657 yd | |
| Robin Hood Inn | 19 Kirkgate | 661 yd | |
| Red Lion Hotel | 47 Kirkgate | 700 yd | |
| Silsden Sports Club | Keighley Road | 752 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sid's Kitchen | 12 Kirkgate | 619 yd | |
| Tucos | 54 Kirkgate | 631 yd | |
| 3 A's Petroleum | Keighley Road | 641 yd | |
| Bridge Fisheries | 62a Keighley Road | 641 yd | |
| The Rice Bowl | 31 Kirkgate | 661 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldi | Keighley Road | 641 yd | |
| Co Op | Bridge Street | 839 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Silsden Park Banklands Lane | grass pitches, tennis courts | 575 yd |
| Silsden Golf Club High Brunthwaite | golf | 627 yd |
| Silsden Town Hall KIRKGATE | 748 yd | |
| Club Bodyshapers (Closed) Briggate | health and fitness suite | 855 yd |
| Silsden Sports Club (Silsden Afc/Silsden Cc) KEIGHLEY ROAD | grass pitches | 1,063 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 98.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 98.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 98.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Median download speed | 76.6 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 116.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 19.1 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.