Fairfax Street is in Silsden, Keighley and in Bradford district. BD20 0PT 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 Fairfax Street, Silsden, Keighley, BD20 0PT and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BD20 9LF, BD20 0PS, BD20 0PR, BD20 9LJ, BD20 0PU, BD20 9LH, BD20 0PX, BD20 0BA, BD20 9LG.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding BD20 0PT has a female population much higher than UK average, with 56.8% of the population being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 54.4% | 56.8% | 2.4% | 51.0% | 5.8% |
| Male | 45.6% | 43.2% | -2.4% | 49.0% | -5.8% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 24.4% | 24.6% | 0.2% | 37.9% | -13.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 49.8% | 46.4% | -3.4% | 44.2% | 2.2% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.1% | 0.9% |
| Separated | 2% | 2.1% | 0.1% | 2.2% | -0.1% |
| Divorced | 8.6% | 11.1% | 2.5% | 9.1% | 2.0% |
| Widowed | 15.2% | 13.8% | -1.4% | 6.1% | 7.7% |
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 | 39.2% | 39% | -0.2% | 48.4% | -9.4% |
| Good health | 32.2% | 33.6% | 1.4% | 33.6% | 0.0% |
| Fair health | 14.6% | 12.3% | -2.3% | 12.7% | -0.4% |
| Bad health | 9.6% | 8.7% | -0.9% | 4.0% | 4.7% |
| Very bad health | 4.4% | 6.3% | 1.9% | 1.2% | 5.1% |
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 | 26.7% | 18.7% | -8.0% | 18.2% | 0.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 9.9% | 8.3% | -1.6% | 9.6% | -1.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.9% | 7.3% | -5.6% | 13.4% | -6.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 6.3% | 7.3% | 1.0% | 5.3% | 2.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.3% | 16.3% | 8.0% | 16.9% | -0.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 29.7% | 39.4% | 9.7% | 33.8% | 5.6% |
| Other | 6.3% | 2.8% | -3.5% | 2.8% | 0.0% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 99.1% 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 | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Black African | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| White | 98.5% | 99.1% | 0.6% | 81.4% | 17.7% |
| Other | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 96.4% 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 | 94.7% | 96.4% | 1.7% | 83.2% | 13.2% |
| European Union | 2.6% | 2.4% | -0.2% | 6.1% | -3.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 5.6% | -5.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 94.2% | 96.7% | 2.5% | 83.2% | 13.5% |
| 10+ Years | 1.8% | 2.7% | 0.9% | 9.8% | -7.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 2.9% | -2.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.9% | 0.3% | -2.6% | 1.9% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 64.9% | 76.7% | -11.8% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Poland | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Other EU countries | 0.6% | 1.5% | -0.9% |
| No passport held | 33.6% | 13.5% | 20.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 32.1% | 37.2% | -5.1% |
| Christian | 61.9% | 46.2% | 15.7% |
| Other religion | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Not answered | 5.1% | 6.0% | -0.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Fairfax Street was 26.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 57.9% lower than the Craven average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Fairfax Street has the 25th lowest crime rate of 66 local areas in Craven and the 148th lowest crime rate of 1,552 local areas in Bradford .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 20.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has stayed broadly stable by about 0.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 Fairfax Street, Keighley, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £191,000 | 2025-03-28 | £199,243 |
| 2 Fairfax Street, Keighley, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £170,000 | 2023-06-09 | £201,376 |
| 4 Fairfax Street, Keighley, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £166,000 | 2022-10-12 | £189,524 |
| 11 Fairfax Street, Keighley, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £163,000 | 2021-04-23 | £209,941 |
| 3 Fairfax Street, Keighley, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £160,000 | 2021-03-19 | £206,311 |
BD20 0PT area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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 0PT area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 41% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 118 |
| Full-Time Employee | 76 |
| Part-Time Employee | 30 |
| Self-Employed | 28 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 19 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 11 |
| Looking after home or family | 4 |
| Other | 2 |
| Unemployed | 2 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 30 |
| Education | 27 |
| Human health and social work activities | 20 |
| Manufacturing | 15 |
| Construction | 13 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 12 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 10 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 10 |
| Other | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Transport and storage | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hothfield Junior School Hothfield Street , Silsden BD20 0BB | - not rated | 142 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Silsden Primary School Hawber Cote Lane , Silsden BD20 0JJ | 3out of 4 | 339 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Steeton Primary School Market Street , Steeton BD20 6NN | - not rated | 2,398 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Eastburn Junior and Infant School Green Close , Eastburn BD20 8UX | - not rated | 2,934 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Eastburn Primary School Green Close , Eastburn BD20 8UX | 2out of 4 | 2,934 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Craven School, the Technology and Engineering College Holme Lane , Cross Hills BD20 7RL | - not rated | 3,771 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| South Craven School Holme Lane , Cross Hills BD20 7RL | 3out of 4 | 3,771 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Carlton Keighley Green Head Road , Utley BD20 6EB | 3out of 4 | 4,533 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Greenhead High School Greenhead Road , Utley BD20 6EB | - not rated | 4,533 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Holy Family Catholic School, a Voluntary Academy Spring Gardens Lane , BD20 6LH | - not rated | 5,051 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Whinburn Residential School Hollins Lane , BD20 6LU | - not rated | 4,329 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Whinburn Pupil Referral Unit Hollins Lane , BD20 6LU | - not rated | 4,329 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Beechcliffe Special School Green Head Road , Utley BD20 6ED | 3out of 4 | 4,513 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Beechcliffe Special School Green Head Road , Utley BD20 6ED | - not rated | 4,513 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Braithwaite Special School Braithwaite Road , BD22 6PR | - not rated | 5,380 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crumbs | 15 Briggate | 269 yd | |
| Stefanos | 69 Kirkgate | 341 yd | |
| Coffydale | 55 Kirkgate | 367 yd | |
| Old Post Office Cafe Bar | 66 Kirkgate | 369 yd | |
| Curry Corner | 10 Kirkgate | 441 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tapping Foot | 6 Bradley Road | 241 yd | |
| Twisters | 5 Hayhills Road | 339 yd | |
| Red Lion Hotel | 47 Kirkgate | 367 yd | |
| Sunnybank Social Club (Bar Only) | Bridge Street | 392 yd | |
| Robin Hood Inn | 19 Kirkgate | 419 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Georges Place | 21 Briggate | 269 yd | |
| Kirkgate Fisheries | 43 Kirkgate | 367 yd | |
| Dessert Bae | 49 Kirkgate | 367 yd | |
| The Rice Bowl | 31 Kirkgate | 419 yd | |
| Tucos | 54 Kirkgate | 441 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co Op | Bridge Street | 392 yd | |
| Aldi | Keighley Road | 531 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Club Bodyshapers (Closed) Briggate | health and fitness suite | 270 yd |
| Silsden Town Hall KIRKGATE | 331 yd | |
| Silsden Park Banklands Lane | grass pitches, tennis courts | 663 yd |
| Silsden Sports Club (Silsden Afc/Silsden Cc) KEIGHLEY ROAD | grass pitches | 948 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 | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 90.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 10.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 26.55 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.