Banks Lane is in Riddlesden, Keighley and in Bradford district. BD20 5PQ is located in the Keighley East electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Keighley. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Banks Lane, Riddlesden, Keighley, BD20 5PQ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BD20 5PE, BD20 5DT, BD20 5DX, BD20 5PH, BD20 5DS, BD20 5DP, BD20 5PD, BD20 5BT, BD20 5PJ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding BD20 5PQ is primarily male, with 55.5% of the population being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.1% | 44.5% | -5.6% | 51.0% | -6.5% |
| Male | 49.9% | 55.5% | 5.6% | 49.0% | 6.5% |
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 | 28.1% | 29.7% | 1.6% | 37.9% | -8.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 46.5% | 43.5% | -3.0% | 44.2% | -0.7% |
| Separated | 3.6% | 1.8% | -1.8% | 2.2% | -0.4% |
| Divorced | 14.6% | 13.8% | -0.8% | 9.1% | 4.7% |
| Widowed | 7.2% | 11.2% | 4.0% | 6.1% | 5.1% |
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 | 47.2% | 49.1% | 1.9% | 48.4% | 0.7% |
| Good health | 38% | 32.6% | -5.4% | 33.6% | -1.0% |
| Fair health | 11.3% | 13% | 1.7% | 12.7% | 0.3% |
| Bad health | 2.9% | 4.5% | 1.6% | 4.0% | 0.5% |
| Very bad health | 0.7% | 0.9% | 0.2% | 1.2% | -0.3% |
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.
This area stands out for its high percentage of residents with higher education degree or similar. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 43.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 18.9% | 14.3% | -4.6% | 18.2% | -3.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 8.2% | 6.5% | -1.7% | 9.6% | -3.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 19.2% | 12.5% | -6.7% | 13.4% | -0.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.3% | 4.4% | 0.1% | 5.3% | -0.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.5% | 16.9% | 5.4% | 16.9% | 0.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 34.5% | 43.4% | 8.9% | 33.8% | 9.6% |
| Other | 3.3% | 2.1% | -1.2% | 2.8% | -0.7% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 78.6% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 1.1% | 2.4% | 1.3% | 1.1% | 1.3% |
| Chinese | 0.7% | 0.2% | -0.5% | 0.7% | -0.5% |
| Indian | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 3.1% | -2.0% |
| Pakistani | 6% | 5.8% | -0.2% | 2.7% | 3.1% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 2.5% | -2.3% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.4% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.7% | 2.6% | 1.9% | 0.9% | 1.7% |
| Mixed Other | 0.2% | 1.1% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| White | 89% | 78.6% | -10.4% | 81.4% | -2.8% |
| Arab | 2% | 0% | -2.0% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0.4% | 6.6% | 6.2% | 1.6% | 5.0% |
In this area, 90.9% 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 | 92.1% | 90.9% | -1.2% | 83.2% | 7.7% |
| European Union | 1.8% | 1.3% | -0.5% | 6.1% | -4.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Africa | 0.2% | 0.6% | 0.4% | 2.7% | -2.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 5.7% | 6.1% | 0.4% | 5.6% | 0.5% |
| Oceania | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 92.1% | 91.3% | -0.8% | 83.2% | 8.1% |
| 10+ Years | 0.4% | 7.7% | 7.3% | 9.8% | -2.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.4% | 0.2% | -2.2% | 2.9% | -2.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.9% | 0.4% | -0.5% | 2.2% | -1.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.2% | 0.4% | -3.8% | 1.9% | -1.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 81.3% | 76.7% | 4.6% |
| Ireland | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Romania | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Southern Asia | 0.6% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
| No passport held | 17.4% | 13.5% | 3.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 37.1% | 37.2% | -0.1% |
| Christian | 46.9% | 46.2% | 0.7% |
| Hindu | 0.9% | 1.7% | -0.8% |
| Muslim | 9.4% | 6.5% | 2.9% |
| Sikh | 1.1% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| Not answered | 4.7% | 6.0% | -1.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Banks Lane was 33.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 58.8% lower than the Bingley average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Banks Lane has the 30th lowest crime rate of 82 local areas in Bingley and the 202nd lowest crime rate of 1,554 local areas in Bradford .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 7.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -58.1%.

Households in this area have a similar level level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 55% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 104 Banks Lane, Keighley, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £240,000 | 2025-03-14 | £240,433 |
| 126 Banks Lane, Keighley, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £162,500 | 2025-02-05 | £167,052 |
| 110 Banks Lane, Keighley, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £220,000 | 2024-05-31 | £243,446 |
| 106 Banks Lane, Keighley, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £202,500 | 2023-04-28 | £234,108 |
| 116 Banks Lane, Keighley, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £169,950 | 2021-01-25 | £216,035 |
BD20 5PQ area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 144 |
| Retired | 112 |
| Self-Employed | 44 |
| Part-Time Employee | 40 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Other | 9 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 9 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 40 |
| Human health and social work activities | 35 |
| Manufacturing | 33 |
| Education | 24 |
| Construction | 19 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 18 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 15 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 14 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 11 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 11 |
| Other | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Real estate activities | 6 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Strong Close Nursery School Airedale Road , BD21 4LW | 3out of 4 | 1,437 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Riddlesden St Mary's CofE Primary School Grange Road , Riddlesden BD20 5AB | 3out of 4 | 425 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Eastwood Community School Victoria Avenue , BD21 3JL | 3out of 4 | 1,415 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Anne's Catholic Primary School North Street , BD21 3AD | 2out of 4 | 2,052 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Parkwood Primary School Parkwood Street , BD21 4QH | 4out of 4 | 2,329 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Long Lee Primary School Cherry Tree Rise , Long Lee BD21 4RU | 3out of 4 | 2,502 yd | Community school | Yes | 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 | 2,009 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Holy Family Catholic School Spring Gardens Lane , BD20 6LH | 2out of 4 | 2,097 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Beckfoot Oakbank Oakworth Road , BD22 7DU | 2out of 4 | 4,260 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bingley Grammar School Keighley Road , BD16 2RS | 3out of 4 | 4,494 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 | 1,905 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Beckfoot Phoenix Braithwaite Avenue , BD22 6HZ | 3out of 4 | 3,399 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lady Lane Park School & Nursery Lady Lane , BD16 4AP | - not rated | 5,004 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Riddlesden URC Lunch Club | Scott Lane | 297 yd | |
| Bothy Tea Room | East Riddlesden Hall, Bradford Road | 875 yd | |
| Stockbridge Arms Fish and Chip Restaurant and Takeaway | Bradford Road | 929 yd | |
| Cafe Pausa | Alston Retail Park, Alston Road | 1,009 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Applegarth (Bar Only) | Banks Lane | 402 yd | |
| Willow Tree Pub (Wet sales only) | Ilkley Road | 451 yd | |
| Marquis Of Granby | Hospital Road | 883 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tasties Sandwich Bar | 27b Bradford Road | 652 yd | |
| Cremz | 25c Bradford Road | 653 yd | |
| Riddlesden Fisheries | 67 Bradford Road | 736 yd | |
| Beanies Green Cafe | Unit 5 Aireside Business Park, Royd Ings Avenue | 883 yd | |
| Mamas Pizza | 247-249 Bradford Road | 1,014 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | East Parade | 1,090 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Ilkley Road Methodist Church ILKLEY ROAD | 392 yd | |
| Riddlesden Cricket Club RIDDLESDEN CRICKET CLUB RIDDLESDEN CRICKET CLUB GRANGE ROAD | grass pitches | 579 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 | 91.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 91.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 91.7% |
| 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 | 32.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 65.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 6.6 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 9.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.