High Banks Close is in Riddlesden, Keighley and in Bradford district. BD20 5PZ is located in the Keighley East electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Keighley. This postcode has been in use since 1986-04-01.
StreetScan combines information about High Banks Close, Riddlesden, Keighley, BD20 5PZ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BD20 5PU, BD20 5PT, BD20 5QB, BD20 5QD, BD20 5HS, BD20 5PA, BD20 5PX, BD20 5PW, BD20 5QA.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding BD20 5PZ has a slightly higher male population, with 51.8% of residents 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 | 51.2% | 48.2% | -3.0% | 51.0% | -2.8% |
| Male | 48.8% | 51.8% | 3.0% | 49.0% | 2.8% |
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 | 25.7% | 31.7% | 6.0% | 37.9% | -6.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 56.7% | 44.8% | -11.9% | 44.2% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 2.2% | 2.7% | 0.5% | 2.2% | 0.5% |
| Divorced | 9.7% | 12.4% | 2.7% | 9.1% | 3.3% |
| Widowed | 5.6% | 8.5% | 2.9% | 6.1% | 2.4% |
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 | 48.8% | 42.9% | -5.9% | 48.4% | -5.5% |
| Good health | 38.6% | 41.6% | 3.0% | 33.6% | 8.0% |
| Fair health | 9.9% | 12.6% | 2.7% | 12.7% | -0.1% |
| Bad health | 2.5% | 2.3% | -0.2% | 4.0% | -1.7% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
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.
In the area around BD20 5PZ this area, 6.9% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%. 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 46.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 15.3% | 6.9% | -8.4% | 18.2% | -11.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.4% | 8.5% | -1.9% | 9.6% | -1.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.3% | 14.3% | -1.0% | 13.4% | 0.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.2% | 6.6% | 1.4% | 5.3% | 1.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.1% | 17% | 3.9% | 16.9% | 0.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 37.7% | 46.7% | 9.0% | 33.8% | 12.9% |
| Other | 3% | 0% | -3.0% | 2.8% | -2.8% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 82.8% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 1.1% | 0.2% |
| Indian | 0.9% | 2.9% | 2.0% | 3.1% | -0.2% |
| Pakistani | 1.5% | 4.5% | 3.0% | 2.7% | 1.8% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 2.9% | 2.6% | 0.9% | 2.0% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| White | 96.6% | 82.8% | -13.8% | 81.4% | 1.4% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0% | 4.2% | 4.2% | 1.6% | 2.6% |
In this area, 93.5% 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 | 96% | 93.5% | -2.5% | 83.2% | 10.3% |
| European Union | 1.2% | 1.6% | 0.4% | 6.1% | -4.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Africa | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.5% | 3.9% | 2.4% | 5.6% | -1.7% |
| British Overseas | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 94.8% | 93.5% | -1.3% | 83.2% | 10.3% |
| 10+ Years | 0.6% | 5.2% | 4.6% | 9.8% | -4.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% | 2.9% | -2.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 2.2% | -1.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.4% | 0.3% | -3.1% | 1.9% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 86.1% | 76.7% | 9.4% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Poland | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Romania | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Turkey | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| No passport held | 12.3% | 13.5% | -1.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 37.5% | 37.2% | 0.3% |
| Christian | 46% | 46.2% | -0.2% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Hindu | 2.9% | 1.7% | 1.2% |
| Muslim | 6.8% | 6.5% | 0.3% |
| Other religion | 1.6% | 0.6% | 1.0% |
| Not answered | 4.9% | 6.0% | -1.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around High Banks Close was 48.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 39.7% lower than the Bingley average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
High Banks Close has the 37th highest crime rate of 82 local areas in Bingley and the 376th lowest crime rate of 1,554 local areas in Bradford .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 24.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -17.5%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 High Banks Close, Keighley, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £230,000 | 2022-06-30 | £269,546 |
| 12 High Banks Close, Keighley, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £299,995 | 2021-03-19 | £380,908 |
| 18 High Banks Close, Keighley, West Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building | £249,950 | 2013-07-29 | £416,075 |
| 6 High Banks Close, Keighley, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £155,000 | 2012-01-18 | £271,189 |
| 14 High Banks Close, Keighley, West Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building | £122,000 | 2001-02-23 | £464,195 |
BD20 5PZ area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 21% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 12% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
BD20 5PZ 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 | 94 |
| Retired | 65 |
| Part-Time Employee | 37 |
| Self-Employed | 32 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 8 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 3 |
| Education | 27 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 26 |
| Human health and social work activities | 22 |
| Construction | 16 |
| Other | 14 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 12 |
| Manufacturing | 10 |
| Information and communication | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 2 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Strong Close Nursery School Airedale Road , BD21 4LW | 3out of 4 | 1,332 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 | 765 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Eastwood Community School Victoria Avenue , BD21 3JL | 3out of 4 | 1,720 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| East Morton CofE Primary School Street Lane , East Morton BD20 5SE | 3out of 4 | 2,109 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Anne's Catholic Primary School North Street , BD21 3AD | 2out of 4 | 2,397 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Parkwood Primary School Parkwood Street , BD21 4QH | 4out of 4 | 2,453 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 2,575 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Holy Family Catholic School Spring Gardens Lane , BD20 6LH | 2out of 4 | 2,596 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bingley Grammar School Keighley Road , BD16 2RS | 3out of 4 | 3,979 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Beckfoot Oakbank Oakworth Road , BD22 7DU | 2out of 4 | 4,521 yd | Academy sponsor led | 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 | 2,477 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Beckfoot Phoenix Braithwaite Avenue , BD22 6HZ | 3out of 4 | 3,849 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lady Lane Park School & Nursery Lady Lane , BD16 4AP | - not rated | 4,426 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bothy Tea Room | East Riddlesden Hall, Bradford Road | 543 yd | |
| Riddlesden URC Lunch Club | Scott Lane | 583 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Willow Tree Pub (Wet sales only) | Ilkley Road | 154 yd | |
| Applegarth (Bar Only) | Banks Lane | 296 yd | |
| Marquis Of Granby | Hospital Road | 397 yd | |
| Airedale Cricket Club | Bradford Road | 905 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Riddlesden Fisheries | 67 Bradford Road | 489 yd | |
| Cremz | 25c Bradford Road | 587 yd | |
| Tasties Sandwich Bar | 27b Bradford Road | 597 yd | |
| Ishys Kitchen Indian Takeaway | 89 Bradford Road | 699 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Ilkley Road Methodist Church ILKLEY ROAD | 214 yd | |
| Riddlesden Cricket Club RIDDLESDEN CRICKET CLUB RIDDLESDEN CRICKET CLUB GRANGE ROAD | grass pitches | 787 yd |
| Airedale Cricket Club BRADFORD ROAD | grass pitches | 922 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 | 60.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| 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 | 40.0% |
| Median download speed | 35 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 32.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 40.01 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 40.01 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 6.3 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 6.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 8.15 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.