Vernon Court is in Keighley and in Bradford district. BD20 6LA is located in the Keighley Central electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Keighley. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Vernon Court, Keighley, BD20 6LA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BD21 2EA, BD21 3AU, BD21 2ER, BD21 2EP, BD21 3AL, BD21 2SP, BD21 3BG, BD21 2EE, BD20 6LB.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding BD20 6LA has a slightly higher male population, with 52.7% 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 | 49.3% | 47.3% | -2.0% | 51.0% | -3.7% |
| Male | 50.7% | 52.7% | 2.0% | 49.0% | 3.7% |
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 | 32.8% | 36.9% | 4.1% | 37.9% | -1.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 53.4% | 48.9% | -4.5% | 44.2% | 4.7% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Separated | 2.4% | 3.1% | 0.7% | 2.2% | 0.9% |
| Divorced | 5.7% | 5.4% | -0.3% | 9.1% | -3.7% |
| Widowed | 5.1% | 5.1% | 0.0% | 6.1% | -1.0% |
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 | 38.4% | 41% | 2.6% | 48.4% | -7.4% |
| Good health | 41.4% | 31.5% | -9.9% | 33.6% | -2.1% |
| Fair health | 14.5% | 17.3% | 2.8% | 12.7% | 4.6% |
| Bad health | 4.5% | 8.4% | 3.9% | 4.0% | 4.4% |
| Very bad health | 1.1% | 1.7% | 0.6% | 1.2% | 0.5% |
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 6LA this area, 34.1% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%. This area stands out for its low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 18.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 34% | 34.1% | 0.1% | 18.2% | 15.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.5% | 12.2% | -3.3% | 9.6% | 2.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.4% | 15.1% | 1.7% | 13.4% | 1.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.7% | 3.1% | 0.4% | 5.3% | -2.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7.8% | 13.6% | 5.8% | 16.9% | -3.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 16.4% | 18.5% | 2.1% | 33.8% | -15.3% |
| Other | 10.1% | 3.4% | -6.7% | 2.8% | 0.6% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 25.4% of the residents identify as white, which is lower than the UK average of 81.4%, there are significant representations of other ethnic groups.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 6.1% | 7.3% | 1.2% | 1.1% | 6.2% |
| Indian | 0.5% | 0.4% | -0.1% | 3.1% | -2.7% |
| Pakistani | 49.3% | 57.3% | 8.0% | 2.7% | 54.6% |
| Other Asian | 1.4% | 2.2% | 0.8% | 1.6% | 0.6% |
| Black African | 2.3% | 0.6% | -1.7% | 2.5% | -1.9% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.4% | -0.1% | 1.0% | -0.6% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.5% | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| White | 37% | 25.4% | -11.6% | 81.4% | -56.0% |
| Other | 2.3% | 4.3% | 2.0% | 1.6% | 2.7% |
In this area, 75.1% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 70.2% | 75.1% | 4.9% | 83.2% | -8.1% |
| European Union | 3.4% | 1.1% | -2.3% | 6.1% | -5.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 2.5% | 1.3% | -1.2% | 2.7% | -1.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 23.2% | 22.3% | -0.9% | 5.6% | 16.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.2% | -0.3% | 1.3% | -1.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 69.8% | 75.1% | 5.3% | 83.2% | -8.1% |
| 10+ Years | 2% | 20.1% | 18.1% | 9.8% | 10.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.8% | 1.3% | -0.5% | 2.9% | -1.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.6% | 0.6% | -3.0% | 2.2% | -1.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 22.7% | 2.8% | -19.9% | 1.9% | 0.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 87.3% | 76.7% | 10.6% |
| Italy | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Spain | 0.2% | 0.4% | -0.2% |
| Poland | 0.2% | 1.3% | -1.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 2.4% | 1.2% | 1.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| No passport held | 8% | 13.5% | -5.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 10% | 37.2% | -27.2% |
| Christian | 13.9% | 46.2% | -32.3% |
| Hindu | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.0% |
| Muslim | 68% | 6.5% | 61.5% |
| Sikh | 1.1% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| Not answered | 5.4% | 6.0% | -0.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Vernon Court was 240.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 11.8% higher than the Keighley Central average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Vernon Court has the 17th highest crime rate of 121 local areas in Keighley Central and the 202nd highest crime rate of 1,554 local areas in Bradford .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 128.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 7.1%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 74% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9 Vernon Hall Vernon Court, Keighley, West Yorkshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £77,500 | 2024-11-19 | £79,712 |
| 6 Vernon Court, Keighley, West Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building | £190,000 | 2024-11-15 | £195,183 |
| 9 Vernon Court, Keighley, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £132,000 | 2023-01-26 | £146,652 |
| 7 Vernon Hall Vernon Court, Keighley, West Yorkshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £75,000 | 2023-01-11 | £81,075 |
| 4 Vernon Hall Vernon Court, Keighley, West Yorkshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £65,000 | 2022-04-08 | £74,591 |
BD20 6LA area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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 student residents living in BD20 6LA area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Full-Time Employee | 72 |
| Retired | 60 |
| Looking after home or family | 47 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 36 |
| Part-Time Employee | 33 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 32 |
| Self-Employed | 27 |
| Other | 23 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 11 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 35 |
| Manufacturing | 21 |
| Human health and social work activities | 19 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 18 |
| Transport and storage | 16 |
| Education | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Strong Close Nursery School Airedale Road , BD21 4LW | 3out of 4 | 1,768 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Anne's Catholic Primary School North Street , BD21 3AD | 2out of 4 | 201 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Victoria Primary School Cartmel Road , BD21 2RD | 2out of 4 | 453 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Keighley St Andrew's CofE Primary School and Nursery Lustre Street , BD21 2ND | 3out of 4 | 749 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Eastwood Community School Victoria Avenue , BD21 3JL | 3out of 4 | 811 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Our Lady of Victories Catholic School Guard House Road , BD22 6JP | 3out of 4 | 966 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Holy Family Catholic School Spring Gardens Lane , BD20 6LH | 2out of 4 | 665 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| University Academy Keighley Green Head Road , Utley BD20 6EB | 2out of 4 | 1,201 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Beckfoot Oakbank Oakworth Road , BD22 7DU | 2out of 4 | 2,216 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bingley Grammar School Keighley Road , BD16 2RS | 3out of 4 | 5,105 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Parkside School Parkside Terrace , Cullingworth BD13 5AD | 3out of 4 | 5,455 yd | Foundation 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 | 1,237 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Beckfoot Phoenix Braithwaite Avenue , BD22 6HZ | 3out of 4 | 1,385 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thai on Aire | 145 Skipton Road | 142 yd | |
| Hope Cafe | North Street | 168 yd | |
| Pepe’s Piri Piri | 107 North Street | 176 yd | |
| 50's Diner | 5c Alice Street | 200 yd | |
| Cafe Central | Central Hall, Alice Street | 200 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Livery Rooms | 89-94 North Street | 205 yd | |
| Keighley West Yorkshire Sports & Social Club - (Bar Only) | 4 Lord Street | 269 yd | |
| The Volunteers | 52 Lawkholme Lane | 367 yd | |
| Masonic Rooms | 12 Cooke Street | 370 yd | |
| Keighley Playhouse | 1 Devonshire Street | 383 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aroush Cafe | 6 Campbell Street | 150 yd | |
| Deli Point | 130a North Street | 158 yd | |
| Desi Deli | 5 Alice Street | 200 yd | |
| Lahore Catering | 24 Belgrave Road | 338 yd | |
| Deli Touch | 39 Belgrave Road | 338 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shan's Supermarket | Shan Building, Alice Street | 200 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Cavendish Street | 487 yd | |
| Asda | Bingley Street | 680 yd | |
| Morrisons | Worth Way | 794 yd | |
| Aldi | Gresley Road | 811 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Leeds City College (Keighley Site) (Closed) Cavendish Street | health and fitness suite | 243 yd |
| No 7 Health Club (Ladies Only) (Closed) Devonshire Street | health and fitness suite | 392 yd |
| Highfield Community Association DREWRY ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 510 yd |
| Sports Direct Fitness (Keighley) CAVENDISH STREET | health and fitness suite | 610 yd |
| Highfield Recreation Ground Highfield Lane | grass pitches | 652 yd |
| Keighley Cricket Ground HARD INGS ROAD | grass pitches | 764 yd |
| Holy Family Catholic School SPRING GARDENS LANE | grass pitches | 769 yd |
| Sangat Community Centre MARLBOROUGH STREET | 787 yd | |
| Leeds City College (Keighley Site) KEIGHLEY CAMPUS KEIGHLEY CAMPUS BRADFORD ROAD | health and fitness suite | 801 yd |
| The Leisure Centre Keighley VICTORIA PARK | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 804 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 | 58.8% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 58.8% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 58.8% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 58.8% |
| 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 | 41.2% |
| Median download speed | 24.4 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 35.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 79.98 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 79.98 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 1.3 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 6.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.