Cartmel Lane is in Steeton, Keighley and in Bradford district. BD20 6QL is located in the Craven electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Keighley. This postcode has been in use since 2000-12-01.
StreetScan combines information about Cartmel Lane, Steeton, Keighley, BD20 6QL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BD20 6PT, BD20 6PR, BD20 6PU, BD20 6PN, BD20 6PZ, BD20 6PS, BD20 6PP, BD20 6QG, BD20 6PX.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding BD20 6QL has a slightly higher male population, with 51.4% 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 | 54% | 48.6% | -5.4% | 51.0% | -2.4% |
| Male | 46% | 51.4% | 5.4% | 49.0% | 2.4% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around BD20 6QL, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 43.5% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 36% | 43.5% | 7.5% | 37.9% | 5.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 42.8% | 36.3% | -6.5% | 44.2% | -7.9% |
| Separated | 2.3% | 1.9% | -0.4% | 2.2% | -0.3% |
| Divorced | 12.2% | 13% | 0.8% | 9.1% | 3.9% |
| Widowed | 6.8% | 5.3% | -1.5% | 6.1% | -0.8% |
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 | 53.2% | 44% | -9.2% | 48.4% | -4.4% |
| Good health | 31.8% | 39.7% | 7.9% | 33.6% | 6.1% |
| Fair health | 13.2% | 10.9% | -2.3% | 12.7% | -1.8% |
| Bad health | 1.1% | 4.3% | 3.2% | 4.0% | 0.3% |
| Very bad health | 0.8% | 1.1% | 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 | 15.4% | 16.6% | 1.2% | 18.2% | -1.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.2% | 7.7% | -4.5% | 9.6% | -1.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17% | 9.8% | -7.2% | 13.4% | -3.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.8% | 8.9% | 4.1% | 5.3% | 3.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.9% | 14.1% | 1.2% | 16.9% | -2.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 32.5% | 39.9% | 7.4% | 33.8% | 6.1% |
| Other | 5.1% | 3.1% | -2.0% | 2.8% | 0.3% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 94.8% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Indian | 0% | 2.4% | 2.4% | 3.1% | -0.7% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Other Asian | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 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 | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| White | 98.4% | 94.8% | -3.6% | 81.4% | 13.4% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Other | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 1.6% | -0.8% |
In this area, 93.2% 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 | 95.1% | 93.2% | -1.9% | 83.2% | 10.0% |
| European Union | 3% | 1.6% | -1.4% | 6.1% | -4.5% |
| Africa | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 2.7% | -1.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.4% | 3% | 1.6% | 5.6% | -2.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% | 1.3% | -0.5% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 94.2% | 93% | -1.2% | 83.2% | 9.8% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 2.7% | 2.7% | 9.8% | -7.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.9% | 0.3% | -1.6% | 2.9% | -2.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.5% | 1.1% | -1.4% | 2.2% | -1.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.4% | 3% | 1.6% | 1.9% | 1.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 83.8% | 76.7% | 7.1% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Romania | 0.5% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Other EU countries | 0.3% | 1.5% | -1.2% |
| North Africa | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Southern Asia | 2.4% | 1.2% | 1.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 11.9% | 13.5% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 44.3% | 37.2% | 7.1% |
| Christian | 48.4% | 46.2% | 2.2% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 1.1% | 6.5% | -5.4% |
| Other religion | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Not answered | 5.1% | 6.0% | -0.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Cartmel Lane was 27.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 57.6% lower than the Craven average. The most reported crime type was Public order.
Cartmel Lane has the 26th lowest crime rate of 66 local areas in Craven and the 152nd lowest crime rate of 1,552 local areas in Bradford .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 24.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -62.9%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Cartmel Lane, Keighley, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £308,000 | 2025-01-31 | £327,918 |
| 6 Cartmel Lane, Keighley, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £175,000 | 2020-08-21 | £241,153 |
| 18 Cartmel Lane, Keighley, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £219,950 | 2018-11-30 | £321,574 |
| 2 Cartmel Lane, Keighley, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £195,000 | 2018-11-27 | £285,097 |
| 4 Cartmel Lane, Keighley, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £157,000 | 2018-10-15 | £228,364 |
| Full-Time Employee | 154 |
| Retired | 85 |
| Part-Time Employee | 31 |
| Self-Employed | 27 |
| Unemployed | 12 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 11 |
| Looking after home or family | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Other | 1 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 0 |
| Human health and social work activities | 40 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 23 |
| Manufacturing | 20 |
| Education | 18 |
| Construction | 18 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 17 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 13 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 11 |
| Other | 11 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation 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 | - not rated | 5,409 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steeton Primary School Market Street , Steeton BD20 6NN | - not rated | 338 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Eastburn Junior and Infant School Green Close , Eastburn BD20 8UX | - not rated | 1,589 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Eastburn Primary School Green Close , Eastburn BD20 8UX | 2out of 4 | 1,589 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Silsden Primary School Hawber Cote Lane , Silsden BD20 0JJ | 3out of 4 | 2,423 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hothfield Junior School Hothfield Street , Silsden BD20 0BB | - not rated | 2,467 yd | Community school | 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 | 2,729 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| South Craven School Holme Lane , Cross Hills BD20 7RL | 3out of 4 | 2,729 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Carlton Keighley Green Head Road , Utley BD20 6EB | 3out of 4 | 2,962 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Greenhead High School Greenhead Road , Utley BD20 6EB | - not rated | 2,962 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Holy Family Catholic School, a Voluntary Academy Spring Gardens Lane , BD20 6LH | - not rated | 3,327 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calversyke Middle School School Road , Guardhouse BD22 6JG | - not rated | 3,636 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Highfield Middle School Spencer Street , BD21 2QQ | - not rated | 4,025 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Grange Middle School Grange Road , Riddlesden BD20 5AB | - not rated | 4,902 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Keighley College Cavendish Street , BD21 3DF | - not rated | 4,326 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | 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 | 2,517 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Whinburn Pupil Referral Unit Hollins Lane , BD20 6LU | - not rated | 2,517 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Beechcliffe Special School Green Head Road , Utley BD20 6ED | 3out of 4 | 3,007 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Beechcliffe Special School Green Head Road , Utley BD20 6ED | - not rated | 3,007 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Braithwaite Special School Braithwaite Road , BD22 6PR | - not rated | 3,086 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steeton Top Cafe | 10a Skipton Road | 299 yd | |
| Eggleton Catering Services at Damart Staff Canteen | Damartex Uk Limited, 20 Steeton Grove | 771 yd | |
| The Good Egg | Unit 21, Steeton Grove | 829 yd | |
| Friendly Shop and Cafe | Airedale General Hospital, Skipton Road | 909 yd | |
| Friends of Airedale Coffee Shop | Airedale General Hospital, Skipton Road | 909 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Soldiers Sailors Club (Bar Only) | High Street | 212 yd | |
| The Goats Head (Bar Only) | 2 Skipton Road | 299 yd | |
| Steeton Working Mens Club | Station Road | 385 yd | |
| Steeton Cricket Club | Summerhill Lane | 743 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hong Kong Place | 26 East Parade | 499 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Steeton Afc (The Doris Wells Foundation Ground) Summerhill Lane | grass pitches | 610 yd |
| Steeton Cricket Club STEETON CRICKET GROUND STEETON CRICKET GROUND SUMMERHILL LANE | grass pitches | 721 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 | 76.3 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 98.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.