West Lane is in Cononley, Keighley and in North Yorkshire district. BD20 8NL is located in the Aire Valley electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Skipton and Ripon. This postcode has been in use since 2001-12-01.
StreetScan combines information about West Lane, Cononley, Keighley, BD20 8NL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BD20 8NN, BD20 8NH, BD20 8NQ, BD20 8NU, BD20 8NJ, BD20 8NT, BD20 8NE, BD20 8NB, BD20 8ND.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding BD20 8NL, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.6% of residents 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 | 50.8% | 52.6% | 1.8% | 51.0% | 1.6% |
| Male | 49.2% | 47.4% | -1.8% | 49.0% | -1.6% |
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 | 22.4% | 22.4% | 0.0% | 37.9% | -15.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 46.1% | 49.4% | 3.3% | 44.2% | 5.2% |
| Separated | 2.4% | 2.9% | 0.5% | 2.2% | 0.7% |
| Divorced | 16.4% | 17.8% | 1.4% | 9.1% | 8.7% |
| Widowed | 12.7% | 7.5% | -5.2% | 6.1% | 1.4% |
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 | 42.9% | 47% | 4.1% | 48.4% | -1.4% |
| Good health | 35.1% | 33% | -2.1% | 33.6% | -0.6% |
| Fair health | 12% | 16.3% | 4.3% | 12.7% | 3.6% |
| Bad health | 5.8% | 3.3% | -2.5% | 4.0% | -0.7% |
| Very bad health | 4.2% | 0.5% | -3.7% | 1.2% | -0.7% |
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 44.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 19.4% | 14.9% | -4.5% | 18.2% | -3.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 9.7% | 7.4% | -2.3% | 9.6% | -2.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.3% | 14.9% | 1.6% | 13.4% | 1.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 7.9% | 5.7% | -2.2% | 5.3% | 0.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.3% | 9.7% | -0.6% | 16.9% | -7.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 36.4% | 44.6% | 8.2% | 33.8% | 10.8% |
| Other | 3% | 2.9% | -0.1% | 2.8% | 0.1% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 95.8% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 1.1% | -0.6% |
| Indian | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 3.1% | -2.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 0.8% | 1.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| White | 100% | 95.8% | -4.2% | 81.4% | 14.4% |
In this area, 96.8% 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 | 94.8% | 96.8% | 2.0% | 83.2% | 13.6% |
| European Union | 2.6% | 0.9% | -1.7% | 6.1% | -5.2% |
| Africa | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.6% | 1.9% | 0.3% | 5.6% | -3.7% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 93.7% | 96.3% | 2.6% | 83.2% | 13.1% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 3.7% | 3.7% | 9.8% | -6.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 6.3% | 0% | -6.3% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 86% | 76.7% | 9.3% |
| No passport held | 14% | 13.5% | 0.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 31.6% | 37.2% | -5.6% |
| Christian | 63.3% | 46.2% | 17.1% |
| Buddhist | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Jewish | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Muslim | 0.9% | 6.5% | -5.6% |
| Sikh | 0.5% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Other religion | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Not answered | 1.9% | 6.0% | -4.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around West Lane was 59.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 54.6% higher than the Aire Valley average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
West Lane has the 10th highest crime rate of 56 local areas in Aire Valley and the 668th highest crime rate of 2,071 local areas in North Yorkshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 19.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -38.7%.

Households in this area have a similar level level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 54% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Old Tannery West Lane, Keighley, North Yorkshire Other, an established residential building | £480,000 | 2019-05-14 | £573,221 |
| Tan Cottage West Lane, Keighley, North Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building | £375,000 | 2009-09-18 | £599,765 |
BD20 8NL 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 retired residents living in BD20 8NL area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 33% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Full-Time Employee | 58 |
| Retired | 57 |
| Part-Time Employee | 15 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 13 |
| Self-Employed | 12 |
| Other | 6 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Looking after home or family | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 1 |
| Human health and social work activities | 19 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 16 |
| Manufacturing | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Construction | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Education | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Transport and storage | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brougham Street Nursery School Brougham Street , BD23 2ES | 3out of 4 | 4,775 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Otley Street Community Nursery School Otley Street , BD23 1ET | 4out of 4 | 5,115 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cononley Community Primary School Meadow Lane , Cononley BD20 8NA | 3out of 4 | 393 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bradleys Both Community Primary School Skipton Road , Bradley BD20 9EF | 3out of 4 | 2,352 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Glusburn Community Primary School Colne Road , Glusburn BD20 8PJ | 2out of 4 | 3,096 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kildwick Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Priest Bank Road , Kildwick BD20 9BH | 4out of 4 | 3,099 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Carleton Endowed CofE Primary School Carleton , BD23 3DE | 3out of 4 | 3,215 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Craven School Holme Lane , Cross Hills BD20 7RL | 4out of 4 | 3,424 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ermysted's Grammar School Gargrave Road , BD23 1PL | 4out of 4 | 5,254 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Boys | More About School |
| The Skipton Academy Gargrave Road , BD23 1UQ | 2out of 4 | 5,286 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Skipton Girls' High School Gargrave Road , BD23 1QL | 4out of 4 | 5,319 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Craven Pupil Referral Service The Snaygill Centre , Keighley Road BD23 2QS | 3out of 4 | 3,157 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Brooklands School Burnside Avenue , BD23 2DB | 3out of 4 | 4,154 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Cononley Sports Club PARK VIEW PARK VIEW CROSSHILLS ROAD | grass pitches | 670 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 | 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 | 0.0% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.