Shoebridge Avenue is in Eastburn, Keighley and in Bradford district. BD20 8UZ is located in the Craven electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Keighley. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Shoebridge Avenue, Eastburn, Keighley, BD20 8UZ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BD20 8UY, BD20 7SJ, BD20 8UX, BD20 7SN, BD20 7AG, BD20 7SP, BD20 7SL, BD20 7ST, BD20 8TY.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding BD20 8UZ, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 54.2% 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 | 54.3% | 54.2% | -0.1% | 51.0% | 3.2% |
| Male | 45.8% | 45.8% | 0.0% | 49.0% | -3.2% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of BD20 8UZ there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 52.9% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 33.9% | 32.8% | -1.1% | 37.9% | -5.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 44.8% | 52.9% | 8.1% | 44.2% | 8.7% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Separated | 2.4% | 2.1% | -0.3% | 2.2% | -0.1% |
| Divorced | 7.1% | 4.9% | -2.2% | 9.1% | -4.2% |
| Widowed | 11.8% | 7.1% | -4.7% | 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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (86%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 41.8% | 55.2% | 13.4% | 48.4% | 6.8% |
| Good health | 38.8% | 30.8% | -8.0% | 33.6% | -2.8% |
| Fair health | 11% | 10.1% | -0.9% | 12.7% | -2.6% |
| Bad health | 6.8% | 2.7% | -4.1% | 4.0% | -1.3% |
| Very bad health | 1.8% | 1.1% | -0.7% | 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 | 21.8% | 11.7% | -10.1% | 18.2% | -6.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.2% | 6.4% | -4.8% | 9.6% | -3.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11.2% | 15.1% | 3.9% | 13.4% | 1.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.9% | 7.5% | 1.6% | 5.3% | 2.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.9% | 19.8% | 5.9% | 16.9% | 2.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 31.3% | 37.5% | 6.2% | 33.8% | 3.7% |
| Other | 4.7% | 1.9% | -2.8% | 2.8% | -0.9% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 94% 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 | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 1.5% | 0% | -1.5% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 2.8% | 1.9% | -0.9% | 3.1% | -1.2% |
| Pakistani | 6% | 0.5% | -5.5% | 2.7% | -2.2% |
| Other Asian | 2% | 0% | -2.0% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Other Black | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 1.5% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0.2% | -0.1% | 0.4% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| White | 83.5% | 94% | 10.5% | 81.4% | 12.6% |
| Arab | 1.5% | 1% | -0.5% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Other | 0.3% | 0.2% | -0.1% | 1.6% | -1.4% |
In this area, 96% 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 | 85.8% | 96% | 10.2% | 83.2% | 12.8% |
| European Union | 3.3% | 0.8% | -2.5% | 6.1% | -5.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 1% | 1.3% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -1.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 9.5% | 1.6% | -7.9% | 5.6% | -4.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 85.5% | 96% | 10.5% | 83.2% | 12.8% |
| 10+ Years | 1.8% | 2.1% | 0.3% | 9.8% | -7.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 4% | 0.3% | -3.7% | 2.9% | -2.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 4.5% | 1% | -3.5% | 2.2% | -1.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.3% | 0.6% | -3.7% | 1.9% | -1.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 86.4% | 76.7% | 9.7% |
| Ireland | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Turkey | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| North Africa | 1% | 0.1% | 0.9% |
| Southern Asia | 0.2% | 1.2% | -1.0% |
| No passport held | 12.1% | 13.5% | -1.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 38.4% | 37.2% | 1.2% |
| Christian | 56.1% | 46.2% | 9.9% |
| Hindu | 1% | 1.7% | -0.7% |
| Muslim | 1.6% | 6.5% | -4.9% |
| Sikh | 0.2% | 0.9% | -0.7% |
| Other religion | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Not answered | 1.9% | 6.0% | -4.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Shoebridge Avenue was 13.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 78.5% lower than the Craven average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Shoebridge Avenue has the 7th lowest crime rate of 66 local areas in Craven and the 44th lowest crime rate of 1,552 local areas in Bradford .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 10.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 31.8%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Shoebridge Avenue, Keighley, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £200,000 | 2025-03-31 | £208,632 |
| Chinaillon Cottage Shoebridge Avenue, Keighley, West Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building | £440,000 | 2019-08-09 | £616,000 |
| Oldside Bungalow Shoebridge Avenue, Keighley, West Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building | £395,000 | 2014-09-23 | £641,803 |
| 3 Shoebridge Avenue, Keighley, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £136,000 | 2014-09-12 | £222,938 |
| 2 Shoebridge Avenue, Keighley, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £84,950 | 2003-05-12 | £278,107 |
BD20 8UZ 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 | 212 |
| Retired | 103 |
| Part-Time Employee | 61 |
| Self-Employed | 40 |
| Other | 13 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 11 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 1 |
| Human health and social work activities | 52 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 30 |
| Education | 26 |
| Construction | 20 |
| Manufacturing | 13 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 5 |
| Mining and quarrying | 2 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eastburn Junior and Infant School Green Close , Eastburn BD20 8UX | - not rated | 54 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Eastburn Primary School Green Close , Eastburn BD20 8UX | 2out of 4 | 54 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sutton in Craven Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Main Street , Sutton-in-Craven BD20 7JS | - not rated | 1,320 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Sutton CofE Primary and Nursery School Main Street , Sutton-in-Craven BD20 7JS | 3out of 4 | 1,320 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Sutton-in-Craven Community Primary School Bridge Road , Sutton-in-Craven BD20 7ES | 3out of 4 | 1,394 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 | 1,097 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| South Craven School Holme Lane , Cross Hills BD20 7RL | 3out of 4 | 1,097 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Carlton Keighley Green Head Road , Utley BD20 6EB | 3out of 4 | 4,560 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Greenhead High School Greenhead Road , Utley BD20 6EB | - not rated | 4,560 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Holy Family Catholic School, a Voluntary Academy Spring Gardens Lane , BD20 6LH | - not rated | 4,874 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 | 4,933 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Highfield Middle School Spencer Street , BD21 2QQ | - not rated | 5,465 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Malsis School Cross Hills , BD20 8DT | - not rated | 3,180 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Whinburn Residential School Hollins Lane , BD20 6LU | - not rated | 4,077 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Whinburn Pupil Referral Unit Hollins Lane , BD20 6LU | - not rated | 4,077 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Braithwaite Special School Braithwaite Road , BD22 6PR | - not rated | 4,323 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Beechcliffe Special School Green Head Road , Utley BD20 6ED | 3out of 4 | 4,615 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Angel Hill Food Company at Fives Landis Ltd | Eastburn Works, Skipton Road | 312 yd | |
| Zolsha Curry House LTD | Zolsha Indian Restaurant, Skipton Road | 667 yd | |
| Friendly Shop and Cafe | Airedale General Hospital, Skipton Road | 788 yd | |
| Friends of Airedale Coffee Shop | Airedale General Hospital, Skipton Road | 788 yd | |
| Friends of Airedale Hospital | Airedale General Hospital, Skipton Road | 788 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Inn at Eastburn | 36 Main Road | 182 yd | |
| Old White Bear | 6 Keighley Road, Cross Hills | 1,052 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Linzi's Snax Bar | Airedale Trading Park, Skipton Road | 173 yd | |
| Eastburn Fisheries | 1 Main Road | 365 yd | |
| Desi Raj Indian Takeaway | 1 Main Street, Sutton-in-Craven | 917 yd | |
| Riversdale Fisheries | Keighley Road, Cross Hills | 1,065 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Eastburn Playing Field Sun Street | grass pitches | 356 yd |
| Royd Hill THE CRICKET PAVILION THE CRICKET PAVILION CORN MILL WALK | grass pitches | 731 yd |
| Cross Hills Tennis Club KEIGHLEY ROAD | tennis courts | 899 yd |
| No 1 Fitness Centre (Closed) Unit 2 Unit 2 Riparian Way | health and fitness suite | 1,002 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 | 0.0% |
| 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 | 100.0% |
| Median download speed | 12.5 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 14.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 20.44 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 20.44 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 1.1 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 1.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 1.25 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.