West View is in Silsden, Keighley and in Bradford district. BD20 9JY 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 West View, Silsden, Keighley, BD20 9JY and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BD20 9JX, BD20 9JU, BD20 9JZ, BD20 9JS, BD20 9LA, BD20 9JT, BD20 9LB, BD20 9NB, BD20 0PX.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding BD20 9JY has a slightly higher male population, with 51.6% 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 | 50.8% | 48.4% | -2.4% | 51.0% | -2.6% |
| Male | 49.2% | 51.6% | 2.4% | 49.0% | 2.6% |
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 | 36% | 34.7% | -1.3% | 37.9% | -3.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 37% | 30.1% | -6.9% | 44.2% | -14.1% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 0.1% | 1.7% |
| Separated | 4.5% | 5.5% | 1.0% | 2.2% | 3.3% |
| Divorced | 12.5% | 17.8% | 5.3% | 9.1% | 8.7% |
| Widowed | 10% | 9.1% | -0.9% | 6.1% | 3.0% |
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 | 44.5% | 41.3% | -3.2% | 48.4% | -7.1% |
| Good health | 38.1% | 37.3% | -0.8% | 33.6% | 3.7% |
| Fair health | 14% | 15.9% | 1.9% | 12.7% | 3.2% |
| Bad health | 2.1% | 4.8% | 2.7% | 4.0% | 0.8% |
| Very bad health | 1.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% | 1.2% | -0.4% |
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 | 23.5% | 15.9% | -7.6% | 18.2% | -2.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.5% | 10.7% | -0.8% | 9.6% | 1.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16% | 16.4% | 0.4% | 13.4% | 3.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 4% | 6.1% | 2.1% | 5.3% | 0.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12% | 20.1% | 8.1% | 16.9% | 3.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 28.5% | 28.5% | 0.0% | 33.8% | -5.3% |
| Other | 4.5% | 2.3% | -2.2% | 2.8% | -0.5% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 95.3% 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% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 1.1% | 0.1% |
| Chinese | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Black African | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 2.5% | -2.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.8% | 0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.4% | 0.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| White | 99.2% | 95.3% | -3.9% | 81.4% | 13.9% |
In this area, 94.4% 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 | 94.5% | 94.4% | -0.1% | 83.2% | 11.2% |
| European Union | 3% | 4.8% | 1.8% | 6.1% | -1.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 2.7% | -2.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 5.6% | -5.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| Oceania | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 94.1% | 94.4% | 0.3% | 83.2% | 11.2% |
| 10+ Years | 0.8% | 4.8% | 4.0% | 9.8% | -5.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.7% | 0.4% | -1.3% | 2.9% | -2.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.8% | 0.4% | -0.4% | 2.2% | -1.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.5% | 0% | -2.5% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 77.2% | 76.7% | 0.5% |
| Poland | 2.8% | 1.3% | 1.5% |
| Other EU countries | 0.8% | 1.5% | -0.7% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 18.4% | 13.5% | 4.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 38.9% | 37.2% | 1.7% |
| Christian | 49.2% | 46.2% | 3.0% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Muslim | 2.8% | 6.5% | -3.7% |
| Not answered | 8.7% | 6.0% | 2.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around West View was 86.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 43.7% higher than the Craven average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
West View has the 13th highest crime rate of 66 local areas in Craven and the 745th lowest crime rate of 1,554 local areas in Bradford .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 62.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -6.8%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16 West View, Keighley, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £100,000 | 2024-10-17 | £102,993 |
| 13 West View, Keighley, West Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building | £150,000 | 2024-08-23 | £157,349 |
| 6 West View, Keighley, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £142,000 | 2024-05-15 | £155,874 |
| 7 West View, Keighley, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £154,000 | 2023-12-06 | £167,875 |
| 21 West View, Keighley, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £156,000 | 2023-06-23 | £179,099 |
BD20 9JY 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 | 80 |
| Retired | 53 |
| Part-Time Employee | 25 |
| Self-Employed | 23 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 9 |
| Other | 5 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 5 |
| Looking after home or family | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 30 |
| Human health and social work activities | 18 |
| Manufacturing | 17 |
| Construction | 13 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 11 |
| Education | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Other | 6 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Silsden Primary School Elliott Street , Silsden BD20 0AW | 3out of 4 | 326 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Steeton Primary School Market Street , Steeton BD20 6NN | 3out of 4 | 2,468 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Eastburn Junior and Infant School Green Close , Eastburn BD20 8UX | 3out of 4 | 3,046 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kildwick Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Priest Bank Road , Kildwick BD20 9BH | 4out of 4 | 3,057 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sutton in Craven Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Main Street , Sutton-in-Craven BD20 7JS | 3out of 4 | 4,311 yd | Voluntary controlled 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 | 3,886 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| University Academy Keighley Green Head Road , Utley BD20 6EB | 2out of 4 | 4,545 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Holy Family Catholic School Spring Gardens Lane , BD20 6LH | 2out of 4 | 5,089 yd | Voluntary aided 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 | 4,522 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crumbs | 15 Briggate | 59 yd | |
| Stefanos | 69 Kirkgate | 174 yd | |
| Old Post Office Cafe Bar | 66 Kirkgate | 192 yd | |
| Coffydale | 55 Kirkgate | 225 yd | |
| Purple Garlic | 7 Bolton Road | 292 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tapping Foot | 6 Bradley Road | 156 yd | |
| Twisters | 5 Hayhills Road | 179 yd | |
| Sunnybank Social Club (Bar Only) | Bridge Street | 190 yd | |
| Red Lion Hotel | 47 Kirkgate | 225 yd | |
| Robin Hood Inn | 19 Kirkgate | 310 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Georges Place | 21 Briggate | 59 yd | |
| Kirkgate Fisheries | 43 Kirkgate | 225 yd | |
| Dessert Bae | 49 Kirkgate | 225 yd | |
| Desserts Bar | 1 Bolton Road | 292 yd | |
| The Rice Bowl | 31 Kirkgate | 310 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co Op | Bridge Street | 190 yd | |
| Aldi | Keighley Road | 469 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Club Bodyshapers (Closed) Briggate | health and fitness suite | 60 yd |
| Silsden Town Hall KIRKGATE | 155 yd | |
| Silsden Park Banklands Lane | grass pitches, tennis courts | 455 yd |
| Silsden Sports Club (Silsden Afc/Silsden Cc) KEIGHLEY ROAD | grass pitches | 999 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 | 90 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 103.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 15 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.